Voices of the Ancients Travel Logistics
The closest airports are in Cedar City, St. George, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. Shuttles are available from the Salt Lake and Las Vegas airports ( St. George Shuttle and Salt Lake Express). Both shuttles pick up and drop off at the SUU America First Event Center. Local taxi services are available, but limited. Rental cars are the best option if you plan to add some extra days and excursions to your trip. We will offer transport to and from the Cedar City airport, and to and from the Mountain Center/Airbnb housing to the SUU campus each day.
Flying
There are daily flights between Cedar City Regional (CDC) and Salt Lake City International (SLC) airports. Many people also choose to fly into Harry Reid International (LAS) and make the 2.5-hour drive from Las Vegas in a rental car. St. George Regional (SGU) is another local airport located about 40 miles south of Cedar City that can get you closer and often for a more reasonable price.
Driving & Parking
Being right off the interstate makes it pretty easy to get to SUU. It’s a 2.5-hour drive north from Las Vegas or a 3.5-hour drive south from Salt Lake City. If you’re coming from the east, we’re just 75 miles south of the I-15 / I-70 junction.
Cedar City does not have metered parking or parking garages. During the summer, no parking passes are needed on SUU campus; parking is free. Campus and Parking Map.
Housing
For those needing free housing to make this trip possible, you may plan to stay at the SUU Mountain Center when you arrive and then transfer to a Bed and Breakfast rental house on Wednesday (July 16 th). Private rooms are not guaranteed at the Mountain Center but will be supplied in the rental house.
You are welcome to secure your own lodging. Please be aware that the National Parks, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and several other events bring many people to the area during the summer. Accommodations are booked quickly and are often pricey during this peak season. You will find many hotels, bed and breakfast, and Airbnb options in the Cedar City area. Tent or RV camping could be another option for the outdoor adventurers.
We have secured special rates with the Ramada Inn. King Room $85 and 2 Queen Room $99. Reserve a room The group code is NEH2025 if you choose to book outside of the link, and you can also call the hotel 435-586-8888.
Meals
Participants will be responsible for their own meals. However, there are a few exceptions
- Box lunches will be provided for our excursion on Wednesday.
- A dinner and cultural program will be provided Friday evening.
- Snacks and beverage breaks are provided daily.
As for lunches, there are a variety of restaurants near the campus, or you may choose to bring a lunch. There is also a cafeteria on campus with limited summer hours.
Recommended Restaurants:
- Bunnisa’s Thai
- Centro Woodfired Pizza
- Chef Alfredo's
- DC Pub & Grill
- Grind Coffee House
- Las Flores
- Lighthouse Seafood & Grill
- Mandarin
- Namaste America Indian Cuisine
- Park Place Eatery
- Pizza Cart Woodfired Pizza
- Puerto Vallarta
- The French Spot
What to Bring for Voices of the Ancients
Please dress comfortably. The pace of the institute will be intense with long days. We will be attending outdoor events, so prepare for variable weather conditions including rain, hot days, and cool nights. The average temperature in Cedar City, UT is 88 degrees in July. We recommend multiple layers to accommodate all possible weather conditions, even temperatures in the classrooms fluctuate between warm/cool. Cedar City is located in a high desert with an elevation of about 5800 feet and relatively arid conditions year-round. Visitors from differing climatic conditions may experience dry skin, nose bleeds, and slight dehydration.
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Rain gear/umbrella, for sun and/or rain
- Refillable water bottle
- Medications*
- Photo identification
- Writing instrument (pen or pencil)
- Notepad
- Toiletries
- Cash
- Good walking shoes
- Backpack
- Camera (extra batteries, memory card)
*Please inform us immediately if you have any special conditions or medical needs so we can make appropriate accommodations.