'''Kanab''' [http://www.kanabchamber.com] is a small town in the Canyon Country region of the state of Utah, in the United States of America. It is famous for its past use as a backdrop for many famous western movies as well as a good base for exploring the surrounding area. Destinations within driving distance include Zion National Park and the north rim of the Grand Canyon as well as Las Vegas.
Get in
There is not a bus route or trail route going through Kanab, but there is a small airport.
'''Kanab Airport''', 2378 S. Hwy 89 A.
Get around
Walking to the shops and movie theatre on Main Street is a popular past time for tourists. The "Gazebo" located on the church lawn, directly across the road from the theatre hosts live entertainment most summer nights. Walking down the road past most of the hotels is the Kane County Office of Tourism and next door is the Crescent Moon Theatre. The Adobe Fitness Center is across the highway from the theatre. Most things tourists want are right on the main road within walking distance.
55 Minute Walking Tour of Historical Sites & The Kanab Business District
1. The one story, brick Sixtus Johnson house was built in a 1891 brick house. Johnsons, grandfather discovered Zion Canyon in 1858.
2. The victorian style, Heritage House was the home of the 1855 school teacher, Bowman.
The Heritage House is on the National Register and has been restored as it was when first built and relics from the past adorn the walls.
Summer Tours: 9-12 and 1-5 pm daily.
3. The unique Rider-Pugh house was built in 1892.
4. Another Pugh home, this one built in 1906 using the stone of his father's home for the foundation. Edward Pugh was the man who built the first rock house outside of Fort Kanab.
5. The Lewis Jepson home had one of the only two bathtubs in town. That home had to be the envy of all. Jepson built the first movie picture theatre in Kanab. That building was the Wok Inn and is now a western restaurant.
6. The Bowman & Co. building was a general store and is one of the oldest standing buildings in town. Built in 1892 by Bowman $ Co. This building is one of the oldest buildings in Kanab. It was built in 1892, by H.E.Bowman & Co. It originally housed a general store. Today the building is the Cedar Post Pawn Shop.
7. The 1929 built Kanab Hotel is now Terry's Camera Trading Company. Many old time movie stars spent their nights in the lodging.
See
Do
'''Kane County Office of Tourism''' - The visitor center is located right on the main street. Besides travel info they have a lot of information on movies filmed in the Kanab area.
'''Grand Staircase-Escalante Visitor Center'''
'''Western Legends Round-up''', [http://www.westernlegendsroundup.com/]. Be a cowboy for a weekend.
'''Best Friends Animal Society'''. The Nation's largest sanctuary for companion animals
'''Greyhound Gathering'''
'''Best Friends Animal Society''', [http://www.bestfriends.org/].
'''Kanab Heritage House'''
'''Johnston's Primitive Art''' Interesting museum.
'''Frontier Movie Town''', [http://www.frontiermovietown.com]. Free "Little Hollywood" Movie Museum.
'''Roads End Guided Tours''', [http://www.zionnational-park.com/guide.htm]. This crew will take you on all terrain jeep adventures to slot canyons, an underground lake, hidden arches, Indian ruins, and petroglyphs
'''Dreamland Safari Tours''', [http://www.dreamlandtours.net/] Jeep tours to local areas.
'''Canyon Country Outback Tours''', [http://ccobtours.com/] Jeep tours to local areas.
'''Kanab Golf Course''' .
Hike '''Kanab Creek''', [http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=XFA045-103]
Hike '''Buckskin Gulch''', [http://www.utahoutdoors.com/pages/buckskin_gulch.htm]
Eat
'''Escobars''', 373 East 300, Mexican Restaurant. Best food in town at a great price. This family owned restaurant is not much to look at but its a locals favorite.
'''The Rocking V Cafe''' [http://www.rockingvcafe.com] offers top-class cuisine in small-town Kanab - right on Kanab's historic Main Street. From Buffalo and seafood to eclectic vegetarian dishes, they have something for everyone. The Rafters Gallery upstairs displays all sorts of interesting local art for sale, or just to view. This is another favorite with the locals because of the unique food offered.
'''Houston's''', 32 East Center, [http://www.houstons.net/company-history.html] is a comfortable, family friendly restaurant with good American food. The servers sling pistols along with house-aged beef and their famous chicken fried steak, so be nice.
'''Nedra's Too''', 310 South 100 East, [http://www.nedrascafe.com/] is a Southwestern restaurant that specializes in Arizona Style cooking. Their Navajo Taco is a great regional dish that is kind of like a tostada served on Navajo flat bread.
'''Grandma Tina's Italian Restaurant''' American style restaurant serving breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 198 South 100 East
'''Junction Drive-In''' Right next door to Mc Donalds. Family owned Drive-In serving fast foods. 185 East 300 South Kanab
'''Parry Lodge Restaurant ''' 89 East Center Street [http://www.parrylodge.com/] A historic hotel and restaurant. American style family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Noted as the eating place of the stars.
'''Lotsa-Motsa Pizza''' Across the road from Mc Donalds
'''Linda Lea's''' 4 East Center, A Espresso Cafe serving baked goods, made in house from scratch! The only homemade crossiant for miles! They usually have a special drink each month that is of an interesting concoction that is very delicious! they are open at 7 and close around 2.
