Plan Your Trip 6 16 30 34 42 44 62 Nature’s Trifecta Find Your Trail 4 Seasons of Outdoor Pursuits Itineraries Events Traveling with Your Dog Map Directory 49 51 55 56 Lodging Attractions, Activities & Services Craft Beverages Dining Sign up for our eNewsletter: VisitGrandJunction.com/eNews CONTENTS New York Times Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The New York Times has spoken. Grand Junction is one of the top 52 places to visit in the world in 2023. Check out why Grand Junction earned a spot on this EPIC list. GRAND MESA 2 Colorado National Monument Affectionately known as the “Heart of the World” by the National Park System, this 20,500-acre park offers dozens of scenic overlooks, majestic wildlife and 43 miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views and no crowds. 8 COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT @BEN.J.PHOTO Grand Mesa National Forest Standing at 11,000 feet in elevation, the Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flat-top mountain, bursting with over 300 alpine lakes. Four distinct seasons offer endless outdoor recreation adventures ranging from mild to extreme activities. FROM TOP: VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; INSTAGRAM/@BEN.J.PHOTO; INSTAGRAM/@HELLO_MALLORY; KARRIN MELTON. ©2025 V2 12 Rattlesnake Arches Colorado has arches! Rattlesnake Arches is the world’s second-largest concentration of natural arches and is located just outside of Grand Junction. 14 COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT @HELLO_MALLORY Receive Travel Advice & Resources Downtown Grand Junction Grand Junction’s vibrant Downtown is framed with wide sidewalks, plenty of parking, over 115 outdoor sculptures, colorful murals, boutique shops, DIY studios and a variety of local farm-to-table restaurants. 34 MCINNIS CANYONS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA Visit the Grand Junction Visitor Center at 740 Horizon Drive (Exit 31 off Interstate 70) to chat with friendly tourism ambassadors, pick up free 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 Monday through Friday 8:15 am -5:15 pm. Drop in 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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