Grand Junction Official Visitor Guide - 2017 Grand Junction Official Visitor Guide
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2018-04-02 09:44:36
Wine Country
Breweries & Distilleries
121 COPPER CLUB BREWING CO. 233 E. ASPEN AVE., FRUITA 970.858.8318
122 EDGEWATER BREWERY 905 STRUTHERS AVE. 970. 243.3659
123 KANNAH CREEK BREWING CO. 1960 N 12TH ST. 970. 263.0111
124 PALISADE BREWING CO. 200 PEACH AVE., PALISADE 970.464.1462
125 PEACH STREET DISTILLERS 144 S KLUGE AVE, PALISADE 970.464.1128
126 ROCKSLIDE RESTAURANT & BREWERY 401 MAIN ST. 970.245.2111
127 SUDS BROTHERS BREWERY II 127 E ASPEN, FRUITA 970.858.9400
128 TALBOTT'S CIDER CO. 3782 F 1/4 RD., PALISADE 970.464.5656
Wine Key
Bordeaux: Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, sauvignon blanc, semillon, cabernet blanc
Rhone: Syrah, shiraz, viognier
German: Riesling, pinot gris, gewurtzraminer, lemberger
Dessert: Late harvest riesling, late harvest semillon, port
Wineries with Tasting Rooms
40 AVANTE VINEYARDS 3480 E RD., PALISADE 970.216.9908
41 CARLSON VINEYARDS 461 35 RD., PALISADE 888.464.5554 970.464.5554
42 COLORADO CELLARS WINERY/ ROCKY MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS 3553 E RD., PALISADE 800.848.2812 970.464.7921
43 COLTERRIS AT THE OVERLOOK TASTING ROOM 3548 E 1/2 RD., PALISADE 970.464.1150
44 COLTERRIS WINERY TASTING ROOM 3907 NORTH RIVER RD., PALISADE 970.464.1150
45 DEBEQUE CANYON WINERY 351 W. 8TH ST., PALISADE 970.464.0550
46 DESERT SUN VINEYARDS 3230 B 1/2 RD., GRAND JUNCTION 970.434.9851
47 GARFIELD ESTATES WINERY 3572 G RD., PALISADE 970.464.0941
48 GRANDE RIVER VINEYARDS 787 N. ELBERTA AVE, PALISADE I-70 AT EXIT 42 800.264.7696 970.464.5867
49 GRAYSTONE WINERY 3352 F RD., CLIFTON 970.434.8610
50 GUBBINI WINERY 3697 F RD., PALISADE 970.270.7185
51 HERMOSA VINEYARDS 3269 3/4 C RD., PALISADE 970.640.0940
52 MAISON LA BELLE VIE WINERY 3575 G RD., PALISADE 970.464.4959
53 MEADERY OF THE ROCKIES 3701 G RD., PALISADE 877.858.6330 970.464.7899
54 MESA PARK VINEYARDS 3321 C RD., PALISADE 970.434.4191
55 PLUM CREEK CELLARS 3708 G RD., PALISADE 866.788.7586 970.464.7586
56 PTARMIGAN VINEYARDS 221 31 3/10 RD., GRAND JUNCTION 970.434.2015
57 RED FOX CELLARS 695 36 RD., PALISADE 970.464.1099
58 REEDER MESA VINEYARDS 7799 REEDER MESA RD., WHITEWATER 970.242.7468
59 ST. KATHRYN CELLARS 785 ELBERTA AVE., PALISADE 970.464.9288
59 TALON WINERY 785 ELBERTA AVE., PALISADE 970.464.1300
60 TWO RIVERS WINERY 2087 BROADWAY, GRAND JUNCTION 866.312.9463 970.255.1471
61 VARAISON VINEYARDS & WINERY 405 WEST FIRST ST., PALISADE 970.464.4928
62 WHITEWATER HILL VINEYARDS 220 32 RD., GRAND JUNCTION 970.434.6868
Flights to Grand Junction
Five airlines flying to and from GJT have service to six destinations. In 2015, our airport had 218,948 total passenger enplanements.
