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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.

LODGING Moab Hotels and Motels ARCHWAY INN aarchwayinn.com 800-341-9359 | 435-259-2599

FIELDSTATION MOAB fieldstation.com/moab 866-988-0932

ADVENTURE INN MOAB adventureinnmoab.com 435-259-6122

GRAVITY HAUS MOAB https://gravityhaus.com/locations/ gravity-haus-moab/ 844-733-3322 | 435-355-1088

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

MY PLACE HOTEL ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS myplacehotels.com 435-355-1050 RED STONE INN moabredstone.com 800-772-1972 | 435-259-3500

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES RIVER CANYON LODGE ihg.com rivercanyonlodge.com 877-320-8457 | 435-259-1150 435-259-8838 HOMEWOOD SUITES MOAB SILVER SAGE INN hilton.com silversageinn.com 435-259-7000 435-259-4420 HOODOO MOAB, CURIO SLEEP INN & MAINSTAY COLLECTION BY HILTON SUITES hoodoomoab.curiocollection.com Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites 435-355-0595 435-355-0909 (Sleep Inn) 435-355-0910 (Mainstay) HOTEL MOAB DOWNTOWN hotelmoabdowntown.com SPRINGHILL SUITES BY 435-259-7141 MARRIOTT-MOAB marriott.com/cnyms HYATT PLACE MOAB 435-355-0042 hyattplacemoab.com 800-304-9288 | 435-259-9190 THE LAZY LIZARD HOSTEL lazylizardhostel.com INCA INN 435-259-6057 incainn.com 435-259-7261 THE GONZO INN https://gonzoinn.com/ LA QUINTA INN MOAB 800-791-4044 wyndhamhotels.com 435-259-8700 WINGATE BY WYNDAM MOAB wyndhamhotels.com MOAB RUSTIC INN 435-255-7474 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

Moab Resorts 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

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Red Cliffs Lodge 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

M OAB A RE A TR ANSI T 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

CAMPGROUNDS ACT CAMPGROUND 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

SPANISH TRAIL RV PARK 2980 S Hwy 191 spanishtrailrvpark.com 435-259-2411 SUN OUTDOORS CANYONLANDS GATEWAY 13701 Hwy 191 877-396-3630 sunoutdoors.com SUN OUTDOORS ARCHES GATEWAY 1773 N Hwy 191 877-418-8535 sunoutdoors.com SUN OUTDOORS MOAB DOWNTOWN 555South Main St 877-415-3991 sunoutdoors.com SUN OUTDOORS NORTH MOAB 130 N Hwy 191 888-991-5329 sunoutdoors.com UP THE CREEK CAMPGROUND 210 E 300 S moabupthecreek.com

RESTAUR A N TS 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 (Seasonal Breakfast) 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

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 Moab Grill Family Restaurant 96 S Main St (435) 259-6555 540 S Main St 435-259-4848 FOOD TRUCK PARK (Seasonal) moabfoodpark.com Pasta Jay’s 39 W 100 N 4 South Main St (435) 261-7880 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

G A L L E RI E S I N M OAB 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

TR E E DAY M OAB I TI NER A RY

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.

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!

Evening: Dinner in Town 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 rockymountaineer.com

A E R I AL TO URS

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

MOA B E VE N TS

Moab Car Show

Moab Music Festival

Outerbike

Skinny Tire

Moab Rodeo

Moab Music Festival

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

CO LO R ADO 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.

M OAB AIRP O R T 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 LO N G ES T RUNNING F IL M COMMISSION IN THE WORLD

MOAB GUIDE MOAB AREA TRAVEL GUIDE

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MOAB OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDE

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LINKS/EX TR A 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

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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