Moab

See and do

• Arches National ParkMore than 2,000 natural stone arches, including Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch; check for timed-entry reservations in peak season.
• Canyonlands, Island in the SkyMesa-top overlooks above the Green and Colorado rivers, including Mesa Arch at sunrise.
• Dead Horse Point State ParkA famous overlook of a gooseneck of the Colorado River 2,000 feet below.
• Slickrock Bike TrailThe classic sandstone mountain-bike loop in the Sand Flats Recreation Area.
• Colorado River Scenic Byway (SR-128)A river-canyon drive to Fisher Towers and Castle Valley.
• Potash Road petroglyphs and dinosaur tracksRock art panels and tracks right beside the road west of town.

Eat and drink

• Milt’s Stop & EatMoab’s oldest restaurant, a burger and shake stand open since 1954.
• Main Street brewpubs and cafesPost-ride burgers, Mexican and coffee are all within a few blocks.
• Green River melonsIn late summer, melons from Green River, an hour north, show up at stands across the region.

Through the year

• Easter Jeep SafariThe nine days leading up to Easter: thousands of off-road vehicles on Moab’s trails.
• Moab Music FestivalLate summer: chamber music, jazz and Latin music, some performed deep in the canyons.
• Moab Folk FestivalEarly November.

Day trips from Moab

• Canyonlands Needles DistrictAbout 90 minutes south, with Newspaper Rock on the way.
• Goblin Valley State ParkAbout 90 minutes west.
• La Sal Mountain LoopA scenic drive climbing to aspen forests above town.