Wheelchair Friendly
Refer to visitgrandjunction.Com/hotels-motels for wheelchair-friendly accommodations.
Lodging
Hotels & Motels
To view a full list of amenities go to visitgrandjunction.com/hotels-lodging All amenities may not be available in every room. * Call for rates.
1 AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 754 HORIZON DR. 800.544.3782 970.245.1410
2 CANDLEWOOD SUITES 654 MARKET ST. 970.255.8093
3 CLARION INN 755 HORIZON DR. 888.489.9796 970.243.6790
4 COLUMBINE MOTEL 2824 NORTH AVE. 970. 241.2908
5 COMFORT INN 750-3/4 HORIZON DR. 800.4.CHOICE 970.245.3335
6 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GRAND JUNCTION 765 HORIZON DR. 800.935.4176 970.263.4414
7 DAYS INN GRAND JUNCTION 708 HORIZON DR. 970.243.4150
8 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 743 HORIZON DR. 800.460.1488 970.241.8888
9 ECONO LODGE 751 HORIZON DR. 800.4.CHOICE 970.257.1140
10 FRONTIER MOTOR LODGE 1940 NORTH AVE. 970.241.6624
11 GRAND JUNCTION PALOMINO INN 2400 NORTH AVE. 970.242.1826
12 GRAND VISTA HOTEL 2790 CROSSROADS BLVD. 800.800.7796 970.241.8411
13 HAMPTON INN DOWNTOWN 205 MAIN ST. 877.307.5678 970.243.3222
14 HISTORIC MELROSE HOTEL 337 COLORADO AVE. 970.242.9636
15 HOLIDAY INN & SUITES-GRAND JUNCTION AIRPORT 2751 CROSSROADS BLVD. 800.315.2621 970.424.5888
16 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 625 RAE LYNN ST. 866.245.9940 970.245.8164
17 IPSWICH INN 2222 NORTH AVE. 970.242.7971
18 KNIGHTS INN 141 NORTH 1ST ST. 970.245.8585
19 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES 2761 CROSSROADS BLVD. 800.753.3757 970.241.2929
20 MARRIOTT – DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 225 MAIN ST. 970.242.2525
21 MARRIOTT – DOWNTOWN SPRINGHILL SUITES 236 MAIN ST. 970.424.5777
22 MESA INN 704 HORIZON DR. 970.245.3080
23 MOTEL 6 776 HORIZON DR. 800.466.8356 970.243.2628
24 QUALITY INN 733 HORIZON DR. 800.790.2661 970.245.7200
25 RAMADA INN 752 HORIZON DR. 800.272.6232 970.243.5150
26 RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 767 HORIZON DR. 800.936.1903 970.263.4004
27 RODEWAY INN 721 HORIZON DR. 970.243.6050
28 SUPER 8 – GRAND JUNCTION 728 HORIZON DR. 800.800.8000 970.248.8080
29 TIMBERS MOTEL 1810 NORTH AVE. 970.245.7275
30 TRAVELODGE 718 HORIZON DR. 970.243.5080
31 WAGON WHEEL MOTEL 10900 HWY 65, MESA 970.268.5220
32 WEST GATE INN 2210 HWY 6 AND 50 800.453.9253 970.241.3020
33 WOODSPRING SUITES 659 MARKET ST. 844.974.6835 970.644.5902
Shopping
Mesa Mall, the largest mall in Western Colorado offers over 100 stores and restaurants. Downtown Grand Junction offers an extensive variety of over 100 shops and boutiques. Grand Junction has a wide selection of nationally known retailers including Cabela’s, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Sears, Herbergers, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, WalMart, Sam’s Club, Barnes & Noble, American Furniture Warehouse and many more.
Downhill Mountain Biking
Did you know that Powderhorn Mountain Resort now offers lift accessible downhill mountain biking on green, blue, and black trails every summer? Also available are bike rentals and lessons.
