Exploring St George

Living in Las Vegas can really put you into a bubble but this June, we ventured out of state for my birthday and explored St. George. Just 2 hours away and right by Zion, Utah is just beautiful. St. George was known as Dixie and lots of signage still say Dixie. There is even a huge white D marking the mountain landscape. We noticed the change in elevation as we left the valley and more greenary. Outside of the desert, St. George is known for it’s lack of traffic, family friendly things to do and an adorable Town Square and Children’s Museum.

We planned this getaway with other families from Tiny Hikes and the kids were able to explore the caves, caverns and slot canyons. Nature’s playground is full of surprises. The kids heard different sounds, echos and colors of rocks that sparkled at the Golden Hour.  This is actually our third time visiting so we were well aware of the store closures on Sundays since this town is mostly Mormon. We enjoyed the family time at Thunder Junction and riding the train around the All Abilities park. I felt so happy to be able to celebrate my birthday with my sister, my aunt and my mom! I felt so loved and like a kid myself again.

There are many fun places to eat and we went got a reservation from Open Table to Wood Ash Rye. This was on Main Street. The menu was incredible and we selected everything we wanted to try and enjoyed it family style. The open kitchen and ambiance we just perfect and the dining room as bustling with excitement. I highly recommend the duck!

If you are looking for an easy getaway, consider St. George! We will definitely be back again to explore more hikes, park, restaurants and Zion National Park!