If you’re thinking about planning a vacation with the whole family or with a group of friends, nothing beats an adventure in a national park. Surrounded by incredible landscapes, you’ll create new memories together that you’re certain to treasure for a lifetime. Unlike amusement parks or a resort by the ocean, national parks offer more options for groups to enjoy together, as well as fewer distractions, which equals more quality time.
Zion National Park is a great choice for your family or friend getaway. If you’re thinking about planning a group vacation at hotels in Zion, Flanigan’s Resort is a great choice. With a variety of room types to choose from, on-site amenities like a luxurious spa, a delicious restaurant, and a sparkling pool, everything you need is just steps away. Keep reading to learn a few tips to help you plan the perfect getaway at our lodging near Zion.
Choose a Resort Close to the Entrance to the Park
If your goal is to spend a lot of time exploring Zion National Park during your group vacation, one of the best tips that you can follow is to choose a resort close to the entrance to the park. For most of the year, the Zion Canyon Shuttle and the Springdale Shuttle help to ferry guests to and from the park, and allow you to get around the Lower Canyon while it’s closed to personal vehicles.
If you don’t stay close to the entrance to the park, you won’t have access to the Springdale Shuttle. This means that your entire group will need to get to and from the entrance to the park each day, fighting traffic and Springdale and searching for the limited parking options available in town. If you have multiple vehicles or a larger van, this can be especially challenging.
But when you stay at Flanigan’s Resort, you’re just a short walk from a stop on the Springdale Shuttle line. This means that your whole group can leave your vehicle parked at the resort, and ride straight to the entrance to the park to start your adventure. Transportation is often one of the hardest parts of planning a group vacation. The Zion Canyon and Springdale Shuttles eliminate this hassle and make getting around with your whole group a breeze.
Make an Itinerary
When you’re traveling with just your immediate family, you might not need to do a ton of planning ahead of your trip. You can have a list of things you want to do, and then decide the night before what you want to do each day. When you’re traveling with a group that has various needs and ability levels, this last-minute planning won’t work.
There are plenty of activities that your whole family will be able to enjoy together. However, other activities may require your group to split up into smaller units. Planning an itinerary ahead of time will allow you to find activities that suit everyone, while still leaving time for the things that you want to do together.
Review your itinerary ahead of time with everyone in your group. That way, everyone can provide feedback and you can make changes ahead of time, instead of finding out after your trip has started that part of your group doesn’t want to do a certain activity.
Find Activities for Everyone to Enjoy Together
Before starting to create your itinerary, you’ll need to find activities that your group can enjoy together. While you might choose to break off into smaller groups to do things like take on a challenging hike like Angels Landing, there are plenty of activities that your family can enjoy together during a day away from hotels near Virgin Utah.
Plan a visit to the Zion Human History Museum and the Zion Canyon Museum. Book a Jeep tour or an e-bike ride through the park. Take a ride on the Zion Canyon Shuttle, and enjoy a few easy hikes like Riverside Walk or the Pa’rus Trail. Pack a picnic lunch and eat it in the park.
Talk to the other members of your group about what they might like to do during your trip. Find out whether everyone wants to stick together for the whole trip, or whether they’re okay with breaking into smaller groups to enjoy certain activities that not everyone wants to do together.
Don’t forget to set aside a day or a few afternoons to enjoy some time at our lodging near Zion. Your whole group will love taking a dip in the pool or a quiet walk through the Hilltop Labyrinth. You can book a group pilates or yoga class for interested members of your group to enjoy together. Adults will love a visit to Deep Canyon Spa. Plus, everyone can enjoy a meal or two together at Spotted Dog.
Planning a Group Vacation at Hotels in Zion
Planning a group vacation for your extended family or friends at hotels in Zion is a great way to create some incredible memories together. From spending time in the park to enjoying the many amenities at Flanigan’s Resort, there’s truly something for everyone in your group.
One big benefit of choosing us for your lodging near Zion is to enjoy the choice of a variety of room styles. Different individual families and couples can choose a room that works best for them. Check out our room types today to start planning your own group getaway!