This is LONG overdue! I get asked all the time about what there is to do, eat and see down in St. George, UT. For those of you who don’t know, we own a home down there where we like to spend long weekends + school breaks. It’s heavenly and such a fun escape for us. I enlisted the help of all of you to compile a list of a bunch of different things to keep entertained when you visit. I swear we end up doing a lot of the same things, so I’ll make sure and ☆ our favorites! Enjoy!! It truly is such a special place for our family.. and somewhere we could never get tired of!
Places To Eat
Casual Eats:
I will *** put some stars by our personal favorites.. also, I will say everywhere in St. George is pretty casual.
***River Rock Roasting Co (GF options) – A MUST stop every trip! It is always everyone’s favorites. Tons of non gluten free food but their gluten free stuff is so good too. It is a bit out of the way.. it is in Virgin so if you are going to Zions, ya gotta stop. Our favorites, the Cobb salad, their gluten free pepperoni/pineapple pizzas, their gluten free lemon bars are a MUST, my boys love their paninis.. I think they get the ham and apple one? Also, the VIEW is incredible.
*** The Corn Dog Company – my boys FAVORITE!!! They are just a food truck.. we can always find it on the blvd in the corner of Ace Hardware parking lot.
***Tifiny’s Crepery (GF options) – Lots of recommendations for this for gluten free options! They have savory and sweet options. We have been a couple times. I love it!
Farmstead – Recommended a ton, a really popular breakfast + pastry spot. They only have a lemon bar that is gluten free unfortunately but everything regular looks delicious!
Morty’s – Amazing spot for burgers, highly recommended!
Frie’s Market – Only open in the summer months, but came highly recommended. In Santa Clara!
***Viva Chicken – this one also came highly recommended. We have been here a TON. Their stuffed avocados are delicious. I always get the soup but that’s definitely a *girl meal* that wouldn’t fill up Braun!
***Angelica’s Mexican Grill – Known for their street tacos + voted best mexican restaurant in St. G.. we’ve been here and it’s delicious!
Bishops – Extremely popular breakfast spot! Get the scone if ya go.. be prepared to wait if you go on the weekends.
**Gaias Garden Cafe – People really like the smoothie bowls here! It’s a vegan cafe so if anyone in your group is vegan this is place. We have been here a few times. I get the grilled cheese and tomato soup! Nachos were super good too.
Mixed Greens (GF options) – I haven’t been here but it was recommended a lot!
Durango’s – Never been here, but highly recommended by y’all! Looks like it’s similar to cafe rio/ costa vida.
Royal Thai – Lots of recommends for this one too. You guys love the drunken noodles.
Mad Pita (GF options) – If you recommended Mad Pita, then you also recommended the spicy chicken pita. haha.. tons of you LOVE it.
El Coyote Charro – Mexican food with amazing guacamole salsa.
First Watch (GF options) – These are another chain with not many locations, every time I drive past on the weekends they’re packed. We went and it felt like a Denny’s to me. Haven’t been back since lol.
Snowy Desert Cafe – I’d never heard of this place before! They have shaved ice + boba tea that looks amazing and a few food options!
Aubergine (GF options) – We have one of these close to us in SLC, a great option for FRESH + healthy food. Their GF chicken tenders are good! Same with their GF cheese rolls.
Muddy Bee’s Bakery – A lot of you recommended the cinnamon rolls from here. Just by the looks of their website, I’m convinced it’s amazing haha. They’ve got fresh bread, cakes, smoothies, sandwiches, and more!
Oscar’s Cafe (GF options) – The chips + guacamole were reccs by you guys!
Paula’s Mexican Food – One of you said to get the chicken and bean burrito smothered in green sauce.. sounds heavenly!
Twisted Noodle (GF options) – A great spot for pasta dishes, salads, and power bowls!
El Coyote Charro – Another Mexican spot! People recommended the corn ice cream.
***Jersey Mikes – a chain but we love it. Gotta get it Mikes way and add the pepper spread to whatever you get.
*** Zupas (GF options) – we have this place back home too but if you are new and visiting, you would like it. Fresh salads, soups and paninis. Hopefully they will see their gooey chocolate covered strawberries forever but those are good too!
