The City of Alton, UT
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The city of Alton is located in the state of Utah and has a population of 142 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Alton is Hurricane, approximately 34 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Alton, including New Bryce Inn & Cafe, Arrowhead Bed & Breakfast, Cafe Adobe, Golden Hills Restaurant and Buffalo Bistro. For a larger selection of Alton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Alton Museums, Golf Courses and/or Ski Resorts, including the Thunderbird Golf Course & Resort, Maynard Dixon Summer Home and Studio, Brian Head and Bryce Canyon National Park. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Alton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Alton:
- Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE)
- Kanab Airport (KNB)
- Panguitch Airport (PNU)
Alton, Utah Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Alton
In the month of December, Alton experiences an average high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 17 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.19 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Alton with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 42 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Alton to receive an average of 1.62 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.5 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 99 degrees in the summer and as low as -24 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Alton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 30.
Alton, Utah Attractions
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Brian Head - Brian Head, Brian Head Ski Resort, officially called just "Brian Head Resort", is a ski area located at the town of Brian Head, Utah in the southern Wasatch Range at the base of Parowan, Utah. Opened in 1965, it is Utah's highest ski resort. Brian Head is owned by Jim Trees and is operated and managed by Henry Hornberger of Parowan.
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Bryce Canyon National Park - Bryce, Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the US. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks.
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Maynard Dixon Summer Home and Studio - , Mount Carmel Junction, The Maynard and Edith Hamlin Dixon House and Studio is a residence and former painting studio in Mt. Carmel, Utah. Maynard Dixon was a prominent artist in the 1920s through 1940s who is best known for his landscape paintings of the American West. He moved to Mt. Carmel in 1939 shortly after marrying Edith Hamlin, a muralist from San Francisco, California. The Dixons spent their summers in the home and wintered in Tucson, Arizona.
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Thunderbird Golf Course & Resort - , Mt. Carmel Jct., The Thunderbird Golf Course & Resort is a 9 hole resort golf course in Utah. Built in 1957, this Mt. Carmel Jct. course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 435-648-2188. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Junction of Hwy 9 & Hwy 89, Mt. Carmel Jct., UT 0
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Alton, Utah Hotels
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Village Of Many Nations Hotel Mount Carmel Junction12121 West Highway 9
Mount Carmel Junction, UT
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Best Western East Zion ThunderJct Sr 9 And Us-89 East Zion
Mt Carmel Junction, UT 84755
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Alton, Utah Restaurants
This is a list of Alton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
Alton Articles
Published October 11, 2011
Less travelled than it's neighboring Utah National Parks, Pipe Spring National Monument is a quiet and scenic oasis in the Arizona Strip with an intriguing history
Published October 10, 2011
Zion National Park in Utah has intrigued people for thousands of years. Families will love its majestic canyons, rivers and mix of scenic overlooks and hiking trails.
Published October 9, 2011
Bryce Canyon has a fascinating history and is completely unlike any other national park we have experienced. The hoodoos and other rock formations are remarkable.
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