When you think of Moab, you probably picture Delicate Arch glowing at sunset, Jeeps crawling over slickrock, or that one guy in Chacos with an ice cream cone bigger than his head. But here’s a little surprise—Moab also has a killer street art scene. Yep, between your hikes and your tacos, you can stroll downtown and find murals splashed across motels, gas stations, and even a car wash.
So grab your camera (and maybe a cold brew from one of the local coffee shops) because here’s your guide to the best murals in Moab—all walkable in a loop right through town.
Start at Bowen Motel (north end of Main) → cross to Expedition Lodge → detour west for the Eagles mural → back to Main for the Sentinel → slip into the alley for Keeper of the Garage → stroll south to Woody’s Tavern → grab pizza at Canyonlands Mural → snap “Ode to Arches” at the Texaco → stop at Moab Brewery → finish with the River Path murals.
In total, you’ll cover about 1.5 miles roundtrip—aka the perfect “rest day” activity between hikes.
Moab isn’t just about hiking boots and red rocks—it’s also about creativity splashed across its downtown walls. Whether you’re a mural collector (hi, that’s me 🙋♀️) or just looking for a fun way to stretch your legs between national park adventures, this walking route is the perfect way to see another side of Moab.
Southern comfort with a twist, cozy modern vibe, worth the stop before Dollywood or downtown Gatlinburg.🥞🍳
Just a few highlights… Deep South Waffle: andouille, corn, cheddar, two eggs, chipotle hollandaise. Stuffed French Toast: coconut cream + berry compote (this one won). Cheese Blintz: berry compote crepes. Hash brown casserole: crispy, cheesy, non-negotiable
Save this for your next Smokies trip 📍 Buffalo Breakfast Co, Sevierville TN
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Pack your bags: Bryson City is your next fall trip. Save this now. ✈️
Ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad through peak color, eat your way down Main Street, and end the day in a luxury yurt. Three days here and you won’t want to leave.
Haywood Smokehouse is the BBQ spot that ruins you for every other BBQ spot. Lean brisket so tender it doesn’t need the fat, fried pork ribs you won’t find anywhere else, and don’t sleep on the banana pudding for dessert.
Save this before your next Waynesville or Dillsboro trip 🍖🔥
Booked this Bryson City yurt for the ‘ber months and it’s already my top fall pick this year. 🍂
The Junaluska Yurt sleeps six but feels more like a stylish cabin than a yurt, two real queen bedrooms with actual doors, a full kitchen, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Check-in is just a door code texted to your phone, no lobby, no waiting.
The real win is outside: wraparound porch, private fire pit, free firewood, a gas grill, and Smoky Mountain sunsets that stop you mid-sentence, picture all of that with October color on the ridgeline. Heads up, the last stretch in is a gravel road, so skip the low-profile rental, and there’s no restaurant onsite, you’re minutes from Bryson City, Dillsboro, and Sylva for dinner.
Two to three nights is the sweet spot. (We actually stayed in the dead of winter and it was still stunning, fall just takes it up a notch.) Full review linked in bio.
Italian food felt like the last thing I expected to find in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains... until I sat down at Ilda in Sylva.🍝
They call it Italian-Appalachian, and that’s not just a tagline. Homemade pasta, craft cocktails, local ingredients pulled straight from the mountains around it, this is the kind of meal that makes you forget you’re two hours from the nearest city. It’s cozy, it’s a little upscale, and it is not a walk-in kind of place, call ahead, because tables go fast on weekends.
It’s not cheap, and it’s not trying to be. But if you’re already making the trip out to Sylva, this is the one reservation worth planning your day around.
Full write-up, including what to order, link in bio.
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