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Also known as: The Adventure Capital of Utah
Commanding a spectacular and strategically monumental position along the red-clay banks of the Colorado River in southeastern Utah, Moab is the county seat of Grand County and the undisputed adventure-sports capital of the American Southwest. Incorporated in 1902, the city originally developed as a wealthy commercial trading post and agricultural hub, later experiencing an extraordinary boom during the 1950s as the 'Uranium Capital of the World' following Charlie Steen's discovery of rich nuclear ores nearby. Today, following a phenomenal economic renaissance, Moab re-engineered its economy around world-class eco-tourism, serving as the direct shared gateway to two of America's most celebrated national parks. The contemporary city layout pairs an award-winning independent culinary and gallery scene with immediate access to technical rock climbing, 4x4 off-road slickrock trails, and volcanic mountain wilderness exploration.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Hike the scenic slickrock singletrack paths to view the monumental sandstone arches at nearby Arches National Park. Challenge the world's premier, vertigo-inducing 4x4 off-road tracks along the legendary Hell's Revenge Slickrock Trail. Watch the dramatic sunset turn the canyon cliffs blood-red from the scenic overlooks of Dead Horse Point State Park.