Bed & Breakfasts/Inns
34 CASTLE CREEK B&B 638 HORIZON DR. 970.241.9105
35 CHATEAU AT TWO RIVERS WINERY 2087 BROADWAY 866.312.9463
36 VISTAS & VINEYARDS 3587 G RD., PALISADE 970.464.7478
37 WILLOW POND 662 26 RD. 970.243.4958
RV Parks & Campgrounds
38 JUNCTION WEST RV PARK 793 22 RD. 970.245.8531
39 MOBILE CITY RV PARK 2322 HWY 6 & 50 970.242.9291
Restaurants
For an updated, detailed list of the diverse ethnic and cultural cuisine in Grand Junction, go to visitgrandjunction.com/allrestaurants.
Orchard Tours
Many orchards offer tours, providing an inside look at the growing, harvesting, packaging and distribution process.
Trail Through Time
For those who want to see dinosaur tracks and bones in the wild, the Trail Through Time in the nearby Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area is an easy 1. 5-mile (2.4-km) hike near an active dinosaur quarry.
Activities
Art, Culture & Museums
63 ART CENTER – WESTERN COLORADO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1803 N. 7TH ST. 970. 243.7337 OVER 100 OUTDOOR SCULPTURES PLACED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
ART ON THE CORNER THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN 970.256.4131 OVER 100 OUTDOOR SCULPTURES PLACED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
64 AVALON THEATRE 645 MAIN ST. 970.263.5700 CONCERTS, LIVE THEATER, MOVIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, LECTURES ALL IN A RECENTLY RENOVATED HISTORIC THEATRE
65 COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY 1100 NORTH AVE. 800.982.6372 970.248.1020 CONCERTS, THEATER PERFORMANCES, FINE ARTS EXHIBITS, DANCE CONCERTS
66 COMMEMORATIVE AIRFORCE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN WING FLYING MUSEUM 780 HERITAGE WAY 970.256.0693 HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, MEMORABILIA, AVIATION ART; SATURDAY ONLY OR BY APPT 970.424.3575
67 CROSS ORCHARDS HISTORIC SITE 3073 F (PATTERSON) RD. 970.434.9814 EXHIBITS, HISTORIC ORCHARDS & FARM BUILDINGS, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, HISTORIC TRAIN ROLLING STOCK
68 DINOSAUR JOURNEY MUSEUM 550 JURASSIC COURT, FRUITA 888.488.3466 970.858.7282 INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, DINO DIG PROGRAM
69 GATEWAY CANYONS AUTO MUSEUM 43200 HWY 141, GATEWAY 970.931.2895 50 VEHICLES COVERING 100 YEARS OF AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY
70 GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY 414 MAIN ST. 970.243.6787 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CONCERT BAND, JAZZ ORCHESTRA
HIGH DESERT OPERA 970.523.9605 GALAS TO FULL-SCALE OPERAS; PRODUCING 2 EVENTS PER YEAR – SUMMER AND NEW YEAR'S EVE
71 MUSEUM OF THE WEST 462 UTE AVE. 888.488.3466 970.242.0971 REGIONAL HISTORY, RESEARCH LIBRARY, PERMANENT & TOURING EXHIBITS
72 WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL GARDENS 641 STRUTHERS AVE. (RIVERSIDE PKWY AT 7TH) 970.245.3288 BUTTERFLY HOUSE, OUTDOOR GARDENS, SUMMER CONCERTS, CHILDRENS CASTLE AND MUSEUM, GIFT SHOP
Biking, Hiking & Camping on Public Lands
For bike rental information, call 800.962.2547 or go to visitgrandjunction.com/outdoor-recreation
