Colorado City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Mohave County, Arizona, United States
About Colorado City
Mormon pioneersfirst settled in Utah and neighboring states in 1848 to avoid persecution and to live their faith, which included a belief in polygamy. In 1890, amidst heavy pressure from the United States Government, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints renounced polygamy and to this day continues to forswear the practice. Some Mormons, however, never accepted the church doctrine and Federal law that forbid polygamy. They continued to practice "plural marriage". As their viewpoints were no longer accepted by the mainstream Church, they founded splinter groups such as the "Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" (FLDS) and usually lived in remote communities, keeping mostly to themselves. Colorado City is one such community. The FLDS remains the most influen
Where to Eat in Colorado City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Berry Knoll Pizza
- 🍴Brothers Bistro
Where to Stay in Colorado City
- 🏨Zion Cliff Lodge
- 🏨Zion Glamping Adventures
- 🏨Zion's Blue Sage Resort & Ranch
- 🏨Zion View Campground
Colorado City Travel Guide Sections
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