State: Colorado
Location: Grand Junction
Plan Your Trip to: Grand Junction, Colorado
Located on the west side of the Rocky Mountains, Grand Junction offers a delightful getaway with great scenery, delicious food and nearby outdoor activities. Colorado National Monument is nearby. If you are interested in skiing, check out Powderhorn Resort. Cross-country ski trails are also available. If you would rather go hiking or biking, the area’s mesas offer dynamic views. Be sure to have your camera ready. For the adventurous, consider whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. If you are looking for some quiet and relaxing time, visit wineries in the neighboring areas. Even at this high altitude, vineyards are thriving and winemaker’s are producing some great wines. In the evening, enjoy a quiet leisurely dinner and be sure to ask for a local wine. Due to the high altitude, drink plenty of water, wear sunglasses and use sunscreen.
Wineries Colorado Wine Room (A) Two Rivers Winery & Chateau(B) Ptarmigan Vineyards (C) Whitewater Hill Vineyard (D) Carlson Vineyards (E) Colorado Cellars Winery (F) Graystone Winery (G) Garfield Estates Vineyard and Winery (H) |
Attractions Grand Mesa Bookcliffs Colorado River Colorado National Monument Dinosaur Journey Museum (K) Western Colorado Center for the Arts (L) Museum of the West (M) Cross Orchards Historic Site (N) Western Colorado Math and Science Center (O) Western Colorado Botanical Gardens (P)
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Lodging Two Rivers Winery & Chateau Same location as (B) Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast (W) Quality Inn (X) Los Altos Bed & Breakfast (Y) Castle Creek Bed & Breakfast (Z) |
Restaurants 626 On Rood (R) Il Bistro Italiano (S) |
