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St. George, Utah

St. George or Saint George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States.

Type CityPopulation 95,342Metro Area Population 208,000

Why go

  • City in Utah, United States.
  • Known for Zion National Park.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Utah - Zion National Park.
  • Served by St. George Regional Airport (SGU).

History

St. George or Saint George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. It is Utah's fifth-most populous city and the largest outside the Wasatch Front, with a population of 95,342 at the 2020 census. The St. George metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 208,000 residents. Located in southwestern Utah on the Arizona-Utah border, it lies in the northeasternmost part of the Mojave Desert, immediately south of the Pine Valley Mountains, which mark the southern boundary of the Great Basin. St. George lies slightly northwest of the Colorado Plateau, which ends at the Hurricane Fault.

Must-see attractions

1 Zion Park Blvd, Zion National Park, Springdale, UT 84767
Outdoor

Airports

St. George Regional Airport (SGU) 5.2 mi to the centre
4550 S Airport Pkwy, St. George, UT 84770 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Delta Air Lines, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Denver, Salt Lake City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) Β· 1 route: Salt Lake City*
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ) Β· 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Colorado City Municipal Airport 32 mi to the centre
Colorado City, AZ, US
Outdoor
Grassy Meadows/Sky Ranch Landowners Assn Airport 15 mi to the centre
Hurricane, UT, US
Outdoor
Sand Cove Ranch Airport 15 mi to the centre
Veyo, UT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is St. George Regional Airport (SGU); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGU has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Denver, Salt Lake City).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. George, Utah. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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