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – GRAND JUNCTION INCLUDING MCINNIS CANYONS AND DOMINGUEZ-ESCALANTE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS 970.244.3000 HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, OHV TRAILS & OPEN RIDING AREAS, HORSEBACK RIDING, RIVER FLOAT ACTIVITIES, PRIMITIVE CAMPING, 100 CAMPSITES
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT 970.858.3617 YEAR-ROUND RECREATION, HIKING TRAILS, ROAD BIKING, SCENIC VISTAS, CAMPGROUND. CAMPING RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR MAR-OCT
73 COLORADO RIVERFRONT TRAILS 970.683.4333 RECREATIONAL PAVED TRAILS FOR WALKING, BIKING, AND ROLLERBLADING ALONG THE COLORADO RIVER
COLORADO STATE PARKS (CORN LAKE OFFICE) 800.678.2267 970.434.3388 4 PARKS, OVER 275 CAMPSITES, FISHING, HUNTING, BIKING, BIRD WATCHING, WALKING PATHS, HIKING, BOATING, SWIMMING
GRAND MESA NATIONAL FOREST 970.242.8211 HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, ATV TRAILS, OVER 300 LAKES, 10 CAMPGROUNDS, 4 FOREST SERVICE CABIN RENTALS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING
UNCOMPAHGRE NATIONAL FOREST 970.242.8211 TABEGUACHE TRAIL, HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, ATV TRAILS, ONE CAMPGROUND, 2 FOREST SERVICE CABIN RENTALS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING
Family Attractions
74 BANANAS FUN PARK 2469 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY 970.241.7529 MINI GOLF, ARCADE, BUMPER BOATS, GO-CARTS, LASER TAG & MAZE, BUMP-N-JUMP PLAYLAND
75 CHILDREN'S NATURE CENTER 2424 HWY 6 AND 50 (IN MESA MALL) 970.241.1000 ONLY LIVING MUSEUM WITHIN A 250-MILE RADIUS HOSTING MORE THAN 120 UNIQUE CREATURES
76 ENSTROM CANDIES 701 COLORADO AVE. 970.242.1655 800.367.8766RETAIL STORE FEATURES A FULL-SERVICE COFFEE SHOP, ESPRESSO BAR AND HOMEMADE GOURMET ICE CREAM. VIEW CANDY MAKING MOST DAYS OF THE WEEK
129 EPIC ESCAPE GAMES 605 GRAND AVE. 970.985.4080 FIND CLUES, SOLVE PUZZLES AND ESCAPE THE ROOM BEFORE YOUR TIME IS UP
77 GET AIR AT THE SILO – TRAMPOLINE PARK 715 S. 7TH ST. 970.361.3630 TRAMPOLINE AND NINJA COURSE PARK THAT IS FUN FOR ALL AGES WITH OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET
78 GLACIER ICE ARENA 2515 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY 970.242.7465 ALL ICE SPORTS, INCLUDING HOCKEY/PUBLIC SKATING, BIRTHDAYS, PRIVATE EVENTS
79 GRAND JUNCTION MOTOR SPEEDWAY 3002 N. I-70 FRONTAGE RD. 970.256.0107 KART RACING FACILITY, RENTALS, INSTRUCTION, SCHEDULED EVENTS
80 GRAND VALLEY BMX 2785 US HWY 50 970.433.7159 BICYCLE MOTOCROSS RACING, OPEN TO ALL AGES, YEAR-ROUND; 30-FOOT OLYMPIC STARTING HILL
81 GRAND VALLEY CLIMBING 611 25 RD. 970. 644.5821 INDOOR CLIMBING, FITNESS, YOGA, GROUPS, EVENTS, RETAIL
82 JOHN MCCONNELL MATH & SCIENCE CENTER 2660 UNAWEEP AVE. 970.254.1626 EXPLORE MATH AND SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON DISPLAYS
83 KIDZPLEX FUN & FITNESS CENTER 609 25 RD. 970.245.3610 INDOOR SOFT PLAYGROUND FOR AGES 10 & UNDER AND THEIR ADULTS FUN IN ANY WEATHER; TUBES, TUNNELS, BALL PIT, MIRROR MAZE, ZIP LINE
84 SPIN CITY 637 24 1/2 RD. 970.263.6930 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, ROLLER SKATING, ARCADE, LASER TAG, KIDS PLAYGROUND, BOWLING
85 SUNCREST ORCHARD ALPACAS AND FIBER WORKS 3608 E 1/4 RD., PALISADE 970.464.4862 TOURS OF ALPACA FARM AND FIBER MILL, GIFT SHOP (MON-SAT, SUN BY APPT.)
