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Moab Hotels, Things to Do & Travel Guide

Pace: balanced Rugged Adventurous Scenic Outdoorsy
Ideal trip length
3 - 7 days
Busiest
Mar-May, Sep-Oct
Moab
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At a glance

Climate
Arid
Languages
English
Local currency
USD (USD)
Local time
(GMT-6)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Downtown Moab
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Standard US (15-20%)

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 90 · Outstanding

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Southwest Cuisine Burgers Craft Beer Dutch Oven Cooking

When to visit Moab

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: April, September Busiest: Mar-May, Sep-Oct
  1. Jan
    30

    Cold, snow possible

  2. Feb
    40

    Chilly, warming up

  3. Mar
    80

    Pleasant, busy

  4. Apr
    90

    Warm, very busy

  5. May
    80

    Hot, busy

  6. Jun
    50

    Very hot, dry

  7. Jul
    40

    Very hot, monsoons

  8. Aug
    40

    Very hot, monsoons

  9. Sept
    90

    Warm, very busy

  10. Oct
    85

    Pleasant, busy

  11. Nov
    60

    Cool, quieter

  12. Dec
    35

    Cold, quiet

Things to do in Moab

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Explore Arches National Park

North of Moab 4 hrs

Marvel at iconic sandstone arches and unique geological formations.

Outdoors Good for children

Mountain Bike the Slickrock Trail

East of Moab 3 hrs

Challenge yourself on world-renowned slickrock mountain bike trails.

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Visit Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky)

West of Moab 4 hrs

Witness vast canyons and mesas from panoramic viewpoints.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Stargaze in a Dark Sky Park

National Parks 2 hrs

Witness incredible night skies in one of the world's best dark sky locations.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

3 places

See Dead Horse Point State Park

West of Moab 2 hrs

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Colorado River winding through canyons.

Outdoors Good for children

Raft the Colorado River

Colorado River 4 hrs

Experience scenic floats or thrilling whitewater rapids on the river.

Outdoors Good for children

Take a Jeep/Off-Road Tour

Around Moab 3 hrs

Explore rugged backcountry trails with experienced guides.

Outdoors Good for children
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Practical ratings

Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.

Eating & Culinary
Southwest Cuisine 95 · Outstanding
Burgers 87 · Outstanding
Craft Beer 78 · Very good
Dutch Oven Cooking 70 · Good

Signature Experiences
Explore Arches National Park 95 · Outstanding
Visit Canyonlands National Park (Island In The Sky) 91 · Outstanding
See Dead Horse Point State Park 87 · Outstanding
Mountain Bike The Slickrock Trail 83 · Very good
Raft The Colorado River 78 · Very good
Take A Jeep/Off-Road Tour 74 · Good
Stargaze In A Dark Sky Park 70 · Good

Best Suitable For
Solo 95 · Outstanding
Couples 89 · Outstanding
Families 83 · Very good
Friends 76 · Very good
Adventure 70 · Good

Planning & Tips
Book accommodations well in advance, especially during peak season. 95 · Outstanding
Carry plenty of water and sun protection for outdoor activities. 83 · Very good
Respect the fragile desert environment and stay on marked trails. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

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