DSU is close to the Arizona border and under 90 minutes' drive from the bright lights of Las Vegas. Choosing Dixie State University as a base lets you experience the perfect combination of city attractions and some of America's greatest landscapes.
There's plenty of visitor parking at Dixie State, clearly marked with a green stripe on the road. It's just a 30-minute stroll from downtown, or you can catch the 2 bus, which drops you off on campus.
If your visit is short and you haven't time to get out to the more remote desert areas, then St. George's Red Hills Desert Garden is the perfect introduction. The walkways are paved for easy access, and the park is planted with a range of cacti and other plants that thrive in Utah's dry and hot climate.
Explore the 19th-century Mormon pioneer's former home, preserved as a museum. Learn about Hamblin's family and his missionary work with the native American population.
From DSU, it's just a two-hour drive to perhaps the most famous site in the US, the Grand Canyon. Staying in St. George lets you get ahead of the crowds and experience the area's stunning landscapes in relative peace and quiet.
