How to Find Hotels in Moab, Utah

Come to the city where history abounds. Moab, Utah is famous for archaeological sites that still feature prehistoric stone structures and rock formations for everybody to enjoy. There are plenty of modern-day attractions in and around Moab, known internationally for mountain biking and hiking.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Driving tour maps
• A map of Moab

Know Your Destination

1. Prepare yourself for a fluctuating climate. Winters in the lower elevations are typically mild, while the higher elevations provide perfect conditions for skiing.

2. Experience history by visiting the remnants of ancient cultures in this desert and mountain environment.

3. See the land that nature built. The Canyon Country Region was formed by natural forces, including water, ice and wind.

Getting Around in Moab

4. Fly into the Moab Airport in Utah, and catch one of the three van shuttle services that will take you from the airport to downtown Moab.

5. Book one of the two scenic and charter services offered in Moab, and they will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the front door of your accommodations.

6. Rent your own transportation. Vehicle rentals include automobiles, 4-wheel drives, dirt bikes, motorcycles and recreational vehicles.

Find Accommodations in Moab

7. To book accommodations, contact Moab Information Center at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

8. Stay in one of the mountain-area accommodations and enjoy all the snow activities Moab has to offer without paying for a shuttle. Rates for lodges in this area run from $70 to $170 per night.

9. Think about staying in one of the resorts and spas near one of Moab's rivers. These luxury accommodations will cost between $149 and $379 per night.

10. Enjoy camping in the desert region. Accommodations for camping can usually be reserved and will generally include showers, running water, RV hook-ups and flushable toilets.

11. Gather friends and family and rent a house or ranch. Booking one of these accommodations will allow you to stay right in the midst of Moab's famous landscape.

Explore the City

12. Explore one of the rock art sites in Moad, Utah. Go to one of these sites and learn the story behind the Native American rock art that is so plentiful around Moab.

13. Take the family to the Matheson Wetlands Preserve and see some of the best wetlands wildlife in Utah.

14. Take a scenic drive and explore the spectacular arches, canyons, and dinosaur tracks that can be found in Moab. Don't forget to make time for the Colorado River Gorge.

15. Make family memories by taking the kids to Butch Cassidy King World Waterpark for a day of sun-and-splash fun.