MOAB TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hello to all of our friends and family! Eric and I are so excited for all of you to attend our wedding this fall. Mark your calendars and book your flights...the day is September 14th in Moab, Utah. Be prepared for a fun filled weekend full of celebration and memories, all made surrounded by the rugged scenery

of red rock.

We know how stressful it can be traveling out of state for a wedding. Many of you do not know where to eat, sleep, or party...which is tragic and is not acceptable for those attending our wedding! The purpose of this blog is to assist our out of state/town guests in making their travel plans. 

Moab is a small town located in southeastern Utah.  As of a July 2011 the US Census recorded Moab's population as...wait for it...5,101. This means that we will make up about 3% of Moab's total population.  

Below is a picture of Moab's airport. As evidenced by the population, Moab is a small town and has limited access, which means that flights can be a bit spendy. Flying into Salt Lake City or Grand Junction and driving to Moab may be a more economical avenue. Road Trip Baby!

Pick-up, drop-off, check-in, and bag check are all located in the building below. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 can be accessed through the main entrance...wait there are actually no terminals, just a guy in a reflector vest with a walkie-talkie. His name is Al and he accepts tips in the form of alcoholic beverages. 

We would highly recommend flying into Grand Junction, Colorado which is a short 1.5 hour drive to Moab or flying into Salt Lake City which is a 3.5 hour drive to Moab. Look at all of the options and choose the avenue that best fits your budget.

Driving from Grand Junction to Moab:

Driving from Salt Lake City to Moab:

Where to Stay?

Moab is a popular destination for many different kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. Hotels, condos, motels, and camping sites are located in abundance  Please be aware that Moab has many activities going on during its peak season and rooms fill up VERY fast, so BOOKING A ROOM IN ADVANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Eric's parents house is about 5 miles from town. Below is a map from downtown Moab to Erics parents home, where the ceremony and reception will be held. 

Below is an awesome link for an overall Moab vacation:

http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/lodging/

We have stayed at the Rim Village condos and highly recommend them!  We had a 2 bedroom, 2 full-bath, full kitchen, living room, 2 pools and hottubs and they are also about 5 miles from Eric's parents house. 

http://www.moabcondos.com/property/rim-village/

The Solano Vallejo Condos are located on/close to the golf course (also very close to the wedding/reception site)-

http://www.moabcondos.com/property/solano-vallejo/

There are many hotels on Main Street that are just as good. 

Ramada Inn:

http://www.ramadainnmoab.com/

La Quinta Inn:

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=826

Hampton Inn:

http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/utah/hampton-inn-moab-CNYMBHX/index.html

Best Western:

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/UT/Moab-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-Canyonlands-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=45067

Motel 6:

http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=4119

Motel 8:

http://www.super8.com/hotels/utah/moab/super-8-moab/hotel-overview

If you prefer a nicer stay there are a couple nice resorts in the area: 

Red Cliffs Lodge:

http://www.redcliffslodge.com/

Sorrel River Ranch:

http://www.sorrelriver.com/

Cali Cochita B&B:

http://www.moabdreaminn.com/index.cfm

Three Dogs and a Moose Cottages:

http://www.3dogsandamoosecottages.com/

Last but not least, there's always camping in Moab-

http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/lodging/campgrounds.php

WHAT TO DO?

Arches National Park:

http://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park:

http://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

Dead Horse Point:

http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/dead-horse

Frisbee Golf:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3020&mode=rev

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=2774

ATV Rental:

http://www.moabpowersports.com/

Dirt biking:

Hummer Tours:

http://www.highpointhummer.com/

Whitewater Rafting:

http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/rafting/

Rock climbing, rappelling, and bouldering:

http://windgateadventures.com/

Hiking:

Everywhere!  Petroglyphs and Dinosaurs tracks!

http://www.discovermoab.com/hiking.htm

http://www.utah.com/moab/hike.htm

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/hiking_trails.html

Skydiving and base jumping:

http://www.skydivemoab.com/

Zip-line:

http://www.ravensrim.com/

Shopping:

Boutiques and souvenir shops up and down Main Street. 

Wine tasting:

http://www.castlecreekwinery.com/

Horseback Riding:

http://moabhorses.com/

http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/horseback/

WHERE TO EAT?

Zax:

http://www.zaxmoab.com/

The Blu Pig:

http://www.blupigbbq.com/

Pasta Jays:

http://www.pastajays.com/

The Cowboy Grill:

http://www.redcliffslodge.com/restaurant/#restaurant_adj

Fiesta Mexicana:

http://www.fiestamexicanarestaurants.com/

Moab Brewery:

http://themoabbrewery.com/

And more!!!

http://www.moabhappenings.com/restaurants.htm

We will be updating this blog periodically, so check back every so often if you're interested in seeing how the wedding planning is coming along!  If you have any questions for us, please don't hesitate to call, text, or email. 

We are getting sooo excited for September 14th!

Love,

Laura & Eric