Centrally located among a number of famous natural wonders in Southern Utah and Arizona, Kanab, Utah is a favorite traveler's stop offering a variety of accommodations, shopping, and dining.
Surrounded by a diverse landscape including coral pink cliffs, sand dunes, volcanic craters and lava flows, deep canyons, and majestic mountains, Kanab lies on the western Colorado plateau on Utah-Arizona border. A number of national parks and monuments are within an easy scenic drive, including Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Escalante National Monument.
While on a Kanab Utah, Vacation, travelers have a choice in lodging and dining. Accommodation options range from chain hotels to family-run Bed and Breakfast Inns. After a long day of hiking or touring the national parks, relax at the local chuckwagon barbeque, or one of Kanab's other cafes, restaurants, or grills. Grocery stores and gas stations are also available for supplies for your park excursions.
Travelers on a Kanab Utah vacation can expect a variety of activities and attractions, maybe even too many to chose from! The town's close proximity to a number of national parks and monuments means endless outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking, backpacking, photography, climbing, and fishing.
To experience more of Kanab's history and learn additional Kanab Utah Information, visit local cultural attractions such as 'Little Hollywood', the Heritage Museum, and Moqui Cave.
From Kanab,UT head north for 18 miles on scenic highway Route 89 towards Mount Carmel Junction. From here, you can either take a left on Route 9 to the Zion's east entrance or continue north on Route 89 towards Bryce Canyon National Park.
Other Kanab Resources
Kanab, Utah is located in Kane County and home to a population of about 3,500.
The Kanab Heritage Council hosts the Kanab Heritage House and Museum, Juniper Fine Arts Gallery and the "Old Library" in Kanab, Utah.
Explore the canyons and desert vistas around Escalante Utah.