With over 650 acres, eight chairlifts and 71 runs, it has something for all skill levels. Receiving more than 400 inches of powder annually, it is Utah’s highest base elevation resort at 9,600 feet. The town is a launching pad for southern Utah’s premiere winter playground – Brian Head Resort. If winter travel is more appealing, Cedar City still belongs on the destination list. In addition to the Shakespeare Festival, it’s worth checking out other summer favorites like the Groovefest Americana Music Festival, Wildflower Festival and The Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire. Six shows run from July 25 to October 31 each summer. This Tony Award winning regional theater puts on events throughout the summer including performances of Shakespeare’s classics in their recreation of the Globe Theater and contemporary plays, as well as seminars, classes, tours and free nightly “Greenshow” performances providing entertainment from the outdoor stage. Most famously, Cedar City is known for the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Those visiting Cedar City (aka Festival City USA) during the summer will find a number of opportunities to check out one of the town’s vibrant festivals. Kolob – which gets its name from early Mormon settlers and means “residence closest to heaven” – is off the beaten trail of Zion’s main park section, but is just as spectacular as the the canyons of main park itself. The area makes for a great day trip of sightseeing, photography, hiking, picnicking and camping among world-class views.Īlso nearby is Kolob Canyon, a lesser known section of Zion National Park. Only 23 miles from town is Cedar Breaks National Monument, a place anciently called “Circle of Painted Cliffs.” This enormous natural amphitheater has cliffs that climb 2,000 feet and is filled with stone spires, arches and intricate canyons that exemplify red rock landscape. Uniquely nestled between some of the most incredible national parks Utah has to offer, Cedar City is a nature lover’s destination. As a vibrant college town, a gateway to multiple national parks, and home to a variety of entertaining festivals, Cedar City holds something for everyone. Cedar City is a surprisingly charming town hidden away in Southern Utah.

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