St. George is one of the more rapidly growing cities in Washington County and is becoming one of the premiere travel destinations in the west. Some of the many reasons people travel to St. George include scenic attractions such as; Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Gunlock and Quail Lake State Parks, Sand Hollow Reservoir and Pine Valley Mountain. The diversity of terrain in Saint George is spectacular with its red rock cliffs to its valleys, streams and the Santa Clara and Virgin Rivers feeding into the Virgin River Gorge.

Located in the southwest corner of Utah, St. George sports an elevation of 2,860 feet above sea level. The seasons are very kind to St. George with an average annual temperature of approximately 61° and average annual rainfall of 8.3 inches. St. George is known as a winter haven with its mild winters and hot summers making it a place where "Snowbirds" like to visit to get away from the harsh winters that other parts of the country endure. With over 10 local golf courses St. George, Utah is widely known for its excellent outdoor activities almost all year round like, tennis facilities, outdoor adventure activities, excellent dining, great entertainment and friendly people.

More St. George, Utah Attractions

• Zion National Park (46 miles)
• Grand Canyon National Park (169 miles)
• Bryce Canyon National Park (125 miles)
• Snow Canyon State Park (10 miles)
• Brian Head Ski Resort
• Las Vegas
• St George Golf
• Tuacahn
• Tony Award Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival

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