About this city
Also known as: Gateway to Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon City is a uniquely positioned municipality in Garfield County, located directly adjacent to the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park on the high Paunsaugunt Plateau. Established primarily through the vision and entrepreneurial legacy of the Ruby Syrett family, who opened the historic 'Ruby's Inn' hospitality hub in 1916 before the area even gained national park status, the city officially incorporated in 2007 to better manage regional tourism growth. Operating entirely as a master-planned resort and service town, it provides critical lodging, dining, and logistical support for millions of annual international visitors coming to view Utah's iconic red rock formations.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hop on the Bryce Canyon Shuttle to easily access the park's main amphitheater and famous viewpoints. Rent an ATV or take a guided horseback ride through the scenic Ponderosa pine forests of Dixie National Forest. Experience live country music and western-style Dutch oven dinners at the Ebenezer's Barn and Grill, or go cross-country skiing on groomed winter trails.
