Moab

Home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch that glows ember-red at sunset.

A vast wilderness of mesas, canyons, and buttes carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers, best viewed from Island in the Sky.

A dramatic 2,000-foot mesa overlook above a sweeping gooseneck of the Colorado River that rivals any vista in the Southwest.

A massive freestanding arch reachable via a scenic 3-mile round-trip hike through slickrock and canyon terrain outside Moab.

A lesser-traveled canyon road hugging the Colorado River with ancient petroglyphs, towering walls, and almost no crowds.

A roadside natural spring along Highway 128 where cold, crisp water flows from the canyon wall and locals stop to fill their bottles.

A surprisingly engaging dinosaur museum and life-size prehistoric track site that most visitors overlook in favor of the national parks.

A short, shaded slot canyon walk minutes from downtown Moab featuring a remarkable panel of Ute rock art on the canyon walls.

Perched high above Moab in a converted uranium baron's home, offering panoramic red-rock views alongside upscale steaks and seafood.

A wood-fired Neapolitan pizza restaurant bringing authentic Italian technique and quality ingredients to the heart of canyon country.

An intimate, white-tablecloth restaurant inside a historic Moab home serving thoughtfully prepared regional American cuisine with local ingredients.

Utah's largest brewpub pours a rotating selection of craft beers, including their flagship Dead Horse Amber Ale, in a relaxed warehouse setting.

A hip, industrial-chic bar and gathering space with craft cocktails, local beers on tap, and frequent community events in a converted garage.

After dark, Eddie's patio fills with live acoustic music on weekends, making it the de facto town square for Moab's evening social scene.

A moto-culture coffee shop and bar that transforms into a lively evening social hub with local beers, events, and an eclectic crowd.

Late nights at Woody's mean cold cheap beer, pool tables, and the kind of unpretentious local camaraderie that defines Moab after hours.