8 Things That Southern Utah STILL DOESN’T HAVE!

Southern Utah has been BOOMING for like the last 20 years! It's absolutely growing like a weed. It feels like everywhere you look, there's a new development or a new neighborhood. I'm sure, eventually, St. George and Hurricane will just be connected. The population of St. George, alone, is over 108,000! However, there are still some things that Southern Utah doesn't have, and it's crazy!

A Waterpark:

We've already had an INCREDIBLY hot summer this year, with temperatures consistently reaching over 110 degrees. We have splash pads, city pools, and lakes, but how do we not have an ACTUAL waterpark yet? Yes, I know Hurricane has Jelly Stone park by Sand Hollow, but I'm talking a Cowabunga Bay, or a Wet N Wild in town! COME ON ST. GEORGE!

Cheesecake Factory:

We've been begging for this one for years. Now, I know it's going to happen for us eventually. I believe. We just need to make it happen. Remember how we bullied Zupas to come to St. George, and they finally did it?! I think that's what we'll do with Cheesecake Factory!

Second Costco Location:

Every time I have to go to Costco, I have to mentally prepare myself for it. The parking lot is going to be a mad house. It's going to be nuts going inside, checkout is going to take a while, the food court is going to give me anxiety, and the line to get out will be long. We DESPERATELY need a second Costco Location! Now, yes! It's finally confirmed that we'll be getting a second Costco location out in the south side of town by Desert Color! However, there's still no word on when that Costco will be completed!

Trader Joe's:

This seems to be the one everybody is waiting for! People have been wanting a Trader Joe's for a real long time in St. George and at this point, it's crazy that we don't have one. Vegas has them, and they're all over the Salt Lake Valley and Utah County.

More Mall Stores:

Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, American Eagle, and Lids are just a few stores that would be AWESOME if we had in St. George. I regularly travel to Vegas to Salt Lake City to stop in at those places. The Red Cliffs Mall has been doing awesome things, and I'm hoping that eventually we an get some of these stores inside.

Nike Outlet:

I have a weakness for Nike Outlet stores. If I ever see one, I HAVE to go inside! There's always deals, and big clearance items. That's another place that I'll always travel to Salt Lake City or Vegas to go to.

Nordstrom Rack:

It's not as expensive as the regular Nordstrom store. You can get a ton of amazing things on sale, but still great Nordstrom quality! If you haven't tried Nordstrom Rack, you seriously need to! I wasn't a believer at first, but I am now.

Raising Canes:

Another place that you'll find ALL OVER Vegas and Northern Utah... CANES CHICKEN FINGERS! I know people complain about too many chicken places in St. George, but I'd be okay with them opening a location in St. George! How do we not have a Canes yet?!

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