Grand Junction Attractions & Culture

Plenty of things to do in and around Grand Junction

Discover the wealth of activities and adventures available around the Grand Junction area. Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and camping are popular pastimes at spots like the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa and more. In Downtown Grand Junction visitors will find plenty of opportunities to soak up culture at attractions such as the Avalon Theatre, the Museum of the West and others. You'll find a plenty of opportunities for live music, dance, theater and more on the Events page.

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Grand Junction and the surrounding area is full of unlimited activities and recreational opportunities perfect for a family getaway.

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Jet Boat Colorado

2237 Roan Creek Rd.
De Beque, CO 81630

Website 970-644-1121

"The most thrilling boat tour on the Colorado River". Adventure and Scenic Jet Boat tours for the whole family. 1/2 mile north of I-70 in Debeque, CO

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Music at Colorado Mesa Univesity

1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-1604

Music at Mesa offers approximately 40 concerts per year featuring the talentedmusic students and faculty at Colorado Mesa University, as well as professionalguest artists from around the world.

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RockyTrax

2150 S. 16 1/2 Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523

Website 970-361-0402

RockyTrax is a local family owned and operated company which rents dual sport dirt bikes, and campers. RockyTrax also provides day and multi-day guided dirt bike tours throughout Western Colorado,...

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Dinosaur Journey Museum

550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521

Website 970-858-7282

Dinosaur Journey Museum features Colorado's best robotic dinosaurs. Visitors can examine real dinosaur fossils, dig into hands-on exhibits, experience a simulated earthquake and see a working...

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Studt Farms

21 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-305-9006

Studt's is a multi-generational family run farm. Studt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is filled with loads of fun for your whole family. We are dedicated to helping you make fun fall family...

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Pali-Tours

Palisade
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-697-8134

Let Pali-Tours drive your adventure with our unique, safari-style approach to seeing the beauty and hidden gems of the Grand Junction area!

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Red Lion Arts Gallery & Studio

546 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-424-5556

Whether it be painting, sculpting, poetry, or film, Red Lion Arts is an environment where individuals are open to express their nature through art.Red Lion Arts offers: Art Sales, Unique First...

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Bananas Fun Park

2469 Riverside Parkway
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-241-7529

Grand Junction's newest fun park with elaborate mini golf, bumper boats, inflatable play land, go karts, rookie karts, huge family arcade, laser tag, laser maze, Congo Cafe and inflatable rentals. ...

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SunCrest Orchard Alpacas and Fiber Works

3608 E 1/4 Rd.
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-464-4862

SunCrest Orchard Alpacas is a farm specializing in raising alpacas and manufacturing yarn. Tours are available and provide an opportunity to see these amazing animals and learn how their fiber is...

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The Wilder Gallery & Gathering

530 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-639-1232

The Wilder Gallery & Gathering is a multisensory experience blending art, nature, curated camp vintage and outdoor awareness into headquarters for nature loving humans.

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Mesa County Fairgrounds

2785 U.S. Hwy 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-255-7107

The Mesa County Fairgrounds hosts major ticketed events such as rodeos, concerts, and motorized sports, as well as the annual Mesa County Fair each July. Their equestrian center...

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The Art Center - Western Colorado Center for the Arts

1803 N. 7th St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-7337

The Western Colorado Center for the Arts is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts through educational programs, exhibits, and the acquisition and...

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Art on the Corner

437 Colorado Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-9697

Touch and enjoy a diverse and eclectic outdoor display of over 100 sculptures along Main Street and throughout the downtown area. Beginning in 1984, Downtown Grand Junction is proud to showcase one...

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Gateway Canyons Air Tours

43200 Hwy 141
Gateway, CO 81522

Website 970-931-2740

Let us fly you from where ever you are, to where you want to be. Experience an amazing flight above the unique American West. Soar in luxury as you view red-rock desert canyons, rivers and snow...

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Nature Knowledge Programs

1825 Linden Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-242-8507

No experience required. Learn wilderness survival skills hands-on in the field. Demonstrations of world-wide (Arctic, desert, jungle, mountain) primitive and emergency survival techniques to help...

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Western Colorado Dragway

3235 Whitewater HIll Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-243-9022

NHRA-sanctioned drag racing. Fun for the whole family. Race cars, Go to the Pits, Concessions on site.

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Grand Valley Climbing

611 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-270-2022

Grand Valley Climbing features 14,000 sq ft building for climbing and fitness. The climbing walls were built by Walltopia, USA with custom, varied roped and bouldering areas. It is a state of the...

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Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-1020

Colorado Mesa University is a cultural hub of western Colorado. The Moss Performing Arts Center houses the Music and Theatre Departments' more than 75 events each year. Events include musical...

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Uncanny Valley Art Gallery

514 Main St
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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Uncanny Valley is an artis co-op gallery that focuses on a censorship-free enviornment. As a co-op, Uncanny Valley takes no commision on sales, which means all sales go directly to supporting local...

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Moon Farm

1360 18 1/2 Rd.
Fruita, CO 81521

Website 970-261-6490

Moon Farm has been inspiring imagination in kids and adults for generations. The farm features a petting zoo, museum exhibits, cultural displays, antiques, dinosaurs, Barbie exhibit, special...

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Atomic Legacy Cabin

2597 Legacy Way
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-6251

The Atomic Legacy Cabin presents the history of uranium mining and processing on the Colorado Plateau, as well as Grand Junction's unique contribution to the Manhattan Project and the Cold War....

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Orchard Mesa Lanes

295 27 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-242-9297

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, Orchard Mesa Lanes has provided fun family entertainment to generations of customers. They host numerous special events each year, including Western...

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Museum of the West

462 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-0971

The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. "Ride" in a stagecoach, "fly" a 1958 Cessna, gaze upon an ancient Anasazi pottery, follow the history of the...

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The Palette

441 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-640-8569

Our goal at The Palette is to encourage everyone to "Uncork Your Inner Artist" through our fun and easy painting classes. No previous painting experience is required, because our talented...

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