Only 2.5 hours north of Las Vegas and 3.5 hours south of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15, one will discover a unique small city, complete with world-renowned theater, astounding beauty, a myriad of festivals and breathtaking outdoor vistas and recreation.
Because of its business friendly environment, Cedar City is home to several national industrial and manufacturing businesses. From major corporations to solitary enterprise, business large and small have found success in Cedar's economy as well as a pool of competent workers.
Cedar City is surrounded by world-renowned natural beauty, which offers visitors, friends and residents the opportunity to experience a wealth of variety. Hike aspen lined paths, explore red rock canyons or trek across sagebrush covered valleys, all within close proximity to Cedar City. A hiker can also travel back into history by viewing Petra glyphs, fossilized dinosaur tracks and explore ruins of Indian villages.
Hikers and wildlife lovers are drawn to the mountains standing over the city where they can enjoy seeing elk, deer, beaver and many other speecies. It's easy to leave the world behind and enjoy nature at its finest in the mountains of Southern Utah.
Cedar City is the home of the Tony Award Winning Utah Shakespearian Festival, which runs through the summer and fall. Even though the plays by Shakespeare are the namesake of the festival, one can also see other Broadway style plays and musicals. Drama isn't the only art form that flourishes in Cedar City. Southern Utah University is known for its arts program which helps instill a great respect for the arts in the community.
Sport enthusiasts won't be left bored in Cedar City. Enjoy golfing along the red sand stone hills at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course, join the family of Athletes that participate in the Utah Summer Games play a variety of sports in parks scattered around the city.
Founded in 1851, Cedar city is a very energetic and cultured city that values education and progress. As Festival City USA, Cedar City hosts festivals year round including:
• Utah Shakespearian Festival
• Utah Summer Games
• American Children's Christmas Festival
• SkyFest
