Your guide to Grand Junction
City/town information
Welcome to the Grand Valley! The area extends from Palisade to the east to Fruita in the West. Palisade offers world class peaches and cherries as well as some delightful wines. Fruita is home to dinosaurs and mountain biking. Nestled in the middle is Grand Junction, offering river side adventures, outdoor concerts, festivals, and some truly excellent mountain biking trails. Come explore the valley, you will surely find something that will make you fall in love with our West Slope, Best Slope.
32 locals recommend
Grand Junction
Welcome to the Grand Valley! The area extends from Palisade to the east to Fruita in the West. Palisade offers world class peaches and cherries as well as some delightful wines. Fruita is home to dinosaurs and mountain biking. Nestled in the middle is Grand Junction, offering river side adventures, outdoor concerts, festivals, and some truly excellent mountain biking trails. Come explore the valley, you will surely find something that will make you fall in love with our West Slope, Best Slope.
Recreation opportunities
Powderhorn - www.powderhorn.com
Lift tickets $79 (2020/21 rate) for an adult full day. Not sure what next winter will look like as far as reservation requirements. Rentals can be done in advance through their website, or Board and Buckle, a local ski and bike shop that offers fair priced rentals.
Private lessons also available through the Powderhorn website.
Just 40 miles from your front door, a 47 minute drive to our local ski resort.
81 locals recommend
Powderhorn Mountain Resort
48338 Powderhorn RdPowderhorn - www.powderhorn.com
Lift tickets $79 (2020/21 rate) for an adult full day. Not sure what next winter will look like as far as reservation requirements. Rentals can be done in advance through their website, or Board and Buckle, a local ski and bike shop that offers fair priced rentals.
Private lessons also available through the Powderhorn website.
Just 40 miles from your front door, a 47 minute drive to our local ski resort.
There is a great network of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing, and even snow shoeing on the mesa. The most popular area is Skyway trails on the Grand Mesa, maintained by the Grand Valley Nordic Counsel. Rentals can be picked up at Board and Buckle and there is no cost to access the trails.
This is also a great place to snowshoe. REI offers reasonably priced snowshoe rentals, pricing dependent on whether or not you are a co-op member.
Distance to trailhead, 48 miles (approximately one hour)
10 locals recommend
Grand Mesa
There is a great network of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing, and even snow shoeing on the mesa. The most popular area is Skyway trails on the Grand Mesa, maintained by the Grand Valley Nordic Counsel. Rentals can be picked up at Board and Buckle and there is no cost to access the trails.
This is also a great place to snowshoe. REI offers reasonably priced snowshoe rentals, pricing dependent on whether or not you are a co-op member.
Distance to trailhead, 48 miles (approximately one hour)
The Colorado National Monument is a must see and offers a wide variety of trails to explore. Some of our favorite trails include:
Serpent's trail and Devil’s Kitchen trail, both located in the Colorado National Monument, which is paid entry, $25 for a seven day pass.
Liberty Cap - A moderate to difficult 4.4 mile lollipop hike. The trail is within the monument but the trailhead is in a neighborhood so no access fee.
149 locals recommend
Colorado National Monument
11 Rimrock DrThe Colorado National Monument is a must see and offers a wide variety of trails to explore. Some of our favorite trails include:
Serpent's trail and Devil’s Kitchen trail, both located in the Colorado National Monument, which is paid entry, $25 for a seven day pass.
Liberty Cap - A moderate to difficult 4.4 mile lollipop hike. The trail is within the monument but the trailhead is in a neighborhood so no access fee.
A great network of trails used by runners, bikers, and hikers alike. Trails range from easy to expert. Moments from downtown. Bathrooms, changing rooms, and basic bike tools available at the trailhead.
Tabeguache
TabeguacheA great network of trails used by runners, bikers, and hikers alike. Trails range from easy to expert. Moments from downtown. Bathrooms, changing rooms, and basic bike tools available at the trailhead.
A personal favorite to unwind and get a good stretch in. Heated yoga for those who are interested.
yoga V studio
2500 S BroadwayA personal favorite to unwind and get a good stretch in. Heated yoga for those who are interested.
Cultural enrichment
Less than a block away from your local residence, our local art center is worth stopping by to see the current exhibit.
17 locals recommend
The Art Center
1803 N 7th StLess than a block away from your local residence, our local art center is worth stopping by to see the current exhibit.
Experience western Americana at its best through thousand years of history. “Ride” in a stagecoach, “fly” a 1958 Cessna from Walker Field, or gaze upon an ancient cup and ladle from the Anasazi. Study Ute and Fremont Rock Art, see the real firearms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon – all at the Museum of the West!
31 locals recommend
Museum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute AveExperience western Americana at its best through thousand years of history. “Ride” in a stagecoach, “fly” a 1958 Cessna from Walker Field, or gaze upon an ancient cup and ladle from the Anasazi. Study Ute and Fremont Rock Art, see the real firearms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon – all at the Museum of the West!
A local favorite where you can examine real dinosaur fossils, dig into hands-on exhibits, experience a simulated earthquake and see a working paleontology laboratory.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic CtA local favorite where you can examine real dinosaur fossils, dig into hands-on exhibits, experience a simulated earthquake and see a working paleontology laboratory.
