Kim & Axel's Guidebook

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Kim & Axel's Guidebook

Parks

So many hikes and awe inspiring views! Just 25 minutes up the canyon.
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Parque Nacional Zion
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So many hikes and awe inspiring views! Just 25 minutes up the canyon.
You will need least a full day. Often guests will stay over one night at Grand Canyon so they can explore for two days. We have had guests do it in a day. We also had guests flying out and decided to do a picnic the night before and stay there.
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Gran Cañón
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You will need least a full day. Often guests will stay over one night at Grand Canyon so they can explore for two days. We have had guests do it in a day. We also had guests flying out and decided to do a picnic the night before and stay there.
Just two and half hours to Wahweap, Lake Powell.
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Lake Powell
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Just two and half hours to Wahweap, Lake Powell.
This is a fantastic little local gem. We have hike this many time with our kids and grandchildren. It is only a 25 min drive.
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Red Cliffs Campground
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This is a fantastic little local gem. We have hike this many time with our kids and grandchildren. It is only a 25 min drive.
Great State Park to play in the water, Rent side by sides and play in the dunes.
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Parque Estatal de Sand Hollow
3351 Sand Hollow Rd
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Great State Park to play in the water, Rent side by sides and play in the dunes.
This lake is a little rocky but we love it as it has no swimmers itch like Sand hollow. Rent boats and waverunners with our discount code. Dig paddlesports has paddle boards but we do not have a discount code with them only Mad Moose rentals.
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Parque Estatal Quail Creek
472 5300 West
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This lake is a little rocky but we love it as it has no swimmers itch like Sand hollow. Rent boats and waverunners with our discount code. Dig paddlesports has paddle boards but we do not have a discount code with them only Mad Moose rentals.
The views are incredible in Bryce Canyon. Visit their site to search best place to explore there.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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The views are incredible in Bryce Canyon. Visit their site to search best place to explore there.

Food scene

This place is a local favorite! It has the most amazing pizza's and local draft beer. Our favorite pizza is the garlic mushroom truffle pizza. We love the hefeweizen beer. If you go for breakfast the Garrison is so yummy! The best part of all is the outdoor seating and views!
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River Rock Roasting Company
394 S State St
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This place is a local favorite! It has the most amazing pizza's and local draft beer. Our favorite pizza is the garlic mushroom truffle pizza. We love the hefeweizen beer. If you go for breakfast the Garrison is so yummy! The best part of all is the outdoor seating and views!
If you are looking for authentic mexican cuisine this is the place!! It has very unique dishes that you will not find in a Mexican-American restaurantThey also have a Supergrande burrito that is so huge it can feed 3 easily! Address: 1141 W State St Unit 5, Hurricane, UT 84737. Open 7 days a week 10:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Mazatlan
1141 West State Street
If you are looking for authentic mexican cuisine this is the place!! It has very unique dishes that you will not find in a Mexican-American restaurantThey also have a Supergrande burrito that is so huge it can feed 3 easily! Address: 1141 W State St Unit 5, Hurricane, UT 84737. Open 7 days a week 10:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Stage Coach is a true steakhouse, where they take pride on the quality of the meat they serve. They'll let you pick your own steak before cooking it too! The ambience is great and a Western scene. They have an outdoor seating that is enclosed so you can escape the heat. There breakfast is amazing as well. They are open 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm
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Stage Coach Grille
99 N State St
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Stage Coach is a true steakhouse, where they take pride on the quality of the meat they serve. They'll let you pick your own steak before cooking it too! The ambience is great and a Western scene. They have an outdoor seating that is enclosed so you can escape the heat. There breakfast is amazing as well. They are open 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm
This is a local favorite! This little diner will blow your mind with flavors. The owners travelled the country and came up with a menu from their favorites along their journey. It is such a darling diner and you won't be disappointed!
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Cross Country Diner
112 W State St
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This is a local favorite! This little diner will blow your mind with flavors. The owners travelled the country and came up with a menu from their favorites along their journey. It is such a darling diner and you won't be disappointed!
Looking for some yummy BBQ? Look no further that Lonny Boy's BBQ. Such a fun atmosphere and great BBQ!
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Lonny Boy's BBQ
980 W State St
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Looking for some yummy BBQ? Look no further that Lonny Boy's BBQ. Such a fun atmosphere and great BBQ!
Great Thai takeout. They haven't quite recovered from Covid so unfortunately it is take out only. The food is wonderful and they will accomodate for Vegan options.
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Mekong Kitchen Thai Restaurant
847 W State St
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Great Thai takeout. They haven't quite recovered from Covid so unfortunately it is take out only. The food is wonderful and they will accomodate for Vegan options.
Talk about homemade Average size portions with 100% full flavor. Nice cozy at home atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. Simple menu with daily specials offered. It is a local favorite. The outside dining is awesome when the weather is right. Opened every day from 7 am to 8 pme. Closed Sunday.
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Main Street Café
138 Main St
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Talk about homemade Average size portions with 100% full flavor. Nice cozy at home atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. Simple menu with daily specials offered. It is a local favorite. The outside dining is awesome when the weather is right. Opened every day from 7 am to 8 pme. Closed Sunday.
American Bistro style restaurant serving burgers, seafood, steaks, pasta, brunch. They have a good selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Full bar service and Big screen TV's in bar area. The food is amazing!!! Don't let the name full you!!!
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Pig's Ear American Bistro
75 2000 W
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American Bistro style restaurant serving burgers, seafood, steaks, pasta, brunch. They have a good selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Full bar service and Big screen TV's in bar area. The food is amazing!!! Don't let the name full you!!!
Balcony One in Virgin, UT, is a local American restaurant with a Mediterranean twist. Large menu consists of tasty dishes that are made fresh when you order. From a cocktail bar full of your favorite drinks to live entertainment, we’re certain you’ll have a good time.
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Balcony One
770 775 W
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Balcony One in Virgin, UT, is a local American restaurant with a Mediterranean twist. Large menu consists of tasty dishes that are made fresh when you order. From a cocktail bar full of your favorite drinks to live entertainment, we’re certain you’ll have a good time.
Popular cantina for contemporary Mexican & Southwestern fare plus a robust selection of craft beers.
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Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon
1212 Zion Park Blvd
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Popular cantina for contemporary Mexican & Southwestern fare plus a robust selection of craft beers.
Light-filled space for seasonal American meats, salads & pasta dishes along with a wine cellar. It is a favorite among our guests.
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The Spotted Dog
428 Zion Park Blvd
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Light-filled space for seasonal American meats, salads & pasta dishes along with a wine cellar. It is a favorite among our guests.
So many great options here from bbq to crepes~
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MeMe's Café
975 Zion Park Blvd
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So many great options here from bbq to crepes~
Love this place especially when they have outdoor concerts while eating on the patio.
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King's Landing Bistro
1515 Zion Park Blvd
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Love this place especially when they have outdoor concerts while eating on the patio.
Great food and reasonably priced~
Camp Outpost Co. Zion
709 Zion Park Boulevard
Great food and reasonably priced~
Great little mom and pop restaurant. Very quaint and cozy breakfast/brunch destination. Eat here before hiking. Breakfast and brunch.
The Park House
1880 Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy
Great little mom and pop restaurant. Very quaint and cozy breakfast/brunch destination. Eat here before hiking. Breakfast and brunch.
We love all the varieties of oils and balsamics that we can get here. Luke is awesome and happy to let you do a tasting. Let him know Kim Mensch sent you and he will hook you up!
O' So Good Olive Oil
80 West 100 North
We love all the varieties of oils and balsamics that we can get here. Luke is awesome and happy to let you do a tasting. Let him know Kim Mensch sent you and he will hook you up!

