Guidebook for Hurricane
Food Scene
Delicious, truly world-class pizza, inexpensive, made fresh in a wood-fired oven by the side of the road. Cannot recommend enough. Start with a Margarita with fresh tomatoes on top and you will not be disappointed. Only open Thursday to Saturday. Order early by phone at peak times.
32 locals recommend
The Pizza Wagon
765 W State StDelicious, truly world-class pizza, inexpensive, made fresh in a wood-fired oven by the side of the road. Cannot recommend enough. Start with a Margarita with fresh tomatoes on top and you will not be disappointed. Only open Thursday to Saturday. Order early by phone at peak times.
The best coffee house by far. (Drive to State Street, turn right, follow the road around the bend. You will see it a few miles up on your left, you can't miss it.) Make sure you see the stunning patio. They also make fresh sandwiches.
228 locals recommend
River Rock Roasting Company
394 S State StThe best coffee house by far. (Drive to State Street, turn right, follow the road around the bend. You will see it a few miles up on your left, you can't miss it.) Make sure you see the stunning patio. They also make fresh sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
Stunning location with water activities, ATV off-roading and gentle terrain for walking. World class golf nearby.
301 locals recommend
Sand Hollow State Park
3351 Sand Hollow RdStunning location with water activities, ATV off-roading and gentle terrain for walking. World class golf nearby.
Stunning, unique scenery, moderate to strenuous hiking trails. We recommend you drive there using the route that takes you through Zion. (Take State Route 9 through Zion to Route 89; turn left; when you reach Route 12, turn right. This is a very picturesque road trip but make sure you have fuel as there are few gas stations once you pass Springdale (just before Zion), until you reach Bryce. There are few options for food near Bryce but there is a great Subway standing by itself a few miles before you reach Bryce Canyon City (it’s not a real city). In the evening, there is a decent diner restaurant attached to the hotel in Bryce Canyon City (on the right as you arrive, on your left when you leave the park; again, difficult to miss as there are few buildings). There is an alternative return journey that is slightly longer but the roads are faster, albeit less picturesque, and there is some highway driving which is much easier than the route through Zion, especially after a long day hiking, in the dark or in bad weather (when Zion can sometimes be impassible if there is snow). Leave Bryce the way you came in on Route 12. When you reach the junction with Route 89, turn right (signed to Panguitch/Route 20/Route 95) and thereafter follow signs to I-95. When you reach the highway, turn South.
465 locals recommend
Bryce Canyon National Park
Stunning, unique scenery, moderate to strenuous hiking trails. We recommend you drive there using the route that takes you through Zion. (Take State Route 9 through Zion to Route 89; turn left; when you reach Route 12, turn right. This is a very picturesque road trip but make sure you have fuel as there are few gas stations once you pass Springdale (just before Zion), until you reach Bryce. There are few options for food near Bryce but there is a great Subway standing by itself a few miles before you reach Bryce Canyon City (it’s not a real city). In the evening, there is a decent diner restaurant attached to the hotel in Bryce Canyon City (on the right as you arrive, on your left when you leave the park; again, difficult to miss as there are few buildings). There is an alternative return journey that is slightly longer but the roads are faster, albeit less picturesque, and there is some highway driving which is much easier than the route through Zion, especially after a long day hiking, in the dark or in bad weather (when Zion can sometimes be impassible if there is snow). Leave Bryce the way you came in on Route 12. When you reach the junction with Route 89, turn right (signed to Panguitch/Route 20/Route 95) and thereafter follow signs to I-95. When you reach the highway, turn South.
One of the most stunning parks. However long you spend there, you cannot get bored. Some gentle walks in the valley floor plus countless moderate, strenuous and advanced hiking trails. Not to be missed. Best to get there early in the day, especially at peak times. Don't miss the drive through the park (after you enter the park, instead of bearing left at the fork to go to the main valley (which is the route the trams take), keep right; the road has many switchbacks and a couple of tunnels but it is well worth it, with several places to stop off for views and hiking).
811 locals recommend
Zion National Park
One of the most stunning parks. However long you spend there, you cannot get bored. Some gentle walks in the valley floor plus countless moderate, strenuous and advanced hiking trails. Not to be missed. Best to get there early in the day, especially at peak times. Don't miss the drive through the park (after you enter the park, instead of bearing left at the fork to go to the main valley (which is the route the trams take), keep right; the road has many switchbacks and a couple of tunnels but it is well worth it, with several places to stop off for views and hiking).
Entertainment & Activities
The closest ski resort is Brian Head, less than 90 minutes north, most of the journey on I-15. Equipment can be rented there. Not somewhere you would want to spend a week but great for a day or two with enough runs for all skill levels.
107 locals recommend
Brian Head Resort
329 UT-143The closest ski resort is Brian Head, less than 90 minutes north, most of the journey on I-15. Equipment can be rented there. Not somewhere you would want to spend a week but great for a day or two with enough runs for all skill levels.
Arts & Culture
There is a stunning outdoor theater in Ivins, near St. George. www.tuacahn.org. Highly recommended just to see it, regardless of what they are showing. They typically put on three broadway musicals each summer and also host a variety of other concerts.
243 locals recommend
Tuacahn Center For the Arts
1100 Tuacahn DrThere is a stunning outdoor theater in Ivins, near St. George. www.tuacahn.org. Highly recommended just to see it, regardless of what they are showing. They typically put on three broadway musicals each summer and also host a variety of other concerts.
Essentials
Walgreens
1235 W State StHas a good selection of hiking accessories as well as the usual Costco items.
32 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
835 N 3050 EHas a good selection of hiking accessories as well as the usual Costco items.
Walmart Supercenter
180 N 3400 WLocated just out of town on the St. George/I-15 side.
Shopping
Not just for farmers ! Has a variety of outdoor, camping and survival gear as well as tools and random items.
Tractor Supply Co.
1620 W State StNot just for farmers ! Has a variety of outdoor, camping and survival gear as well as tools and random items.
Bucks Ace Hardware
489 State StTypical hardware items.
Everything Else
The headquarters of a leading animal rescue organization which we are proud to support, set in a stunning location. You can volunteer to work with a variety of rescued animals, just make sure you sign up in advance on their website. They also run tours and have a gift shop and vegan restaurant.
68 locals recommend
Best Friends Welcome Center
5001 Angel Canyon RdThe headquarters of a leading animal rescue organization which we are proud to support, set in a stunning location. You can volunteer to work with a variety of rescued animals, just make sure you sign up in advance on their website. They also run tours and have a gift shop and vegan restaurant.