Moab, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Moab is Utah's premier desert adventure capital, surrounded by dramatic canyons and breathtaking red rock arches. The town offers an unforgettable mix of otherworldly wilderness, thrilling outdoor trails, and a vibrant American Southwest atmosphere.

Top things to do in Moab

Things to do in Moab include Delicate Arch, Mesa Arch, Dead Horse Point State Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Moab

Here is what 3 days in Moab look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Grand View Point OverlookCanyonlands National Park
    8.7 km
  2. 2
    Mesa ArchCanyonlands National Park
    2.4 km
  3. 3
    Green River Overlook
    6.1 km
  4. 4
    Upheaval Dome
    18 km
  5. 5
    Dead Horse Point State Park
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Landscape ArchDevils Garden
    6.4 km
  2. 2
    Fiery Furnace
    5.8 km
  3. 3
    Delicate ArchArches National Park
    6.8 km
  4. 4
    Double Arch
    550 m
  5. 5
    The Windows SectionArches National Park
    14 km
  6. 6
    Corona ArchPotash Road
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Arches National Park Scenic Drive
    9.1 km
  2. 2
    Potash Road Petroglyphs
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Moab?

Delicate Arch, Mesa Arch, Dead Horse Point State Park, Landscape Arch, Corona Arch, Double Arch and 9 more. Delicate Arch: Utah's most iconic freestanding natural arch offering world-famous sunset views.

What can you do in 3 days in Moab?

Day 1: Grand View Point Overlook, Mesa Arch, Green River Overlook, Upheaval Dome. Day 2: Landscape Arch, Fiery Furnace, Delicate Arch, Double Arch. Day 3: Arches National Park Scenic Drive, Potash Road Petroglyphs.

Which areas should you explore in Moab?

The itinerary for Moab runs through Canyonlands National Park, Devils Garden, Arches National Park and Potash Road.

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