Beat the Heat Indoors: Hot-Day Things to Do in St. George
Some summer days the smart move is air conditioning. The rainy-day and 108-degree-day playbook, from the Children's Museum to trampolines to the movies.
There are days in a St. George summer when the smart move is to be indoors and air-conditioned until the sun lets up. Good news: there is plenty to do out of the heat, especially with kids. Here is the rainy-day, or 108-degree-day, playbook.
For kids
The St. George Children's Museum downtown is the go-to: hands-on, interactive, and built to burn energy, with kids two and under free. The Dinosaur Discovery Site is the other winner, an air-conditioned museum built right over real Jurassic tracks. Both are cheap and both kill an afternoon.
Jump, climb, race
When they need to move, House of Jump is a big indoor trampoline park with foam pits and obstacle courses, and Grip Ninja runs a ninja-style course for open play. Fiesta Fun is the classic family entertainment center, with go-karts, mini golf, and a wall of arcade games.
Water indoors
When it is too hot even for the outdoor pools, the indoor pool at the Washington City Community Center is a great call, with slides and room to splash.
For the grown-ups
Catch a first-run movie at one of the Megaplex theaters, wander the free Sears Art Museum on the Utah Tech campus, or browse the shops at Red Cliffs Mall in the air conditioning.
The rule of a St. George summer: play outside at dawn and dusk, and save the middle of the day for one of these.
Frequently asked questions
What indoor things are there to do in St. George?
The St. George Children's Museum, the Dinosaur Discovery Site, House of Jump trampoline park, Fiesta Fun, the Washington City indoor pool, movies at Megaplex, and the free Sears Art Museum.
What can you do in St. George when it is too hot outside?
Head indoors: kids love the Children's Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Site, and House of Jump, while the indoor pool, movies, and shopping work for all ages. Play outside at dawn and dusk instead.