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NIGHT SKIES

Visitors from around the world come to experience Moab’s dark skies discovermoab.com/moab-night-skies

Arches National Park

Arches’ relative isolation from the artificial light of urban areas makes it an ideal place for viewing the night sky. Park staff have also worked to reduce ambient light from within the park by replacing park lighting with "nightsky friendly" lights and fixtures.

Arches National Park preserves a wealth of resources. Many, like natural darkness, have become more significant as they become increasingly rare outside the park.

On a clear night, you can see great stars just about anywhere in the park. Areas off the main park road with few obstructions of the sky are best.

The farther north you drive, away from the lights of Moab, the darker the sky will be.

Try stargazing at these areas:

- Balanced Rock Picnic Area

- The Windows

- Garden of Eden Viewpoint

- Panorama Point

Canyonlands National Park

Night skies at Canyonlands are so pristine that the International Dark-Sky Association designated Canyonlands as a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park in 2015. Canyonlands joins three other national parks in southern Utah with the International Dark Sky Park designation.

Visitors come from all over the world to attend night sky ranger programs and to experience the dark skies they never see at home. In many national parks these night sky programs are the most popular ranger-led activities.

Dead Horse Point State Park

Recognized as an International Dark Sky Park in 2016, is one of the most active and accessible areas to stargaze in the Moab area. Its high plateau location, mountains far in the distance and cities out of sight yields a nearly full view of celestial sphere.

Park staff routinely provide programs celebrating the night sky, from walks under the full moon to gazing through telescopes at objects millions of light years away.

Moab Hotels and Motels

ARCHWAY INN

aarchwayinn.com

800-341-9359 | 435-259-2599

ADVENTURE INN MOAB adventureinnmoab.com

435-259-6122

BEST WESTERN PLUS

CANYONLANDS INN bestwestern.com

800-649-5191 | 435-259-2300

BEST WESTERN PLUS GREENWELL INN

bestwestern.com 435-259-6151

BIG HORN LODGE

moabbighorn.com

800-325-6171 | 435-259-6171

BOWEN MOTEL

bowenmotel.com

800-874-5439 | 435-259-7132

COMFORT SUITES MOAB NEAR

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK choicehotels.com

435-259-5455

DAYS INN

wyndhamhotels.com 435-259-4468

THE ELEMENT MOAB marriott.com

435-222-9790

EXPEDITION LODGE expeditionlodge.com 435-259-6147

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES MARRIOTT

marriott.com/cnyfi 435-259-5350

LODGING

FIELDSTATION MOAB

fieldstation.com/moab 866-988-0932

GRAVITY HAUS MOAB

https://gravityhaus.com/locations/ gravity-haus-moab/

844-733-3322 | 435-355-1088

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ihg.com

877-320-8457 | 435-259-1150

HOMEWOOD SUITES MOAB hilton.com 435-259-7000

HOODOO MOAB, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON hoodoomoab.curiocollection.com 435-355-0595

HOTEL MOAB DOWNTOWN hotelmoabdowntown.com 435-259-7141

HYATT PLACE MOAB hyattplacemoab.com

800-304-9288 | 435-259-9190

INCA INN incainn.com 435-259-7261

LA QUINTA INN MOAB wyndhamhotels.com 435-259-8700

MOAB RUSTIC INN moabrusticinn.com 435-259-6177

MOAB VALLEY INN moabvalleyinn.com

800-831-6622 | 435-259-4419

MOTEL 6 motel6.com

800-466-8356 | 435-259-6686

MY PLACE HOTEL ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS

myplacehotels.com 435-355-1050

RED STONE INN moabredstone.com 800-772-1972 | 435-259-3500

RIVER CANYON LODGE rivercanyonlodge.com 435-259-8838

SILVER SAGE INN silversageinn.com 435-259-4420

SLEEP INN & MAINSTAY SUITES

Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites 435-355-0909 (Sleep Inn) 435-355-0910 (Mainstay)

