An Overview of Kanab, Utah

Its nickname of "Little Hollywood," is well earned.  Dozens of movies were filmed here, with stars including John Wayne and Robert Redford.  Kanab is gateway to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

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Western Legends Round-Up - A cowboy celebration of music, poetry, movie history and folklore. The three-day festival is held in downtown Kanab every year in September. Phone: (435) 644-5033
www.westernlegendsroundup.com

Moqui Cave - Privately owned museum of Indian artifacts, dinosaur tracks, and fossils as well as a flourescent mineral display. Located 5 and one-half miles north of Kanab on U.S. 89.  Open Monday - Saturday. Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; spring and fall 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; winter 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: (435) 644-2987
www.moquicave.com  

Sunset Arch - Grand Staircase Escalante Kanab Utah Photo Courtesy: Utah Division of Travel Development

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - The nation's largest sanctuary for companion animals. It is situated on 350 acres in the midst of the magnificent red-rock landscape.  Located in Angel Canyon (a.k.a. Kanab Canyon) 5 miles north of Kanab on U.S. 89 then turn right into Angel Canyon and proceed for about 1 mile to the Welcome Center.  Welcome Center open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Christmas. Please call  ahead for the tour schedule.
Phone: (435) 644-2001
www.bestfriends.org  or info@bestfriends.org  

Heritage House - Restored to its original glory, it houses a collection of artifacts from Kanab's history. 
Open for tours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday during the summer.
Phone: (435) 644-3506  

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides - The Classy Taxi offers tours of Kanab during the summer months. 
Phone: (435) 819-0039

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RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE TO THE AREA
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*Buffalo Bistro - Rustic setting located on a buffalo ranch.  Menu offers game dishes including such delicacies as rattlesnake sausage - four miles east of Zion National Park on state Route 9. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday - Monday (except closed the first Wednesday of the month) from April - October. 
Phone: (435) 648-2778 

*Fernando's Hideaway - Superb Mexican food with a reputation for great steaks - in Kanab.  Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Phone: (435) 644-3222
fernando@xpressweb.com

*Houston's Trails End - Real cowboy food, they are famous for their breakfasts and chicken-fried steak. The waitresses carry guns on their hips - in Kanab. 
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from April - October.
Phone: (435) 644-2488
www.onpages.com/houstons  or  rhouston@xpressweb.com  

*Parry Lodge - Elegant dining room with a menu featuring seafood and steaks and their traditional chicken & dumplings. Parrys is a landmark from the days of moviemaking and has a gallery of autographed photos of the stars - in Kanab.
Open daily for breakfast and dinner from April - October.
Phone: (435) 644-2601
www.infowest.com/parry/index.html  

*Rocking V Cafe - American bistro offering fresh pasta and pastries, vegetarian dishes, and creative beef, chicken and seafood entrees. The cafe is housed in one of Kanab's oldest buildings and has been decorated in a delightfully eclectic style - in Kanab.  Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, March - November. 
In December open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday and also open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Closed January and February. 
Phone: (435) 644-8001
msvickster@yahoo.com

Vermilion Espresso Bar and Cafe - Sidewalk cafe serving coffee, European deli sandwiches, salads, Italian pastries and ices - in Kanab. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from March - October. Open for breakfast and lunch (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) seven days a week from November through February.
Phone: (435) 644-3886
www.xpressweb.com/espresso/cam.htm  or Expresso@kanab.net

*The Wok Inn - Chinese cuisine with luncheon specials served Monday - Friday and twilight specials served daily from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - in Kanab. 
Open for lunch Monday - Friday and open for dinner seven days a week from March -  October.
Phone: (435) 644-5400
www.utahadventure.com  

Cowboy Cookouts with Entertainment

*Chuckwagon Cookouts - After a generous meal of cowboy grub, members of the audience are cast and costumed to play a role in the shooting of another episode of "How The West Was Lost". Here is your chance to be a star - in Kanab.
Phone: (435) 644-2489
www.utahadventure.com  or chuckwagon@xpressweb.com  

*Frontier Movie Town Cowboy Buffet & Western Show - Traditional Dutch Oven cooking followed by a show featuring Western entertainment - in Kanab.
Phone: (435) 644-5337
www.onlinepagesnet/frontier_movie_town  or frontier@xpressweb.com

*Old Barn Theater - Melodrama. Only for groups of 15 or more - in Kanab.
Phone Parry Lodge at (435) 644-2601.

*Rustler's Cove - Horse-drawn wagon ride, show and music. Only for groups of 20 or more - in Kanab.
Phone: (435) 644-5045

Major fast food chains available throughout the area.
* Can accommodate coach tours.

ROUTING TO ADJACENT DESTINATIONS
Drive times adjusted for local speed limits.

Destination - Bryce Canyon National Park:  From Kanab, proceed north on U.S. 89 to the junction of state Route 12. Continue east on state Route 12 to state Route 63.  Proceed south on state Route 63 to Bryce, Utah. Distance: 55 miles - 1 hour drive time.

Destination - Zion National Park - Springdale:  From Kanab, proceed north on U.S. 89 to state Route 9.  Continue west on state Route 9 to Springdale. Distance: 41 miles -  1 hour drive time.

Destination - Lake Powell - Wahweap Marina:  From Kanab, proceed east on U.S. 89 to Wahweap Marina. Distance: 72 miles - 1 hour 15 minute drive time.

Destination - Grand Canyon North Rim:  From Kanab, proceed south on U.S. 89A to Arizona 67. Continue south from Jacob Lake on Arizona 67 to Grand Canyon North Rim. Distance: 77 miles - 1 ? hour drive time.