Often referred to as the Gateway to
the National Parks, Cedar City, Utah
is centrally located within an hour
and half's driving distance of Zion
National Park, Bryce Canyon National
Park, and Cedar Breaks National
Monument. For the outdoor
enthusiast, whether it's rock
climbing, mountain biking, or
snowboarding, the opportunities are
endless.
It is no doubt that the city proves
to be a playground of excitement
year round. One can 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
or join the family of athletes that
participate in the
Utah Summer
Games.
New in summer 2003 is the
Utah Neil
Simon Festival, which
will be held at Cedar City's brand
new
Heritage
Center.
Cedar City is also a very energetic
and cultured city that values
education and progression.
Southern Utah
University
hosts numerous plays, lectures,
sporting events, and musicals.
Because of its business friendly
environment, the city is home to
several nationally recognized
industrial businesses. From major
corporations to solitary enterprise,
businesses large and small have
found success in Cedar City's
economy.
Source: Cedar City's Official Web
Site at
www.cedarcity.org