Food scene
A lovely assortment of coffee beverages and baked goods as well as a great “snacks” menu complete with homemade riccotta (vegan or dairy friendly options) and excellent avocado toast. They also have a great outdoor seating area.
14 locals recommend
Copeka Coffee
1012 N 5th StA lovely assortment of coffee beverages and baked goods as well as a great “snacks” menu complete with homemade riccotta (vegan or dairy friendly options) and excellent avocado toast. They also have a great outdoor seating area.
A lovely local bakery that offers a variety of sweet and savory treats as well as coffee. Located in Orchard Mesa but worth the short drive. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. They have a drive through which makes pickup quick and convenient.
6 locals recommend
Sweet Kiwi Bakery
2700 US-50A lovely local bakery that offers a variety of sweet and savory treats as well as coffee. Located in Orchard Mesa but worth the short drive. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. They have a drive through which makes pickup quick and convenient.
Breakfast and lunch, some outdoor seating. Great menu, online ordering available. A fun and modern take on breakfast with plenty of healthy options. If you do want to indulge though, try the cinnamon roll, it’s amazing (and they often sell out).
55 locals recommend
Dream Cafe
314 Main StBreakfast and lunch, some outdoor seating. Great menu, online ordering available. A fun and modern take on breakfast with plenty of healthy options. If you do want to indulge though, try the cinnamon roll, it’s amazing (and they often sell out).
Only 1.5 blocks north of the house, open for breakfast and lunch. A great selection of sandwiches with soup made in house daily. An easy walk.
6 locals recommend
7th Street Deli
2232 N 7th StOnly 1.5 blocks north of the house, open for breakfast and lunch. A great selection of sandwiches with soup made in house daily. An easy walk.
This is the splurge night out place. They do not accept reservations. Outdoor dining available in your own personal greenhouse or open patio, depending on the season. This is one of three restaurants owned by a local family, all are excellent and worth trying. The chef, Josh Neirnberg, is featured in the spring issue of “Spoke and Blossom”, our local magazine, which can be found on the entry table inside the house. The other restaurants in this family are Taco Party and Bin Burger, both also downtown.
108 locals recommend
Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StThis is the splurge night out place. They do not accept reservations. Outdoor dining available in your own personal greenhouse or open patio, depending on the season. This is one of three restaurants owned by a local family, all are excellent and worth trying. The chef, Josh Neirnberg, is featured in the spring issue of “Spoke and Blossom”, our local magazine, which can be found on the entry table inside the house. The other restaurants in this family are Taco Party and Bin Burger, both also downtown.
A more traditional take on Japanese food including traditional seating options. No outdoor seating. Closed on Sundays
38 locals recommend
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant
541 Main StA more traditional take on Japanese food including traditional seating options. No outdoor seating. Closed on Sundays
My favorite of the local Indian food restaurants. Great flavor, great spice. Doesn’t disappoint. Small indoor dining room, no outdoor seating.
18 locals recommend
Namaste Nepal Restaurant
2692 US-50My favorite of the local Indian food restaurants. Great flavor, great spice. Doesn’t disappoint. Small indoor dining room, no outdoor seating.
Easy online ordering or call-in for takeout experience. Highly customizable with fried vs steamed tofu, conventional vs organic chicken, and white or brown rice
12 locals recommend
Thai Smile
2692 US-50Easy online ordering or call-in for takeout experience. Highly customizable with fried vs steamed tofu, conventional vs organic chicken, and white or brown rice
A great local pizzeria. Easy online ordering with excellent flavor combinations for a unique pizza experience.
61 locals recommend
Pablo's Pizza
319 Main StA great local pizzeria. Easy online ordering with excellent flavor combinations for a unique pizza experience.
Excellent pizza in the heart of Fruita. They're busy every day they are open so plan ahead. A local favorite after a day of mountain biking.
79 locals recommend
Hot Tomato Pizza
124 N Mulberry StExcellent pizza in the heart of Fruita. They're busy every day they are open so plan ahead. A local favorite after a day of mountain biking.
Just down the road from Lunch Loops, a local favorite after a day of riding. Excellent burgers with locally sourced beef. Great selection of brews from all over the state of Colorado. Rooftop and patio seating available.
17 locals recommend
Handlebar Tap House
417 Monument RdJust down the road from Lunch Loops, a local favorite after a day of riding. Excellent burgers with locally sourced beef. Great selection of brews from all over the state of Colorado. Rooftop and patio seating available.
Wineries
Colterris Winery
3907 N River RdOne of our favorite local wineries
A great tasting room with a lovely outdoor space to enjoy a nice selections of wines.
26 locals recommend
Carlson Vineyards Winery
461 35 RdA great tasting room with a lovely outdoor space to enjoy a nice selections of wines.
Red Fox Cellars
691 36 RdGreat drink options, fun atmosphere
Distilleries
Local hand crafted spirits, excellent drinks, cozy relaxing outdoor space. A great place for an evening of socializing.
12 locals recommend
Highlands Distillery
782 24 RdLocal hand crafted spirits, excellent drinks, cozy relaxing outdoor space. A great place for an evening of socializing.
Locally made spirits with onsite food truck. Good atmosphere. Palisade brewery is within walking distance.
55 locals recommend
Peach Street Distillers
144 Kluge AveLocally made spirits with onsite food truck. Good atmosphere. Palisade brewery is within walking distance.