Moab is packed with jaw-dropping scenery, but there are a few spots that deliver views so epic theyβll stop you in your tracks. These are the top 5 epic views in Moabβthe ones that make you pull out your camera, then put it away because no photo really does it justice. If you're planning a Moab itinerary, you may also like my guide to the Best Sunrise and Sunset Spots in Moab Utah for even more golden-hour inspiration.
Trail Length: 0.7 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: About 100 ft
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Best Time: Sunrise
Mesa Arch might be the most famous sunrise spot in Utah. The short, easy trail leads to an arch perched on the rim of a canyon, perfectly framing the La Sal Mountains in the distance. At sunrise, the underside of the arch glows fiery orangeβit looks like the rock itself is lit from within.
When I went, it was rainy and gray, so no fiery glow. But honestly? The moody sky made it dramatic in its own way. Pro tip: donβt stop at the archβwalk past it and look back for a bigger, less crowded perspective.
Trail Length: 3 miles round trip
Difficulty: Strenuous (steep, exposed rock)
Elevation Gain: About 500 ft
Estimated Time: 2β3 hours
Best Time: Sunset
Delicate Arch is the superstar of Utahβitβs on license plates, postcards, and every Moab t-shirt. The hike to get there is tough, mostly uphill with zero shade, but rounding the final corner and seeing the arch perched on the edge of a sandstone bowl makes it worth every step.
I did this at sunset, and the glow on the arch was unreal. Crowds can be heavy (my friend warned me itβs often 50+ people), but I lucked out with fewer. Plan to arrive at least an hour before sunset for photos and to soak in the scene.
Shortcut: If youβre not up for the full hike, check out the Lower and Upper Delicate Arch Viewpointsβyouβll still get a taste of the magic. If Delicate Arch is on your list too, check out my One Day in Arches National Park itinerary to help you plan the perfect visit.
Trail Length: 0.5 miles round trip to the main overlook (longer if you add rim trails)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Estimated Time: 30 minutesβ3 hours depending on trails
Best Time: Sunset
Dead Horse Point is often called βthe Grand Canyon of Utahβ and home to epic views in Moabβand it lives up to the name. From the overlook, the Colorado River makes a dramatic U-turn 2,000 feet below. The cliffs glow deep red in the evening light, and the scale is so massive it almost feels unreal.
I walked part of the West Rim Trail and added the Bighorn Overlook spur, which gave me one of my favorite views of the whole trip. For sunset, though, the main overlook is unbeatable. If you want to explore beyond the highlights, my Best Stops in Canyonlands National Park gives a deeper look at viewpoints and trails nearby.
Trail Length: 3 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate (rock, ladder, and chain section)
Elevation Gain: About 450 ft
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Best Time: Late afternoon
Corona Arch is just outside Arches National Park, and it feels like Moabβs hidden gem. The trail has a little bit of everythingβslickrock, cairns to follow, a ladder, a chain to help up a slopeβbut itβs not overly technical.
The payoff? A massive arch (140 ft tall, 105 ft wide) that you can walk right under. Along the way, youβll pass Bowtie Arch, a pothole arch carved into the cliff. I hiked it around 5 pm and had the place completely to myselfβit felt like my own private show.
Trail Length: 0.5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Best Time: Anytime
Double Arch is one of the most impressive spots in Archesβand itβs super easy to reach. Two massive arches share the same base, curving into the sky in a way that feels larger-than-life. Standing under them makes you feel tiny in the best possible way.
This oneβs a photographerβs dream. Come in the late afternoon for softer light, or go at night to capture stars framed inside the arches.
Moab is full of views, but these five are the ones that stick with you long after the trip ends. From the fiery glow of Mesa Arch at sunrise to the sweeping drama of Dead Horse Point and the sheer scale of Double Arch, these spots prove that in Moab, every corner of the desert comes with a front-row seat to natureβs best show.
If youβve only got time for a few highlights, stick to these fiveβyouβll walk away with memories and photos showcasing the best epic views in Moab. For more ways to explore the area, my Spend a Weekend in Moab: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary pairs these epic views with the best hikes, food, and hidden gems.
The tulip fields in the Netherlands look exactly like the photos, except the photos donβt capture how massive the color blocks actually are stretching across the countryside. Or the windmills. Or the sheep randomly standing in the middle of everything like they donβt know theyβre in the most photogenic country on earth.
The honest caveat: tulip season moves fast, the fields rotate every year, and peak bloom is not a guarantee, it depends on the weather, the harvest schedule, and a little bit of luck. But thatβs also part of what makes it feel less like a tourist attraction and more like something you actually found.
Full driving route with towns, parking tips, and what to expect | linked in bio. π·
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Amsterdam has a way of making you feel like you need to see everything, and then rewarding you most when you slow down anyway. The museums and canal cruises are worth it, but so is just wandering neighborhoods, eating whatever looks good, and sitting along the canals with a grilled cheese and nowhere to be.
First-time visitor guide is on the blog. Link in bio. π·
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10 stops. One very full day. Zero regrets. Amsterdam has one of the best food scenes Iβve experienced anywhere in Europe, but the honest caveat is that some of the viral spots come with lines that will genuinely test your character. I skipped a few. I regret nothing.
Hereβs what actually made the cut on my self-guided Amsterdam food tour:
Fresh stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf: made right in front of you, warm caramel, no line. This one won.
Lourens cookie croissant: flaky outside, gooey chocolate inside. Did not share.
CafΓ© Winkel 43 apple pie: one of the rare viral places that fully lives up to the hype.
Davieβs Amsterdam for the Lelie sandwich: pastrami, pickles, marbled bread. Deceptively simple. Absolutely excellent.
De Kaaskamer to end the day: 400+ cheeses, grilled cheese with what they call ketchup (itβs not ketchup, and itβs better), and bunker cheese aged in underground military bunkers.
The full route covers 10 stops through Jordaan, the 9 Streets, the canal district, and the flower market area with a Google Map included so you can just follow along.
Full guide with every stop, tips for beating the lines, and what Iβd skip vs. do again | link in bio.
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Thereβs a version of Gatlinburg thatβs all fudge shops and tourist crowds, and then thereβs the version that actually makes you want to come back.
Hereβs everything worth doing downtown, in the order Iβd do it: ποΈ
β¨ Start at @gatlinburgskypark before the crowds hit
β¨ Walk the strip mid-morning when itβs still manageable
β¨ @googooclusters stop (see my post from Tuesday: donβt skip it)
β¨ Dinner at one of the local spots off the main drag
β¨ Wander back out at night when the lights are on and it gets actually pretty
This isnβt your overscheduled Smoky Mountain itinerary. Itβs more of a βhereβs what Iβd actually do if I had one solid dayβ kind of list.
Full downtown Gatlinburg guide linked in bio. π
If someone told me Iβd spend five hours at SkyPark, I would not have believed them. And yet. π
Gatlinburg SkyPark sits above the strip and itβs one of those places that looks like a quick stop on paper and turns into most of your afternoon. The SkyBridge alone is worth it β longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, and yes, you will look down.
β¨ SkyBridge (longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America)
β¨ SkyLift ride up with views of the Smokies
β¨ Walking trails with mountain views in every direction
β¨ Way less crowded than downtown
Fair warning: if heights genuinely freak you out, the bridge might not be your thing. The rest of the park is still 100% worth it. Full guide with tickets, tips, and what to skip linked in bio. π
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