Where Majestic Mountains Marry the Fabulous Desert Floor!
Cedar City is located in the foothills of Southwestern Utah along the I-15 corridor. The city is within a one-day drive of 38 million people. Cedar City Regional Airport is the second largest commercial airport in the state and through Mesa Airlines is an America West Express/US Airways Connection.
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Frolic in Our Playground ... You'll Never Find Another Like It!
Cedar City is the gateway to Utah's national parks. Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park are within 1.5 hours driving distance.
Looking for something a little closer? Visit Cedar Breaks National Monument, just a 35-minute drive. The Breaks are located on the western edge of the 10,400-foot-high Markagunt Plateau.
Cedar Breaks plummets 2,500 feet and opens up three miles of the green alpine meadows to expose sundry shades of red, purple and yellow through the eroded limestone rock formations.
A Winter Wonderland
Surrounded by Southern Utah’s stunning red-rock landscapes, Brian Head Resort provides a great winter resort vacation value! The resort combines the best in winter recreation opportunities in a safe, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere, with virtually no lift lines. Beyond skiing and boarding for all ages and abilities, you’ll find other Brian Head adventures including snow tubing, snow biking, snowmobile tours, sleigh rides, spa treatments, dining, and many cross-country skiing opportunities. Brian Head was selected as a Top Family Getaway by the Family Travel Forum.
You'll Find Culture, History, Education and Entertainment
Cedar City is an energetic, cultured community featuring the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, Southern Utah University and the increasingly popular Utah Summer Games. The city has a strong commercial foundation and enjoys a healthy, prosperous business climate.
In Cedar City, nearly every weekend is an event in the Festival City. Cultural diversity is celebrated here and our visitors have an opportunity to learn about the wonders of nature, science, art and human nature all in one place!
Plan Your Trip to Cedar City and the Surrounding Area
For more information about scenic tourist sites or information about hosting a convention in beautiful Iron County, visit the Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism and Convention Bureau at www.scenicsouthernutah.com or call 1-800-354-4849. E-mail Director Maria Twitchell or her assistant, Amber Bennett at infow@scenicsouthernutah.com. Visit the beautiful Iron County Visitors' Center at 581 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720.
