St. George.

St. George is located in the southwestern part of the state of Utah and is the county seat and commercial center of Utah's "Dixie," a nickname given to the area when Mormon pioneers grew cotton in the warm climate. St. George is the 8th largest city in Utah, but still maintains its small town feel. Tourism is one of St. George's primary businesses, however, the city has shown rapid growth since 1990 and has become a vibrant retirement community as well.

St. George is recognized nationally and internationally as a year-round sanctuary for visitors, residents, and businesses. In the summer of 2008, St. George was acknowledged by Inc. magazine as the second best city in the United States for business. In June of 2008, U.S. News and World Report called St. George "One of 10 Great Retirement Spots for Golf Nuts." Where to Retire magazine has routinely rated St. George as one of the great places in the U.S. to retire, and Money magazine has called St. George "One of the Best Places to Live."

St. George's trademark is its geology. Red bluffs make up the northern part of the city. The northeastern edges of the Mojave Desert are visible to the south, Zion National Park can be seen to the east, and the Pine Valley Mountains loom over the city to the north and northwest. The weather has more in common with the deserts that surround Utah than with the cold northern part of the state, with warm summers and little or no snow during the winter seasons.

With a year-round mild climate, the residents of the area can enjoy golf hiking, biking, and tennis all year. Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon are all within a short drive. The Tuacahn Amphitheater brings musicals and entertainers to Its outdoor stage and the Shakespeare Festival In Cedar City is a quick drive north, while Las Vegas is just under two hours from St. George.

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