Arches Trading Post

Colorful gift shop storefront along the main road of Arches National Park, featuring rustic adobe architecture and large front windows.

Arches Trading Post is a sprawling souvenir shop on Moab's Main Street. The catalog centers on apparel, magnets, postcards, and souvenirs, with some reference to local crafts that isn't clearly proven to be locally made. It is a tourist stop with mixed value—watch quality relative to price and expect crowds.

Quick facts

Shop Type: Souvenir Shop
Products Sold: Apparel (t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, jackets), magnets, postcards, souvenirs; some western art and local crafts referenced, but most items are mass-produced.
Signature Items: Arches-themed apparel (t-shirts/hats)
Locally Made: 0

What it sells

Shop Type: Souvenir Shop
Products Sold: Apparel (t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, jackets), magnets, postcards, souvenirs; some western art and local crafts referenced, but most items are mass-produced.
Signature Items: Arches-themed apparel (t-shirts/hats)
Locally Made: 0
Brands Carried: Primarily generic/no-name souvenir brands; few references to local brand names.

Visit details

Operating Hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM daily
Seasonal Hours: Year-round
Parking Available: 0
Accessibility: Large shop with well-organized displays; no published accessibility details.
Store Size: Sprawling emporium
Layout Description: Large, cluttered layout with a clear division between apparel and western art sections; high shopper traffic.

Planning advice

Best Time To Visit: Open daily 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Visit weekday mornings or late afternoons to ease crowds.
Tips Advice: Check for quality on apparel; avoid items with obvious manufacturing flaws.
Focus on magnets and postcards for value.
If a 'local crafts' claim is used, verify provenance rather than assuming handmade.

More details

Why Shop Here: Wide assortment of park-themed apparel and souvenirs at accessible prices.
Shop If Skip If: ✅ SHOP IF: You want a broad array of park-themed souvenirs at budget-to-mid-range prices. ❌ SKIP IF: You only seek artisan-made, locally crafted goods or personalized service.
Price Range Category: Mid-Range
Price Examples: T-shirts and sweatshirts range from $25 to $45. One reviewer reported a sweatshirt purchase at $135.
Staff Description: Checkout-only staff; limited product knowledge and assistance.
Gift Categories: Apparel
Postcards
Magnets
Souvenirs
Western art
Review Summary: Overall: Tourist Trap. Reviewers praise the breadth of basic park-themed items but criticize value relative to price and note quality issues with apparel; staff are often described as rushed.