Cedar City City Overview
Cedar City is a city in Iron County, Utah. Known as "Festival City USA," it hosts the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival. It is also a gateway to nearby national parks.
Location and Climate
Cedar City is located in southwestern Utah. It has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons.
Best Time to Visit
Summer and fall are best for the Shakespeare Festival (June-October).
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is essential.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Attend the Utah Shakespeare Festival: See world-class theater productions in the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre.
- Visit Cedar Breaks National Monument: (Nearby) See the spectacular red rock amphitheater (like a mini Bryce Canyon).
- Explore the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum: Learn about pioneer and iron mining history.
- Hike the Red Hollow Trail: Enjoy the red rock scenery right near town.
- Visit the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA): See the art exhibitions on the SUU campus.