Situated on the Markagunt Plateau, Cedar City is embraced by the majestic Hurricane Cliffs to the East and the vast Escalante desert to the North West. This unique transition from mountainous area to desert offers the ideal climate and landscape for adventure activities all year round.
However, this is not the only reason why visitors are flocking to Cedar City. Due to the efforts of Utah Parks Company for the last 50 years, who worked tirelessly to establish Cedar City as the ‘Gateway to the National Parks’, the city has now become a celebration of diverse adventure activities, the perfect hub to surrounding parks, and cultural offerings. Reasons why anyone, young, old, adventurous or solo travellers, should sample a taste of Cedar City’s …show more content…
Located near Bryce and Zion, and only 5km from Cedar Breaks National Monument, it’s the perfect adventure getaway from Cedar City. Brian Head prides itself for being very affordable and family friendly. If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, there is a 3 day learning program which will see you swooshing down the slope in no time. If you don’t feel like hitting the slopes, you can always enjoy the fun of tubing.
Look Up To The Sky
Thanks to its high elevation and secluded location, Cedar Breaks National Monument presents one of the darkest skies in the country. You can join star parties in winter and summer where volunteers set up telescopes and take you on a journey through the constellations, planets and twinkling stars. Marvel at nature’s spectacle which is becoming increasingly rare in most parts of the country due to light pollution.
Relaxing in Cedar City
Cedar City offers more than all the outdoor excitement. Wind down in the historic downtown and check out the quaint shops before enjoying a delicious meal at one of the local restaurants. If you’d like to delve into the region’s history, visit the Parowan gap which features ancient Native American rock art. For the culture buffs among us, the annual Utah Shakespeare Festival takes place between June and October. The popular festival won a Tony Award in 2000, and provides 5 months of plays and musicals for evening
However, this is not the only reason why visitors are flocking to Cedar City. Due to the efforts of Utah Parks Company for the last 50 years, who worked tirelessly to establish Cedar City as the ‘Gateway to the National Parks’, the city has now become a celebration of diverse adventure activities, the perfect hub to surrounding parks, and cultural offerings. Reasons why anyone, young, old, adventurous or solo travellers, should sample a taste of Cedar City’s …show more content…
Located near Bryce and Zion, and only 5km from Cedar Breaks National Monument, it’s the perfect adventure getaway from Cedar City. Brian Head prides itself for being very affordable and family friendly. If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, there is a 3 day learning program which will see you swooshing down the slope in no time. If you don’t feel like hitting the slopes, you can always enjoy the fun of tubing.
Look Up To The Sky
Thanks to its high elevation and secluded location, Cedar Breaks National Monument presents one of the darkest skies in the country. You can join star parties in winter and summer where volunteers set up telescopes and take you on a journey through the constellations, planets and twinkling stars. Marvel at nature’s spectacle which is becoming increasingly rare in most parts of the country due to light pollution.
Relaxing in Cedar City
Cedar City offers more than all the outdoor excitement. Wind down in the historic downtown and check out the quaint shops before enjoying a delicious meal at one of the local restaurants. If you’d like to delve into the region’s history, visit the Parowan gap which features ancient Native American rock art. For the culture buffs among us, the annual Utah Shakespeare Festival takes place between June and October. The popular festival won a Tony Award in 2000, and provides 5 months of plays and musicals for evening