| | Only 2 1/2 hours north of Las Vegas and 3 1/2 hours south of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15, lies Cedar City. Cedar City is known for world-renowned theatricals, astounding beauty, and unbelievable outdoor recreation.Cedar City is the Gateway to the National Parks" with both Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park within only an hour and-a-half driving distance. Cedar Breaks National Monument is just over a half-hour drive located on the western edge of the 10,400-foot-high Markagunt plateau. Cedar Breaks plummets 2,500 feet and opens up three miles of the green alpine meadows to expose shades of red, purple and yellow through the eroded limestone rock formations.Do you like geocaching? Cedar City, Utah offers over 1,000 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Cedar City, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Cedar City.Winter in Cedar City brings the fresh powder of Brian Head Ski Resort. For outdoor recreation there is rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, and endless other opportunities.Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University, 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.The Tony Award Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival is held annually in Cedar City during the summer and fall. As Festival City USA, Cedar City hosts year-round festivals including the American Children's Christmas Festival, the Festival Royale, and the Utah Neil Simon Festival, just to mention a few. The Heritage Center presents an assortment of plays, symphonies, ballets, art shows and multitude of cultural events and entertainment. |  | | | |
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