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT-MOAB

marriott.com/cnyms 435-355-0042

THE LAZY LIZARD HOSTEL lazylizardhostel.com 435-259-6057

THE GONZO INN

https://gonzoinn.com/ 800-791-4044

WINGATE BY WYNDAM MOAB wyndhamhotels.com 435-255-7474

MOAB SPRINGS RANCH

moabspringsranch.com

888-259-5759 | 435-259-7891

RED CLIFFS LODGE

redcliffslodge.com

866-812-2002 | 435-259-2002

SORREL RIVER RANCH RESORT & SPA

sorrelriver.com

435-259-4642

WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS – EXTRA HOLIDAYS

extraholidays.com

866-701-3950

Moab Resorts

Moab Springs Ranch

Red Cliffs Lodge

Wyndham Destinations - Extra Holidays

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa

FIELD STATION MOAB

Located just outside both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Field Station Moab provides overnight accommodations, experiences, community, and gear in one of Utah’s most sought after destinations.

First and foremost, Field Station Moab offers a wide range of accommodations to suit every traveler’s needs. Whether you’re a van-life enthusiast or prefer a more comfortable room for two or eight, there’s something for everyone. And the fun doesn’t stop there! Field Station Moab also offers onsite gear rentals and experiential guides to help you make the most of your time in Moab.

But Field Station Moab isn’t just about roughing it in the great outdoors. They also have a cafe and gear shop for all your snacking and retail needs, as well as an espresso bar in the lobby to fuel your caffeine addiction.

And don’t worry, they haven’t forgotten about our furry friends - Field Station Moab is also dog-friendly! Plus, it’s centrally located to downtown Moab and the National Parks, making it the perfect homebase for all your Moab adventures.

fieldstation.com/moab

MOAB AREA TRANSIT

The Moab Area Transit (MAT) pilot program is a new, fare-free, transit service in Moab. MAT provides residents and visitors with more options for day-today transportation in Moab. Transportation will be provided using comfortable MAT-branded 13-passenger vans.

ON-DEMAND TRANSIT

MAT includes an on-demand microtransit service providing door-to-door transportation to and from any location within the broader service area. Download the MAT app on your phone to schedule rides.

MAT Microtransit Hours:

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from March 16 to Oct. 15

MAIN STREET FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT

MAT also includes a fixed-route service that will bring riders to predetermined destinations along Main Street. This route will provide regular stops between the Fairfield Inn north of town to the Utah State University Moab campus at Aggie Boulevard.

One goal of the fixed route is to reduce downtown traffic congestion by providing a transportation option that encourages visitors to leave their vehicles at their hotels and instead travel downtown for shopping and dining via the MAT 13-passenger vans. Residents are also invited to take advantage of the fixed-route service for quick travel along Moab’s Main Street.

MAT Fixed-Route Hours:

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from March 16 to Oct. 15

No fixed-route service from Oct. 16 to March 15

ACT CAMPGROUND

CAMPGROUNDS

U.S. 191 and Mill Creek Rd, 3 miles south of Center St

actcampground.com 435-355-0355

DOWD FLATS RV PARK & CAMPGROUNDS 2701 S Highway 191 435-231-0800

MOAB KOA

3225 S Hwy 191 moabkoa.com

800-562-0372 | 435-241-7890

MOAB RIM CAMPARK 1900 S Hwy 191

moabrimcampark.com

888-599-6622 | 435-259-5002

OK RV PARK

3310 Spanish Valley Dr okrvpark.com 435-259-1400

PACK CREEK CAMPGROUND

1520 Murphy Lane Unit #23 packcreekcampground.com 435-259-2982

PORTAL RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND 1261 N Hwy 191 portalrvresort.com 435-259-6108

