Guidebook for Downtown GJ & Beyond
Food Scene
Local restaurants worth checking out.
Main Street Bagels
559 Main StBest bagels in town! Great coffee and baked goods. Free wifi.
Tacoparty
126 S 5th StThe trendiest spot in town! Great cocktails and, of course, tacos!
The hipsteriest coffee shop in town. Unique offerings. Great funky decor.
14 locals recommend
Copeka Coffee
1012 N 5th StThe hipsteriest coffee shop in town. Unique offerings. Great funky decor.
Taqueria Guadalajara
719 Pitkin AveAuthentic Mexican tacos and tamales. A local secret!
626 On Rood
626 Rood AveFaaaaannnncy. Spendy. Great date night place.
Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StTrendy, foodie, date place.
Dream Cafe
314 Main StBreakfast and brunch. Knockoff of Snooze type cafe.
The Goat and Clover Tavern
336 Main StEuropean (Irish/British) style pub.
Gelato Junction
2511 449 Main StFood and ice cream and extras.
Amazing authentic sushi. Much better than No Coast. Go here not there.
38 locals recommend
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant
541 Main StAmazing authentic sushi. Much better than No Coast. Go here not there.
Kiln Coffee Bar
326 Main StGreat coffee and tea. Can do the "fancy" pour-overs and all.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's fine. It's the oldest local craft brewery. They sometimes have some good seasonal beers. Typical American fare.
40 locals recommend
The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant
401 Main StIt's fine. It's the oldest local craft brewery. They sometimes have some good seasonal beers. Typical American fare.
Two Rivers Winery
2087 BroadwayNote hours before going. Most wineries close early.
New distillery in town. Check hours before you go. Great mixologists.
12 locals recommend
Highlands Distillery
782 24 RdNew distillery in town. Check hours before you go. Great mixologists.
Freeway Bowl
1900 E Main StCool bowling alley with bar, lounge, game room, restaurant, pool tables, and bowling!
Fancy movie theater. Reserve seating. Recliners. Free refills on drinks and popcorn.
9 locals recommend
Picture Show at Grand Junction
590 24 1/2 RdFancy movie theater. Reserve seating. Recliners. Free refills on drinks and popcorn.
Great for independent films and performing arts, concerts, Ted talks, etc.
28 locals recommend
The Avalon Theatre
645 Main StGreat for independent films and performing arts, concerts, Ted talks, etc.
Regal Canyon View Stadium 14
648 Market StRun of the mill large movie theater.
Several different escape room themes to choose from. Very high ratings. Well done.
6 locals recommend
Epic Escape Game Grand Junction
755 Grand AveSeveral different escape room themes to choose from. Very high ratings. Well done.
Indoor arcade during winter. Outdoor activities including water park, go carts, and mini golf during the spring/summer/fall.
23 locals recommend
Bananas Fun Park
2469 Riverside PkwyIndoor arcade during winter. Outdoor activities including water park, go carts, and mini golf during the spring/summer/fall.
Newer brewery in the area. Great outdoor hangout spot. Try some local beer!
8 locals recommend
Monumental Beer Works
Newer brewery in the area. Great outdoor hangout spot. Try some local beer!
A newer brewery to downtown GJ. Cool indoor hangout area.
15 locals recommend
Ramblebine Brewing Company
457 Colorado AveA newer brewery to downtown GJ. Cool indoor hangout area.
Great outdoor hangout spot. Try some local brews. Good menu or food trucks depending on the day.
21 locals recommend
Edgewater Brewery
905 Struthers AveGreat outdoor hangout spot. Try some local brews. Good menu or food trucks depending on the day.
Trail Life Brewing
Newest Brewery in town. GREAT food and atmosphere and right on Main St!
Parks & Nature
Colorado National Monument
11 Rimrock DrJames M. Robb - Colorado River State Park
361 32 RdThe Grand Mesa
Lakeshore DriveCanyon View Park
730 24 RdWestern Colorado Botanical Gardens
655 Struthers AveThis is also where you can walk or bike the Riverfront Trail and visit the Botanical Gardens.
34 locals recommend
Las Colonias Park
This is also where you can walk or bike the Riverfront Trail and visit the Botanical Gardens.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is easy and fun and they just launched a new riverfront park nearby. Float down the river!
8 locals recommend
Grand Junction Stand Up Paddle, Las Colonias Kiosk
Stand Up Paddleboarding is easy and fun and they just launched a new riverfront park nearby. Float down the river!
Sightseeing
Colorado National Monument - great for scenic drives
Downtown Grand Junction
101 S 3rd StBananas Fun Park
2469 Riverside PkwyMini golf, bumper boats, go karts, arcade, laser tag, etc!
Hilarious vintage animatronic dinosaurs! Super fun for all ages.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic CtHilarious vintage animatronic dinosaurs! Super fun for all ages.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic CtMuseum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute AveMuseums of Western Colorado: Cross Orchards Historic Site
3073 F RdChildren's Nature Center
2424 US-6Exotic wildlife: mostly reptilian or other creepy crawlers.
Beautiful year-round with indoor and out door exhibits and gardens.
12 locals recommend
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
655 Struthers AveBeautiful year-round with indoor and out door exhibits and gardens.
Grocery & Necessities
List of local grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores, etc.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1450 Independent AveColorado natural grocer chain.
Walmart Supercenter
2545 Rimrock AveGroceries, clothing, everything.
Grand Central Discount Liquors
200 W Grand AveNearest liquor store open late.
Rite Aid
400 N 1st StPharmacy and drug store.
In case you are in need of firewood, camping, or other supplies for outdoor activities.
Lowe's Home Improvement
In case you are in need of firewood, camping, or other supplies for outdoor activities.
Indoor Things to Do
Get Air Trampoline Park
715 S 7th StSome indoor fun in case of inclement weather.