Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Only 60 miles north Cedar City is Utah's premier theater event—the highly acclaimed
Utah
ShakespeareanFestival
★★★. The season, which runs from late June through late October,
includes eight plays—usually three by Shakespeare and five others—in which top actors perform
in true Elizabethan style in an open-air replica of the original Globe Theatre and in a modern en-
closed theater. Recently scheduled productions include Shakespeare's
TheMerryWivesofWind-
sor,TitusAndronicus,
and
Hamlet;
plus
StonesinHisPockets
by Marie Jones and
Deathofa
Mockingbird
by Christopher Sergel, based on the novel by Harper Lee.
You can also take a backstage tour for $8 per person, and a variety of other programs and special
events are scheduled.
The festival is held on the Southern Utah University campus, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City, UT
84720. For tickets (which range from $22 to $71) and information, call &
800/752-9849
or 435/
586-7878; or visit www.bard.org.
Zion National Park
Area Codes
The area code is 435.
ATMs
An automated teller machine (ATM) is available in the park at Zion Lodge. There are also
ATMs in Springdale, at
SolFoodsSupermarket&Deli,
95 Zion Park Blvd. (&
435/772-0277;
www.solfoods.com
), and there is also an ATM, as well as other banking services, at
ZionsBank,
921 Zion Park Blvd. (&
435/772-3274;
www.zionsbank.com).
Car Rental
See “Getting There by Car,” earlier in this chapter.
Cellphones
See “Mobile Phones,” later in this section.
Disabled Travelers
The National Park Service has made great strides in recent years in making
their facilities more accessible to those with disabilities. Visitor centers at Zion are wheelchair ac-
cessible, including the restrooms. Accessible campsites are available in South and Watchman
campgrounds; Riverside Walk, at the end of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, is paved and accessible
with assistance; and Pa'rus Trail is a 2-mile paved and accessible trail, open also to bicyclists.
Zion's shuttle system is completely accessible. In addition, park rangers are extremely receptive
to helping visitors with disabilities. Disabled travelers can obtain free admission and discounts on
many park facilities, such as campgrounds. See “Passes Offer Free Admission on Most Federal
Lands,” earlier in this chapter.
The Utah information and referral line for people with disabilities is &
800/333-8824,
or go online
to www.accessut.org.
Doctors
See “Medical Services,” later in this section.
Drinking Laws
The legal age for purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages is 21; proof
of age is required and often requested at bars, nightclubs, and restaurants, so it's always a good
