Plan Your Trip 2 8 24 28 30 32 34 36 46 48 Welcome to Grand Junction Find Your Trail Fan-Favorite Affairs 4 Seasons of Outdoor Pursuits Weddings, Meetings & Conferences Traveling with Your Dog Grand Junction-Made Souvenirs Calendar of Events Map Getting Here CONTENTS Happy Trails Pick your perfect trail with our handy guide whether you prefer hiking, biking or horseback riding. Colorado National Monument Around every corner of this 20,500-acre park, discover wild, Western views that are sure to inspire you. Float, Raft & Splash Grand Junction’s hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers are perfect for a bounty of aquatic pursuits. Grand Junction Inside & Out Here are our favorite ways to discover this welcoming city … inside and out. Inside Leave No Trace – Back Care for Colorado Principles Cover PALISADE RANCH COLORADO RIVER 5 Directory 38 Lodging 40 Activities, Attractions & Services COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT 10 13 15 POWDERHORN MOUNTAIN RESORT FROM TOP: GATEWAY CANYONS RESORT & SPA; HOPTOCOPTER FILMS; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; BARTON GLASSER. Your Perfect Day in Grand Junction We’ve curated five specialized day-trips designed to pique your interest and stimulate your senses. 19 Get Outside Since 75 percent of the area’s lands are public, there are more than 1.5 million acres to explore. 25 35 Receive Travel Advice & Resources Meet an Award-Winning Grand Junction Chef Chef Josh Niernberg shares insight into the ethos behind his restaurants and what he loves most about the Grand Valley. Visit the Grand Junction Visitor Center at 740 Horizon Drive (Exit 31 off Interstate 70) to chat with friendly tourism ambassadors, pick up maps, brochures and information on what to see and where to stay. There’s also free Wi-Fi, a picnic area, clean public restrooms and a pet walking area. You can reach the Visitor Center at 970-256-4060, open 362 days per year. Stop by and get a complimentary stamped postcard (one per person), our gift to each of you for stopping by! 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 1
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