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Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, an outdoor replica of the Bard’s original Globe Theatre.
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Cedar City is not only home to Southern Utah University but also the annual Utah Shakespeare Festival, which draws in about 100,000 patrons each year over a sixteenweek season held June through October. This festival features a mix of contemporary plays and Shakespearean pieces held in the
Less than an hour’s drive from Cedar City is the city of St. George, a metro area fast approaching the 200,000-population mark, according to the Census Bureau. One visit and it’s easy to see why: its stunning natural beauty and red rock cliffs, combined with access to outdoor recreation and mild winter temperatures, make it the perfect year-round place to live and play. Access to two national parks, Zion and Bryce, and one national monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante, mean a bevy of natural wonders are just waiting to be explored. In the heart of historic downtown St. George, you’ll find many shops, art galleries and restaurants to explore. But for a really unique experience only 20 minutes from downtown, take a trip to Kayenta Art Village, which is perfect for grabbing brunch and walking around local art shops while viewing the amazing red rock cliffs.
EXPLORE Bryce Canyon National Park Kayenta Art Village Largest collection of hoodoos found on the planet Arts center with galleries, studios, theaters nps.gov and restaurants kayentautah.com Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Popular reservoir for water sports and home Sand Hollow State Park to Lake Powell Reservoir popular for camping, fishing, nps.gov boating and ATV riding on the nearby sand dunes Grand Staircase Escalante stateparks.utah.gov National Monument Three distinct regions for outdoor recreation Utah Shakespeare Festival blm.gov Theatre festival in Cedar City, runs summer to early fall Kanarra Falls bard.org Challenging slot canyon hike in Kanarraville kanarrafalls.com
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HOSPITALS
American Pacific Corp Chemical manufacturing
Beaver Valley Hospital Independent 1109 N 100 W, Beaver
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Animal rescue organization BlvdHome Furniture stores Holt Farms Support for crop production Intermountain Health Healthcare system Litehouse Foods Food manufacturing Milgro Newcastle, Inc. Nursery Paparazzi Direct sales RAM Aviation, Space & Defense Designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical devices SkyWest Airlines Air transportation Wilson Electronics Electronics manufacturing
Cedar City Hospital Intermountain Health 1303 N Main St, Cedar City St. George Regional Medical Center Intermountain Health 1380 S Medical Center Dr, St. George Garfield Memorial Hospital Intermountain Health 200 N 400 E St, Panguitch
HIGHER EDUCATION Dixie Technical College Public technical training institution 610 S Tech Ridge Dr, St. George Southern Utah University Public university 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City Southwest Technical College Public technical training institution 757 W 800 S, Cedar City Utah Tech University Public university 225 S 700 E, St. George
SAVOR Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill Lighthouse Seafood Sandwiches, Café and Grill 307 N Bluff St, St. George Seafood, Steakhouse 1180 Sage Dr, Cedar City Bombay Cafe Indian Painted Pony 969 N 3050 E, St. George; Southwestern 64 N Main St, Cedar City 2 W St George Blvd, St. George Centro Woodfired Pizzeria Pizza Park Place Eatery 50 W Center St, Cedar City Sandwiches, Crepes 23 W Center St, Cedar City Cliffside Restaurant New American 511 S Tech Ridge Dr, St. George
REGION HIGHLIGHT Tuacahn Amphitheatre 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins, UT 84738 tuacahn.com
For more than 25 years, Tuacahn Amphitheatre has been entertaining
Sakura Steakhouse, Sushi 939 E Saint George Blvd, St. George Sego Restaurant New American 190 N 300 W, Kanab Viva Chicken Peruvian, Chicken 1183 E 100 S, St. George
crowds with its Broadway musical productions and famous entertainers. See a show for an evening of family-friendly entertainment and an unparalleled artistic and educational experience that matches the majesty of the surrounding canyon.
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