St. George How to Spend a Day

By May 13, 2025May 14th, 2025Neighborhood Features

Rise and Shine

  • Bike, hike, or run on hundreds of miles of paved and dirt routes
  • Pickleball public courts available across the city
  • Grab a coffee at Feel Love Coffee and relax soaking in the Southern Utah sunshine
  • Or grab breakfast at Bear Paw Café or Bonrue Bakery

Stroll and Shop

  • Ancestor Square for a variety of shopping, dining, and art galleries.
  • Historic Main Street: antique stores and art galleries
  • Red Cliffs Mall

Lazy Afternoons

  • Downtown historical sites and walking tours
  • St. George Farmers Market (Saturdays) or Sunrise Market (Saturdays)
  • Red Hills Desert Garden
  • Town Square Park: splash in the creek, splash pad or ride the Historic Antique Carousel
  • Over 50 local parks
  • Fishing at the numerous fishing ponds around the city

Grab A Treat

  • Mary’s Cheesecake
  • Tifiny’s Creperie
  • The Sugar Cookie
  • Judd’s Store: throwback ice-cream and candy located in historic Green Gate Village

Recreation

  • Boat or jet ski at Sand Hollow, Quail Creek and Gunlock Reservoirs.
  • Hot Air Balloon rides
  • There are 12+ golf courses within the St George Area making it a golfers paradise year-round.
  • Boat, Jetski or Stand up Paddle Board at Sand Hollow or Quail Creek Reservoirs.
  • ATV Tours available for the adrenaline seekers, from sand dunes to forest terrain to mesa outlooks, there is never a lack of scenery or fun.
  • Hiking Petroglyph Park, Pioneer Park, Hidden Pinion trail Snow Canyon fun for the whole family. There are definitely more challenging hikes in the areas for the more seasoned outdoors enthusiasts. Toquerville Falls and Red Reef trails offer a refreshing surprise at the end of the trail.
  • Biking leisurely along the Virgin River, Snow Canyon State Park, or around St. George on the paved trail system. Bring your own bike or rent an e-bike, you will have a great two wheel experience.

For Kids and Family

  • Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
  • St. George Children’s Museum
  • Red Hills Desert Garden
  • Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum
  • Snow Canyon State Park
  • Thunder Junction Park
  • Picnic at Town Square Park and enjoy the Historic Carousel, Splash Pad, Lazy River Splash Creek and Waterfall
  • Movies in the Park

An Evening Out

  • Enjoy dinner at Cliffside Inn, Cappelettis, Red Fort Indian Cuisine, or The Painted Pony.
  • Watch a Broadway production at Tuacahn Amphitheater or enjoy a local production at St. George Musical Theater.
  • Enjoy an evening performance with the Southwest Symphony at the Cox Performing Arts
    Center.
  • Spend time with friends at Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery, Hive 435 Taphouse, Spiritual Cocktail Bar, or Blues Katz Rock and Roll Grill, many have live music on weekends.

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