Nicer Dinner + Lunch Options:
***Benja’s Thai Garden – This was probably the most recommended restaurant on the list, people were raving about the pad thai! We have done take out from here a lot.. they have great gf options.
Pizza Factory – Another highly recommend option. This one is great for a big group and families. Not good for GF.
Pig’s Ear – A little something for everyone!
***Cafe Sabor – A great tex-mex option. We come here often! I love their enchiladas and spinach artichoke dip. Lots of GF options.
***Anasazi – This is a really cool experience restaurant.. Kind of like the melting pot, but they bring out a hot stone and you cook your steak on it! We’ve taken the kids here before and they loved it! Tons of you recommended it. A fun date night spot too!
***Xetava – Love this place! Order the hummus appetizer + mint lemonade.. so dang good! Lots of fresh/healthy food here.
*******Riggattis (GF options) – Wood fired pizza with tons of awards! OUR FAVORITE!!! We love their rigatti bread, they have tons of regular and gluten free pizzas. Their raspberry salad is so good. We come here every time! You can also call in your order ahead.. sometimes they are super busy.
***Red Fort – (GF options) A highly recommended one too! We love it here.. I can’t remember what we get, it’s something with pineapple.. but we have liked everything we’ve tried.
Bear Paw Cafe – Really great breakfast in the heart of downtown St. George! Growing up, this place was a must! Haven’t been for years but they have cinnamon rolls the size of your hand.
Oscar’s Cafe (GF options) – This restaurant is in Zion’s National Park and looks delicious.. they’ve got something for everyone.
Cappelletti’s – Italian cuisine.
***Sakura – (GF options) A Japanese steakhouse with hibachi! The wait times can get ridiculous here.. if you go, send someone early to get your name on the list. They have lots of good gluten free stuff!
Rusty Crab Daddy’s – Recommended a ton! Tons of seafood options.
***Kabuto Sushi – (GF options) For the sushi lovers, a highly recommended one! We went here for the first time a few months ago and we will definitely go again.
*** Cliffside (GF options) – We love cliffside! Options for the whole family + it has amazing views! It is a nicer restaurant. You’ll want a reservation. You must try their fancy lemonades, their garlic parmesan fries.. and I always get their salmon! Without fail, someone always has to send their steak back for one reason or another but it’s good.
Chef Alfredo’s – Another one that was recommended a ton. Yummy italian food..
Wood Ash Rye – the place is SO GOOD and so cute inside. Their biscuits and jam are a must.. it is a little fancy for my kids but I love it. We go for breakfast and I get the French toast. My kids would be completely fine only going for biscuits so maybe save this for a date or a girl’s trip.
Desserts:
Croshaw’s Pies – DELICIOUS homemade pies. They also have soup, salads, and sandwiches!
***Veyo Pies (has GF options) – This one is on the way to Gunlock Falls and makes a great pit stop! We ordered (GF) pies there for Thanksgiving!
***Nielsen’s Frozen Custard – A St. George staple! Great custard + flavors. Retro vibes but smells funny inside so we always take it to go. haha
***Bismarck Doughnuts (GF donuts!!) – has a new St George location!
***SWIG – go for drinks!!
Pinkbox Doughnuts – Another great spot for doughnuts! Not sure on the GF selection here.
***Handel’s – These are everywhere too, but if you don’t have one close, it’s a must! We love their ice cream! Tons of flavors!
Places for Kids to Burn Energy:
*** Jellystone Park – – A FAVORITE!! Oh my goodness, this place is new and so much fun. Our whole families favorite is the new inflatable course on the water. Wow, we could have been there for hours and hours. The water park is also fun with the slides.
***Quail Lake or Sand Hollow Reservoir – such a fun place to spend the day. There are two main lakes in St George, Quail Creek and Sand Hollow. We love both. You can cliff jump at Sand Hollow, rent jet skis and boat. But if you are looking for inflatables to rent, kayaks, paddle boarding, etc. Quail Creek is great.
***Dixie Rock aka The Crack – – a must if you haven’t been. I have been here at least 100 times and never get sick of it. So fun to let your kids hike through the crack. It gives me major anxiety so I can’t go through it anymore but my kids LOVE IT!
Confetti Kid’s Club – Climbing gym, great for littles!
***Tanners Boat Rentals – hire Tanner to take you out on the lake! We have done this a bunch and it’s so fun. You basically just show up and he does the rest. He is a great guy and we always have so much fun!
