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Hole 'N the Rock

11037 South Highway 191, Moab, UT 84532
435-686-2250
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Ranked #24 of 43 attractions in Moab
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: This 14-room home, built in 1945 by its eccentric owner, is a definite must if you're driving near Moab.
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Montville, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

If you can appreciate, OUT-OF-THE-BOX thinking, quirkiness, eccentricity with a good sense of humor. you'll enjoy Hole-N-the-Rock. It is 5,000 square feet of living and gift shop space carved out of red sandstone by Albert and Gladys Christenson. Albert worked on the project for 12 years and after his death in 1957, Gladys finished the project. Fourteen rooms, a carved... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We wanted to find the famous 'Hole in the Rock'.. the GPS system was telling us we were close but we just couldn't see it. Then we took the next bend and hey presto... some idiot had decided to mark the spot in 15 ft tall letters across the rock. Read my review of Arches National Park - the untouched... More

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Wyndee H, Owner at Hole 'N the Rock, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

I am sorry that you feel that way. If you would have inquired within, you would have learned that those letters have been painted on the Rock since the 50's by the original owners. They have since been grandfathered in. There are old pictures in the museum of the painter Del Koops hanging from a rope painting them. I do... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The massive whitewashed lettering "Hole in the Rock" is a blight enough on the landscape, but almost the least offensive thing I found about this nasty little money grabbing road stop. It is user and pet unfriendly in numerous ways. If a place (not just a person) can be obnoxious, this is the place. The source of my frustration is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

we saw the sign on the way to needles and asked a local about it, it sounded good so we stopped. A man and his wife carved a diner and later a home out of a huge rock, then he started collecting outdoor sculptures and signs, has to bee seen to understand Also has a zoo, didn't go in though

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Smithfied, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Very interesting. Worth the visit. Amazing and talented owners that made this. I enjoyed all the facts and work that had went into this. The worst part of the tour was that the person that took us through had just came in from smoking and smelled so bad that I had a headache by the time we left.

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This place is very interesting and a must see if you are travelling through the area. It has gift shops and a general store. We took the tour of the private residence chipped out of the rock. It is amazing someone could accomplish this feat. It is like you are back in the 1950's. The grounds outside are just as... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Fun quirky attraction south of Moab, worth the drive later in the day as it not far and quick drive. The house and old 60s decor is fun, clean and movie like. But your not allowed to take pics, its not like people will sell them, people would still go if they were there, not sure what the big deal... More

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Taylor, Utah, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Loved the actual house, but the guide had no personality and it was way too short to be able to take the time and actually see much of the inside. I don't understand the "no pictures" signs on everything...why?

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Maybe it's just our family but the stuffed donkey in the cave living room was the clincher. Gave it 2 stars cause the kids liked the store at the front...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013 via mobile

You have to take the tour of the home! They have all the original furniture and tools used to make the home. Whenever the couple wanted another room they would start chiseling at the rock. They also have a small petting zoo...if you love animals you should pay the $3 to go thru it.

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