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Thanks to the invention of the mountain bike and an abundance of fun, flowy trails for all types of riders, Fruita is gaining much-deserved recognition as an outdoor paradise.

A Fruita Experience

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There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Travel Like a Local

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Within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Devils Canyon encompasses Fruita Paleontological Area and Dinosaur Hill. These areas both features interpretive trails that give visitors an opportunity to view major fossils preserved in rocky outcrops.

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Devils Canyon, BLM

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 enjoy a great pizza and a cold beer.

The Hot Tomato

Over the Edge Sports

Full-service restaurant in downtown Salida. Enchiladas, burritos, combo plates, street tacos and much more.

Tacos El Tapatio

This free concert series runs weekly through the summer and features a wide array of musical genres; including, bluegrass, classic rock, Country, Americana and folk.

Thursday Night Concerts in the Park

Newly remodeled, cable tv, close to park, shopping, dining.

Balanced Rock Motel

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 to stop in Fruita for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee.

Camilla's Kaffe

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 as, whitewater trips. Raft, kayak, SUP &amp; equipment rentals available for self-guided trips. Shuttle service available. We also provide two spectacular areas in which to horseback ride. Our one-, two- and three-hour rides take you into the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Our wild horse ride takes you into the federally protected Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Preserve.

Rimrock Adventures

Barbecue ribs, chicken and beef sandwiches, full menu.

Rib City Grill

Snooks Bottom is an open space within the city limits of Fruita. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.

Fishing at Snooks Bottom Open Space

Strayhorn is known for our incredibly high quality local smoked steak, smoked brisket and pulled pork, but we serve deliciously classic American fare as well.

Strayhorn Grill

Much of the ride is high up on ridges and the scenery is a little more expansive on this ride compared to trails in the area.

Mountain Biking 18 Road Trails

Great location and views! Friendly and comfortable. Continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet. Bike trails, hiking, horseback riding and rafting close by. Walk to restaurants.

Comfort Inn & Suites - Fruita

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

Starvin' Arvins Fruita

Moon Farm has a legacy in Western Colorado spanning five decades, inspiring imagination in kids and adults for generations. It features a petting zoo, special collections, and much more. Explore history from Ancient Egypt...though Medieval times...to the Old West.

Moon Farm Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo

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 fish for all of our plates.

El Tapatio

The Fruita Community Center offers a swimming pool and fitness center, library, running track and more.

Fruita Community Center

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

Dragon Treasure Chinese Restaurant

Oasis in the desert. Ideal basecamp for year-round outdoor activities. Water sports and fishing, grassy, shaded campground and picnic areas, world-class biking trails, hiking, wildlife viewing, important birding area, group picnic &amp; camping area, winter sports, hunting.