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Nestled in western Colorado’s North Fork Valley, Hotchkiss, Crawford and Paonia offer access to some of the state’s greatest natural treasures and activities. Explore landmarks like Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, partake in quintessential pastimes like fly-fishing, hiking and wine tasting, and enjoy Rocky Mountain hospitality at its finest.

North Fork Valley Tour

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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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This less than 1-mile hike is located about 4 miles east of Crawford on Needle Rock Road and offers stunning views of the surrounding area and aptly named Needle Rock.

Hike the Needle Rock Trail

Pat's Bar and Grill is located in the town of Hotchkiss in the beautiful North Fork Valley.  In fact it was previously called the North Fork Valley Restaurant until it was recently purchased by long time manager and cook, Patricia Medina!

Pat's Bar & Grill

No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Hiking and ranger-guided programs.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Located about 13 miles from Crawford, the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is home to a visitor center and several trails offering spectacular views of the canyon's sheer walls and the rushing Gunnison River below.

Head to the South Rim

Stop in for juicy burgers made from local beef, outstanding service and the best fries around.

133 BRGR

The Stone House Inn is a two-room boutique Inn, located in downtown Crawford on Colorado's Western Slope, 13 miles from the north rim of the Black Canyon Nat'l Park. The Inn caters to those with high standards &amp; an appreciation of history. Book @ <a href="http://www.stonehouseinn.net">www.stonehouseinn.net</a>

Stone House Inn

Cozy up on the porch swing at the Stone House Inn for some primo stargazing. If you're up for a drive, the Needle Rock trailhead — where artificial light is nonexistent — is another incredible stargazing locale.

Admire the Dark Skies

Two Four Six Coffee serves up fresh coffee, pastries, cake, burritos and other goodies daily. Stop by to pick up your breakfast and an artisan gift.

Two Four Six Coffee

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Fish Hatchery System. Hotchkiss NFH provides many exciting visitor opportunities, and supports local communities. Open to the public, Hotchkiss NFH welcomes visitors to the hatchery for a close up view of the fish production process. With over 7,500 visitors annually, the friendly dedicated staff will normally be available to answer any questions while you explore the Visitor Center (open 7:30am to 4:00pm daily) and raceways.

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery

Zack's has been a local favorite for nearly 40 years. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Zack's is the place to rub elbows with the local characters. Our recipes are authentic and time-tested. The ingredients are always fresh. The result? A menu that bursts with flavor.

Zack's BBQ

Offering access to Gold Medal fishing on the Gunnison River, jet boat services, raft rentals, RV and tent camping, cabins and more.

Gunnison River Pleasure Park

During the first full week of August in downtown Hotchkiss, enjoy an old-fashioned rural county fair and take in some great live music and visit vendor booths at the Farm to Fiddle Festival.

Delta County Fair and the Farm to Fiddle Summer Festival

Total remodel finished early 2019. 
 King Suites W/42 inch T.V &amp; Dble Queen rms W/32 inch T.V. 
microwave/fridges, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron, WI/FI, Direct TV
Deluxe continental Breakfast, Laundry Mat, &amp; Picnic Area w/ Grill &amp; Fire Pit.

Hotchkiss Inn

Root and Vine Market is a local coffee shop and cafe that serves locally roasted coffee from Rubicon Roasting. Root and Vine Market is also the tasting room for our new winery - SkyHawk Winery. We also serve 5680 winery wines. We have a u-pick cherry orchard

Root and Vine Market

Launch a boat or kayak in the North Fork River at Paonia River Park, which provides direct river access for the public. Created and built by the Conservation Center, the park has an instructional kiosk to educate the public about the local river habitat. Find it off Grand Avenue, north of downtown Paonia on Shady Lane.

Paonia River Park

Inspired by her mother who is a street food cook in Thailand, Alm and Tyson decided to begin a little business of their own. A Thai Food truck.

1-2-Thai Authentic Thai

The West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA) spreads through Delta County on Colorado's Western Slope and boasts of some of the highest vineyards in North America.

The West Elk American Viticultural Area

Sip wine on the patio amid stunning views of the West Elk Mountains at Azura Winery (don't miss their great art gallery). Move on to Stone Cottage Cellars and Terror Creek Winery, and end at Black Bridge Winery/Orchard Valley Farms. Besides a nice wine-tasting room, Orchard Valley Farms has pick-your-own fruit, a nice farm store and riverside seating.

Enjoy a Tasting Tour

For the best Paonia pizza, sub-sandwiches and salads and a selection of local beer and wine, come to Louie's restaurant.

Louie's Pizza

Located in Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms. Today the Blue Sage offers daily classes, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and arts outreach.

Blue Sage Center for the Arts

The Bross Hotel is a graceful frontier hotel noted for its genuine hospitality located on the western slope of Colorado. The ten guest rooms all with private baths are appointed with beautiful period antiques. The rooms feature early 20th century ambiance with the best of 21st century conveniences. We offer off-street parking just one block walking distance to all of Paonia's downtown shops, restaurants, theater and local brewery. Come experience the abundant life of orchards, vineyards and countless outdoor adventures. Paonia is becoming known as the farm to table capital of Colorado. Come discover what we have come to know as the "Paonia Charm!"