Washington City Utah, UT Information

Washington City, Utah near St. George, Utah makes an excellent transition between the neon lights and casino night life of Las Vegas and the remote scenic wonders of Southern Utah. Once dotted with fields and small farms, Washington, Utah, rapidly has become a shopping Mecca for the rural towns of Southern Utah.

On the outskirts of St. George, Utah, Washington City offers a shopping mall, an eight-plex cinema, motels, fast food, fine restaurant dining and several parks. Along with the offerings of a small, but complete mall and the national chains of clothing, electronic and department stores, Washington City brags several golf courses, including Green Springs Golf Course which is set against the backdrop of crimson hills and plateaus.

Rich in pioneer heritage, Washington City houses an excellent museum in the center of the city. The city also has several beautiful parks for relaxing and picnicking. The city park is a relaxing place with large shade trees, a covered pavilion area and a large playing field. Heritage Park, at the intersection of Coral Canyon Boulevard and Territory Canyon Drive includes several sports fields, a pavilion and a stage. A new addition to the parks in Washington, Pine View Park also provides pick-nick tables and a pavilion, but the new water playground at Pine View Park can provide a cool, refreshing respite from the highway before pressing on to the National Parks to the North and East. Travelers can find a welcomed rest or a shopping adventure in Washington City located on Interstate 15 just north of St. George, Utah.