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 potential for…
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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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In Grand Junction, spring arrives earlier than the rest of Colorado. By the second week of March, tulips and daffodils are already in full bloom, adding vibrant color to the landscape while many mountain towns are still thawing from the winter. Meander through downtown to admire more than 115…
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4 Minute Read Grand Junction is a popular family-friendly playground all year long. As the seasons change, winter adds its own kind of wonder – thousands of twinkling lights glow Downtown, a soft dusting of snow on the red rocks of Colorado National Monument, and airy powder blanketing the Grand…
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3 Minute Read The holiday season is fast approaching and Grand Junction’s boutique shops and vintage stores offer one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone on your list. Plus, everyone needs a little retail therapy! With twinkling lights and mountain backdrops, shopping in Grand Junction feels like a…
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6 Minute Read Day One: Morning Grand Junction is the perfect destination for a girls’ getaway. From mild to wild adventures, scenic hikes to thrilling bike trails, and coffee sipping to wine tasting, it’s the ideal place to relax, recharge, and reconnect with your best friends. Rise and shine…
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6 Minute Read Day One: Morning Grand Junction is built for a guys’ trip. Zoom down rugged trails, conquer the river, refuel with craft brews and hearty plates, and cap the night with whiskey under the stars—it’s the kind of place where you can push your limits by day and laughs stack up fast in the…
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3 Minute Read Grand Junction has a vibrant lineup of events, from arts and community events, music and cultural festivals, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations, to classic hometown fun like antique trucks, lavender & peaches, farmers markets, and fireworks. Starting now and continuing into…
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10 Minute Read If you are looking for a vacation destination that provides a variety of affordable, convenient, scenic, and fun kid-friendly and family-friendly activities, check out Grand Junction, Colorado. Surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land and some of Colorado’s most…
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4 Minute Read How do we love Grand Junction? Let us count the ways! In honor of February’s 28 days, here are just as many reasons why we love the western side of Colorado. It’s the Colorado you expect, without the crowds! 1. Friendly locals One of the most frequent comments shared by guests is…
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