86 VOLLEYS 1130 N. 3RD ST. 970.255.6666 OUTDOOR SAND VOLLEYBALL, BAR AND GRILLE, LEAGUE, OPEN PLAY, YARD GAMES
87 WESTERN COLORADO DRAGWAY 115 32 RD. 970.523.1720 NHRA-SANCTIONED DRAG RACING
Golf Courses – Public
ADOBE CREEK NATIONAL GOLF COURSE 876 18 1/2 RD., FRUITA 970.858.0521 27 HOLES, PAR 36/37/36
CHIPETA GOLF COURSE 222 29 RD. 970.245.7177 18 HOLES, PAR 59
GOLF CLUB AT REDLANDS MESA 2325 W. RIDGES BLVD. 970.263.9270 18 HOLES, PAR 72
LINCOLN PARK GOLF COURSE 800 MANTLO CIR. (14TH ST. & GUNNISON AVE.) 970.242.6394 9 HOLES, PAR 36
TIARA RADO GOLF COURSE 2057 SOUTH BROADWAY 970.254.3830 18 HOLES, PAR 71
Ski & Golf on the Same Day!
The mild winter climate means that this is one of the few places where you can ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort:
The resort receives over 250 inches of light powder snow each year and 70% of the runs are beginner or intermediate, ideal for any family of skiers or snowboarders.
The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa:
Discover stunning, dramatic vistas throughout, as well as 11 elevated tees and 41 bunkers.
Tiara Rado Golf Course:
Parks - City, State and National
This scenic, municipal golf course is located at the base of the stunning Colorado National Monument.
CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1340 GUNNISON AVE. 970.254.3866 (ALL FACILITIES)
CANYON VIEW PARK 24 RD. AT I-70 (EXIT 28) 970.254.3866 PREMIERE PARK PROVIDING THE PERFECT SETTING FOR MANY ACTIVITIES; SHELTERS, GRILLS, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, PONDS, OPEN SPACE, RESTROOMS, AND TRAILS
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT 1750 RIM ROCK DR., FRUITA 970.858.3617 20,500 ACRES OF TOWERING MONOLITHS, PLATEAUS AND CANYONS; HIKING, ROAD BIKING, SCENIC DRIVES, WILDLIFE VIEWING, CAMPING, VISITOR CENTER
COLORADO STATE PARKS 800.678.2267, 970.434.3388 SEVERAL DIFFERENT PARKS; OVER 275 CAMPSITES; FISHING, HUNTING, BIKING, BIRD WATCHING, WALKING PATHS, HIKING, BOATING, SWIMMING
88 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK — APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES WEST OF GRAND JUNCTION - EXIT 15 OFF I-70
89 JAMES M. ROBB — COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK CORN LAKE SECTION - EXIT 37 OFF I-70
90 JAMES M. ROBB — COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK CONNECTED LAKES SECTION - EXIT 28 OFF I-70
91 JAMES M. ROBB — COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK WILDLIFE AREA SECTION - EXIT 37 OFF I-70
92 JAMES M. ROBB — COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK FRUITA SECTION – EXIT 19 OFF I-70
93 JAMES M. ROBB — COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK ISLAND ACRES SECTION - EXIT 47 OFF I-70
94 LINCOLN PARK/STOCKER STADIUM/SUPLIZIO FIELD 12TH ST. & GUNNISON AVE. 970.254.3866 BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELDS, 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE, A 1/4 MILE TRACK, PICNIC SHELTERS, PLAYGROUND, AND TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTS
95 VEGA STATE PARK — APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES EAST OF GRAND JUNCTION - EXIT 49 OFF I-70
Public Event Facilities