SLICKROCK CAMPGROUND 1301 N Hwy 191 slickrockcampground.com

800-448-8873 | 435-259-7660

RESTAURANTS

98 Center 98 East Center St 435-355-0098

Arches Thai 60 N 100 W (435) 355-0533

Bangkok House Too 59 S Main St #8 435-355-0168

Bonjour Bakery & Café 59 S Main St Suite #5.5 435-220-6017

Blu Pig 811 South Main St 435-259-3333

Broken Oar (Dinner) 53 West 400 North 435-259-3127

Cactus Jack 196 S Main St 435-355-0119

Desert Bistro (Reservation - Dinner) 36 South 100 West 435-259-0756

Dewey’s Restaurant and Bar 57 S Main St 435-259-2337

El Tapatio 125 S Main St. 435-259-4366

Fiesta Mexicana 202 Main St 435-259-4366

Hidden Cuisine 2740 US-191 (435) 259-7711

Horizon View Restaurant 812 S Main St 435-355-1232

Jailhouse Café (SeasonalBreakfast) 101 North Main St 435-259-3900

Josie Wyatt’s Grille 99 North 100 West 435-355-0552

Miguel’s Baja Grill (Dinner) 51 North Main St 435-259-6546

Moab Brewery 686 South Main St 435-259-6333

Moab Canyon Pizza Co. 500 S Main St 435-355-0660

Moab Coffee Roasters 90 North Main St 435-259-2725

Moab Diner (Close Sundays) 189 South Main 435-259-4006

Moab Giants Café 112 West, State Road 313 435-355-0288

Moab Grill Family Restaurant 540 S Main St 435-259-4848

Pasta Jay’s 4 South Main St 435-259-2900

Proper Burger Company 865 Main St, 8019068604

Red Rock Bakery & Café 74 South Main St 435-259-5941

Thai Bella Moab 218 N 100 W 435-355-0555

The River Grill Mile 17 Highway 128 435-259-4642

The Trailhead Restaurant 11 E 100 N Main St 435 355-1782

Sabaku Sushi 90 E Center St 435-259-4455

Singha Thai Cuisine 92 E Center St 435-259-0039

Spitfire Smokehouse 221 South Main St 970-618-4274

Sunset Grill (Dinner) 900 N Main St 435-259-7146

Sultan Mediterranean Grill 574 N Main St 435-355-0700

Susie’s Branding Iron Restaurant 2971 US-191 (435) 259-6275

Zax Restaurant 96 S Main St (435) 259-6555

FOOD TRUCK PARK (Seasonal) moabfoodpark.com 39 W 100 N (435) 261-7880

GALLERIES IN MOAB

ARTEESIAN

Is a shop dedicated to the local artisan community. They offer a range of locally handcrafted like jewelry, bath and body, accesories, arts, stickers and gift cards. moabmade.com (435) 210-0650

GALLERY MOAB

HOGAN TRADING CO.

Is a store that you must to visit. The offert hand-made, one-of-a-kind authentic southwestern art and gifts hogantrading.com/wp/ (435) 259-8118

Is a cooperative gallery founded by a group of local artists in March of 2014. They are a diverse group of award winning painters, sculptors, ceramicists, photographers and jewelry designers.

The magnificence of the towering cliffs, snow capped mountains, vast open spaces and the mysterious hidden canyons of the Colorado Plateau, inspire our creativity and artistic vision gallerymoab.com (435) 355-0024

TREE DAY MOAB ITINERARY

If you’re planning a trip to Moab, you’re likely aware of its status as an oasis for outdoor recreation. But the city of Moab has a lot to offer when it comes to dining, arts, and culture, too.

Evening: Dinner in Town

DAY 1 – PARKS TOUR

Morning: Canyonlands National Park

Start your day at Canyonlands National Park. Roughly 30 miles outside Moab, the Island in the Sky District provides sweeping canyon views and stunning red rock panoramas.

Lunch: Dead Horse Point State Park

On your way back from Canyonlands, don’t miss Dead Horse Point State Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch and stop in the Visitor Center.

Hiking Options

Easy: The Colorado River Overlook (1 mi/1.6 km)

Moderate: The Bighorn Overlook Trail (3 mi/4.8 km)

Afternoon: Moab Giants Museum & Dinosaur Park

Fun for the whole family, Moab Giants Museum & Dinosaur Park is the first of its kind worldwide!

Moab is home to a variety of cuisines and local eats. For family-friendly dining, try Moab Diner or Moab Grill. To enjoy a local brew with your meal, visit Moab Brewery or Proper Brewing Moab.

