3 Minute Read Recognition doesn’t happen by accident—and when it comes from The New York Times, it carries weight. Grand Junction has now earned that distinction twice, first as one of the “52 Places to Go” in 2023, and again in 2026 with a dedicated “36 Hours in Grand Junction” feature. Together…
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7 Minute Read Celebrate May 2026 and Memorial Day Weekend in Grand Junction with unforgettable events and festivals! Not only is there plenty to do over Memorial Day Weekend, but weekends leading up to Memorial Day are packed with iconic events, so now is the time to make plans. We’ve made it easy…
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Click here to view the full article on Forbes. Joe Yogerst, a writer, highlighted Grand Junction in the article "Rocky Mountain Electrify: 7 Super-Charged Colorado EV Byways". "Charging out in front of other states, Colorado announced a pioneering Greenhouse Gas Pollution Roadmap in 2021. A key…
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Click here to view the full article from Mountain Town Magazine. Lisa Blake, a writer, highlighted Grand Junction in the article "Spoil Your Kids and Your Pup". The article mentions Grand Junction, Hotel Maverick, Colorado Mesa University, and Devil’s Kitchen…
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Click here to view the full article on DiningOut. Abigail Bliss, a writer, highlighted Grand Junction in the article "Destination Spotlight: Bin 707 Foodbar Is Worth All of the Hype". The article mentions Grand Junction, James Beard Award-Nominated Chef Josh Niernberg and his wife Jodi Niernberg…
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8 Minute Read The Grand Junction area is rich with culinary history and agricultural roots. The region’s agricultural story began in the early 1880s, when irrigation enabled farming. In 1883, William Edgar Pabor planted apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, and grapes after recognizing the area’s…
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Photo by: Esther Shapiro 5 Minute Read Grand Junction is a perfect outdoor playground for recreation enthusiasts, surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land, towering red rock canyons, winding rivers, and wide-open landscapes. Additionally, one can enjoy a calm float on a paddleboard down…
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Click here to view the full article from The New York Times. * This is a gift article. Cindy Hirschfeld, a writer, featured Grand Junction in the article "36 Hours in Grand Junction". The article mentions Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, Grand…
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Photo by: Karyll Gonzalez 19 Minute Read Grand Junction is where vibrant music, farm-fresh cuisine and a lively art scene converge with countless outdoor adventures. Here, alpine terrain meets dramatic high desert. Powerful rivers course through verdant valleys, and opportunities for embracing the…
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10 Minute Read Left Photo by: Visit Grand Junction Middle Photo by: @kore_mary Right Photo by: @kashmereaf Grand Junction is framed by three natural wonders, all within one hour of Downtown. Colorado National Monument’s towering red rock canyons are known as the mini-Grand Canyon. The Grand Mesa is…
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