64 AVALON THEATRE 645 MAIN ST. 970.263.5700 CONCERTS, LIVE THEATER, MOVIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, LECTURES, WEDDINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES
96 MESA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 2785 US HWY 50 970.255.7107, 970.256.1532 EQUESTRIAN & LIVESTOCK FACILITIES, RV SPACES, STALLS, GRANDSTANDS, PARKS, LARGE EVENTS, CONCERTS, RODEOS, AND MORE
97 TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER 159 MAIN ST. 970.263.5700 CONVENTIONS, TRADE SHOWS, BANQUETS, CATERING, EVENTS, CONCERTS, WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS
94 STOCKER STADIUM / SUPLIZIO FIELD 12 ST. & GUNNISON AVE. 970.254.3866 FOOTBALL FIELD, BASEBALL FIELD, TRACK, EVENT FACILITIES, INCLUDES HOSPITALITY SUITE
Rafting, Float Trips & Horseback Riding (Guided)
98 ADVENTURE BOUND RIVER EXPEDITIONS GRAND JUNCTION 800.423.4668, 970.245.5428 2,3,4,5 & 7-DAY GUIDED RIVER TRIPS ON THE COLORADO, GREEN AND YAMPA RIVERS; 1-DAY CHARTER TRIPS IN MCINNIS CANYONS NCA; INFLATABLE KAYAKS INCLUDED
99 PALISADE RIVER TRIPS 237 S. MAIN ST., PALISADE 970.260.5848 FLOAT TRIPS THROUGH FRUIT AND WINE COUNTRY; HALF-DAY, EARLY MORNING; BIRD WATCHING; EVENING COCKTAIL FLOATS; BACHELORETTE PARTIES
RIMROCK ADVENTURES 927 HIGHWAY 340, FRUITA 888.712.9555 970.858.9555 HOURLY HORSEBACK RIDES; GUIDED FLOAT TRIPS AND WHITEWATER TRIPS; RIVER EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Skiing, Snowboarding & Winter Sports
GRAND MESA NATIONAL FOREST 970.242.8211 HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, ATV TRAILS, OVER 300 LAKES, 10 CAMPGROUNDS, 4 FOREST SERVICE CABIN RENTALS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING
GRAND MESA NORDIC COUNCIL 32 MILES (54 KILOS) OF GROOMED TRAILS ON THE SKYWAY, COUNTY LINE AND WARD TRAIL SYSTEMS ON THE GRAND MESA PROVIDING ACCESS TO ONE OF THE FEW NORDIC SKI AREAS IN THE U.S. WITHOUT TRAIL USE FEES; LESSONS & EVENTS
100 POWDERHORN MOUNTAIN RESORT 970.268.5700 SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, SNOWSHOEING, NORDIC SKIING, TUBING, WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, BANQUETS, SUMMER ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
UNCOMPAHGRE NATIONAL FOREST 970.242.8211 TABEGUACHE TRAIL, HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, ATV TRAILS, ONE CAMPGROUND, 2 FOREST SERVICE CABIN RENTALS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING
When hiking...
Tread lightly by staying on designated trails, leave no trace, leave historic and Native American art and ruins as you find them, plan ahead with plenty of water, sunscreen, layered clothing and tell someone where you are going.
Rattlesnake Arches Loop
Rattlesnake Canyon is in the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, and contains the second highest concentration of arches in the U.S. Must have 4x4 vehicle, seasonal access, weather permitting.
Lavender Farms & Orchards
For seasonal information and fruit stand locations, go to: visitgrandjunction.com/winecountry.
Wildlife Viewing
Search for (and expect to spot) golden and bald eagles, redtailed hawks, and more. Visit the Little Bookcliff Wild Horse Area to observe where a band of 80-120 wild horses roam freely in their native habitat.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies are either located at the airport or provide a courtesy shuttle.
