Kanab, Utah
For proximity to the great outdoors, the small southwestern Utah town of Kanab (pop. 5,400) can’t be beat. At the heart of the “Grand Circle,” Kanab is central to major outdoor attractions such as Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, plus a host of lesser-known scenic wonders. The Kanab area’s unparalleled beauty and Old West heritage have long served as a backdrop for western films and television. Kanab is also home to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest in the United States
Recreation:
Serving as a gateway to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Kanab is a day trip away from major parks and monuments: Zion National Park (40 miles west), Bryce Canyon National Park (70 miles north), the Grand Canyon North Rim (80 miles south), and Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (60 miles east). Kanab also offers easy access to smaller parks and recreation areas such as Cedar Breaks National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Grosvenor Arch, Cottonwood Canyon, Bull Valley Gorge, Buckskin Gulch, and Pipe Springs National Monument in Arizona. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, mule and deer hunting, photography, and sightseeing are just some of the endless recreational possibilities.
Unique to Kanab are two popular tourist attractions: Moqui Cave, a natural history museum featuring Native American artifacts and the largest collection of dinosaur tracks in southern Utah; and the Frontier Movie Town Museum, a display of western movie sets and film memorabilia. The infamous Parry Lodge where celebrities stayed while shooting films locally is also a popular tourist stop. Tours can be arranged at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Amenities:
Kanab hosts a variety of restaurants for every taste, from Mexican and Southwestern to Italian and American. Shopping for gifts and souvenirs, as well as necessities like food and camping gear, is available. If exploring Kanab’s outdoor attractions isn’t physical enough, visitors can purchase day passes to the Adobe Fitness Center. Kanab is also home to the full-service Kane County Office of Tourism and the BLM’s Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Visitor Center. There is a small airport nearby.
Climate and Geography:
Kanab’s central location and temperate climate (an average 250 sunny days per year) make it an ideal base camp for year-round exploration of canyon country. Visitors will be awed by the geologic wonders and rugged beauty of the Kanab area: the multi-hued cliffs of the Grand Staircase, majestic mountain views, scenic slot canyons, rivers, eroded sandstone formations, coral sand dunes, and untamed wilderness. Cottonwood, pinion pine, juniper, and sage brush accent the various landscapes.
History:
Kanab, which means “place of the willows” in Paiute, was first settled in 1864 but Indian attacks forced early explorers to abandon the area in just two years. The area was revisited and established by Mormon pioneers in 1870, under the supervision of Brigham Young. It remained an isolated southwestern town for many years but now attracts millions of visitors annually.
During the twentieth century Hollywood fell in love with the authentic Old West flavor of Kanab and the surrounding area. If you’ve ever seen an old western, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of “Little Hollywood,” where more than 100 movies and TV shows have been filmed. Movie buffs visiting Kanab will enjoy visiting Frontier Movie Town on West Center Street, as well as the nearby Paria, Johnson Canyon, and Kanab Canyon movie sets.
Notable Kanab residents include Mormon pioneers Jacob Hamblin, Levi Stewart, and William Thomas Stewart, famed western novelist Zane Gray, and contemporary jazz musician Kelly Sweet.
Activities & Shopping
Antiques & Things157 North 300 West Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8066 • Website:
Email: startiques@hotmail.com
Critter Corner
223 West Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2002 • Website: http://www.crittercornerinfo.com
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Deja Vu
182 South 100 East Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2633 • Website: http://www.dejavukanabutah.com
Email: kanabcab@dejavukanabutah.com
Denny's Wigwam
78 East Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2452 • Website: http://www.dennyswigwam.com
Email: dennyswigwam@gmail.com
Frontier Movie Town
297 W. Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5337 • Website: http://www.frontiermovietown.com
Email: frontier@kanab.net
Gifts of the West
24 E. Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5654 • Website:
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Glazier's Market
264 South 100 East Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5029 • Website:
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Honey's Jubilee
260 East 300 South Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5877 • Website:
Email: thoney@xpressweb.com
Kanab Shuttle
Holiday Inn Express 217 S. 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-272-2008 • Website: http://www.kanabshuttle.com
Email: info@kanabshuttle.com
Moqui Cave
P.O. Box 151 5.5 miles North of Kanab on Hwy 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8525 • Website: http://www.moquicave.com
Email: sevencs@xpressweb.com
Nature's Showcase
288 West Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2396 • Website:
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Terry's Camera Trading Co.
