Southwestern Utah - Bryce Canyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bryce Canyon National Park featuring desert views, tranquil scenes and a sunset
Navigate the endless ups and downs and admire the colorful hues of the rocky canyons that adorn this scenic topography.

Southwestern Utah is a vast area of spectacular lunar-like terrain, pockmarked and decorated with red canyons and great forests. The region is almost entirely made up of parks and woodland areas. Bring your hiking books to climb among the picturesque mounds, hoodoos and arches of this bumpy terrain.

One of the highlights is Zion National Park, which is recognizable by its giant red cliffs and verdant valley floor. Learn about the local ecology and topography in the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and embark on some of the many paths, such as the Bristlecone Loop and the Chinle Trail. The Riverside Walk is a scenic trail along a pebbly river winding around the cliffs.

Use the nearby city of Kanab as a base for the park. It is known as Little Hollywood, having been used many times as a filming location for Westerns. Farther east is Bryce Canyon, which is made up of intriguing rock formations. Stay for the sunset and watch the reddish hues of the hoodoos gradually darken.

Enjoy the fairly mild temperatures at these high altitudes and explore the picturesque surrounding topography in Bryce Canyon National Park. Walk to Agua Canyon and gaze up at The Rabbit and The Hunter. Snap photos of Rainbow Point and its surrounding rocks from the roadside pullout of Black Birch Canyon.

Take photos of the view of the red valley through the frame of the Natural Bridge. Among the best walking paths are the Mossy Cave Trail, the Navajo Trail and the Fairyland Loop Trail.

Visit the enormous Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument for its sandstone formations and dunes. Continue northeast to get to the red rocks of Capitol Reef National Park.

Fly into Las Vegas Airport, rent a car and drive for about 2 hours to reach St. George, one of the main cities in Southwestern Utah. You can also take domestic flights to the Cedar City Airport.

Explore Southwestern Utah, a bumpy 3-D jigsaw puzzle composed of reddish-brown pieces.

Where to stay in Southwestern Utah - Bryce Canyon

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Sienna Hills

When in Sienna Hills, you can plan a visit to Coral Canyon Golf Course and Red Cliffs Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sienna Hills
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Bloomington

While Bloomington isn't home to many top sights, Thunder Junction All Abilities Park and St. George Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bloomington
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Steam Engine Meadows

When in Steam Engine Meadows, you can plan a visit to Brian Head Ski Resort and Thunder Mountain Motorsports, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Steam Engine Meadows
St. George showing climbing and a gorge or canyon as well as an individual male

St. George Historic District

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are some highlights of St. George Historic District. Make a stop by St. George Tabernacle or St. George Art Museum while you're exploring.

St. George Historic District
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Washington Fields

While visiting Washington Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Staheli Family Farm and Turtleback Mountain.

Washington Fields
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Green Springs

While visiting Green Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Green Spring Golf Course and Ice House Trailhead.

Green Springs
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
2.5 out of 5
26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,563 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
₹7,563
₹8,715 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bryce Canyon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,479 reviews)
"only one thing i don’t like is that our room is not connected to main bldg. on cold weather it’s hard to walk because it’s too cold, we always use our car from going to the reception/ restaurant"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center St. George, UT
Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center St. George, UT
3 out of 5
850 S. Bluff Street, St. George, UT
The price is ₹4,292 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
₹4,292
₹4,821 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. George. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,487 reviews)
"Clean, fun activities to do"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center St. George, UT
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham La Verkin-Gateway to Zion
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham La Verkin-Gateway to Zion
2.5 out of 5
101 East 500 North, La Verkin, UT
The price is ₹5,934 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹5,934
₹6,876 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Verkin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,723 reviews)
"Great staff and service"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham La Verkin-Gateway to Zion
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Bryce Valley Lodging
Bryce Valley Lodging
2.5 out of 5
120 N Main Street, Tropic, UT
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,328 reviews)
Clean and cute!
"The cabin was cute and simple. Clean and centrally located. Had everything we needed for the night."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Bryce Valley Lodging
Gooseberry Lodges
Gooseberry Lodges
2.5 out of 5
1752 W Plains Dr., Hurricane, UT
Stay at this cabin in Hurricane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (847 reviews)
"A great concept for lodging. The individual cabins are clean, neat and tidy. Each had a porch to sit encouraging you to relax outside. The grounds were immaculate. The short walk to the restroom/showers was no problem because of the value. (I was offered to move to a cabin with a bathroom connected ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Gooseberry Lodges
Zion's Tiny Getaway
Zion's Tiny Getaway
3 out of 5
1286 E Cactus Dr, Hurricane, UT
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hurricane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"Great stay. Enjoyed staying here ans stargazing at night"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024

Zion's Tiny Getaway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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