Riding high "You’d be excused if you found yourself in Grand Junction and mistook it for Denver’s RiNo neighborhood because this Western Slope city has gone from a way station for outdoor adventure to a hip destination. The new Hotel Melrose opened in fall 2023, so this is the first summer to stay…
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Johnny Motley, writer for Paste Magazine, wrote that Grand Junction is set among the Bookcliffs and is a picturesque small town four hours west of Denver, brimming with culinary, cultural, and musical vibrancy. Visitors can enjoy a cappuccino from Kiln Coffee, explore the bustling downtown, and…
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Joshua Berman, contributing writer for Outside wrote: "Most Coloradans drive by Colorado National Monument on their way to Utah, never realizing that some canyons and rock features they seek exist just south of the interstate here. The monument protects 32 square miles of rock ridges and plateaus…
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VINTAGE HOTEL DEBUTS IN WESTERN COLORADO Those heading west this summer to explore the natural wonders of Colorado might want to detour to Grand Junction, a city in the western slope region that is an intersection of mountains., rivers, canyons, lakes, and forests. Nearby outdoor recreation…
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USA Today stated: "Celebrated for its vibrant, no-franchise downtown, Main Street in Grand Junction, Colorado, boasts trendy art galleries, farm-to-fork dining, and fashionable boutiques. As a dynamic community hub, Main Street fosters a sense of engagement, with the historic Avalon Theatre hosting…
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Grand Junction's breathtaking canyonlands and wine region were mentioned in Fifty Grande's article titled "Great Hotels Under $200." Hotel Maverick was highlighted as being Grand Junction's first independent boutique hotel with rates starting at $179. The hotel's rooftop restaurant, Devil's…
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Grand Junction was listed in The Points Guy's article titled "The 10 best places to visit in May." Grand Junction's extraordinary spring adventures and endless outdoor pursuits were mentioned in the article, including the Wild horses at the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range, cherry and peach…
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Rattlesnake Canyon Arches The 6.2-mile round trip Rattlesnake Canyon Arches Trail outside of Grand Junction is literally off the beaten path—it requires driving a rough-and-tumble 4X4 road or hiking a connector trail—but the views are completely worth it. The high-desert route travels through…
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Colorado's elevation sets the stage for its burgeoning wine scene, with an average altitude of 6,800 feet above sea level, making it the highest contiguous state in the US. While the state has long been known for craft beer, its vineyards have gained recognition over the past decade, with…
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