Grand Junction is the biggest city in Western Colorado, with a population around 60,000. It’s situated in Grand Valley, a region full of striking contrasts.
Amazing sandstones sit just west of town in the dry canyonlands of Colorado National Monument. Located to the east is Grand Mesa, a gigantic flattop mountain full of forests and alpine lakes.
Main Attractions
Colorado National Monument – Enjoy hiking, biking and sight-seeing in this breathtaking location.
Grand Mesa – At fifty miles wide, it’s the largest flattop mountain in the world. A scenic byway connects the town of Mesa with Cedaredge, to the south.
Wine and Vineyards – The Western Slope is home to an array of excellent wineries. Spend part of your day strolling through vineyards and enjoy free wine tastings daily at places.
Recreation
Biking:
- Lunch Loop Bike Park is located behind downtown near the entrance to the CNM. There are several single lane dirt trails in addition to the bike park.
Camping:
- Colorado National Monument offers well maintained campgrounds.
- Nearby Colorado River State Park has campgrounds.
Fishing:
- Colorado River provides year round fishing opportunities close to town.
Hiking:
- There are lots of trails in the Colorado National Monument, although pets are not permitted.
Accommodations
Top 18 Cool Hotels in Grand Junction – Less than five hours west of Colorado’s capital city lies the outdoorsy, Western Slope city of Grand Junction. As the county seat of Mesa County, GJ has its fair share of cool hotels and overnight accommodations. At 4,583 feet in…
Special Events
Jun – Country Jam – For more than twenty five years Grand Junction has hosted Country Jam, one of the nation’s largest country music festival, held over four days in mid June.
Things to do near Grand Junction
Biking:
National Lands:
Ski Areas:
- Powderhorn (39mi)
Scenic Drives:
State Parks:
- Colorado River (6mi)
- Highline Lake (25mi)
- Sweitzer Lake (44mi)
Towns:
