MOAB - Adventure Central
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Known as "Adventure Central" and gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab's red rock
country is world famous for mountain biking, four-wheeling and whitewater rafting.
Arches National Park - The world's largest concentration of natural stone arches, over 2,000 in number.
Visitor Center open year-round.
Summer hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Winter hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (435) 719-2299 Fax: (435) 719-2305
Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky District) - Utah's largest national park is world renowned for its four-wheel and mountain bike routes.
Visitor Center open year-round.
Summer hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Winter hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (435) 719-2313 Fax:(435) 719-2300
Dead Horse Point State Park - Towering an incredible 2,000 feet over the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point offers spectacular views of Canyonlands National Park.
Open year-round, except December 25.
Summer hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Winter hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (435) 259-2614
Manti-La Sal National Forest - Located minutes from Moab, a scenic alpine loop highway winds its way through the second highest mountain range in Utah.
For recreation information call (435) 259-7155.
Dan O'Laurie Canyon Country Museum - Traces the history of the Moab area from the early ancients, 1800's exploration, and through the mining era.
Visitor Center summer hours Monday - Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Visitor Center winter hours Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and
Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Address: 118 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532
Phone: (435) 259-7985
Arches Vineyards and Winery - Located in Moab, has guided tours and retail sales. Visitor center open spring, summer and fall 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Call ahead for winter visitor hours.
Phone: (435) 259-5397 (Groups of 6 or more please call for reservations)
Spanish Valley Vineyards and Winery - Located 7 miles south of Moab has guided tours and retail sales.
Visitor center open spring, summer and fall, Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Call ahead for winter hours.
Phone: (435) 259-8134
Recreation and Adventure - Golfing, four-wheeling, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, rafting (white and calm water), kayaking, canoeing, climbing, horseback riding, motorcycle tours, cross country skiing, fishing, hunting, amusement parks, water park, skyway and unlimited photo taking opportunities.
Phone: 800-635-6622 or (435) 259-8825
WEATHER INFORMATION
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CITIES WITH ACCOMMODATIONS
Moab, UT - Destination City - 95 properties.
Green River, UT - 52 miles from Moab - 14 properties.
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE TO THE AREA
*Canyonlands By Night - Enjoy dinner on the shores of the Colorado River, followed by a cruise that features unique lighting of the red rock cliffs on the Colorado - in Moab.
Open evenings (seasonal). Reservations recommended.
Phone: (800) 394-9978 or (435) 259- 5261
*Sunset Grill - Fine dining specializing in Prime Rib, steaks and seafood. This unique restaurant on the eastern hills overlooking Moab was the home of Charlie Steen, one of Moab's uranium mine owners - in Moab.
Open every evening, reservations recommended for parties of 6 or more.
Phone: (435) 259-7146
*Moab Brewery - Moab's only restaurant with a beer brewery on premise - on Main Street in Moab.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Phone: (435) 259-6333
*Eddie McStiff's - Great specialty foods - on Main Street in Moab.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended for large parties
Phone: (435) 259-2337
Major national restaurant and fast food chains available throughout the area. *Can accommodate coach tours.
ROUTING TO ADJACENT DESTINATIONS
Drive times adjusted for local speed limits - See routing map below
Destination - Trail of the Ancients - Blanding - From Moab, proceed south on U.S. 191 to Blanding, Utah. Distance: 76 miles / 1 hour 15 minutes drive time.
Destination - Capitol Reef Country - Torrey From Moab, proceed north on U.S. 191 to I-70. Continue west on I-70 to state Route 24, and east on state Route 24 through Hanksville to Torrey, Utah. Distance: 150 miles / 3 hours drive time.
Destination - Price - Castle Country - From Moab, proceed north on U.S. 191 to I-70 and continue west on I-70 to the junction of U.S. 191/6. Proceed north on U.S. 191/6 to Price, Utah. Distance: 109 miles - 2 hours drive time..
All information is subject to change without notice. 4/2001