City/town information

We love our small town of La Verkin! Davis Farmer's Market is the best. We love doing our shopping here. Everyone is so kind and helpful.
La Verkin
We love our small town of La Verkin! Davis Farmer's Market is the best. We love doing our shopping here. Everyone is so kind and helpful.

Fun things to do

If you want to make your trip epic rent a side by side or go on a tour at Sand Hollow State Park! If you use Zions Gateway Villa QR code they will give you a discount. (you're welcome :)) This is an awesome time for you!!! Don't book in the heat of the summer. Instead book a boat or waverunners at Quail Creek State park with Mad Moose. Both will honor the discount with our QR code or go online and use ZGV.
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Mad Moose Rentals
5665 West Clubhouse Drive
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If you want to make your trip epic rent a side by side or go on a tour at Sand Hollow State Park! If you use Zions Gateway Villa QR code they will give you a discount. (you're welcome :)) This is an awesome time for you!!! Don't book in the heat of the summer. Instead book a boat or waverunners at Quail Creek State park with Mad Moose. Both will honor the discount with our QR code or go online and use ZGV.
Awesome place to rent paddle boards, kayaks and lake toys!
Dig Paddlesports LLC
472 North 5300 W
Awesome place to rent paddle boards, kayaks and lake toys!
They put on amazing shows throughout the year!! We especially love their Disney ones.
Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company
92 S 100 W
They put on amazing shows throughout the year!! We especially love their Disney ones.
Kids need to get their energy out??? I promise they will sleep well after this!
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House of Jump Trampoline Park
415 S Dixie Dr
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Kids need to get their energy out??? I promise they will sleep well after this!
They put on awesome shows. It is a drive from the suite but is always a crowd pleaser!!
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Centro de Artes Tuacahn
1100 Tuacahn Dr
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They put on awesome shows. It is a drive from the suite but is always a crowd pleaser!!
Need the kids to expend some energy??? Maybe even you?? They have an awesome race track, Mini golf, laser tag and arcade for those young and those young at heart!
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Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center
171 E 1160 S
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Need the kids to expend some energy??? Maybe even you?? They have an awesome race track, Mini golf, laser tag and arcade for those young and those young at heart!
Have some aggression?? Want to throw Axes??? This is the place!!!
Phat Axe
250 Red Cliffs Dr
Have some aggression?? Want to throw Axes??? This is the place!!!
My family I have enjoyed throwing pots or painting pottery here for years.
The Tilted Kiln
955 East Tabernacle Street
My family I have enjoyed throwing pots or painting pottery here for years.

Wellness

A pair of occupational therapists with 55 years combined experience. Help people to connect the dots in the journey towards healing mind and body, so that they can move forward in life with joy and purpose. We had a great date night doing the Auricular Acupuncture & Sound Therapy class. I always recommend them. They have great courses daily at 10 am and events in the evening. Look up Unity Health & Wellness in Hurricane, UT and see what sparks your interest.
Unity Health & Wellness
258 West State Street

Consejos para la ciudad

Costumbres y cultura

Buying Alcohol

You can buy beer and items like Smirnoff Ice in the grocery store or gas station. However, if you are looking for Liquor and wine you will need to go to the State Liquor Store in Hurricane by the freeway. The hours are 11 am -7 pm Tuesday thru Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. It is a 20 minute drive from the suite. However, Bee's Grocery Store at 1045 S Central St, Colorado City, AZ 86021 is open from 6 am to 10 pm everyday of the week. They have liquor and wine. It is a 32 min drive and is on your way back from the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell.