Only 2.5 hours north of Las Vegas and 3.5 hours south of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15, you will discover a unique small city complete with world renowned theatricals, astounding beauty, and unbelievable outdoor recreation.
A community surrounded by National Parks, Cedar City offers visitors, friends and residents the opportunity to experience a wealth of variety. Visitors enjoy the Tony Award Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival in the summer and fall, or ride the fresh powder of Brian Head Ski Resort during the winter months.
Enjoy golfing along the red sand stone hills at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course, join the family of athletes that participate in the Utah Summer Games, or visit one of the many attractions in Scenic Southern Utah. For the outdoor enthusiast, whether it's rock climbing, mountain biking, or snowboarding, the opportunities are endless.
Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University, a state university with nearly 6,000 students, which serves as an important center for advanced learning and public service. The University hosts numerous plays, lectures, operas and musicals, as well as NCAA Division I athletic events.
Founded in 1851, Cedar City is a very energetic and cultured city that values education and progress. As Festival City USA, Cedar City hosts year-round festivals including the American Children's Christmas Festival, the Canyon Country Western Arts Festival, the Festival Royale, the Utah Neil Simon Festival, the Thunderbird Film Festival and the July Jamboree and classic car show, just to mention a few. The new Heritage Center presents an assortment of plays, symphonies, ballets, art shows and multitude of cultural events and entertainment.
The Baker House is the most luxurious Bed & Breakfast in Cedar City. A new Queen Anne Victorian Mansion. Three stories, situated on a hill, overlooking the Cedar Valley and the mountains beyond. We are conveniently located off I-15 (Exit 57), minutes away from the historic downtown area and the “Tony” award winning Shakespearean Festival. Centrally located between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and just 29 miles from Brian Head Ski Resort. [ more
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