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enjoy one of the lodge's suites, which are decorated with white wicker furnish-
ings and have ceiling fans and separate sitting areas.
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BestWesternPlusRuby'sInn
(near Bryce Canyon National Park;
&
866/866-6616
or
435/834-5341): The motel rooms here are fine—clean and well maintained, with
color TVs, telephones, and air-conditioning—but the real reason to stay here is
the location, just outside the park entrance. Numerous amenities are offered,
from swimming pools and restaurants to shuttle service. This place has an in-
credible tour desk to book activities.
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StoneCanyonInn
(near Bryce Canyon National Park;
&
866/489-4680
): Quiet seclu-
sion, loads of charm, and absolutely splendid views are only three of the reasons
we highly recommend this inn—it is also very upscale and
the
place to come to
be pampered. Each of the six guest rooms is unique, with queen- or king-size
beds, handsome wood furnishings, and a classic Western look. The luxurious
cottages each have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a gas fireplace, full kit-
chen, and a private deck with a hot tub.
The Best Restaurants
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Bit&SpurRestaurant&Saloon
(near Zion National Park;
&
435/772-3498
): Although
this looks like a rough-and-tumble Old West saloon at first glance, it's really a
very good restaurant, similar to one of the better restaurants in Santa Fe. The
menu includes Mexican standards such as burritos, flautas, and traditional chili
stew, but you'll also find more exotic creations. Portions are generous.
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TheLodgeatBryceCanyon
(Bryce Canyon National Park;
&
435/834-8700
): A de-
lightful mountain-lodge atmosphere and very good food make this restaurant a
winner. Decorated with American Indian weavings and baskets, the restaurant
has two large stone fireplaces and picture windows looking out at the park. The
menu changes periodically but usually has items such as Alaskan sockeye sal-
mon topped with sun-dried-tomato pesto, rack of lamb, and steaks, including a
bison tenderloin. There are also pasta and vegetarian dishes. Then there are the
lodge's specialty ice creams and desserts, such as the exotic and very tasty wild
“Bryceberry” bread pudding.
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RedRockGrillinZionLodge
(Zion National Park;
&
435/772-3213
): You can't beat
the view here—large picture windows face the park's magnificent rock forma-
tions—and the food is pretty special, too. Try the Santa Fe flatiron steak or the
very popular trout amandine.
The Best Side Trips
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CedarBreaksNationalMonument
(near Cedar City, a side trip from Zion National
Park): A delightful little park, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a junior Bryce
