Things to Do in Zion National Park Besides Hiking (Don’t Miss the Ranger Guided Tour!)

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I’ll be honest…Zion National Park is a hiker’s park. Yes…most national parks have excellent hiking, but this one is special.

Some of the most famous, legendary hikes in the US National Park system are here…Angels Landing and the Zion Narrows. And the percentage of visitors you’ll see here that look like serious hikers (the GEAR!) is…high.

So that being said, after spending a few days at Zion doing and seeing ALL the things, here are the best things to do in Zion National Park besides hiking.

The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive through the main part of the park may be closed to traffic March through November (you have to ride a shuttle), but the Mt. Carmel Scenic Byway is open even during Zion’s busiest season.

Go for a Drive

If you’re visiting from March to November, you can’t do the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in your own vehicle, but the park runs a shuttle from the visitor center along the drive through the park that makes over half a dozen stops.

Ride the Shuttle

Every day there’s a FREE two hour ranger led shuttle tour through the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. If you’re not going to do any big hikes, I would definitely prioritize getting a spot on this tour.

Ride the Shuttle with a Ranger

The great lawn out front is really inviting if you packed a picnic (there’s also a place to grab pizza and ice cream as well as a full service restaurant). And of course, there’s a great gift shop!

Visit Zion Lodge

Zion National Park offers GREAT conditions for dark sky stargazing, but if you need a little direction, you can book a tour with Stargazing Zion.

Stargazing

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