3 Days

3 Days in Grand Junction

The largest city on Colorado's Western Slope, Grand Junction sprawls across the Grand Valley, an area of the state that packs a punch for those seeking adventure and local flavors.

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Travel Like a Local

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.

Day 1

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Cafe Sol

At Cafe Sol our goal is to serve fresh, wholesome foods to customers who are searching for something unique.

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Road biking at Colorado National Monument

Pack your camera and experience this quintessential Colorado tour on your bicycle. The 23-mile Rim Rock Drive stretches from one end of the monument…

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Edgewater Brewery

Enjoy an All-Angus beef burger, fresh salad, or grilled chicken wrap either inside watching the brewers work or at a picnic table on the huge grassy…

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Grand Valley OHV Area

Test your ORV skills at Grand Valley OHV Area. Create your own path on a 4x4, ATV, or dirt bike. This wide-open space has hundreds of dune-like mesas…

dinner

626 On Rood - Modern American Cuisine

Much more than just a full-service restaurant, 626 on Rood offers a unique culinary discovery of modern American cuisine and fine wines from around…

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Road Cycle Through Colorado National Monument

Pack your camera and experience this quintessential Colorado tour on your bicycle.

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Red Bike Retreat

The Red Bike Retreat is a small collection of privately owned vacation rentals in Grand Junction. These vacation homes are fully furnished with everything…

Day 2

breakfast

Spoons Bistro & Bakery

At Spoons our philosophy is simple - fresh, local, from the heart. Our food not only boasts local flavor but also handmade quality. While…

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Travel Posters

Travel Posters capture the essence of Colorado's 14ers, national parks, cities and ski towns of our state's travel experience. Available at Red Rocks,…

Insider's Tip

Year-Round Outdoor Fun Amid Epic Views

December through March, visit Powderhorn Mountain to ski, tube or board in view of the world's largest flat top mountain, Grand Mesa. If you're visiting during summer or fall, the Grand Mesa also has a wide array of hiking trails and campsites and more than 300 lakes for fishing.

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TacoParty

Contemporary Colorado cuisine. All of our dishes are designed to showcase the products that are available here in the grand valley from our farmers,…

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Hike Devil's Kitchen

Experience the majesty of Colorado National Monument on the short Devil's Kitchen hike. Although less than a mile from the road, the shady interior…

dinner

No Coast Sushi

Wild-caught fish from sustainable waters. Hormone/antibiotic-free meats. Local vegetables

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Western Colorado Dragway

Beginning in April, find heart-pounding excitement 15 minutes from downtown Grand Junction at Western Colorado Dragway.

lodging

Castle Creek Manor

Castle Creek is close to everything in the Grand Valley: hiking, biking and wineries. Horseback riding in the morning and rafting in the afternoon.…

Day 3

breakfast

Dream Cafe

Grand Junction’s newest morning cafe offers a fun and uniquely hip atmosphere with food that you have been dreaming about. Whether you choose one of…

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Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America

Get trained to ride alone or take a guided tour off-road and see the sights with Grand Junction's local experts. 

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Pablo's Pizza - Grand Junction

Pablo's Pizza Grand Junction is the original Pablo's and is situated in a historical building amidst the quaint shops, hotels and other restaurants…

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Bike the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway

The Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway, divided into three routes, is a favorite of automobile travelers and bicyclists from around the world. Experience…

dinner

Bin 707 Foodbar

Seasonal American Food in a casual full service setting from Local, Colorado and domestic sources. Open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week.

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Wine Tasting

Shaded by the majestic beauty of the red rock cliffs and mesas that surround Grand Junction and Palisade, the Grand Valley is home to more than 20 wineries…

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Two Rivers Winery & Chateau

Nestled between the gateways of the Colorado National Monument is a family-operated winery. Experience wine making, luxury accommodations and special…

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