DoN’t just take ouR word foR it! GRAND JUNCTION IN THE PRESS – SMITHSONIAN Skip Denver and head to Grand Junction, Colorado, home to “Nature’s Trifecta”: Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, and Rattlesnake Arches, offers stunning landscapes with far fewer crowds. Add a walkable, art-filled downtown and nearby dining, and it’s an easy choice for adventure and relaxation. – BUSINESS INSIDER DoN’t jus ouR word Grand Junction’s 140-acre River Park at Las Colonias features a scenic lazy river, river islands, resotred habitats, along the 24-mile Colorado Riverfront Trail -perfect for combining water activities with cycling or rollerblading. RV travelers will love this scenic campground by Las Colonias Park and the Colorado River, with bike paths to downtown Grand Junction and a riverside patio with firepits. Enjoy live music at the park’s amphitheater and RV sites. GRAND JUNCTION IN THE – SMITHSONIAN Grand Junction’s 140-acre River Park – AARP islands, restored habitats, along the 2 The Grand Mesa offers some of the best cross-country skiing terrain in the country—it’s combining water activities with cyclin the world’s largest flat-top mountain. It’s right outside Grand Junction and it’s known for its heavy snowfall averaging 250 inches per year. – THE WEATHER CHANNEL Grand Junction, Colorado, rivals Moab for challenging biking, with routes like Kokopelli’s Trail winding through red rock canyons rich in petroglyphs and fossils. Stay along the Colorado River in Airstreams or cabins, and enjoy local dining, including options from an acclaimed chef. Skip Denver and head to Grand Junction, Colorado, ho National Monument, – TRAVEL + LEISURE MAGAZINE Grand Mesa, and Rattlesnake Ar On Main with Street, stroll by fewer art like the crowds. life-size bronze of the screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who grew up in far Add a walkable, art-filled down Grand Junction, editing a script in his bathtub — it’s one of about 130 pieces around town in one of the country’s longest-running outdoor sculpture programs. Among the relaxation. indie shops lining Main Street, find a easy choice for adventure and selection of Colorado-crafted paintings, ceramics, furniture and other art, as well as pours from the local winery. – THE NEW YORK TIMES – BUSINESS INSIDER RV travelers will love this scenic camp River, with bike paths to downtown G – WALL STREET JOURNAL Enjoy live music at breweries, the park’s amphith All trails lead back to downtown Grand Junction, filled with shops, craft Grand Junction, Colorado, combines historic charm with outdoor adventures, offering access to landmarks like Colorado National Monument and McInnis Canyons. Its location and thriving agriculture make it a perfect base for exploring the region’s natural beauty. locavore restaurants and wine-tasting rooms from area vineyards. – THE NEW YORK TIMES *All articles published in 2023-2026. Check them out at VisitGJ.com/GJPress – AARP
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