3 Days
One of Colorado's emerging adventure destinations, Fruita has a trail for every explorer and a landscape filled with red-rock canyons and winding riverways.
Sustainability Activity
How to Give Back to These Special Places
Colorado National Monument offers a variety of donation opportunities to help preserve this scenic landscape.
Insider's Tip
Pack it All
Bring lots of water or a hydration pack to beat the heat in this high-desert area. Also, be prepared to bike, wakeboard, swim, raft or hike all in one day. Then, after a day of activities head to Aspen Street for good food and cold beer.
Day 1
activity
Tackle 18 Road Trails
Mountain biking is legendary in Fruita, and the trails in this network represent some of the best. Bring along a picnic lunch so you can spend the morning…
dinner
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
Enstrom Toffee & Confectionery
Enstrom's original candy factory sells the most magnificent goodies.
lodging
La Quinta Inn and Suites Grand Junction
Located just west of Walker Field Airport off Interstate 70, the La Quinta Inn and Suites is the place to stay when visiting the western slope of the…
Day 2
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
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
Suds Brothers Brewery
Welcome to Suds Brothers Brewery, Fruita's premier brewery and restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Fruita. We offer an extensive menu of great…
activity
Suds Brothers Brewery
Welcome to Suds Brothers Brewery, Fruita's premier brewery and restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Fruita. We offer an extensive menu of great…
lodging
Two Tired Inn Vacation Rental
2 Queen beds and 1 trundle style bed make up this adorable Fruita vacation rental.
Day 3
breakfast
Aspen Street Coffee
Specialty coffees, teas, pastries, paninis and breakfast burritos.
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…
lunch
Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant
Family restaurant featuring authentic mexican food.
activity
Dinosaur Journey Museum
Dinosaur Journey Museum offers the latest exhibits about prehistoric giants and features a working paleontology lab. The Museum also offers Dino Digs…
activity
Sunset Hike in Devil's Canyon
Excellent views of Fruita's canyon county about on this 6.6-mile loop, with plenty of different routes to explore.
lodging
Visit Fruita Vacation Rentals
Stay at one of the many vacation rental homes in Fruita.