Is Moab a cute town?

While the town itself is just a place to base yourself, the Moab area is simply stunning and has a lot to offer. Seeing Arches and Canyonlands National Parks is the main reason to visit Moab, but there are also many other stunning places nearby and a big variety of activities that you can do in the area.



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This quirky hippie town is home to two Utah national parks, a small-town main street area with eclectic local shops, and plenty of hiking, biking, and off-roading trails. I find myself going back to Moab every year, as do most travelers who visit the red rock town.

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We recommend at least 2 full days/ 3 nights for the Moab area. One day for Arches National Park and half a day to a day for Canyonlands National Park, plus the Dead Horse Point State Park. In addition, you can also take a short rafting tour, as we did. 3 days/4 nights would make your visit more relaxing.

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Moab is known for the some of the best biking, four-wheeling, and hiking in the country. Next, keep in mind that Bryce Canyon is all high deserts and gets extremely cold during late fall, early spring, and most winter months; where Arches is lower in elevation and will keep you out of the extreme cold temperatures.

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The dark skies of Moab and the surrounding region are a valuable and rare resource.

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Getting Around Moab, UT If you're staying in the center of downtown, you'll likely be able to walk to restaurants and coffee shops throughout your visit, rather than dealing with parking.

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Yes, You Can Get a Drink in Rural Utah, Too Restaurants and bars, of course, can set their own price for drinks. Each of Utah's five national parks has a liquor store nearby, and bars and restaurants are easy to find, especially in Springdale near Zion or Moab near Arches and Canyonlands.

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With several crystal-clear pools, plenty of shade, and even a natural rock slide and waterfall, Moab's Mill Creek Canyon is home to one of the best swimming holes in Utah.

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The Southern Utah national park's beauty lent itself to making the park the second most popular park in the country, with over 5 million visitors per year. According to Travel Lens, Zion easily beat out other Utah national parks, though that is not to say Utah's parks should be slept on.

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Is Zion or Arches better for a whole day? This one is tougher but it may depend on if you want to just do a couple of longer hikes or do a lot of short hikes. If you want a couple of long hikes, Zion. If you want a lot of shorter hikes with a couple slightly longer, then Arches.

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Shoulder Season: February and November February (for springtime adventures) and November (for autumn fun) can be the best time to visit Moab and the national parks.

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Moab's heat and terrain are two things to be prepared for ahead of time. Bring plenty of food, and especially water, to stay fueled and hydrated while you're out exploring the canyons and trails. Some tips for visiting Moab straight from the locals is to drink one gallon of water per day, per person.

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The average high is 100 degrees, with average lows of 65 degrees at night. These are the peak high temperatures of summer in Moab. In August, things dip a tiny bit, with an average high of 97 degrees and an average low of 64 degrees.

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Most people will get to and around Moab by car, since your own ride offers the easiest way into and out of the national parks and other regional wilderness areas.

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