Finding the right community is as important as finding the perfect house. You probably can't imagine your next home without thinking about your new neighbors, friendships, or your child's new school. This is why it is important to find a Realtor who is not only knowledgeable about real estate, but is also a member of the community in which they sell homes. Cedar City is my community and I am very proud to be a part of it. Though Cedar City has many attractive features and forms of entertainment, the most impressive aspect is the community itself. Perhaps no where else on Earth will you find such a unique and impressive concentration of towering red rock cliffs, hanging gardens and alpine landscapes as the Cedar City area. Many visitors to Southern Utah say there's no such thing as having too much time to enjoy the spectacular scenery and cultural events. Discover the uniqueness Cedar City has to offer visitors, friends and residents alike. With its world-renowned festivals, astounding beauty, and unbelievable outdoor recreation, Cedar City is known as 'Festival City USA' and has earned a reputation for hospitality and friendliness. Often referred to as the Gateway to the National Parks, Cedar City is centrally located within an hour and a half's driving distance of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. For the outdoor enthusiast, there's rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing at Brian Head Ski Resort, and snowboarding. Visitors can enjoy golfing along the red sandstone hills at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course or fishing and hunting in the nearby pine tree and aspen covered mountains. Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University, founded in 1897, a comprehensive, regional state university of more than 6,000 students which serves as an important center for advanced learning and public service. The University consists of colleges of science, education, humanities and social sciences, and the visual and performing arts, as well as schools of business and applied science and technology. Masters, bachelors, and associate degrees are offered, together with an honors program, and studies in the pre-health science professions and professional programs. Southern Utah University hosts numerous plays, lectures, operas and musicals, as well as NCAA Division I athletic events. Cedar City is a hub of activity year around. Visitors can enjoy the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, one of the nation's premier regional theatre programs, from July through September, or join the family of athletes in July who participate in the Utah Summer Games, the state's largest amateur sports festival. The American Children's Christmas Festival with its Christmas Village, Santaland, parades and concerts in late November and early December; the Canyon Country Western Arts Festival in mid-March; the Festival Royale, one of the truly unique comedy festivals in America, now scheduled to open in early April, 2004; the Utah Neil Simon Festival in July; the July Jamboree of classic cars and hot rods; all contribute to the city's sense of excitement and charm. Founded in 1851, Cedar City is also a very energetic and cultured city that values education and progress. The new Heritage Center, a performing arts theatre, presents an assortment of plays, symphonies, ballets, art shows and a multitude of cultural events and entertainment. Adjacent to the Heritage Center a new Festival Hall is under construction to accommodate conferences and conventions as well as exhibit hall for the city's various festivals. Southern Utah's leading manufacturing center, Cedar City is home to a number of nationally recognized industrial firms and businesses. From major corporations to individual enterprises, businesses large and small have found success in Cedar City's business friendly environment. With a population of 24,000 people (and another 10,000 in adjacent commun