The heart of Colorado's wine country — and home of the famously sweet and juicy Palisade peaches — Palisade is located snug against the Colorado River amid the Western Slope's stunning mesas. Cycle merrily between between dozens of wineries, sample local creations in the town's handful of eateries, float down the river, meander along the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway, hike, mountain bike and much more.
Photo: JC Photography, Jim Cox