ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Preserving over 2000 natural sandstone arches.Tours available. Call for driving directions. www.nps.gov P.O. Box 907 Moab, UT 84532 Visitors Information: (435) 719-2313 Backcountry Reservations: (435) 259-4351
BANANAS FUN PARK
Fun for the whole family! Mini golf, batting cages,go-karts, bumper boats, arcade, Congo Cafe.Birthday parties and group events welcome. www.bananasfunpark.com 2469 River Road, Grand Junction, CO (970) 243-0070
BLACK CANYON
No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls and startling depths. www.nps.gov 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Visitor Information: (970) 641-2337
WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL GARDENS
Butterfly house, greenhouse and outdoor gardens provide educational and recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. www.wcbotanic.org 641 Struthers Avenue, Grand Junction, CO (970) 245-3288
CANYONLANDS
A colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstone eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes.Call for driving directions. www.nps.gov 2282 SW Resource Blvd Moab, UT 84532 Visitors Information: (435) 719-2313 Backcountry Reservations: (435) 259-4351
MCINNIS CANYONS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
This area contains many nationally significant resources: scenery, cultural/paleontological, recreation and geologic/scientific values
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT
Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eaglesand a spectacular road through it all. www.visitgrandjunction.com Fruita, CO 81521 Visitor Information: (970) 858-361
COLORADO RIVER RAFTING
Raft trips since 1963, featuring one- to seven-day trips on the Colorado, Green and Yampa rivers in Colorado and Utah. www.visitgrandjunction.com 2392 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81505 (800) 423-4668
CROSS ORCHARDS HISTORIC FARM
Costumed interpreters offer you opportunity to step back in time and imagine what it was like to live as a Grand Valley pioneer in the early 1900s. www.museumofwesternco.com 3073 F Road Grand Junction, CO 81504 (800) 434-9814
DINOSAUR JOURNEY MUSEUM
Featuring the latest exhibits and information about dinosaur excavations, realistic robotic dinosaurs and a working paleontology laboratory. https://www.museumofwesternco.com/dinosaur-journey/ 550 Jurassic Court, Fruita CO (888) 488-DINO
DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION
Art on the Corner and the Avalon Theatre are just a few fun things to do in downtown Grand Junction. Call for info on seasonal celebrations and events!
YEAR ROUND GOLFING
Grand Junction has 6 public golf course and 1 private golf club that offer year round golfing. For information on all the courses, call the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau at (800) 962-2547
GRAND JUNCTION MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Offering a unique go-karting experience with individual lapping, corporate or company parties,birthday parties and "Arrive and Drive" programs. www.gjmotorspeedway.com/ P.O. Box 249, Grand Junction CO 81502 (970) 254-1500
GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY
Providing symphonic music and diverse musical experiences for the enjoyment, enrichment and education of our audience. www.gjso.org P.O. Box 3039, Grand Junction CO 81502 (970) 243-6787
GRAND MESA & COLORADO SCENIC BYWAY
From desert canyons to a 10,000 foot high “Island In The Sky”, lush spruce forests and 200 pristine lakes are just a drive away. www.grandmesabyway.com/ For information on Colorado’s scenic byways, call the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau at (800) 962-2547
20+ VINEYARDS AND WINERIES
Grand Junction has 20 distinctive wineries- each with its own personality. Tour the wineries on your own or take a guided tour. For information on all the wineries and tours, call the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau.
HISTORY MUSEUM OF WESTERN COLORADO
From fossils to man-made artifacts and photographs, we capture our region’s rich prehistoric past and decades of post-settlement history. www.museumofwesternco.com 462 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 242-0971
KOKOPELLI’S BIKE TRAIL
This easy/difficult trail is 142 miles in length and winds through remote desert sandstone and shale canyons from Grand Junction, CO to Moab, Utah. http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/221567 For information on this trail and other biking trails, call the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau at (800) 962-2547
MESA MALL
Enjoy 5 major department stores and over 100 specialty shops and restaurants, 4 screen movie theater, children’s play area and more! www.shopmesamall.com/ 2424 Highway 6 & 50th, Grand Junction CO 81505 (970) 242-0009
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive, liberal arts college. Providing the tools for a productive educational experience. www.coloradomesa.edu 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction CO 81501 (800) 982-6372
MESA THEATER AND CLUB
Featuring regional and national touring music acts, live theatrical productions, DJ parties in town, TV sporting events, private functions, and special events. www.mesatheater.com/ 538 Main Street, Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 241-1717
POWDERHORN RESORT
In its unique location, where the desert meets the mountain, Powderhorn Resort is best known for its hassle-free, family friendly skiing. www.powderhorn.com Highway 65, Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 268-5700
ST. MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Offering a full range of medical services. We are recognized for our collaborative approach to improving health and providing compassionate care. www.stmarygj.org 2635 North 7th Street, Grand Junction CO 81502 (970) 244-2273
Western Colorado Center for the Arts
A nonprofit corporation organized to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts. www.gjartcenter.org 1803 North 7th Street, Grand Junction CO 81501 (970) 243-7337
Annual Special Events
March | Taste of the Grand Valley |
April | Edesia: A Palisade Culinary, Wine & Spirits Adventure Fruita Fat Tire Festival Palisade International Honeybee Festival Barrel Into Spring Wine Tasting Palisade Peach Blossom Week |
May | Junior College World Series Art on the Corner Sculpture Change Palisade Brews & Cruise Cycling Festival Barrel Into Spring Wine Tasting Cinco de Mayo |
June | Country Jam USA Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival Palisade Farmers Market, Sundays |
July | Lavender Festival Fourth of July Celebrations |
August | Palisade Peach Festival Olathe Sweet Corn Festival |
September | Colorado Mountain Winefest Fruita Fall Festival |
October | Octoberfest Palisade Coop Quilt & Fiber Art Festival |
November | Christmas Tree Lighting |
December | Blue Pig Gallery Art & Chocolate Walk Palisade Olde Fashioned Christmas Winter Festival & Parade of Lights Holiday Open House, Botanical Gardens Spirit of Christmas Walk |