About this city
Also known as: Little Hollywood
Kanab is a historic, picturesque desert town serving as the seat of Kane County in southernmost Utah, located on Kanab Creek just north of the Arizona border. Settled in 1870, the town became internationally famous mid-20th century as 'Little Hollywood' due to its spectacular red rock landscapes and white cliffs becoming the primary filming location for over a hundred Western movies and television shows. Surrounded by an unparalleled concentration of world-class scenery, including the Wave and the Grand Staircase, Kanab operates as a booming basecamp for international eco-tourism and animal welfare advocacy.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Tour the sprawling, red rock canyon animal sanctuary of Best Friends Animal Society, the nation's largest no-kill shelter. Explore the old film sets and memorabilia at the Little Hollywood Movie Museum. Hike through the narrow sand dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, or pick up hiking permits for the surreal sandstone formations of Coyote Buttes North.
