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Historic downtown St. George is a shopper's paradise. In the heart of the city you will find fine art, dining, shopping, live theater and more. All of this in a walkable, friendly setting where you can talk to the locals and hear about the history of the area from those who live it.
The Shoppes
Some of your favorite stores include:
Annie's Vintage Costume- Annie's Vintage Costume & Clothing is a haven for collectors, thrifters, or people looking for something unique. Racks and racks of costumes, vintage clothing, hats, accessories, and more. If you are in theater, a school production, doing a themed party, photo shoot, or just want to dress up and have fun- the shop has that and much more.
Red Dirt Shirt Company- Red Dirt Shirt Company has been making dirt shirts in Southern Utah since 2000. They use the ancient Hawaiian tradition of dyeing fabric for clothing. Local artist Tim Jarman sells his authentic dirt shirts handmade from dirt from local Southern Utah areas. Each shirt is inscribed with the locations from which they were made.
Black Sheep Trading- Specializing in Native American Jewelry & Southwest Art, the unique store is housed in a old historic home and located on St. George Historic Town Square.
Heart of Dixie Shop- a place where visitors will find arts from local artisans, as well as apparel, crafts, gifts, souvenirs and specialty items unique to the Southwest.
Fiesta Fun- St. George's largest indoor Arcade, redemption and party venue. All the latest and greatest arcade games.
Coyote Colors Art Gallery- St. George's premier rotating fine art gallery. All mediums of work are featured
Affinity Boutique- Where you can get trendy, chic, high-end clothing pieces from all your favorite stores at a fraction of the price, new with tags!
St. George Book Festival- October 21st brings together regional and national authors to share their love and enthusiasm for books, reading, and literacy.
Downtown Art Festival
George Streetfest features more than 100 artists and artisans, food trucks, live music, and kids' activities, including face painting. It's held the first Friday of the month April through October in the Historic Dowtown on Main Street from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jazzy's Cactus - A funky family owned gallery in the downtown area that specializes in metal art.
Roland Lee Gallery - This gallery showcases watercolors from local artist Roland Lee along with unique pottery, paintings, photogaphy, and jewelry.
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Artisan's Gallery - Located in Ancestor Square, this art gallery is an affordable way to bring home a piece of historic St. George. While at Ancestor Square you can also enjoy restaurants, ice cream parlors, vintage gaming arcade, children's museum, carousel and more.
Live theater
Brigham's Playhouse -Historic St. George Live Theatre is located at the St. George Opera House - Brigham's Playhouse in the heart of historic downtown St. George. The playhouse produces family-friendly shows throughout the year! The playhouse is home to the longest-running melodrama in St. George!
St. George Musical Theater - Enjoy entertaining musicals all summer long at the St. George Opera House.
St. George Children's Museum - Interactive hands-on exibits designed to engage the five senses, providing meaningful play where children can imagine.
Tours- Hop aboard Old Salty as seen in the hit TV show "High School Musical" for a fun tour through St. George's Downtown district. You can also grab a bite to eat and an ice cream while listening to fun facts about the history of the area.
Heritage & Culture
St. George Temple- Utah's first temple and one of the most visited sites in St. George. See a free film about the construction of the Temple and the pioneers who built it at the visitor's center.
Brigham Young Winter Home and Office- A free tour of Brigham Young's winter home with docents and historic artifacts.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum- Exhibits and artifacts documenting the lives of the early pioneers of St. George located in the historic Washington County Court House and the 1870's Hall of Justice. Tours available by appointment.
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum- Take a trip around the world and see over 300 species of wildlife in their simulated natural habitats. Collection valued at over 8 million dollars!
St. George Tabernacle- Free tours are available upon request. This is the only original pioneer building in St. George that is still used for its original purpose.
The Shoppes
Dining in the historic downtown is unlike anything else. You can enjoy handcrafted meals at locally owned restaurants, tapas, or grab a quick sandwich or sweet treat.
The Painted Pony- Award winning contemporary American dining with a seasonally changing menu. Wonderful outdoor patio next to Ancestor Square.
George's Corner- Casual breakfast & lunch restaurant serving Greek-American eats from a counter in a historic home.
Cappeletti's- An authentic Italian fine dining experience featuring homemade pastas, seafoods, and meats. It's like having your Italian grandmother cook a special meal for you!
Benja Thai and Sushi- Traditional Thai dishes and fresh sushi selections.
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Angelica's Mexican Grill- Mexican dishes like tacos and posole are served at this cafe with a bright, cheery atmosphere.
Riggati's Wood Fired Pizza- Chicago style, New York style, and famous Wood Fired Pizza on Main Street.
Bear Paw Cafe- Popular breakfast & lunch American cafe with long lines- but worth the wait!
The Crepery- Savory and sweet crepes in the downtown area. We recommend the ham, swiss and tomato with a nutella dessert crepe to finish!
TwentyFive on Main- Tapas-style restaurant with a live-edge maple bar. A nice romantic date night location or after work with friends.
Xetava Gardens Cafe- Locally sourced breakfast & lunch restaurant with beautiful outdoor patio dining under the grapevines. Definitely worth the stop!
One thing is for sure, there is a lot to see, do, eat and enjoy at Historic Downtown St. George!
