ITINERARIES & MORE OUTSIDE Corner Culture Conceived in 1984 by local sculptor Dave Davis, Art on the Corner is, shall we say, the cornerstone of Grand Junction’s art-focused culture. Today, a diverse collection (of more than 100 sculptures) is on permanent display throughout the city’s vibrant downtown. Each year, visiting experts curate a temporary sculpture exhibit, and if you think you have the perfect place to relocate a piece to your home — many are for sale. House to see magical metamorphosis in action. Purple Reign Growing conditions in the area are just perfect for lavender. Swing by Belli Fiori Lavender Farm for a stroll through their peaceful fields (they have 1,000 plants in 11 varieties) and browse a variety of items infused with the fragrant herb, including sugars, candles and bath & body care products. Fresh Finds No matter what you’re planning to do during your Grand Junction getaway, there’s no better place to shop for provisions than the Grand Junction area Farmers Markets . Stock up on locally grown fruits, veggies and flowers, as well as a variety of baked goods and other tempting ready-to-eat foods, including artisan gifts, all to the accompaniment of local musicians. Flower Power Occupying a tranquil 15-acre tract on the banks of the Colorado River, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens is home to 600 local and exotic plant species. Stroll through the rose, herb, native, Western heritage and children’s secret gardens (all peppered with picturesque fish ponds and lush landscaping) before making a visit to the Butterfly GRAND JUNCTION FARMERS’ MARKET CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GREG GENOSIOS; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; GREG GNOSIOS; CLAIRE CODLING. WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL GARDENS LAVENDER FIELDS CLAIRE CODLING GRAND JUNCTION FARMERS MARKET ART ON THE CORNER 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 17
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