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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6 Minute Read When people think of Grand Junction, they often conjure up images of mountain biking, canyon hiking, and rock-climbing excursions. Yet for those interested in an out-of-this-world experience, there’s a reason to venture outdoors after dark. Celestial bodies can be seen year-round in…
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6 Minute Read Mesa County is the fourth largest county in Colorado, by land mass, and is 76 percent public land, so wildlife has the benefit of roaming free without being nudged out by urban sprawl, like much of the state. Grand Junction is located in Mesa County and is populated with numerous…
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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 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 vast wilderness…
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Click here to view the full article from the New York Times . * This is a gift article. Grand Junction kicked off 2023 by securing a spot on the prestigious New York Times' "Top 52 Places to Go in 2023". This solidified and highlighted Grand Junction's reputation as a premier vacation destination…
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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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Click here to view the full article on Westword. Abigail Bliss, a writer, highlighted Grand Junction in the article "Ten Things to Do in Grand Junction". The article mentions Grand Junction, Downtown Grand Junction, Hotel Maverick, Devil's Kitchen, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado National…
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We have exciting news! Grand Junction has made the FINALIST list for Parade’s America’s Favorite Small Towns award, which is a nationwide competition celebrating small towns and America’s 250 th anniversary! The award is presented by Parade and Steller and honors towns with populations under 250,000…
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Colorado’s scenic terrain invites exploration beyond the pavement, and in Grand Junction, more than 1.6 million acres of public land make off-roading easy. Grand Junction is open to all kinds of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) like side-by-sides, also known as RZRs, dirtbikes, snowmobiles, jeeps, and…
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