"Moab - Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands" Moab by AcornMan

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Moab - Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands - Moab

If you do an internet search for photos of Moab, you'll see lots of amazing rock formations and breathtaking landscapes. In reality, Moab is a touristy little place full of hotels, restaurants, and tacky shops, with a few tasteful places in sprinkled about. In short, you don't come to Moab to be in Moab. You come to Moab because of all the amazing things to do and see outside the city limits. If you want to visit Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, this is the place to stay. Just do yourself a favor and spend as little time in Moab itself as possible.

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  • Pros:Convenient gateway to Arches, Canyonlands, and more
  • Cons:Touristy, tacky, crowded
  • Last visit to Moab: Mar 2011
  • Intro Written May 18, 2011
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Cheap, quick, and filling - Moab Cheap, quick, and filling Restaurants (2)

Paradox Pizza serves decent pizza that, while good, probably doesn't deserve the high ratings you might find for it by... more travel advice

Great place to shop - Moab Great place to shop Shopping (1)

There's not a great deal of shopping in Moab (that's not why people go there), and much of what you'll find consists of... more travel advice

Everything you'll need in a Moab hotel - Moab Everything you'll need in a Moab hotel Hotels (1)

Moab Valley Inn is one of the more reasonably priced hotels in Moab that has a pool and includes a free breakfast (two... more travel advice

Moab's only brewery - Moab Moab's only brewery Restaurants (2)

If you're looking for a fresh beer, the Moab Brewery is the only game in town. I thought the beer was good and the food... more travel advice

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