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Rich in pioneer history, recreational opportunities, and music and theater arts, Cedar City has developed a reputation for the versatile lifestyle it offers visitors and residents alike through its many area attractions and opportunities for educational growth, cultural enhancement, and entertainment for the whole family.

The natural beauty of places like Brian Head Ski Resort, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Kolob Canyons attracts thousands of visitors year round.
Family Travel Forum has been selected Brian Head Resort as one of the top 10 getaways for family travel. It is the highest base level ski resort in the state and offers excellent terrain for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and four-wheeling.

Cedar Breaks affords breathtaking views to both the drive-by spectator as well as the avid hiker. The monument is just a short drive south of Brian Head and features spectacular red rock pinnacles, ridges and buttresses in addition to the dense alpine forests and wildflowers.

Kolob Canyons is often considered the hidden secret of Zion National Park. Lying along the north rim of the park, it features the famous Kolob Arch, a popular hike into the park accessible just a few miles south of Cedar City. Other popular locals include the Timber Creek Trail and Taylor Creek.

Summer Attractions

In addition to the stunning panorama surrounding the area, Cedar City also offers various opportunities for summer entertainment, including the Utah Summer Games, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Cedar Ridge Golf Course.

Each June, Cedar City plays host to the largest amateur sports festival in the country drawing an estimated 65,000 athletes, spectators, officials, and volunteers. Utah Summer Games athletes participate in over 50 different sporting events ranging from skateboarding to rugby, BMX dirt jumping to inline roller hockey. USG's soccer tournament continues to be the largest in the state.
The Tony Award winning Utah Shakespearean Festival attracts over 150,000 visitors a year to its world-renowned theatricals. As one of southern Utah's main summer attractions, the Festival offers a relaxing break to the many tourists visiting the national parks, monuments and other area attractions.

The Cedar Ridge Golf Course is another well-known recreation activity in Iron County, located along the red cliffs on the east side of Cedar City. The course is an 18-hole course and offers golfers both a pleasant atmosphere and a challenging course.

Additional Attractions

In addition to playing host to the Utah Shakespearean Festival, Southern Utah University also offers other attractions to students, community members and visitors - from ballets and musicals to convocations and dance concerts.  The Heritage Center presents a myriad of performers, more than enough to please all the avid fine arts fans.

* All of these links open to the Iron County Tourism and Convention Bureau's Web site. Additional information can be found by visiting their full site at www.scenicsouthernutah.com.