Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts

Southwestern Utah


Runs exhibits and artist retreats in adjacent spaces.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Southwestern Utah attractions

1. Maynard Dixon Living History Museum

0.02 MILES

In Mt Carmel, the Architectural Digest–noted Maynard Dixon Living History Museum is where renowned Western painter Maynard Dixon (1875–1946) lived and…

2. Moqui Cave

10.51 MILES

Five miles north of town, this tourist trap is an oddball collection of genuine dinosaur tracks, real cowboy and Native American artifacts, and other…

3. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

10.85 MILES

Kanab's most famous attraction is outside town. Surrounded by more than 33,000 mostly private acres of red-rock desert 5.5 miles north of Kanab, Best…

4. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

15.36 MILES

Restless winds shift giant Sahara-like sand dunes across half of this 3700-acre state park. For lovers of the strange, it's worth the 24-mile, 90-minute…

5. Little Hollywood Land Museum

15.75 MILES

Wander through a bunkhouse, saloon and other buildings used in Western movies filmed locally, including The Outlaw Josey Wales, and learn some tricks of…

6. Parry Lodge

15.88 MILES

Built in the 1930s, this historic hotel was once movie central. Stars stayed here and owner Whit Parry provided horses, cattle and catering for the sets…

7. Kanab Heritage Museum

15.95 MILES

For a glimpse into the region’s popular history, this small museum is worth a stop. While the few pieces of historical memorabilia aren’t particularly…

8. Zion Lodge

16.25 MILES

Whether you plan to stay at the Zion Lodge or not, a visit to this historic lodge, smack in the middle of Zion Canyon, is a must. Although the…