St George and surrounding areas have always had my heart because I love the weather there. I love the red rocks and hiking trails. I am finding so many good places to eat around town as well.
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Broadway quality musicals
Mexican food
Hikes and bike trails
Swimming
Sit down restaurants
Fast casual restaurants
Broadway quality musicals
The Tuacahn has broadway style shows during the summer and concerts and special performers in the fall. They even have a live nativity in December with real animals. They have an indoor theater as well with a Christmas show during the holidays. It’s ...
My favorite thing to do in St George is the shows! High quality acting and an unforgettable backdrop against the red rocks. The outdoor stage is so fun...just beware of the hot nights in July and August! My favorite time to go is October and May.
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Mexican food
I love Mexican food and they are everywhere down there. Try them all, I have yet to find one I don’t like. Yum!
I love this place! Fresh salsa bar and order at the counter so it’s quick.
Angelica's Mexican Grill
Similar to Cafe Rio but even better in my opinion. 😳
Durango’s Mexican Grill
Family owned and run. Large portions of yummy food.
Another good Mexican restaurant. And the decor is fun!
LOS TAPATIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
I’ve also eaten at the bear lake location and the fajitas are amazing every time.
Cafe Sabor
Yum! Can’t go wrong over here.
El Patron Mexican Food
Hikes and bike trails
If you love the outdoors, the red rock trials are spectacular. On foot or on bike there are so many trails to discover.
This is such an iconic St George place to go every time you visit. Climb up and down the giant red rocks and check out the view from the top. The big “D” is still there.
Pioneer Park
If you haven’t seen the red rocks in southern Utah, it needs to go on your list. The views are beautiful. There are several hikes and paths throughout Snow Canyon to take a hike.
Snow Canyon State Park
Scout Cave is a great day hike. I love the little cave opening for photos.
Scout Cave
If you can catch this at the right time of year the waterfalls are amazing.
Toquerville Falls
The waterfall isn’t always running so call and ask about timing. But it’s a good hike either way.
Gunlock State Park
This is for moderately strong hikers. It’s around 3 and a half miles.
Kanarra Falls
I didn’t stay on the trail and was able to dump red sand out of my shoes when we were done. Oops.
Elephant Arch – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
This trail goes for miles. It’s a good run or bike ride.
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Swimming
With the dry heat in the summer here swimming is the best way to cool off.
This water park is new in the last year. It has a good selection of slides and pools. Just go on a hot day, the temp on the water slides had me looking for the hot tub. 😉
Zion Utah Jellystone Park
It is so refreshing to swim when the temps are high. This is a fun one.
Sand Hollow Aquatic Center
Sit down restaurants
Finding a great place to eat is easy here. They not only have good food but atmosphere as well.
George's is our go to dinner spot here. A good mix of food to please everyone and the sweet potato fries are worth the hype.
St George Cafe | St George Restaurant
This is a special occasion place because it costs more, but the food is delicious!
Home - Restaurant in St. George | Cliffside Restaurant
A true Japanese steakhouse where they cook your meal at your table and toss the shrimp in your mouth. It is a fun atmosphere and yummy fresh food.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
I don't know how to pronounce the name, but sitting on the porch was amazing and the food is so good!
Menu 1 — Xetava
If you love Thai food, this is your place. Get the soup and the coconut sticky rice.
Benja's Thai & Sushi
Fast casual restaurants
Order, eat, and out the door. I love yummy casual food that is quick.
This place is always hopping. Just get in line, it goes quick and the food is worth it.
Morty's Cafe: St. George
The perfect lunch spot. The salads and açaí bowls are so yummy.
Mixed Greens
This place is Peruvian style. You can order the chicken in small doses or have the whole thing. I love it.
Viva Chicken
The chicken sandwiches, the fries, the dipping sauces, the flavor of the day custard. It’s all good.
Super Chix - St. George, UT
Burger and tot fix for sure. And decent pricing. I can’t get a salad here, the burgers are that good.
Wayback Burgers
My fav pizza place around! The crust is so good.
Riggatti's Wood Fired Pizza (St. George)
I am always craving a rice bowl from Zao!
Zao Asian Cafe
Fresh made to order deli sandwiches just hit the spot.
Tom's Deli Sandwiches
Soda shops
Dirty sodas are my weakness. I like Diet Dr Pepper with raspberry and cream but I’m also open to Fresca with fruity flavors.
Check the address, I think it is actually in Santa Clara. The soda is so crisp and the ice doesn’t dilute your drink. Dr Creamberry is my go to drink.
Quench It! (St George)
The OG soda shack that started the dirty sodas. My drink of choice is the Raspberry Dream.
Swig
Ice cream and treats
Treats are in abundance down here. It’s a good thing there are lots of walking trails.
I know the food is good here, but I come for the custard. Double scoop of the flavor of the day please.
Culver’s
My husband loves snow cones and slushies so we end up here often.
Bahama Buck's - Saint George
They look fancy and taste fresh. A good sugar rush.
Pinkbox Doughnuts
Such a good combo with the shaved ice and the custard.
Zeppe's Italian Ice - St. George
Sooo many good flavors! And good quality ice cream.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Creamery ice cream and a cute shop of produce and other yummy finds.
Rowleys Red Barn - Southern Utah
A little slice of heaven. I love cheesecake.
Mary’s Cheesecakes
Fun activities around town
Family time is fun when there are enough places to go to entertain everyone.
A good place to go do an activity with the family. I’m a sucker for skee ball.
Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center
Fun playgrounds with a splash pad and please ride the train!
Thunder Junction All Abilities Park
This is so cute for children. I need to take my grandkids here.
St. George Children’s Museum
Here’s a pic of the splash pad and they have lots of tennis courts if you play.
Tonaquint Park
This place gets all the energy out. Jump and jump and then sleep well.
House of Jump Trampoline Park
I think an escape room is a fun activity that is bonding for the family.
Escapism Room Escape Games
We played glow in the dark mini golf here and it was so fun!
The Best Place to Play Laser Tag in Southern Utah!
The blue water surrounded by red rocks is so beautiful. And it’s fun to fish and boat and paddle board and take razors in the sand dunes.
