Discover a stunning desert escape with breathtaking red rock vistas, 2,000 stone arches, and trails perfect for casual hikers and families alike.
"The Utah park will re-introduce reservation requirements on April 1, 2025. Travelers will need timed entry tickets between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., except from July 7 to Aug. 27 or with certain reservations or permits." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"Arches National Park is known for its stunning natural stone arches and breathtaking landscapes."
"We'll confess to paralysis by indecision here, such is the vast choice on offer (see: Grand Staircase-Escalante, Monument Valley, Bryce and Big Cottonwood canyons). Yet surreal Arches National Park gets the nod. Its natural sandstone arches, tall cliffs, and honeycomb rocks are like a 65-million-year chronicle of our planet. The scenery will leave you breathless — as will a stamina-requiring Fiery Furnace hike (ranger guidance or individual permit required)." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the
"Filled with over 2,000 natural stone arches, the aptly named Arches National Park in Utah, United States, can be crowned the most popular natural wonder. The national park scores highly across the board, ranking in the top 10 for every factor. It scores well when it comes to social media too, placing eighth for TikTok views with 61.7 million and seventh for Instagram posts at just over 663,000." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A small park packed with over 2,000 sandstone arches, including Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch." - Travel + Leisure Editors