St. George, Utah Information

St. George is located in the southwest corner of Utah and with an elevation of 2,860 feet above sea level. The average annual temperature is approximately 61° with an average annual rainfall of 8.3 inches which make for hot summers and extremely mild winters. St. George is known as a winter haven for what the 50,000+ locals like to call "Snow Birds" (tourists who come to St. George to warm up away from the winter temperatures of the north). Click here for weather information. St. George, Utah is widely known for its excellent golf courses (10), tennis facilities, outdoor adventure activities, excellent dining, great entertainment and friendly people.  People come to St. George for many reasons including the scenic beauty of locations such as; Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, Gunlock and Quail Lake State Parks, Sand Hollow Reservoir and Pine Valley Mountain. The diversity of terrain in the St. George is spectacular. For a map of the area - click here.

The Arts: St. George has truly become a center for entertainment. The Tuacahn Center for the Arts near Snow Canyon State Park is a 25 million dollar facility and home to famous outdoor musical dramas and concerts. The Zion Canyon Cinemax Theater (IMAX Film) near Zion National Park offers two films; one film highlights the story of Zion National Park and surrounding region. A very substantial schedule of concerts, plays, art-shows and more are offered through the city, Dixie College and private groups. The St. George City Art Museum stages exhibits year-round featuring fine regional artists as well as traveling exhibits of national and international merit. Several excellent art shows are held at different venues during the year.

Dixie College: The cultural heart of St. George is Dixie College. This comprehensive community college has more than 7,000 students. The college is the catalyst for many of the great events and activities visitors enjoy, including the Southwest Symphony, the Celebrity Concert Series, the Rotary Bowl and other sports events, festivals, concerts, and tours. The college runs one of the most popular Elderhostel programs in the country, as well as the Sun Desert Golf Academy. (www.dixie.edu)

Religion:

The religious base in St. George today is quite diverse including: Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian (General), Christian Science, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Episcopalian, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist.