green river Utah:: underrated

the mid-way point between SLC and Moab, or other southern Utah desert destinations.. a common gas stop.. and for so long and for many others it seems like the main food option is gas station snacks and/or Arby's (ew).  On a somewhat recent trip it was discovered that about 3/4 of a mile off the exit towards "town" there is a pretty good Mexican restaurant called La Veracruzana run by a really friendly family.  The local coffee shop isn't bad either.  

maybe y'all already know this, or its arbitrary, but I was pretty excited to figure it out so if it helps 1 person... cool. 

Ray’s burgers are really damn tasty though and the ambiance is very climber/river or desert rat oriented. And they have beer. 

Luna Luna wrote:

the mid-way point between SLC and Moab, or other southern Utah desert destinations...

3 hrs from SLC; 1 hr from Moab; ~2 hrs from the Creek. Unfortunately a rather depressing town in decline. 

There's a decent thrift shop too you can find some wonky stuff in too.

I always turn up Green River by CCR when i'm driving by. 

The John Wesley Powell Museum is worth checking out if you are into the Colorado River, or history of the west, or just learning things in general.

​PBS' Jeffrey Brown​​​

Kind of a weird story.  Green River is no Marfa.

Green Rivers melons....num....

La Pasadita is by far the highlight of this town. Also, there's apparently pretty exciting downhill biking in the surrounding Bookcliffs.

there's a nice little park / boat ramp that makes a good place to toss the stick for your pup.  makes a nice stop to get out and stretch the legs.

Tamarisk right on the river is also a great spot if you feel like going all in on a good meal.

Ah yes Tamarisk, "put the 'risk back into dining out".

Seriously, Green River is near lots of cool terrain, but the summers swelter and the winters are bone chilling.
Still, it is better than Hanksville,..

I thought Hanksville was gonna be the new MoWab.

Larry Harpe wrote: I thought Hanksville was gonna be the new MoWab.

You’re joking, right? 

Try Torrey as the new Moab. 

Lare-Bear!