DAY 2 – GET ACTIVE

During the Day: Choose Your Own Adventure

Spend the day recreating in Moab’s red rock wilderness. Some popular options include:

Mountain Biking: Cover more ground by hopping on a bike and hitting the trail. Colorado River Water Recreation: Choose from rafting, kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding

Horseback Rides: For a truly authentic Western experience, nothing beats touring the rugged desert by horseback.

Scenic Flights: The wild and untamed landscape of southern Utah is so vast, it’s nearly impossible to see it all.

DAY 3 – MORE TO EXPLORE

Morning: Experience History

For a full spread, visit Jailhouse Cafe. Or if you’re in need of a quick bite, grab coffee and one of the deliciously inventive doughnuts at Doughbird. To learn more about Moab’s beginnings,visit the Moab Museum.

Afternoon: Arches National Park

Next, make your way to Arches National Park, home to the world’s largest concentration of sandstone arches located just five miles from downtown Moab.

Hiking Options

Easy: Double Arch (0.5 mi/0.8km), Landscape Arch (2 mi/3.2 km)

Moderate: Delicate Arch (3 mi/4.8 km) This hike is usually crowded; visiting at sunrise or sunset is best. Evening: Art and Souvenirs

Spend the rest of the evening wandering the shops and art galleries on downtown’s Main Street. Then, end your trip on a sweet note with dessert at Crystal’s Cakes and Cones.

ROCKIES TO THE RED ROCKS

MOAB - GLENWOOD SPRINGS - DENVER

Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer will be bringing a new luxury train journey to America’s Southwest in 2021. The newest route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, travels between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Guests also have the option of traveling from Moab east to Denver.

- The train only travels during the day, so guests don’t miss a moment of the ever-changing scenery.

- The Rockies to the Red Rocks route is a two-day rail route that connects Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

- Guests enjoy the complete Rocky Mountaineer experience, including onboard storytelling, premium cuisine, compelling scenery, and social atmosphere in a custom-designed train car.

- The route is stunning - between Denver and Glenwood Springs, guests journey alongside the Colorado River and through a series of canyons with steep, rugged rock walls.

- The route between Glenwood Springs and Moab offers a variety of scenery, including mountain vistas, desert cliffs and rock formations.

- Their packages allow guests to explore more of the region and include routes from Salt Lake City or Las Vegas through to Denver, with two days on the train (you can travel in both directions). They have a whole selection of packages

AERIAL TOURS

Canyonlands Ballooning 435-655-1389

Moab Balloon Flights 855-662-2759

Pinnacle Helicopters 435-220-0041 | 855-359-6622

Raven’s Rim Zipline Adventures 435-260-0973

Red Rock Ballooning 801-707-4215

MOAB EVENTS

Moab Car Show

Moab Music Festival

Outerbike

Skinny Tire

Moab Music Festival

Moab Rodeo

WINE IN MOAB

Wine tasters and connoisseurs from around the world are often quite surprised to learn that there is a vineyard and winery right here in Moab area. Moab’s long growing season coupled with its fertile, sandy soils has resulted in production of world-class wines.

Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery is conveniently located just a few miles south of Moab – the perfect way to relax after a hike in Arches or near Moab.

They specializes in single-vineyard estate-bottled wines. That means from the growth of the grapes, through fermentation and bottling, they handle the entire process at this single location. Their wine never leaves their Moab property until it is 100% bottled, packaged, and ready for you! The dry rocky Moab earth makes for delicious white German-varietal wines which are the showcase wines at the vineyard.

The vineyard dates back more than 40 years when it was a Utah State University agricultural experiment initiated to determine whether grapes could be a cash crop that could help bolster the local economy as uranium mining was becoming less profitable.

They offer tastings, sales, tours, and can host your special event. $15 tastings and $50 vineyard tours.

moabwinery.com

(435) 634-1010

COLORADO RIVER

When it comes to the red rock desert of Moab, water recreation may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But the same rivers that carve the epic landscapes and canyons also provide a wide variety of water activities and a great way to keep cool during hot summer months.

