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The Palate Pioneer

Day 1

Breakfast

dining

Breakfast in St. George

Bonrue Bakery
Bear Paw Cafe
The Crepery
George’s Corner

Morning

adventure

Option 1: Mid-Morning Hike: Snow Canyon State Park

💰 $10 day-use fee ($5 for Utah residents 62+)

Quick trail to work up an appetite:
Whiptail Trail – Flat, paved 1.8-mile walk through stunning red rock scenery
Petrified Dunes Overlook – Short trail to panoramic viewpoint perfect for photos
Sand Dunes area – Easy exploration of unique white and red sandstone formations

Morning

attraction

Option 2: Authentic Utah Wine Experience (Dammeron Valley)

Bold & Delaney Winery – 12-acre estate vineyard with intimate tastings by appointment, featuring wines from volcanic soils at 2,200 feet elevation

Afternoon

dining

Lunch: Veyo/Enterprise

Veyo Pies — Home of the legendary Volcano Pie (butterscotch, chocolate, cream cheese)

Slice of Veyo — Cozy pizzeria featuring wood-fired pizzas, mocktails, and ice cream floats

The Parisian Magpie French Bakery — Order Ahead

Marv’s Drive-In — Utah burger joint famous for fresh-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, and legendary thick shakes

Afternoon

adventure

Afternoon Options

Option A: Baker Creek Lavender Farm
SEASONAL VISITS ONLY: Open Thursday-Sunday, 9 AM-4 PM (May 22-August 3)
Peak bloom: Mid-June through July for maximum purple beauty

Option B: Upper Enterprise Reservoir
Hike or fish

Option C: Veyo Pool at Crawdad Canyon
Swimming, hiking, and climbing

Option D: Paddleboard at Gunlock State Park

Evening

dining

Dinner: Return to St. George

Cliffside Restaurant — Family-friendly with elevated New American fare and cliffside views

The Painted Pony — Consistently top-rated fine dining with Southwestern elegance

Wood Ash Rye (Advenire Hotel) — Incredible house-baked biscuits, scones, and heritage-rooted dishes

**Reservations recommended

Evening

adventure

Nightcap: Ice Cream + Stargazing

Local St. George ice cream shops (options: Bee Sweet, Paleta’s Gourmet Creamsicles, or Digby’s Market) for sweet treats

Spread out a blanket and savor the desert starlight

Day 2

Morning

dining

Rise and shine with breakfast in Hurricane

Main Street Café

River Rock Roasting Co. (La Verkin)

Morning

adventure

Morning Adventure

Option A: Hike Confluence Park (La Verkin):
Flat, scenic riverside trail to earn your mid-morning treat — perfect digestion walk

Option B: Gypsy Antique Emporium (Hurricane):
Go on a modern-day hunt for yesterday’s treasures.

Afternoon

dining

Lunch in Springdale

Recommendations:

Oscars Cafe
Meme’s Cafe
Kings Landing Bistro

Afternoon

adventure

Zion Afternoon

Zion National Park: Pa’rus Trail stroll
Flat, paved trail through Zion Canyon
Allow 1.5-2 hours for trail and park exploration

Springdale Snack Crawl
Springdale Candy Co. — Local gelato and confections
Bumbleberry Inn — Bumbleberry pie and regional specialties

Zion Canyon Hot Springs, La Verkin

Evening

dining

Dinner

Springdale:

Zion Canyon Brewpub
Duliva’s
Onyx Pizza
Anu
The Spotted Dog

Virgin:

Balcony One
Black Sage (reservation only)

La Verkin:

Red Fort

Hurricane:

Pig’s Ear American Bistro (reservation recommended)
Lupita’s

Dessert Finale:

Red Barn in Washington — End with local sweet treats

Will hike for flavor.

Your adventures are guided by your taste buds. You’ll trek to hidden taco trucks, sample pomegranate vinaigrettes at farm-to-table spots, and hit every stop on the local wine trail. From fry sauce to fine dining, you’re here to eat well and often—with maybe a scenic hike or two to earn a slice of Veyo pie and a dirty soda.

Enjoy something savory or sweet on this lightweight and versatile kachula blanket. Feast on culinary delights in the shade of towering cliffs or beachside at a reservoir, then wear it as a poncho while you travel to the next foodie adventure.

Kachula Adventure Blanket

A versatile adventure blanket with a stunning design inspired by iconic canyon landscapes. It transforms from blanket to poncho to pillow, making it your go-to accessory on hikes, picnics, or stargazing under the desert sky.

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