Guidebook for Blanding
Arts & Culture
Perfect place to see the some of the archaeological findings of the area and learn about the Trail of the Ancients.
22 locals recommend
Edge of the Cedars State Park
660 W 400 NPerfect place to see the some of the archaeological findings of the area and learn about the Trail of the Ancients.
Walking distance. Right down the street and loaded with findings from the local area. A sight to see for the whole family.
16 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Museum
754 S 200 WWalking distance. Right down the street and loaded with findings from the local area. A sight to see for the whole family.
Food Scene
Fun and Unique experience. Best Ribeye Steak in 500 miles. Reminiscent of the old rough and tumble cowboy camps that yearned for a bit of refinement! Looks like an old log cabin inside and out, with lace table clothes, linens and fine flatware and stemware. Bring your favorite bottle of wine - more than reasonable corking fee. Hosted by Bob Mussellman - a man of direct communication and a surly sense of humor. And a small piece of advice: Don't order the steak "well-done". Please tell him I said Hello!
6 locals recommend
Roughlock Resort - Linecamp Steakhouse
7980 US-191Fun and Unique experience. Best Ribeye Steak in 500 miles. Reminiscent of the old rough and tumble cowboy camps that yearned for a bit of refinement! Looks like an old log cabin inside and out, with lace table clothes, linens and fine flatware and stemware. Bring your favorite bottle of wine - more than reasonable corking fee. Hosted by Bob Mussellman - a man of direct communication and a surly sense of humor. And a small piece of advice: Don't order the steak "well-done". Please tell him I said Hello!
Parks & Nature
Arches National Park Entrance Station
Arches Entrance RoadMust see.
Lake Powell
1973 Miles of shoreline. Ski, Fish, Camp, relax.
Anasazi Indian Ruins abound. A 2 hour drive to some of the most complete and extensive ruins in the area. Just outside Cortez, CO. Excellent hiking trail at Spruce House ruins that is suitable for most families, with some great Petroglyph panels at about 2/3 the way through. Take water. It's a primitive trail and about a 3 hour round trip hike.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
Anasazi Indian Ruins abound. A 2 hour drive to some of the most complete and extensive ruins in the area. Just outside Cortez, CO. Excellent hiking trail at Spruce House ruins that is suitable for most families, with some great Petroglyph panels at about 2/3 the way through. Take water. It's a primitive trail and about a 3 hour round trip hike.
Sightseeing
Accessible by Jeep or ATV. Outstanding views, some technical riding, Anasazi ruins, great picnic/camping area at the end of the trail.
Arch Canyon
Arch Canyon RoadAccessible by Jeep or ATV. Outstanding views, some technical riding, Anasazi ruins, great picnic/camping area at the end of the trail.
Close and local access to Anasazi ruins. Great trail and excellent hiking with the added bonus of seen the remnants of an ancient civilization.
8 locals recommend
Butler Wash Ruins
Close and local access to Anasazi ruins. Great trail and excellent hiking with the added bonus of seen the remnants of an ancient civilization.
Natural Rock Formation that looks like a sombrero! Right on the San Juan River and close to Goosenecks State Park.
8 locals recommend
Mexican Hat
Natural Rock Formation that looks like a sombrero! Right on the San Juan River and close to Goosenecks State Park.
Wilson Arch
U.S. 191Natural Rock Arch on the way to Moab. Worth the stop and a few photos.
Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument
Utah 211Petroglyph Panel - very cool!
Sand Island Petroglyph Panel
Petroglyph Panel - Very Cool!!
Oljato-Monument Valley
Stunning Buttes on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
Unique mountain formation in an area with some stunning views and sights.
10 locals recommend
Bears Ears
Unique mountain formation in an area with some stunning views and sights.
Four Corners Monument
597 NM-597Stand in 4 states at once. Where UT, CO, AZ, and NM meet.
Natural Bridges National Monument
Cool bridge formations.
Preserved Anasazi cultural center maintained by US Parks and Recreation. 45 minute drive. Awesome sight.
7 locals recommend
Hovenweep Visitor Center
Hovenweep RoadPreserved Anasazi cultural center maintained by US Parks and Recreation. 45 minute drive. Awesome sight.
Essentials
Small but convenient. It's not a Smiths or Albertson's or Safeway, but it will work in a pinch. CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
13 locals recommend
Clark's Market - Blanding
820 S Main StSmall but convenient. It's not a Smiths or Albertson's or Safeway, but it will work in a pinch. CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Shopping
All the convenience of Walmart, in a short 70 mile drive.
If you need it, they have it - and they're open on Sunday
13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1835 E Main StAll the convenience of Walmart, in a short 70 mile drive.
If you need it, they have it - and they're open on Sunday