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MesquiteMesquite, Nevada: While you're enjoying yourself in Mesquite Nevada, we thought you'd like to know a little more about this area. Mesquite was named after the mesquite tree, which Native Americans considered to be good luck. Native Americans would burn mesquite wood like incense to bring friendly spirits. The Mormon pioneers settled Bunkerville which was later renamed Mesquite. Mesquite is now the fastest growing city in Nevada. It is located on I-15 in southeastern Nevada on the Arizona border, and is just 37 miles from St. George, Utah. Population: 5,120 (1995), 15,000 (2000) Elevation: 1597 Weather: Mesquite has fairly nice weather all year round, with mild winters and pretty hot summers. Month High Low January 59° 29° March 70° 38° May 92° 54° July 108° 69° September 99° 59° November 70° 36° Mesquite Nevada is just 35 minutes away through the scenic Virgin River Gorge and Las Vegas Nevada is just 1 hour and 45 minutes away on Interstate 15. Salt Lake City, Utah is 4 hours to the North on I-15. Places like Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Powell are within a 1-3 hour drive. Whatever your purpose for visiting St. George, Utah, you find it to be one of the most beautiful and friendly places you've ever experienced. It is definitely the perfect place for outdoor adventure along with the perfect compliment of shopping and dining. Come visit us and enjoy your experience in Mesquite Nevada. |
AREA ATTRACTIONS and local information about... Convention Center St George, Utah Mesquite, Nevada Zion National Park Activities and Adventures More Travel information Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park Cedar Breaks National Monument Pipe Spring National Monument Lake Powell Snow Canyon State Park St. George Utah Local Lodging Holiday Inn Hampton Inn Best Western Ramada Inn Marriott Crystal Inn Hilton Events St. George Marathon Huntsman Senior Games Downtown Thursday Night Calendar of Events Other Area Information City of St. George St. George Chamber of Commerce Suntran public transit Dixie Regional Hospital Dixie State College Southern Utah.com Vision Dixie Washington County Book Tee Time |
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