ACTION RENT-A-CAR
ALAMO RENT-A-CAR
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
DOLLAR CAR RENT-A-CAR
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
Swimming Pools, Skateboard Parks, Pickleball Courts & Disc Golf
101 EAGLE RIM SKATEBOARD PARK 2746 CHEYENNE DR. 970.254.3866 APPROXIMATELY 9,000 SQUARE FEET EQUIPPED WITH CONCRETE RAMPS, FUN BOXES, RAILS, AND INLINE SKATING; OPEN YEAR ROUND
102 LINCOLN PARK-MOYER POOL 12TH ST. & GUNNISON AVE. 970.254.3848 50 METER OUTDOOR POOL WITH WATERSLIDE, SPLASH PAD WATER PLAYGROUND, DIVING BOARDS, AND A SHALLOW WATER INSTRUCTIONAL TANK
94 LINCOLN PARK 1340 GUNNISON AVE. 970.254.3866 PICKLEBALL COURTS
103 MATCHETT PARK 28 1/4 RD. & PATTERSON (F) RD. 970.254.3866 UNDEVELOPED OPEN SPACE WITH 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE
104 ORCHARD MESA COMMUNITY CENTER POOL 2736 UNAWEEP AVE. 970.254.3885 Z SHAPED POOL, 25 METERS BY 25 YARDS, WITH A SHALLOW 2' WADING AREA AND A 12' DIVING WELL
105 PINERIDGE PARK 359 RIDGES BLVD. 970.254.3866 PICKLEBALL COURTS
106 WATSON ISLAND 639 STRUTHERS AVE. 970.254.3866 DISC GOLF
107 WESTLAKE SKATEBOARD PARK 325 W. ORCHARD AVE. 970.254.3866 LOCATED IN WESTLAKE PARK, FEATURING A SKATEPARK, PICNIC SHELTER, RESTROOM, AND PLAYGROUND
Tours & Adventures (Guided)
BILL BURKE'S 4-WHEELING AMERICA LLC 970. 858.3468 4-WHEEL DRIVE (NOT ATV) SAFETY EDUCATION AND GUIDED BACK COUNTRY TRIPS
COLORADO ALPINE & DESERT ADVENTURES 970. 245.8513 CLIMBING, CANYONEERING, HIKING, RAPPELLING
DESERT RAT TOURS – BIKE GUIDE & TOURS 970.260.4842, 970.261.8101 GUIDED CYCLING TOURS
68 DINOSAUR JOURNEY MUSEUM 550 JURASSIC COURT, FRUITA 888.488.3466 970.858.7282 DINOSAUR MUSEUM, PERMANENT & TRAVELING EXHIBITS, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, DINO DIG PROGRAM
108 GATEWAY CANYONS ADVENTURES 43200 HWY 141, GATEWAY 977.931.2649 HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, ATV, JEEP TOURS, FISHING, ROCK CLIMBING
GATEWAY CANYONS AIR TOURS 43200 HWY 141, GATEWAY 888.427.5986, 970.243.4359 SCENIC HELICOPTER TOURS, AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY AND VIP CUSTOM CHARTER FLIGHTS
109 JET BOAT COLORADO 2237 ROAN CREEK RD., DE BEQUE 970.644.1121 ADVENTURE AND SCENIC JET BOAT TOURS ON THE COLORADO RIVER FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY; 1/2 MILE NORTH OF I-70, DE BEQUE
110 JUMP JUNCTION 1119 N. 1ST ST. 970.208.7452 TANDEM SKYDIVING
KEYS GUIDE & OUTFITTING 970.216.7899 GUIDES, SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS FOR BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING, FISHING, RAFTING, HIKING AND HIKING TRIPS
RAPID CREEK CYCLES & PADDLEBOARDS 237 S MAIN ST., PALISADE 970.464.9266 FULL SERVICE BIKE SHOP WITH MOUNTAIN, ROAD, AND CRUISER BIKES; RENTALS FOR SELF GUIDED WINERY AND ORCHARD BIKE TOURS; FLOAT TRIPS ON THE COLORADO RIVER
111 ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUN CLUB 545 31 RD. 970.523.7642 INDOOR HANDGUN, RIFLE, ARCHERY RANGES, TACTICAL TRAINING AREA; CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
112 SUNCREST AVIATION 2874 AVIATORS WAY HELICOPTER TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING OF GRAND JUNCTION AND THE COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT
Transportation
Trains & Buses
113 AMTRAK TRAIN STATION 339 S. 1ST ST. 800.872.7245, 970.241.2733 RESERVATIONS AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION; GRAND JUNCTION STATION INFORMATION
114 GREYHOUND BUS LINES 230 S. 5TH ST. 800.231.2222, 970.242.6045 FARE AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION; GRAND JUNCTION STATION INFORMATION
