Visit Grand Junction, Colorado
Surrounded by some of the most fantastic – and fantastical – landscapes on the continent, Grand Junction is a study in contrasts. Here in far western Colorado, the Colorado River meets up with the Gunnison and flows onto the Gulf of California. Even with the two rivers’ confluence, much of the area is desert-like. But it also boasts abundant fruit tree orchards, vegetable farms and an increasingly fruitful wine industry.
Things to do Places to See – Grand Junction
Off to the west of the city, where the desert gets serious, visitors encounter jutting spires, enormous domes and yawning, mysterious canyons of the awesome Colorado Monument, but just a short drive to the southeastern hem of the city is the much cooler, much higher pine and aspen forested wilderness of Grand Mesa, the largest flattop mountain in the world.
Oh, and to the north is a moonscape of weathered rock known as the Book Cliffs.
You’ll find much in the way of water sports – there’s plenty of fishing both on the Mesa and the Gunnison; the Colorado is great for guided white water raft trips that can be expanded to include kayaking.
Mountain biking is unparalleled no matter which direction you go; hiking is likewise an adventure waiting while you to lace your boots; horseback riding can take you through lush forests atop the Mesa or into a shadow-filled canyon. Climbing enthusiasts will enjoy mountain climbing, bouldering, canyoneering – the challenges change with the topography.
And don’t forget you can get off the beaten path and go four-wheeling as well.
Grand Junction Business District
Downtown is a charming mix of old and new, Western and college town. There are enough restaurants to give you ample choices in cuisine and appointment; shopping is just as adventurous as you might expect in a town that continues to spread its wings culturally. It’s eclectic but, at the same time, reassuringly peaceful – a mix of culture and outdoor activity flare.
Music at Colorado Mesa University is a series of more than three dozen concerts; the Math & Science Center features more than 150 interactive exhibits geared for kids; Western Colorado Center for the Arts features exhibits and educational programs; and you can cheer on the boys of summer at a Grand Junction Rockies Minor League baseball game!
If that’s not enough, go fly a kite – or, better yet, go for a helicopter tour and get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Grand Junction.
International Trivia Night
Apr 30
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, COThe ever-popular International Trivia Night will be held from 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 30, at the Global Village Museum of
237 Virginia Avenue
May 02 - May 19
2700 Arapahoe St, Denver, COSYNOPSIS When Eric, an overeducated and underemployed professor, begins researching the history of his father Rex’s pr
Maria Schneider Orchestra
May 03
2344 E Iliff Ave., Denver, COThe seven-time Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magi
Pack Rats at Heart: The Joys of Collecting
May 04
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, COWith over 60 years of adventures collecting artifacts, Gary and Carol Ann Hixon will present Pack Rats at Heart: The Joy
Desert Highlights Trail Camp
May 10 - May 13
777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, COJoin us for a long weekend in the colorful desert landscape of Western Colorado! This year, we have partnered with Gemin
Resplendent Rachmaninoff – Fort Collins Symphony
May 11
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, COOur season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas f
Run to the Shrine
May 18 - May 19
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin us on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 2024 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser r
Chalk Lines and Vines
May 18 - May 19
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 25690 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, COSave the date for Arapahoe County’s fourth annual spring wine and chalk art festival, held outdoors at the Arapahoe Co
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May 25
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, COThe Broadmoor Curling Club is holding a Learn to Curl Clinic 25 May 24. We welcome those who have never tried curling an
Outside Festival
Jun 01 - Jun 02
Denver Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave., Denver, COThe first-ever Outside Festival will take place in downtown Denver from June 1-2, 2024. This new event is a one-of-a-kin