3 Days

Fruita Off the Beaten Path

There are many ways to play in Fruita beyond biking! Hike McMinnis Canyon and Rattlesnake Arches, go horseback riding, rafting and stand-up paddleboarding. When you're done, sit back and relax at a local winery or brewery while devouring delicious cuisine. 

Sustainability Activity

Get Involved

Volunteer, donate or find other ways to help at the Colorado National Monument.

Insider's Tip

Pack it All

Bring lots of water or a hydration pack to beat the heat and make sure to pack clothing items you can layer for your various activities in Fruita.

Day 1

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activity

Adobe Creek National Golf Course

Year round public golf course with 27 hole regulation.

lunch

The Hot Tomato

Hot Tomato is Fruita's locally owned and operated pizzeria! We hand make all our dough, cut our toppings fresh and source locally produced meats. Come…

activity

Go Dino Diggin'

Excavate, prospect and prep fossil specimens on one of the Museums of Western Colorado's Dino Digs.

dinner

El Tapatio

El Tapatio is committed to serve the freshest ingredients on every plate. Our seafood plates are cooked carefully and making sure we pick the freshest…

activity

Copper Club Brewing Co.

Love small batch beer served in a cozy pub atmosphere?  Come on in, have a seat and relax.  Locals often refer to us as "Fruita's living…

lodging

Comfort Inn & Suites - Fruita

Great location and views! Friendly and comfortable. Continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet. Bike trails, hiking, horseback riding and rafting…

Day 2

breakfast

Starvin' Arvins Fruita

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and home of the "green supreme."

activity

Hike McInnis Canyons

This National Conservation Area has sweeping red rocks, gravity-defying arches and hikes for all skill levels.

lunch

Munchies Pizza & Deli

Munchies Pizza and Deli has been serving Fruita and surrounding areas since 1980. From pizza to burgers and salads to deli sandwiches, we offer what…

activity

Imondi Wake Zone

Imondi Wake Zone will provide a fun, safe and exciting experience for families and friends to learn and progress their wake board and watersports abilities…

dinner

Karma Kitchen

Indian food made with love, tasty ingredients and a wide-range of flavors.

activity

Colorado National Monument

Sheer-walled canyons, monoliths, colorful formations, bighorn sheep, soaring eagles and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of plateau-and-canyon…

Insider's Tip

End of the Night

Catch the sunset fading behind the layered rock structures at Colorado National Monument before heading to your hotel for the night.

lodging

Comfort Inn & Suites - Fruita

Great location and views! Friendly and comfortable. Continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet. Bike trails, hiking, horseback riding and rafting…

Day 3

breakfast

Camilla's Kaffe

Our gourmet and organic cuisine can meet anyone's likes and needs. Camilla's Kaffe offers other special touches that make our business the best place…

activity

Rimrock Adventures

Rimrock Adventures, located on the Colorado River, at Fruita, offers 1.5-hour, half-day and full-day raft trips. We offer mild float trips, as well…

lunch

Rib City Grill

Barbecue ribs, chicken and beef sandwiches, full menu.

Insider's Tip

Go Rafting with Rimrock Adventures

After lunch, hook back up with Rimrock Adventures for an afternoon on the Colorado River, paddling your inflatable kayak past rock formations and through rapids.

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dinner

Dragon Treasure Chinese Restaurant

Chinese and American menu. A variety of Asian entrees for lunch and dinner.

Insider's Tip

Sweet Treats

Stop by Munchies Pizza & Deli to have an ice-cream cone or milkshake for dessert.

lodging

Comfort Inn & Suites - Fruita

Great location and views! Friendly and comfortable. Continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet. Bike trails, hiking, horseback riding and rafting…

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