***House of Jump – Trampoline park! My boys beg to go.
***Thunder Junction – Such a fun, dinosaur themed park. They have a splash pad, all abilities park and a train you can ride around the property! My kids love it, but it can get so crowded.
Enterprise Reservoir – the reservoir is popular for fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Haven’t been there but maybe it’s great?!
*** Fiesta Fun – A family fun center with arcade games, mini golf, and more! A little old.. it’s fun though.
Fire Lake – People recommended paddle boarding + playing in the sand!
Children’s Museum – we haven’t been here.
***The Grip Ninja – my boys love this place! Actually my girls do too…
*** Toquerville Falls – Fun to take ATVs + side by sides! So, so pretty! Tricky to get to.
The RinQ – Roller skating, mini golf, and karaoke.
Taffy Town – You can take a create your own taffy class!
*** Glitter Mountain – I haven’t been here for years but the girls used to love it.
*** Canyon Park – Such a fun ninja course, the boys LOVE it. Great place to take a pretty walk through the canyons too.
***Sullivan Park – we go here to feed the ducks, look for frogs in the rivers and play soccer on their fields. Lots of people riding scooters and bikes through here!
Splash Pad in Downtown St. George – Great for little kids!
Places for Bored Teens:
***Tubing the River – a must for us in the summer. It can get LOOOW and SLOWWW so make sure you check water levels. Rent from here or here.
***Hiking Lava Tubes
***Big Shots Golf – really fun! You can get food there too.
*** Fiesta Fun – kind of old. Not our tip top favorite but fun if you are bored.
Ropes Course on the lake at Gunlock – Only available in the summer, so fun!
*** Jellystone Park Inflatable Course – save some money and just do the inflatable course. The slides are fun but the inflatables are where it’s at!
***Sand Hollow Cliff Jumping – there is an admission fee to get into the lake. People park outside the park and walk in to avoid that.
The Rinq – Indoor skating rink!
***Paddle boarding at Quail Creek – Make sure to go to the rope swings..
***Grafton, UT – an abandoned ghost town! We always go in the summer to freak the kids out.. make sure to stop at the cemetery and read the headstones! Creepy.
Dirt Bikes at Purple Hills
***Pickleball – tons of courts around! We play alll the time!
***M&S Turquoise – Emery and Anisten love this spot! Tons of great, unique pieces of jewelry.
Hiking Trails:
*** Red Reef Trail – – perfect for kids of all ages. An easy flip flop hike through the desert with cool rocks to look at (look for the elephant!) and ends at a water hole kids can jump into! I’ve done this hike since I was little.
*** Snow Canyon – Lots of trails for all ages at this state park! You have to go to the petrified sand dunes.. take RC cars or just go venture around. It can get HOT so come prepared with water.
***Lava Tubes – we will start our hike at the Petrified dunes and cut over to the lava tubes. It is so fun to hike down into them.. bring cell phones or flashlights!
Aspiration Trail – You guys said to brings paint markers to paint rocks!
***Kanarra Falls – love this!! You need to get permits ahead of time and it is SO, so fun. Can’t wait to do it again.. Jett did it at 7 but I feel like much younger than that, you may be carrying your kid a bunch! It’s a water hike, so you need to plan for wet and dry .. bring hiking poles for sure.
***Pioneer Park – Lots of hiking trails and a few spots to rock climb!
Biking Trails
***Bear Claw Poppy– SO MUCH FUN! We save the longer hikes for adults but if you have kids, we love doing the pump track there too.. It’s for sure the biggest pump track we’ve ever been to!
*** Snake Den Pump Track – really fun for the kids.
***Snake Hollow Bike Park– lots of fun here too!
***Zen– another favorite for Braun and I.
Pedicure + Massage Spots:
Unfortunately I haven’t been to a nail spots that I like here but here are your suggestions..
Red Mountains Resort – has a good spa, I guess!
***Foot Palace – been here and loved it.. it was also BY FAR the most recommended place for reflexology!
Blossom Massage Spa + Sauna – sauna, steam shower, massage package
Red Cliffs LDS Temple – This was during the open house, it’s not open to the public anymore, but the grounds are BEAUTIFUL and it’s so peaceful.
