The Moab center point is approximately 1 mile east of Dan O'Laurie Museum and 1 mile east of Hogan Trading Co.
The best time to see Moab is in late spring or early fall when the weather isn't too hot or too cold. However, hotel prices are higher at these times because the city has more visitors. You should make reservations as early as possible to get the best rates. You can find a better deal on a hotel room and still have lots of fun outdoors in summer or winter. Moab summers are hot but still enjoyable, and the winters are mild.
If you plan your trip correctly, you can go to one of the city's fun annual events. The Easter Jeep Safari starts nine days before Easter, and people drive their Jeeps and four-wheel-drive trucks through the rough terrain around Moab. Some trails are easy enough for beginners, while others are very difficult. The Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition is named for the town and this popular event.
The Moab Arts Festival & Beer and Wine Garden on Memorial Day weekend has live music, local and national artists, art for kids, a kids' activities tent, and a food court. You can shop for fine art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, and more. In September, listen to classical music, rock, jazz, and traditional music from around the world at the Moab Music Festival.
If you choose the right place to stay during your trip to Moab, you can save money with one of many great discounts. Super 8 Moab is near Arches National Park and the Grand County Civic Center. Members of the military, veterans, and their families can save 15 percent. You can save up to 10 percent if you're a AAA member or up to 20 percent if you're an AARP member. Seniors 60 and older, government employees, and employees of many companies also get a special discount. Groups that use 10 rooms or more can save up to 15 percent and kids 17 and under can stay free with an adult.
This recently renovated hotel offers complimentary wireless internet access, flat-screen cable TVs with premium channels, desks, coffee makers, free toiletries, an outdoor pool, complimentary continental breakfasts, a restaurant, a business center, free newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms with refrigerators and microwaves are available.
Comfort Suites is only a few minutes from Arches National Park and the Museum of Moab. AAA members and AARP members can save up to 10 percent. Members of the military, veterans, their families, government employees, government contractors, and many corporate employees can get a special discount as well. Children 18 and younger can stay with their parents free.
The rooms at Comfort Suites have refrigerators, microwaves, sofa beds, flat-screen satellite TVs, complimentary wireless internet access, desks, free newspapers and toiletries, and hair dryers. There's also an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a fitness center, laundry facilities, a business center, a convenience store, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk.
Moab has several mid-range hotels where you can enjoy a variety of amenities for your money. Hotel Moab Downtown is near the Museum of Moab and the Grand County Civic Center. The rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, 47-inch flat-screen cable TVs, complimentary wireless internet access, safes, desks, free toiletries, and hair dryers.
Additional amenities include including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, laundry facilities, a restaurant, a picnic area, a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. The hotel has 1,000 square feet of facilities for special events, and breakfast is available for an extra fee. Kids 17 and younger can stay with their parents free.
Moab Valley Inn is close to the Museum of Moab and Slickrock Bike Trail. The clean, spacious rooms have refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, complimentary wireless internet access, safes, desks, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. You can also enjoy an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa tub, a garden with a picnic area and barbecue grills, a 24-hour business center, a fitness center, laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby, free breakfast, a conference center, and three meeting rooms.
No matter where you decide to stay in Moab, you'll be near many of the city's top attractions. Here are some of the best things to do on your vacation to Moab.
Visit the Museum of Moab to see fossils and casts of dinosaur footprints found near the city. Paleontologists are still searching for fossils in the area, and you can hike or drive to many sites to see footprints and fossils. You can also visit the Moab Giants Dinosaur Park. It has an interactive museum with a dinosaur-themed playground for kids and a half-mile-long trail with over 130 full-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs.
Three State Scenic Byways are near Moab and Arches National Park. These relaxing drives give you great views of the Colorado River and many of the unique rock formations that surround the city. The Sand Flats Recreation Area has the Slickrock Bike Trail for experienced mountain bikers, almost 40 miles of Jeep trails, and 120 campsites. You can rent a Jeep from many companies in the area or ride your motorcycle on the bike trail. You can also go rafting or kayaking on the Colorado River, try horseback riding, or even go skydiving.
Moab is a great place for a vacation, whether you want to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery or go on a desert adventure. It's easy to find a hotel that's close to many of these great attractions and activities. You can save money with a more affordable option, treat yourself to a luxury resort, or get the best value with a mid-range hotel.
Below are reviews of the city of Moab, UT from an actual visitor's perspective.
There were lots of good restaurants.
Proximity to outdoor activities
The city of Moab was great!
The tourist information center was great help. We ate at Susie's Branding Iron. The food was excellent and the people were great! We enjoyed hours at the Arches National Park.
Visited Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and very much enjoyed the scenic drive of the Colorado River on U 128.
Very beautiful place
National parks were great, food choices in Moab were varied and all very good!
Loved all the activities to do and see!
SO MANY THINGS TO DO!
Arches National Park!
Scenery!
Scenery!
Beautiful area.
The off roading trails are the reason we come to Moab. Good restaurant selection as well.
Overall my experience was beyond my expectations!
Very clean and lovely, accommodating staff. Variety of places to eat was very good. We found a great chiropractor at Family chiropractic. And especially the two wonderful National Parks nearby.
Had a great breakfast there!
The staff were friendly and very helpful! The room was clean and comfortable! Natural beauty, hiking
Eclectic!
The myriad outdoor activities nearby!
Easy access to mountain hiking trails. Beautiful views!!
The room was clean and quiet. Beautiful scenery. Was only there overnight
The city of Moab is in a beautiful setting. Plenty of artistic shopping and dining.
Nice restaurants!
Arches National Park, shops and food.
Clean room, excellent staff everyone was very friendly. We wished we had more time there we will definitely be back and stay at the archway inn.
Outdoor fun!
I love the natural beauty of Moab and the surrounding area.
Accessible to the national parks and the city downtown is very walkable.
Close to Arches.
It's a pretty place! I loved the mountains surrounding it and easy access to the national parks.
Very cute town and so much to explore in the area. We only had time to visit the Arches and it was well worth it.
We enjoyed hiking to Delicate Arch and dinner at Jay's Pasta was yummy!
Pasta Jays and Josie Wyatt's.
Gloria's for breakfast was delicious. The Spoke was tasty as well. Nice people work in Moab.
Scenery, choices of dining, shops, closeness to national parks.
Moab is such an awesome place for all kinds of recreation. I love the jeep trails, the rock art, the great shops and restaurants. Incredible scenery and close to Arches National Park.
Country lands, arches and food downtown Moab were wonderful!
We loved going to Arches and having fun on those hikes.
Love the area, will be back!
Moab was 10 out of 10!
We enjoyed the scenery driving around.
Definitely cool landscapes!
The jeep rental and off road experience was so much fun. The scenery was breathtaking!
We enjoyed the national parks and quaint restaurant .
While I can't imagine how crowded it must get in the summer, going in November was perfect for us. Sunny days lead to great hiking, jeeping and just being outdoors. Wish the stores kept more regular hours, but know they must be looking forward to a break after a long summer season.
Recreation opportunities are endless!