Arches National Park Family Vacations

Arches National Park Family Travel Guide

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Arches National Park (PhotoDisc)
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Arches National Park Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Drive the scenic road through Arches National Park, with dramatic views along the whole route
  • Hike an easy trail in Arches to Balanced Rock
  • Explore the high mesa in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands
  • Book a guided hike, raft, or jeep trip through the wild and spectacular rock-scape

Arches National Park Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Just five miles north of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park boasts more than 2,000 majestic arches, red-rock canyons, fins, spires, and balancing rocks created by sandstone erosion over the course of some 150 million years. With tweens or teens in tow, pair a visit to Arches with time at nearby Canyonlands National Park, a more rugged and less accessible exemplar of southern Utah's dramatic landscape. Although the visitor's centers at these parks have exhibits, bathrooms, and water fountains, the parks do not have lodging, stores for food and supplies, or gas stations, so come prepared. Plan to camp or overnight in Moab, the quintessential outdoor-adventure base camp.

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Hotels

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Super 8 Motel - Moab
889 North Main Street
Moab, UT 84532-2134
Distance: 3.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.9 out of 5 9 reviews
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Ramada Moab
182 South Main Street
Moab, UT 84532
Distance: 4.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.0 out of 5 5 reviews
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Apache Motel
166 S. 400 East
Moab, UT 84532
Distance: 4.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.3 out of 5 3 reviews
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Attractions

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Balanced Rock Loop Trail
PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 5.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Balanced Rock Loop Trail is a .3 mile loop... Read More
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Delicate Arch Trail
PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532 Map
Distance: 9.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Delicate Arch trail is a 3 mile route during... Read More
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Devil's Garden Campground
PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 11.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Devil's Garden Campground is the only campground... Read More
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Arches National Park Vacation Rentals

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Moab Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR

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Moab Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, TV, Towels

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Aaron's Moab Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Playground, TV, Towels


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