Zion National Park, a collection of multicolored sandstone monoliths,
narrow canyons and forested plateaus, is southern Utah's number one
tourist attraction. The 229-square-mile park protects the handiwork of
millions of years of wind and water. Its most popular section, Zion
Canyon, is a stunning narrow gorge where canyon walls rise 2,000 to
3,000 feet above its base. This canyon is home to some of the park's
signature natural rock formations, including the Great White Throne,
Angels Landing, and the Court of the Patriarchs, named for significant
figures in the Bible. Viewing this spectacular geologic showcase is an
experience you will not soon forget. When choosing between lodging
options for a visit to Zion National Park and its surrounding area, put
Comfort Suites St. George at the top of your list. We offer a long list
of amenities and easy access to I-15.
Zion National Park's name comes from early Mormon settlers who called
the area "Little Zion" after an ancient Hebrew word meaning "sanctuary"
or "place of refuge." The park is a "place of refuge" for a diverse
array of animal and plant life. Zion boasts elevations ranging as high
as 9,000 feet and as low as 3,800 feet and is home to an incredibly
varied ecosystem, including 271 species of birds, 75 mammal species, 32
species of reptiles and eight fish species, including the Virgin
spinedace, which does not exist anywhere else in the world. The park's
landscape includes anything from lush hanging gardens where water seeps
through the porous sandstone to harsh deserts. When coming to visit this
"sanctuary," let Comfort Suites St. George be your lodging "place of
refuge."
In addition to Zion National Park, southwestern Utah boasts numerous
other scenic treasures. Comfort Suites can be your lodging headquarters
for visiting other attractions. For example, Tuacahn Amphitheater, Snow
Canyon State Park, and Quail Creek State Park all lay within 20 minutes
of our hotel. Tuacahn offers quality Broadway musicals every summer and
fall and nearby Snow Canyon is a showcase of distinct red sandstone
formations. Quail Creek State Park is home to a reservoir that is a
hotspot for fishing, swimming, waterskiing and boating. It addition to
these nearby attraction, visitors can explore ghost towns, red rock
canyons, and historic buildings. You will not be disappointed with both
your inside and outside surroundings when you spend your vacation in the
Zion National Park area lodging at Comfort Suites!
