Things to do in St George: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in St George, Utah: adventure and family. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
St. George Red Rocks & Slot
Embark on an action-packed day of rock scrambling, slot canyon hiking, and scenic state park exploration in St. George, fuel-packed with amazing local eats along a geographically seamless route.
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Bear Paw Cafe
75 N Main St, St. George, UT 84770, USAFuel up on their legendary, massive pancakes and specialty espresso drinks to start your adventure.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Pioneer Park
375 Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT 84770, USASqueeze sideways through this exciting 40-yard slot canyon and scramble the red rocks up to Dixie Rock for panoramic city views.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions - 3
Pica Rica BBQ
25 N Main St, St. George, UT 84770, USAHead back down to Main Street for a mouthwatering blend of Texas-style brisket and Mexican barbecue flavors.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions - 4
Snow Canyon State Park
1002 Snow Canyon Dr, Ivins, UT 84738, USAExplore the Petrified Dunes trail or hike through ancient lava tubes in this stunning, less-crowded alternative to Zion.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 5
Cliffside Restaurant
511 S Tech Ridge Dr, St. George, UT 84770, USAIndulge in upscale American cuisine on the outdoor patio overlooking the sparkling lights of the St. George valley.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
Family Fun & Parks in St.
Enjoy a fun, stress-free family day in St. George exploring interactive downtown museums, tasting retro soda shop treats, and burning energy at incredible nearby parks.
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Bear Paw Cafe
75 N Main St, St. George, UT 84770, USAFuel up with massive, kid-friendly pancakes and waffles in a cozy, scratch-kitchen diner.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
St. George Children’s Museum
86 S Main St, St. George, UT 84770, USAWalk right down Main Street to explore two floors of highly interactive, imaginative play rooms.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$8 per person · Directions - 3
Judd's Store
62 W Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770, USAStop at Utah's oldest ongoing business for a quick lunch of breadsticks, soup, and retro glass-bottle sodas.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 45 min · ~$8 per person · Directions - 4
Thunder Junction All Abilities Park
1851 S Dixie Dr, St. George, UT 84770, USADrive a few minutes south to this epic dinosaur-themed park; train rides around the volcano are just $2.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$2 per person · Directions - 5
The Pizza Factory
2 W St George Blvd, St. George, UT 84770, USAHead back to Ancestor Square for a casual sit-down dinner of custom pizzas and their famous breadtwists.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
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