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Sage Creations Lavender Farm 

Carboy Winery at Mount Garfield Estate

Music lovers at the Palisade Bluegrass Festival

A fish sculpture — one of many pieces of public artwork — in downtown Palisade

Wine tasting at Palisade Restoration Vineyards

Tasting wine at the bar at Restoration Vineyards

A horse-drawn carriage ride past the snow-covered Grand Mesa at Palisade River Ranch

Palisade peaches growing at SunCrest Orchard

Wine tasting in the vineyards of Talbott Farms

Artwork at the Blue Pig Gallery

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<h3>Things to Do in Palisade</h3>
Known as Colorado’s fruit and wine country, Palisade is home to more than 30 local Colorado wineries that boast award-winning vintages, tasting rooms, outdoor patios and scenic views of the <a href="/byways/grand-mesa">Grand Mesa</a> — the world’s largest flat-top mountain. There area has a unique climate ideal for growing grapes and famous peaches, as well as year-round vacationing.
Book a wine tour via horse-drawn carriage or limousine. You can also rent a bike to take a self-guided tour along the <a href="https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/ride-colorado/mountains-and-mesas/fruit-wine/">Fruit &amp; Wine Byway</a> to pop in and out of wineries and stop at farm stands for fresh fruit and jams. If wine isn’t your drink of choice, you'll also find a brewery, cideries, distilleries and numerous restaurants. There are several restaurants in the downtown area, where you can also shop for artwork and souvenirs or visit the Palisade History Museum.
For a more adventurous day, try Colorado River rafting, float trips or paddleboarding. Or take a scenic hike through <a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management/herd-management-areas/colorado/little-book">Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area</a>. You’ll also have easy access to 50-plus mountain-bike trails within a one-hour drive, including the town’s own epic <a href="https://trails.colorado.gov/trails/palisade-plunge-26910#activity=ohv_gt_50">Palisade Plunge</a> — an advanced ride that descends 6,000 feet from the top of the Grand Mesa along a singletrack trail. Local bike shops can gear you up with rentals and shuttle you to the trailhead. Insider tip: Make sure you bring plenty of water, no matter where you bike.
Pluck fresh peaches, apricots and more straight from the trees at numerous u-pick orchards. Each August, the town celebrate its bounty with the <a href="https://palisadecoc.com/events/palisadepeachfest/">Palisade Peach Festival</a>. Other spring and summer events include a farmers' market, <a href="https://palisadehoneybeefest.org/">Palisade International Honeybee Festival</a> and the <a href="https://coloradolavender.org/annual-lavender-festival/">Colorado Lavender Festival</a>.
Come winter, spend your days enjoying world-class cross-country skiing, ice fishing or snowmobiling on top of the Grand Mesa. Head over to <a href="/mesa/powderhorn-mountain-resort">Powderhorn Mountain Resort</a> for downhill skiing and snowboarding, all less than an hour away.

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