An adventurous thrill-seeker’s dream, Kanab is a remote desert town tucked amidst the spectacular red rock formations of southern Utah. Perfect for a road trip stop, Kanab also boasts a long-standing connection to the legendary Hollywood Westerns, and movie-lovers will find stacks to see. Accommodation options are relaxed and affordable, with laid-back lodges and B&Bs perfect for families, groups or couples. Whilst many of the best places to stay in Kanab are set in the centre of town, it’s well worth hiring a car to explore the region — you’ll cherish the freedom of driving across the striking desert roads.
For an insight into Kanab’s illustrious gun-slinging movie past, head to the Little Hollywood Land Museum and to Paria Townsite & Movie Set. Moqui Cave is an intriguing ancient history museum housed in an impressive red rock cave — which stays remarkably cool when it's scorching outside — whilst the Kanab Heritage Museum details the town’s roots from its 1874 founding by Mormon pioneers to the golden era of film-making with the likes of the legendary John Wayne.
If it’s an adventure of your own that you’re after, trying canyoneering, mountain biking, horse riding and river rafting with the whole family. Kids will adore meeting the myriad animals at the enormous Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, too. Discover Zion National Park (40 miles from Kanab), Bryce Canyon (80 miles away), marvel at Paria Canyon–Vermilion Cliffs and go exploring in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in the rugged landscapes which surround Kanab!
Friendly and intimate, the best places to stay in Kanab promise a warm welcome and heaps of stories about the town’s heyday — as well as lots of local knowledge about excursions and activities. Unwind in a charming Victorian B&B, book a room at a Western-inspired lodge, or splash around in the pool at a bright motel with the whole family. Wild and secluded, Kanab brims with adventure.