St. George
St. George, Utah, mixes pioneer history, red-rock scenery and real dinosaur footprints, about two hours from Las Vegas.
🦖 Welcome to St. George
St. George sits in the far south-west corner of Utah, surrounded by red sandstone. It is an easy drive up the interstate from Las Vegas and works well as a day trip or a first stop on a bigger Utah adventure.
🏛️ History and Heritage
The town's pioneer roots are visible everywhere, from the historic Tabernacle to Brigham Young's restored winter home, where free guided tours are offered.
👣 Dinosaurs!
The Dinosaur Discovery Site protects real Early Jurassic footprints exactly where they were found, all indoors and air-conditioned.
One thing to note: Utah, Nevada and Arizona don't all keep the same clock, so double-check opening times when you cross the state lines.
📋 Quick Tips
- ⏰ Arrive early at the museums to beat the coach groups.
- ☕ There are good coffee and lunch spots near the historic centre.
- 🌵 Snow Canyon State Park is close by for scenery.
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A Day Trip from Las Vegas to Utah: Donkeys, Dinosaur Tracks and Brigham Young
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