115 ROAD RUNNER STAGE LINES GREYHOUND BUS STATION 970.553.0389 BUS SERVICE TO/FROM DELTA, MONTROSE, RIDGWAY, PLACERVILLE, TELLURIDE, RICO, DOLORES, CORTEZ, MANCOS AND DURANGO
Grand Junction Regional Airport & Airlines
116 ALLEGIANT AIR 702.505.8888 SERVICES TO/FROM LAS VEGAS (LAS) - YEAR-ROUND & LOS ANGELES (LAX) - SUMMER SEASONAL
116 AMERICAN AIRLINES 800.433.7300 SERVICES TO/FROM DALLAS/FT. WORTH (DFW), PHOENIX (PHX), & LOS ANGELES (LAX) - SUMMER SEASONAL
116 DELTA AIRLINES 800.221.1212 SERVICES TO/FROM SALT LAKE CITY (SLC)
116 DENVER AIR CONNECTION 866.373.8513 303.925.1682SERVICES TO/FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO & CENTENNIAL AIRPORTS
116 GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT 970.244.9100 HORIZON DR., 1 MILE NORTH OF I-70; AIRPORT CODE: GJT
116 UNITED AIRLINES 800.864.8331 SERVICES TO/FROM DENVER (DEN)
Public Transportation & Taxis
GRAND VALLEY TRANSIT 970.256.7433 PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM SERVING THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA
K2 TAXI 970.242.4652 24-HOUR SERVICE
SUNSHINE TAXI 970.245.8294 CALL OR TEXT, PROFESSIONAL, INSURED TRANSPORTATION 24X7X365 THROUGHOUT MESA COUNTY
UBER DOWNLOAD THE APP, SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE
Shuttles & Limousines
A TOUCH WITH CLASS LIMOUSINE 970.245.5466 POINT-TO-POINT, BLACK CAR, LIMOUSINE SERVICE, WINERY AND AREA TOURS; AIRPORT SERVICE, RIVER SHUTTLES
ABSOLUTE PRESTIGE LIMOUSINE 888.858.3904 970.858.8500TRANSPORTATION AND TOURS: STRETCH LIMOUSINES, SUVS, SHUTTLE & LIMO BUSES, VAN, AND HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SERVICES; WINE TOURS AND MORE
AMERICAN SPIRIT SHUTTLE 970.523.7662 SHUTTLE SERVICE, GROUP TRANSPORTATION, DESIGNATED DRIVER SERVICE, WINERY, AREA, AND COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT TOURS
GRAND JUNCTION TOURS 970.261.8329 OFFERING PERSONAL TOURS TO THE WINE COUNTRY, COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT, LAVENDER FARMS, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES AND MORE
JR'S CARRIAGE SERVICE 719.671.7145 HORSE-DRAWN TRANSPORTATION FOR WINE TOURS, SUNSET TOURS, WEDDINGS, ORCHARD AND FRUIT STAND TOURS, AND DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL TOURS
THREE DREAMS CHARTER & TOURS 970.434.3541 IN AND OUT-OF-STATE TRANSPORTATION, AREA TOURS, RIVER SHUTTLES, EVENT SHUTTLES, NON PROFIT CHILDRENS GROUPS, ACTIVITY & DESTINATION PLANNING
Motorized Sports Rentals
117 DRIVEN EXPERIENCES 43200 HWY 141, GATEWAY 970.931.2777
118 EAGLE RIDER 2060 E. MAIN ST. 970.242.2260 HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND BMW RENTALS
119 FUNSHARES RV & SPORT RENTALS 2583 HWYS 6 & 50 970.241.2702 MOTORHOMES, JET SKIS, ATVS, SNOWMOBILES
120 GRAND JUNCTION HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2747 CROSSROADS BLVD. 800.523.0594 970.245.0812 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RENTALS
Scenic Drives
Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway:
486-miles, includes Grand Junction and Fruita, see some of the world's most significant dinosaur fossil quarries.
Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway:
150-mile round-trip drive, climbing to above 10,000 feet on the world's largest flat-top mountain.
Rim Rock Drive:
Drive the 23-mile paved road through the Colorado National Monument.
Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway:
Granite walls rise from the lush green fields, slick rock canyons and high desert landscape.
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