Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Moab

"I wrote an entire guide to Moab if you want a an extensive look into the area, but the main things that you need to know are: Arches National Park and Canyonlands. Wake up early at Monument Valley to drive up to Moab so you can do a tour through Arches the same day. There are tons of formations to see that are easily self-drivable. Skip any strenuous hikes you want to do and save them for the following morning at dawn when the temperature will be cooler."

"After breakfast head for Arches National Park. Plan on a full day so go prepared with drinks, a lunch, snacks and ‘sundowners’. Many of the hikes to the various arches are short but if you want something longer and very beautiful but with fewer people choose the Devil’s Garden – Primitive Trail Hike. I also recommend choosing a spot to enjoy the sunset."

"Continue on to Arches National Park. Or, better yet: stop to explore Spooky Canyon and/or Peek-a-Boo Canyon in Grand Escalante National Monument, then continue to Arches. I wish we had given the slot canyons more time–they deserve it."

"If temperatures aren’t too hot and you have a full day, the hike to Landscape Arch & Devils Garden (7.8-mile loop) is a must. If you arrive in the late afternoon head straight to Delicate Arch (3 miles roundtrip) for a sunset hike you’ll never forget. Or if this is your second visit to Arches or you’re looking for something off the beaten path, try to grab a permit to explore the Fiery Furnace. For more information on hiking in Arches National Park check out our Arches Hiking Guide."

"After Private Arch, the trail gets more rugged and harder to follow, although with the steady flow of traffic and the AllTrails map, we pretty much always knew where to go. While most of the previous parts of the trail were considered primitive, this is when things start to get slightly more difficult. A couple of the major obstacles are walking across a sandstone wall, which doesn’t have a ton of space for your feet."

"Landscape Arch is the star of the show along Devil’s Garden and is the easiest Arch to reach on this trail. Even if you only hike to Landscape Arch before returning, it is worth it to see the longest free standing arch in the United States. There are warning signs about primitive hiking on this trail but it in truth – the hike is not difficult as long as you don’t mind a bit of scrambling on uneven rocks."

"Day 3: Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park Start the day early so you can catch the sunrise over the Colorado River at Dead Horse Point State Park. Check ahead so see when the sun is rising and plan to be there 20 – 30 minutes beforehand. Dress warmly as desert mornings are cold."

"Day 1 - Dead horse Point State Park & Canyonlands National Park Wake up early to drive the 4 hours from Salt Lake City to Moab, UT. As you approach Moab, you can either head right into the parks or stop at Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro for a great sandwich to fuel your afternoon."

"See the sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park There are few places as beautiful at sunset as the Dead Horse Point State Park."

"Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab, Utah in a side canyon of the Colorado River. It can be accessed via a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) hiking trail from Utah State Route 279. This is the site of a rope swing shown on some YouTube videos."

"Sunrise at Delicate Arch, Arches National Park While cliché as this may sound, words cannot truly describe my weekend at the US National Parks in Moab, UT. The trip is one I'll never forget. We woke up before the sun to watch the sunrise over Delicate Arch and stayed up late into the early morning to capture the Milky Way. If you love to hike and you're looking for an epic adventure, head to Moab, UT to explore Canyonlands and Arches National Parks."

"We did the shortened version out and back to Double-O arch because we did this hike AND Delicate Arch on the same day."

"But if you are short on time and want to see the best that Arches National Park has to offer, here are the main highlights: the scenic drive through the park with short stops at the Balanced Rock, Double Arch, The Windows, and Park Avenue viewpoint. The best hike in the park is the Delicate Arch trail where you can also find some rock art."

"Park the car again at the Windows Section and complete the short loop to Turret Arch, South Window, North Window, and Double Arch."

"Utah State Road 128 must be the best kept secret of the area. It’s an incredibly scenic road with unbelievable desert scenery. We found it more impressive than the famous Monument Valley."

"MCR used to be my tried and true stomping grounds for coffee shop work days before we had a house here!. It’s a great place for delicious coffee (try the iced coffee, they use coffee ice cubes so when it melts you get MORE COFFEE!), specialty treats and chocolates, bulk coffee, and pastries. They are newly remodeled and now have more work spaces, outlets, and good WiFi!"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Visitor7 used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. The Moab Coffee Roasters is located right off of Main Street and is a local’s favorite."

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"Make sure to plan accordingly because you do not want to miss Mesa Arch. Stop at the Visitor Center on your way in to pick up a map if you weren’t given one upon entry. Canyonlands has three distinct areas that you cannot access all at once because of the canyons (duh, right?). If you’re only in the area for a couple days, I suggest sticking to the Island in the Sky area to hit all of the main attractions."

"But if you are short on time and want to see the best that Arches National Park has to offer, here are the main highlights: the scenic drive through the park with short stops at the Balanced Rock, Double Arch, The Windows, and Park Avenue viewpoint. The best hike in the park is the Delicate Arch trail where you can also find some rock art."

"Park the car again at the Windows Section and complete the short loop to Turret Arch, South Window, North Window, and Double Arch."

"After your fun day experiencing Moab you’ll want to sit back and relax a bit while grabbing something good to eat. Moab might not be the food capital of the world, but it has its fair share of good food."

"Breakfast: Eklecticafe (American) or Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro (American) Lunch: Milt’s Stop (American) & Eat Quesadilla Mobilla (Mexican food truck) or 98 Center (Asian)"

"Absolutely the BEST brunch we've had on our two week road trip. Southwest breakfast quesadilla 10/10 highly recommended. If I could give it more sta..."

"You’ll find crepes, fresh juices, strong coffee, and locally made ice cream at Wake and Bake Cafe. This funky eatery is great for a piping hot breakfast or filling lunch. Its casual atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, so don’t be embarrassed to come in with a little red rock dust on your clothes."