Tropic, UT

Travel Guide
Bryce Canyon National Park which includes a gorge or canyon, tranquil scenes and desert views
Explore the historic relics of the scenic town and gaze up at the red hoodoos of the nearby canyon and national park.

Tropic is a charming tree-filled town at the base of Bryce Canyon. It offers spectacular views of the reddish-brown rock formations and has an eponymous trail leading up to the canyon. Chat with the friendly locals in this ranching community and enjoy the natural outdoor setting.

Stroll through the Pioneer Village, which is an outdoor museum that recreates the early houses of Tropic. Visit the historic 19th-century wooden cabin of Ebenezer Bryce, a Mormon leader after whom the adjacent national park was named. The intriguing history of the town is summarized in the Tropic Town Heritage Center.

Enjoy the fairly mild temperatures at these high altitudes and explore the picturesque surrounding topography in Bryce Canyon National Park. Follow the Tropic Trail that leads to the canyon and its various other trails. Hike to the Agua Canyon to see the red towers of The Rabbit and The Hunter.

Visit Black Birch Canyon for its spectacular overlook. Capture photos of Rainbow Point and other formations from the roadside pullout. Follow the Rim Trail to Swamp Canyon, which is a little more intimate than other canyons in the park.

Among Bryce Canyon’s highlights is the Natural Bridge, which serves as a frame for the verdant valley below. Hike with your family along some of the picturesque trails, such as the Navajo Trail, the Mossy Cave Trail and the Fairyland Loop Trail.

Stay for the sunset and watch the darkening shades of the red canyon. Make sure to bring enough food and water for your walk through this arid and secluded zone.

Find the small town in the Tropic Valley just east of Bryce Canyon National Park and west of the Paria River. It is in the southern part of Utah, about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City International Airport and a similar distance east of Las Vegas Airport.

Visit the small community of Tropic for its spectacular canyon views and interesting ranching culture.

Bryce Country Cabins
Bryce Country Cabins
2 out of 5
280 North Main, Tropic, UT
The price is ₩134,601 per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
₩134,601
₩153,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,715 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Bryce Country Cabins
Bryce Valley Lodging
Bryce Valley Lodging
2.5 out of 5
120 N Main Street, Tropic, UT
The price is ₩178,734 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
₩178,734
₩203,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,328 reviews)
Clean and cute!
"The cabin was cute and simple. Clean and centrally located. Had everything we needed for the night."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Bryce Valley Lodging
Bryce Pioneer Village
Bryce Pioneer Village
2.5 out of 5
80 South Main Street, Tropic, UT
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,894 reviews)
"The room was clean but a little small. The beds are not queen size, they are full size. It needs a little renovation. The room had a weird old smell. The toilet seat was pealing and the shower was hard to figure it out, the cold side is warm and the warm cold. The property is cute."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Bryce Pioneer Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bryce Valley Lodging
Bryce Valley Lodging
2.5 out of 5
120 N Main Street, Tropic, UT
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,328 reviews)
Clean and cute!
"The cabin was cute and simple. Clean and centrally located. Had everything we needed for the night."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Bryce Valley Lodging
Bryce Country Cabins
Bryce Country Cabins
2 out of 5
280 North Main, Tropic, UT
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,715 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Bryce Country Cabins
Bryce Pioneer Village
Bryce Pioneer Village
2.5 out of 5
80 South Main Street, Tropic, UT
Stay at this cabin in Tropic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,894 reviews)
"The room was clean but a little small. The beds are not queen size, they are full size. It needs a little renovation. The room had a weird old smell. The toilet seat was pealing and the shower was hard to figure it out, the cold side is warm and the warm cold. The property is cute."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Bryce Pioneer Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Tropic

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 15.666666666666666%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The restaurants we ate at were delicious and in close walking distance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town with old west vibe with a transition to tourism supported economy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small but safe and quiet. And has gas and groceries right next door so you have everything you need.

3/5 - Okay

CE

Visitors should know the entire town closes in winter with the exception of 1-2 hotels and 1 or 2 restaurants, depending on the weekend. It’s much lovelier than Bryce Cyn City but sleepier too.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Tropic is a small town located around several attractions in the canyonlands. It shuts down in the off season, but there is a small grocery store, and restaurant. Take off to Bryce, Kodachrome Basin, or several other sites.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Many businesses were closed for the season

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