Arches is a national treasure and great to drive through or pop in for a hike. If you plan to go to Arches, don’t forget to make reservations ahead of time. You can do that here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10088426
Canyonlands National Park
UT
Canyonlands Island in the Sky is about a 45 minute drive from Moab and is gorgeous in its grandeur and large sweeping scenery. It is good to drive through as well as for an epic hike into Grand Canyon like landscape
Fisher Towers
UT 84532
Fisher Towers is about a 40 minute drive from Moab and has approachable hiking. It is both stunning and strange, like you have a window into a different planet and well worth the visit.
Dead Horse Point State Park
Utah 313, Moab, UT 84532
Dead Horse Point State Park is right before you get into Canyonlands National Park. It is iconic and breathtaking with easy peasy walking paths around the perimeter of the canyons. Well worth the visit.
Moab Garage Co.
78 North Main Street, Moab, UT 84532
Get the best breakfast in Moab and delicious coffee at Moab Garage