Drink
Of course, you're not going to Kanab for the nightlife, but if you're ready to belly-up, head across the border on 89 to the '''Buckskin Tavern''' in Fredonia (Arizona), "the longest bar in Arizona," and the only bar for miles. The Rocking V also has cocktails.
There is a state liquor store in town, located next the police station and across the road from the Kane County Tourism Center.
Buy
Kanab is a good place to stock up on supplies for camping. There are two small grocery stores, several c-stores and a sporting goods store just off the main road.
'''Willow Creek Books - Coffee - Outdoor Gear''' The best coffee in town. 263 South 100 East,
'''Nature's Showcase''', 288 West Center, is a fun rock shop. It pays to hunt amongst the nicknacks to find the special rocks and items that come from local sources.
'''Denny's Wigwam''', located on the main street, and one of the largest gift stores in town.
'''The Mayor's House''', unique and worth the visit. (when it's actually open!)
Sleep
Kanab has a variety of accommodations from ranches and '''western-motif B&Bs''' to '''Holiday Inn''' and '''Super 8 Motels'''. Most of the hotels are located on the main road, '''Highway 89'''.
'''Best Western Red Hills''', 125 W Center Street, ''+1 435'' 644-2675, Fax: ''+1 435'' 644-5919, [http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=45005].
'''Holiday Inn Express''', 815 East Hwy. 89, ''+1 435'' 644-8888, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/kanex].
'''Victorian Charm Inn''',190 North Highway 89, +1 800'' 738-9643, [http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=UT082&sid=Xd9ug.Ak_KMg6M1i.1].
'''Bob-Bon Inn''', 236 Highway 89 North, +1 800'' 644-5094, [http://www.bobboninn.com/].
'''Aikens Lodge''', 79 W Center, ''+1 435'' 644-2625, [http://www.aikenslodge.com/].
'''Color Country Inn''', 1550 S Hwy 89A, +1 800'' 644-2269, [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
'''Coral Cliff Town Homes''',South Fairway Drive, ''+1 435'' 644-5059, [http://www.cctownhomes.com/].
'''Flo's Place''', 42 S. Main, ''+1 435'' 689-0637, [http://www.xpressweb.com/flosplace/].
'''Four Seasons Motel''',36 N. 300 W., ''+1 435'' 644-2635, [http://fourseasonsmotelandrestaurant.com/].
'''Kanab Theatre Motel''', 29 W. Center, ''+1 435'' 644-2625, [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
'''Kanab Cottages''', Kanab City, ''+1 866'' 648-3001 [http://www.kanabcottages.com/].
'''Mule Shoe Inn B & B''',898 Grand Canyon Drive, +1 435'' 644-3372 [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
'''Parry Lodge''', 89 E. Center, +1 800'' 748-4104 [http://www.infowest.com/parry/index.html].
'''Quail Park Lodge''', 125 Highway 89, +1 866'' 702-8099 [http://www.quailparklodge.com/].
'''Red Mountain Home''', 1016 Kanab Creek Drive, +1 707'' 616-1533 [http://www.redmountainhome.com/].
'''Redrock Country Inn''', 330 S. 100 E., ''+1 435'' 644-8774
[http://www.redrockcountryinn.com/].
'''Shilo Inn''', 296 W. 100 N., +1 800'' 222-2244, [http://www.shiloinns.com/Utah/kanab.html].
'''Sun n' San Motel''', 347 S. 100 E., +1 800'' 654-1868, [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
'''Super 8 Motel''', 70 S. 200 E., +1 800'' 800-8000, [http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/home].
'''Traveler's Motel''', 544 E. 300 S., +1 435'' 644-2228, [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
'''Treasure Trail Motel''', 150 W. Center, +1 800'' 603-2687, [http://www.kaneutah.com/l_kanab.htm].
Get out
Kanab lies in the southern reaches of Canyon Country in Utah. Here are some of the nearby highlights:
'''Zion National Park'''. A 29 mile drive northwest through Mount Carmel Junction on US-89 and SR-9. Utah's most popular National Park with incredible scenery, like 2000-3000 feet cliffs.
'''Cedar Breaks National Monument'''. Northwest on US-89, SR-14 and SR-148. This monument sits on top of a natural amphitheater carved out of red rock.
'''Bryce Canyon National Park'''. Located northeast of Kanab on US-89 and SR-12. Beautiful redrock and strange formations, like hoodoos.
'''Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument'''. A huge wilderness area northeast of Kanab. You can access it east on US-89 or from Glendale.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park A fun state park near Kanab.
'''Glen Canyon National Recreation Area'''. The Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell are located to the east on US-89, near the town of Page, Arizona.
Other attractions in the area include:
'''Pipe Spring National Monument'''. To the southwest in Arizona, on US-89A and SR-389. A mormon settlement at a spring in the middle of the desert.
The North Rim of the '''Grand Canyon''', which sees far fewer visitors than the South Rim. South of Kanab on US-89A and SR-67.