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Cedar City, Utah
Only 2
1/2 hours north of Las Vegas and 3 1/2 hours south of Salt Lake
City on Interstate 15, one will discover a unique small city
complete with world-renowned theatricals, astounding beauty, and
unbelievable outdoor recreation.
A community surrounded by National Parks,
Cedar City offers visitors, friends and residents the opportunity to
experience a wealth of variety. One can enjoy the Tony Award Winning
Utah Shakespearean Festival
in the summer and fall, or ride the
fresh powder of
Brian Head Ski Resort
during the winter months.
Enjoy golfing along the red sand stone hills at the
Cedar Ridge Golf Course,
join the family of athletes that participate in the
Utah Summer Games,
or visit one of the many attractions in
Scenic Southern Utah.
For the outdoor enthusiast, whether it's rock climbing, mountain
biking, or snowboarding, the opportunities are endless.
Cedar City is home to
Southern Utah University, a state
university with nearly 6,000 students, which serves as an important
center for advanced learning and public service. The University
hosts numerous plays, lectures, operas and musicals, as well as NCAA
Division I athletic events.
Founded in 1851, Cedar City is a very
energetic and cultured city that values education and progress. As
Festival City USA,
Cedar City hosts year-round festivals including the American
Children's Christmas Festival, the
Canyon Country Western Arts Festival,
the Festival Royale, the
Utah Neil Simon Festival,
the
Thunderbird Film
Festival
and the July Jamboree and classic car show, just to mention a few.
The new
Heritage Center
presents an assortment of plays, symphonies, ballets, art shows and
multitude of cultural events and entertainment.
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