Things to Do in Moab
Plan your days in Moab, your way
Moab gives you a little of everything, and all of it is good.
Start with the one icon that matters: Delicate Arch in the soft light of late afternoon.
Drive up to Dead Horse Point for the grand canyon view without the grand canyon crowds.
Wander Main Street's galleries and gear shops, then lunch at the food truck park where everyone ends up.
Take an easy riverside walk in Negro Bill Canyon, where a natural bridge waits at the end.
The Moab Giants dinosaur museum surprises even the museum-averse.
Sunset from the windows section of Arches needs no planning, just presence.
Dinner at the Sunset Grill pairs mesquite cooking with a view of the cliffs you just walked.
One evening, drive out of town and let the dark sky finish the day.
You'll leave with a taste of the desert and a reason to return.
Top attractions and places to eat in Moab
Arches National Park
A national park near Moab famous for over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch, set amid dramatic red-rock desert landscapes. A premier destination for scenic drives, hiking, and photography.
park · 4.8 rating · $30
Canyonlands National Park
A vast national park near Moab carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers into dramatic canyons, mesas, and buttes across districts like Island in the Sky and The Needles. A world-class destination for scenic overlooks, hiking, and backcountry adventure.
park · 4.8 rating · $30
Dead Horse Point State Park
A Utah state park on a high mesa above the Colorado River, known for panoramic canyon overlooks, hiking, and mountain biking trails. Travelers visit for the scenery and outdoor recreation.
park · 4.8 rating · $20
Corona Arch
A massive freestanding sandstone arch reached via a moderate desert trail with cables and ladders. Travelers hike here for the dramatic arch and open canyon views.
attraction · 4.9 rating
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs
A roadside site combining preserved dinosaur footprints and ancient petroglyphs on sandstone cliffs along Potash Road. Visitors come to see both prehistoric tracks and indigenous rock art in one stop.
attraction · 4.7 rating
Hell's Revenge 4x4 Trail
A famous slickrock off-road trail near Moab known for steep sandstone fins and dramatic drop-offs, drawing 4x4 and UTV enthusiasts. Travelers come for thrilling technical driving over Navajo sandstone with sweeping desert views.
attraction · 4.9 rating
La Sal Mountain Loop
Scenic drive through the La Sal Mountains, visible from Arches National Park.
trail · 4.5 rating
98 Center Moab
A restaurant in downtown Moab serving Southeast Asian-inspired street food and shareable plates. A popular casual dining spot for travelers exploring the town.
restaurant · 5 rating
Moab Museum
A regional museum showcasing the natural history, geology, and cultural heritage of the Moab area. A worthwhile indoor stop to understand the region's past.
attraction · 4.4 rating · $10
RedRock Astronomy
Stargazing tours offering views of the night sky in Moab's dark sky setting.
museum · 4.8 rating
Moab Backyard Theater
Local venue known for entertaining magic show performances.
theater · 5 rating
Moab Giants
A dinosaur-themed attraction featuring outdoor life-size models, a dinosaur trail, and paleontology exhibits. A fun, educational stop especially popular with families.
attraction · $18
Landscape Arch
One of the longest natural stone arches in the world, a remarkably thin sandstone span reached via a relatively flat trail in Arches National Park. A must-see for visitors wanting to witness a fragile natural wonder.
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Fisher Towers Road
A scenic desert road leading to the dramatic red-rock spires of the Fisher Towers, a popular area for hiking, photography, and rock climbing near Moab.
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Devils Garden Trail
The longest maintained trail in Arches National Park, leading past numerous arches including Landscape Arch and offering optional primitive loop sections with rock scrambling. A destination for hikers seeking a full day among dramatic desert rock formations.
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