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Colorado City

Arizona, United States · North America

About Colorado City

Colorado City is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Centennial Park, 35km from Zion National Park.

Colorado City is a town located in Arizona, United States. With a population of 4,832, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Colorado City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Phoenix time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colorado City to your route.

About Colorado City

The Short Creek raid was an Arizona Department of Public Safety and Arizona National Guard action against Mormon fundamentalists that took place on the morning of July 26, 1953, at Short Creek, Arizona. The Short Creek raid was the "largest mass arrest of polygamists in American history". Law enforcement arrested

Read more polygamist men and removed children from their families. Arizona governor John Howard Pyle had invited journalists to view the raid, and the resulting media coverage from multiple outlets was negative, criticizing the raid's tactics and the intrusion upon children.

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What are the best things to do in Colorado City?

Colorado City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Colorado City located?

Colorado City is located in Arizona, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.9903 latitude, -112.9758 longitude.

What is the population of Colorado City?

Colorado City has a population of approximately 4,832 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,832
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Arizona
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
36.9903, -112.9758

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Colorado City

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel

A 1.1-mile tunnel blasted through Zion's sandstone cliffs in 1930, with gallery windows framing canyon views; emerging eastbound reveals the checkerboard slickrock country.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Zion National Park

Stunning red sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and emerald pools in southwestern Utah.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Colorado City

  • 25 kmZion–Mount Carmel TunnelA 1.1-mile tunnel blasted through Zion's sandstone cliffs in 1930, with gallery windows framing canyon views; emerging eastbound reveals the checkerboard slickrock country.

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