St. George, Utah
First up....
Utah's Florida, with fewer hurricanes.
One great asset of being a BYU student is the ability to live so close to a place that is surrounded by National Parks, a huge variety of food places for the city slickers, warm winters and beautiful in nature. St. George is is about 3.5 hours away from BYU's campus and offers a variety activities for college students, affordable, yet unique places to eat, and plenty of places to stay.
Things To Do
Sand Hollow State Park
Where the red rocks, red sand meet blue water
If you and your friends are outdoorsy in nature and enjoy being outside, then this is the place to go. Sand Hollow is located near Hurricane, Utah and is popular for its warm-water reservoir, sandy beaches, and red rock. A day pass is only $10.00 per car and split between friends would only be a couple of dollars! Activities commonly done at Sand Hollow include: boating, fishing, camping, paddle boarding and other water sports. If you are looking for the best option for renting water equipment then look no further. Check out: www.OutdoorRush.com. You can rent paddle boards for half day, and full day. They also have inflatable kayaks that would be great for Sand Hollow and if you are traveling to Zions! Zion's National Park
1st National Park in Utah
Popular Easy Hike
The Lower Emerald Pool Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.2 miles round trip
If you are not much of a hiker but love a good nature walk then this is the trail for you and your group. The trail leads to a waterfall that falls over an alcove into a couple of clear pools. The best time to do this hike is in the spring, summer and fall. It is wheel-chair and stroller accessible and is mostly paved.
Popular Hard Hike
Observation Point
Difficulty: HardDistance: 8 miles round trip
If you are feeling a little more adventurous and more of a physical challenge then this trail is guaranteed to give you that. The trail is a gradual incline up switchbacks to the the top of the mountain. You briefly go through a slot canyon as you continue to the top. Once you reach the top you will be met with some of the most spectacular views of the park. The best time of day for this hike is early morning due to warm temperatures and the views that come from the sunrise.
Tuacahn Theater
Center for the Arts
If you don't think you or your friends fit the outdoor "granola" mold, but are still looking for something entertaining to do in St. George then this would be the place to go. I can't think of something more dreamy than watching broadway under the stars inside a canyon. The experience will be one you don't forget. Upcoming shows for 2018
Cinderella
The brand new Rodgers and Hammerstein's, Tony Award winning musical that will transport you back to your childhood as you reminisce to the beloved songs. The broadway play will start in May-October 2018.
Matilda the Musical
This is a another Tony Award winning musical that will have shows starting in June of 2018 and will go through October.
Prince of Egypt
The musical is inspired from DreamWorks animation film. The musical recounts Moses' journey to save his people from the oppressing grasp of his Pharaoh's brother Ramses. The musical begins in July of 2018 and goes till October 20th.
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Popular Places To Eat
Twisted Noodle Cafe
If you and the friends are looking for an authentic Southern Utah experience than look no further. Twisted Noodle Cafe is located in the heart of downtown St. George. It is known as a "healthy eats" restaurant and has a lot of variety. Cost per plate is around $8.00-15.00 and all their food is made fresh to order. This is a great place to go when you are exploring downtown and are doing a little bit of shopping. Pizza Factory
St. George is home to the original pizza factory in Utah. The environment is high in energy, has great quality food and is a great place to go with friends and family. Not only are they famous for their delicious pizza, but their bread sticks are a guaranteed win for everyone. They are typically busy at night- especially on weekends, so if you have a big party they will be able to plan accordingly for that. Only a block away from the restaurant is Nielson's Frozen Custard. If you are looking for something sweet than this is the place to go. I promise it won't disappoint! The Pizza Factory is located on St. George Boulevard and is surrounded by local shops. Benja's Thai
I think the locals in St. George would agree that Benja's serves the best Thai and sushi around. If you would like an inside look at their online menu click here. They have two locations in the St. George area and they offer a variety of food that will leave you wanting more. So grab your friends and explore where the locals eat while in St. George. The price of food is a little more expensive than the other recommended restaurants so plan accordingly for that. Popular Places to Stay
Airbnb
Airbnb is a great way to find affordable places that allow you to book unique homes and experience a city like a local. If you have a small group with you then there is an option to book rooms or basement apartments through Airbnb instead of the entire home, which would be great option for bigger groups. Price options for renting an entire home average about $90.00 or more a night and renting a room can be less than $35.00 a night. If you are splitting the cost between friends than this can be a really great option for spending a couple nights in St. George on an affordable budget.
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Family Rentals or Houses
One of the best ways to make road trip plans is to look for connections for places to stay. Many Utahans have rentals, condos, or have relatives that own a place. So when planning your trip to St. George look for family and friends that have connections!
One of the best ways to make road trip plans is to look for connections for places to stay. Many Utahans have rentals, condos, or have relatives that own a place. So when planning your trip to St. George look for family and friends that have connections!
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