Check out our new Live Stream videos! Bryce Canyon & Ruby's Inn History In 1916, Reuben C. (Ruby) Syrett brought his family to the wilds of Southern Utah, establishing a ranch near the present site of Ruby's Inn. A few weeks after his arrival, another nearby rancher told Ruby of the canyon called Bryce. Ruby and his family made a Sunday visit to the canyon rim. They were so impressed by what they saw that they not only took full advantage to tell people of the canyon's beauties, but they also became hosts to its visitors. By 1919 they had obtained permission from the state to build a lodge, the "Tourist Rest", near the brink of the canyon. In 1923, when Bryce Canyon became a National Monument, Ruby moved his "Tourist Rest", to the location of his ranch and named it Ruby's Inn. The Post Office established services at the inn and still serves the area throughout the year. Ruby's reputation grew as the National Monument grew to a National Park, and soon Ruby's Inn became a large business operation. What started with tent houses and a place to serve meals, paved the way for the modern facilities which today serve the tourists at Bryce Canyon, providing all the traveler needs to make a stay in the Bryce Canyon area a trip to remember. Enthusiasm and love for the Bryce area carried over to Ruby's son Carl. Today the same western hospitality and friendly service is carried on by Carl's children and grandchildren, who cheerfully welcome you to Ruby's Inn. View Ruby's Inn Historic Photo Gallery Click Here Additional Photos of the history surrounding Ruby's Inn: (866) 866-6616 Maps & Directions 26 South Main Street PO Box 640001 Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 Our Sister Properties Facebook Blog Feed HOME ABOUT US LOST AND FOUND LOCATION CONTACT US EMPLOYMENT GIFT CARDS PRIVACY POLICY BEST WESTERN Book Activities We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Ok