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Area Attractions
Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery
Changing exhibits of national artists and local artists on a
monthly schedule. Located on the campus of Southern Utah
University at 351 W. Center Street.
435-586-5432
Brian Head
Ski Resort
Brian Head a
major downhill ski resort located in a verdant valley setting of its
own on the edge of the Cedar Mountain Plateau. [30 minute drive]
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks is situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet and is
surrounded by the Dixie National Forest. The main feature is a
natural amphitheater plunging 2,000 feet into geologic history in
multi-colored layers of the Markagunt Plateau. Hundreds of layers of
limestone formations can be found here such as pillars, columns,
hoodoos and other oddities. Here they seem particularly vivid as
they are constructed in a small area. Open from late May to
mid-October. The monument is a premier cross-country skiing and
snowmobiling destination in the winter, with access from Brian Head
Resort.
435-586-9451
Dixie National Forest
The Dixie National Forest is the largest in the state, stretching
for 170 miles across southern Utah. Red Canyon, one of the most
spectacular colored cliff canyons in Southern Utah, is located in
the heart of this forest. In this unique environment weather
sculpted formations of Wasatch limestone are contrasted by giant
ponderosa pines. Other areas of highlight located in the Dixie
National Forest are Pine Valley, Navajo Lake, Panguitch Lake and
Boulder/Grover Road on Boulder Mountain.
(877) 444-6777
Iron Mission
State Park and Museum
Learn the story of the development of Iron County at this museum. A
diorama based on descriptions of the original iron foundry is on
display. Displays also include a collection of horse-drawn vehicles
used from 1870 - 1930. Two hundred Indian relics, including
clothing, hunting weapons and food processing tools can also be seen
here.
585 North Main
435-586-9290
Utah Shakespearean Festival
This festival is the highlight of the tourist season in Cedar City.
The action centers on one of the most authentic Elizabethan stages
in the world from July to September.
Utah
Summer Games
The Utah Summer Games is an Olympic-style sports festival for
athletes of all ages and abilities open to residents of the state of
Utah. For the past 19 years the Utah Summer Games has conducted this
event in Cedar City, Utah with an average total of 7,000
participants, 50 thousand spectators, and 1,000 volunteers in
attendance each year. Add all that together and you have one of the
premier sporting events in Utah.
Zion National Park
Zion is Utah's oldest National Park with soaring towers and
monoliths offering a quiet grandeur. Enjoy the lofty formations of
The Great White Throne, The Watchman, Angles Landing and Weeping
Rock. Park visitor centers are open year-round, as is the historic
Zion Lodge.
435-772-3256
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