State Road 9, Springdale, Utah High plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas and the Earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls surround you with their awe-inspiring beauty at Zion National Park, which is located approximately 158 miles from Las Vegas. Zion is a Hebrew word meaning “sanctuary” or “place of refuge.” Zion Canyon is the largest and most-visited canyon in the park.
The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM and the Zion Human History Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. For more information about Zion National Park, visit www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm.