Guidebook for Cedar City
Food Scene
Local folks, unique pizzas, big salads, (I love the arugula salad!)
54 locals recommend
Centro Woodfired Pizzeria
50 W Center StLocal folks, unique pizzas, big salads, (I love the arugula salad!)
Family owned and operated, home made treats. Make a quick stop for a pick-me-up or sit outside and relax.
14 locals recommend
Silver Silo Bakery & Espresso
777 Cross Hollow RdFamily owned and operated, home made treats. Make a quick stop for a pick-me-up or sit outside and relax.
Chef Alfredo's Ristorante Italiano
2313 W 400 NCozy Italian restaurant with an upscale feel.
La Casa Don Miguel
453 S Main StGreat Mexican Food.
Sightseeing
Just about 20 minutes away and right off the highway, this part of Zion Nat'l Park is a hidden gem. Great for an easy scenic drive or a variety of day hikes. Really scenic and close by.
52 locals recommend
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
3752 E Kolob Canyon RdJust about 20 minutes away and right off the highway, this part of Zion Nat'l Park is a hidden gem. Great for an easy scenic drive or a variety of day hikes. Really scenic and close by.
Take the back roads to this little slice of ancient history for a half day visit and stroll along looking for petroglyphs.
34 locals recommend
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
Take the back roads to this little slice of ancient history for a half day visit and stroll along looking for petroglyphs.
Miles of back roads and hiking trails right off the highway near St. George. Beautiful rock formations.
38 locals recommend
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
345 East Riverside DriveMiles of back roads and hiking trails right off the highway near St. George. Beautiful rock formations.
City/town information
Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University, the famous Shakespeare Festival, and numerous other outdoor events and festivals including the Utah Games and rodeos. Just 20 minutes above the city is Cedar Breaks Nat'l Monument with breathtaking views. Drive 45 min north to Brian Head Ski Resort for a day on the slopes or 45 min south to St. George. Cedar City is an excellent base for touring the sites of southern Utah.
38 locals recommend
Cedar City
Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University, the famous Shakespeare Festival, and numerous other outdoor events and festivals including the Utah Games and rodeos. Just 20 minutes above the city is Cedar Breaks Nat'l Monument with breathtaking views. Drive 45 min north to Brian Head Ski Resort for a day on the slopes or 45 min south to St. George. Cedar City is an excellent base for touring the sites of southern Utah.
City advice
Getting around
You will need a car to get around.
Don't worry about winter roads. They are cleared quickly and no 4WD is needed to get to our home.