Rafting

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly raft trips or wilder multi-day whitewater adventures, there’s something for everyone on Moab’s red rock-lined waters. You’ll find calmer floats in the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River, while Westwater and Cataract Canyons contain faster-moving rapids.

Paddling

For a calmer approach to the Colorado River, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards are the perfect way to explore. There are several ideal flatter stretches of water, particularly along the previously mentioned Moab Daily section, varying based on your preferred trip length. With numerous boat ramps along the way, you’ll have the flexibility to make your trip as long or short as you like. So, go at your own pace and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy along the banks.

MOAB AIRPORT

Canyonlands Regional Airport – Moab, Utah discovermoab.com/airline-service

Scheduled Airline Service

Salt Lake City, UT

RedTail Air has daily flights between Moab and Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesdays and Thursdays on an 8 seat aircraft.

Book here: flyredtail.com

Phoenix, AZ

Contour Airlines will have daily jet service, in a partner relationship with American Airlines, between Moab and Phoenix, AZ.

Book here: contourairlines.com

Airport Information

moabairport.com

18 miles from downtown Moab (435) 259-4849

Car Rental Service at Moab

AirportCanyonlands Jeep Adventures and Car Rentals 435-259-4413 | 866-892-5337

Enterprise (also serving Alamo and National) 435-259-8505

Taxi Service

Moab Express:(435) 260-9289

Moab Taxi:(435) 210-4297

MOAB AREA MUSEUMS

MOAB MUSEUM

The Moab Museum is a cultural and natural history museum interpreting the stories of the Moab area through exhibits and programs.

From histories of the first inhabitants of the Moab Valley to geology to uranium mining, the Museum’s exhibits span many facets of Moab’s past, present, and future.

The Museum has been honored to serve community members and visitors for over 60 years.

A renovation completed in 2020 provides a revitalized visitor experience, and the Museum offers a rich oral history archive, a research library, school programming, and community programs. moabmuseum.org

MOAB GIANTS DINOSAUR MUSEUM

Is the first of its kind world-wide! Not only is it set among some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery in Moab, it is also a unique experience of the ages. You will journey back through time with a 3D cinema introducing you into the prehistoric world. There you get to make your own tracks alongside state-of the art life-size dinosaurs! moabgiants.com

FILM MUSEUM AT RED CLIFFS LODGE

When you enter the Film Museum at Red Cliffs Lodge be prepared to look back over years of black and white filmmaking featuring our most cherished actors and actresses, along with highlights from recent film projects that have taken advantage of the spectacular scenery surrounding Moab. FREE admission.

In 2024, we celebrate the remarkable 75th anniversary of the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, an enduring icon in the world of cinema, holding the title of the longest-running film commission globally.

Throughout the year, Moab will be abuzz with a multitude of exciting events and festivities, all dedicated to honoring this historic milestone. Join us in Moab as we pay tribute to seven and a half decades of cinematic excellence, making 2024 a year to remember in the world of film.

Poster Art: Kevin Costner’s first two (of 4) Epic masterpieces Horizon: An American Saga.

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LONGEST RUNNING FILM COMMISSION IN THE WORLD

MOAB GUIDE

MOAB AREA TRAVEL GUIDE

discovermoab.com/moab-area-travel-guide/

MOAB OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDE

discovermoab.com/moag/

LINKS/EXTRA

Discovermoab.com

This is Moab’s Official Vacation Planning Website. It contains everything you need to plan a trip to Moab, including detailed trip planners for Arches National Park, Canyonlands National park, Dead Horse Point State Park and the Colorado River. discovermoab.com

Doitlikeamoablocal.com

Discovermoab.com’s sister website, doitlikamoablocal.com, is dedicated to recreating responsibly and with respect. Our commitment to respect the environment. doitlikeamoablocal.com

Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission

The Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission holds the title of the longest running film commission in the world. Established 1949. filmmoab.com

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Seminar Trainings

We are delighted to train your staff to know more about Moab, Utah. If you are interested in doing a zoom meeting, do not hesitate to reach the person below.

Contact Information

Melissa Stocks

Assistant Marketing Director

Grand County Utah Economic Development mstocks@discovermoab.com