19 West Center St. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5981 • Website: www.terryaldermanphotography.com
Email: fotomd@kanab.net
Camping
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkP.O. Box 95 Turnoff 6 1/2 miles N Hwy 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-648-2800 • Website: http://www.stateparks.utah.gov
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Crazy Horse RV Campark
625 E. 300 S. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2782 • Website: http://www.crazyhorsecampark.com
Email: crazyhorse@kanab.net
Hitch-N-Post RV Campgrounds & Cabins
196 E. 300 S. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2142 • Website:
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Kanab RV Corral
483 South 100 East Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5330 • Website: http://www.kanabrvcorral.com
Email: info@kanabrvcorral.com
Lodging
Aiken's Lodge79 W. Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 877-644-2105 • Website: http://www.aikenslodge.com
Email: aikens@kanab.net
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2001 • Website: http://www.bestfriends.org
Email: cottages@bestfriends.org
Best Western Red Hills
125 W Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-830-2675 • Website: http://www.bestwesternredhills.com
Email: redhills@kanab.net
Bob Bon Inn Motel
236 N Highway 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-644-5094 • Website: http://www.bobbon.com
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Brook Side Cottage Bed & Breakfast
100 South 59 East Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 1-866-656-6664 • Website: http://www.roadsendtours.com
Email: rest@kanab.net
Clarion Hotel / Victorian Charm Bed & Breakfast
190 N Highway 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: (800)738-9643 • Website: http://www.victoriancharminn.com
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Coral Cliffs Town Homes
250 S Fairway Drive Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-899-0948 • Website: http://www.cctownhomes.com
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Four Seasons Motel
36 N 300 W Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 866-430-6869 • Website: http://www.fourseasonskanab.com
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Front Porch Inn B & B
476 S. 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: (877)644-3434 • Website: http://www.frontporchinnkanab.com
Email: gloverg@kanab.net
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
217 S. 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3100 • Website: http://www.hiexpress.com/kanabut
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Kanab Cottages
varying locations Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-648-3001 • Website: http://www.kanabcottages.com
Email: kanabcottages@colorcountry.net
Kanab Mission Inn
386 East 300 South Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5373 • Website: http://www.kanabmissioninn.com
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Kanab Utah Lodging
349 N 200 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 866-800-3125 • Website: http://www.kanabutahlodging.com
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Lit'l Bit Ranch
2550 E. Highway 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-899-9655 • Website: http://www.LitlBitRanch.org
Email: LitlBirRanch@hotmail.com
Mule Shoe Inn B & B
898 Grand Canyon Drive Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3372 • Website:
Email: muleshoeinn@kanab.net
Parry Lodge
89 E. Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-748-4104 • Website: http://www.parrylodge.com
Email: parrylodge@xpressweb.com
Purple Sage Inn Bed & Breakfast
54 South Main Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 877-644-5377 • Website: http://www.purplesageinn.com
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Quail Park Lodge
125 N. 300 W Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8700 • Website: http://www.quailparklodge.com
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Quality Inn
815 E. Highway 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-574-4061 • Website: http://www.choicehotels.com
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Red Door Cottage
241 N 300 W. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-674-4433 • Website: http://reddoorcottage.googlepages.com
Email: reddoorcottage@gmail.com
Red Rock Country Inn
330 S. 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8774 • Website: http://www.redrockcountryinn.com
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Rodeway Inn
70 South 200 West Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 877-424-6423 • Website: http://www.rodewayinnkanab.com
Email: gm.ut144@choicehotels.com
Shilo Inn Suites
296 West 100 North Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-222-2244 • Website: http://www.shiloinns.com/utah/kanab.html
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Stewart -Woolley House Bed & Breakfast
106 W 100 N Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5079 • Website:
Email: swh@scinternet.net
Sun-N-Sand Motel
347 South 100 East Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-654-1868 • Website:
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Traveler's Motel
544 East 300 South Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2228 • Website:
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Treasure Trail Motel
150 West Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 800-603-2687 • Website: http://www.treasuretrailkanab.com
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Restaurants / Dining
Escobars Mexican Restaurant373 E 300 S Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3739 • Website:
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Fernando"s Hideaway
332 W 300 N Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3222 • Website: http://www.fernandoshideaway.net
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Fiesta Mexicana
36 N 300 W Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5939 • Website:
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Grandma Tina's
198 S 100 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8295 • Website: http://www.grandmatinas.com
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Houston"s Trails End Restaurant
32 East Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2488 • Website: http://www.houstons.net
Email: rhouston@xpressweb.com
Junction Drive-Inn
185 E 300 S 6676 E Highway 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8170 • Website:
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Laid-Back Larry's
98 S 100 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3636 • Website:
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Linda Lea's
4 E. Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8191 • Website:
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Lotsa Motsa Pizza
164 E 300 S Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3388 • Website:
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Luo's Cafe
365 S 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5592 • Website:
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McDonalds
159 E 300 S Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5563 • Website:
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Nedra's Too
310 S 100 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2030 • Website:
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Parry Lodge Motor Hotel Restaurant
89 E Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2601 • Website: http://www.parrylodge.com
Email: parrylodge@xpressweb.com
Pizza Hut
421 S 100 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-2513 • Website: http://www.pizzahut.com
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Rewind - A Fresh Diner
18 E Center Street Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3200 • Website:
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Rocking V Cafe
97 W Center Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8001 • Website: http://www.rockingvcafe.com
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Rosy Canyon - "Holistic Health & Natural Foods Shoppe"
83 S. 100 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5343 • Website: http://www.rosycanyon.com
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Subway Sandwiches
295 E 300 S. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8800 • Website: http://www.subway.com
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Three Bears Creamery Cottage
210 S 100 E Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3300 • Website: http://www.threebearscreamerycottage.com
Email: threebears@kanab.net
Utah State Liquor Store
120 E 100 S Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3018 • Website:
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Wendy's
301 S Fairway Drive Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-3707 • Website:
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Tours
Anasazi ATV Adventures112 s. Country Club Drive Kanab UT 84741
Phone: (866) 256-7628 • Website: http://www.anasaziatv.com
Email: anasaziatv@kanab.net
Dreamland Safari
515 S. 475 E. Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-5006 • Website: http://www.dreamlandtours.net
Email: dreamlandtours@hotmail.com
Moqui Cave
P.O. Box 151 5.5 miles N. of Kanab on Hwy 89 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 435-644-8525 • Website: http://www.moquicave.com
Email: sevencs@xpressweb.com
National Park Tourz
P.O. Box 334 Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 866-433-8492 • Website: http://www.nationalparktourz.com
Email: info@nationalparktourz.com
Roads End Scenic Tours
59 East 100 South Kanab UT 84741
Phone: 866-656-6664 • Website: http://www.roadsendtours.com.
Email: rest@kanab.net
