Utah is full of really amazing small towns, but a few are especially unique. Kanab is one of those towns that has way more to offer than you might originally think. Take a look!

Kanab is located in Kane County, Southern Utah.

Ken Lund/flickr This little gem is situated right in the middle of some of Utah’s most scenic country. It’s surrounded by several state and national parks. And of course, there’s plenty to see and do right inside Kanab.

Stop by the Visitor Center early in your visit.

teofilo/flickr The Visitor Center has information on local and nearby attractions. It’s located at 745 US-89.

You’ll find many historic buildings here, some dating back to the times of early Mormon pioneer settlers, who arrive in 1870.

teofilo/flickr This is the Rider-Pugh house, built in 1892.

There are tons of hiking opportunities all around Kanab.

Shepard4711/flickr This is the Squaw Trail, a three-mile long hike that takes you right to the top of the bluff on the north end of town. Survey the area from 80 stories up!

Kanab is also known as Little Hollywood.

Wilson Loo Kok Wee/flickr Many old Westerns were filmed here, as well as tons of more modern movies.

Visit the Little HollywoodLand

Bruno R./TripAdvisor The museum includes a movie set that you can tour, a museum, trading post and chuckwagon dinner. 297 W Center Street, Kanab.

Go Jeep crawling on the Hog Canyon Trail.

The Greater Southwestern Exploration/flickr If you don’t dare drive this, go with some binoculars and watch from a safe distance below while someone else does it!

Visit the Levi Stewart Memorial.

teofilo/flickr Levi Stewart was one of the founding members of the town, and the first Mormon bishop there. He was integral in forging and maintaining a relationship with local native people, and for developing the new town.

See some ancient petroglyphs in Kanab Canyon.

slashvee/flickr The petroglyphs here are believed to be dated between 1100 and 1200 AD.

Explore Moqui Cave.

Nate K./Yelp This kitchy, tourist attraction is well worth the $5. You’ll find local rocks and minerals and plenty of history and native items. 4518 N. Highway 89, Kanab.

The Glass Eye Ruin is located near Kanab.

slashvee/flickr It’s just one of several Native American ruins in the area.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is stunning.

N1DO/flickr These dunes are as many as 15,000 years old, and they shift as much as 50 feet every year. The sand is a gorgeous red color. You’ll have fun just hiking around, or riding ATVs here.

A visit to Kanab isn’t complete without a day spent at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Jen/flickr

Jen/flickr This incredible sanctuary provides a home to around 1,600 homeless animals. In addition to dogs and cats, you’ll also find horses, rabbits, birds, pigs and just about any kind of animal you can imagine. Adopt an animal, spend some time volunteering, or just visit to say hello. You can even stay overnight here! Check out the Best Friends website for more information.

What’s your favorite thing about Kanab?

Ken Lund/flickr

This little gem is situated right in the middle of some of Utah’s most scenic country. It’s surrounded by several state and national parks. And of course, there’s plenty to see and do right inside Kanab.

teofilo/flickr

The Visitor Center has information on local and nearby attractions. It’s located at 745 US-89.

This is the Rider-Pugh house, built in 1892.

Shepard4711/flickr

This is the Squaw Trail, a three-mile long hike that takes you right to the top of the bluff on the north end of town. Survey the area from 80 stories up!

Wilson Loo Kok Wee/flickr

Many old Westerns were filmed here, as well as tons of more modern movies.

Bruno R./TripAdvisor

The museum includes a movie set that you can tour, a museum, trading post and chuckwagon dinner. 297 W Center Street, Kanab.

The Greater Southwestern Exploration/flickr

If you don’t dare drive this, go with some binoculars and watch from a safe distance below while someone else does it!

Levi Stewart was one of the founding members of the town, and the first Mormon bishop there. He was integral in forging and maintaining a relationship with local native people, and for developing the new town.

slashvee/flickr

The petroglyphs here are believed to be dated between 1100 and 1200 AD.

Nate K./Yelp

This kitchy, tourist attraction is well worth the $5. You’ll find local rocks and minerals and plenty of history and native items. 4518 N. Highway 89, Kanab.

It’s just one of several Native American ruins in the area.

N1DO/flickr

These dunes are as many as 15,000 years old, and they shift as much as 50 feet every year. The sand is a gorgeous red color. You’ll have fun just hiking around, or riding ATVs here.

Jen/flickr

This incredible sanctuary provides a home to around 1,600 homeless animals. In addition to dogs and cats, you’ll also find horses, rabbits, birds, pigs and just about any kind of animal you can imagine. Adopt an animal, spend some time volunteering, or just visit to say hello. You can even stay overnight here! Check out the Best Friends website for more information.

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