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  • X-Golf Grand Junction
    2482 Patterson Rd., Unit 2
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    Colorado's finest indoor golf and entertainment venue. 4 state of the art golf simulators, coaches, beer & wine. 
  • 3002 N. I-70 Frontage Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81504
    Grand Junction Motor Speedway is one of the premier Kart racing facilities in the country. We provide a full Kart rental program, corporate and team-building programs, professional race management,...
  • Bookcliff Alpacas
    2034 J Road
    Fruita, CO 81521
    Small alpaca farm located in Fruita, Colorado. Tours by appointment. 
  • Mesa County Fairgrounds
    2785 U.S. Hwy 50
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
    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...
  • Western Colorado Dragway
    3235 Whitewater HIll Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
    NHRA-sanctioned drag racing. Fun for the whole family. Race cars, Go to the Pits, Concessions on site.
  • Grand Mesa Visitor Center
    Cedaredge, CO 81413
    Grand Mesa Visitor Center has information on the Grand Mesa National Forest, including maps, brochures, and expert staff to help answer any questions. There is also a gift shop and bathrooms. 
  • Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    48338 Powderhorn Rd.
    Mesa, CO 81643
    Tucked alongside the northern edge of Western Colorado's beautiful Grand Mesa, Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers breathtaking views, over 1,600 acres of mountain terrain, a stress-free, relaxing...
  • Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool
    1340 Gunnison Avenue
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Lincoln Park Moyer Pool is 50 meter outdoor pool that features a waterslide, Splash Pad water playground, 13' diving well with 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, and a separate shallow water (2' -...
  • Museum of the West
    462 Ute Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    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...
  • Kodiaxe
    115 W Grand Avenue, Unit A
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Kodiaxe brings the sport and excitement of axe throwing to Downtown Grand Junction. Our premier facility has five targets of family fun, along with Darts, Cornhole, Foosball, and other various...
  • Grand Junction Adventures
    1695 Las Colonias Landing
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Grand Junction Adventures is a licensed outfitter. We provide hourly rentals and river rentals & shuttle service for rafts, paddle boards, tubes and duckies. Our most popular day trip is the town...
  • Eureka! McConnell Science Museum
    1400 North 7th St.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Dedicated to "putting science in the hands of kids," the center features over 150 interactive exhibits in biology, physics, earth and space science, and electronics. Kids of all ages are encouraged...
  • Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley
    422 White Ave, Suite 337
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • The Palette
    441 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    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...
  • Angelos Pottery Studio
    2478 F Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    This is a paint your own pottery studio, offering acrylic canvas painting as well. Choose from over 400 options, design and paint a piece -- you don't have to be an artist. Leave it with us and you...
  • The Art Center - Western Colorado Center for the Arts
    1803 N. 7th St.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Western Colorado Center for the Arts is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts through educational programs.  Workshops in 2D & 3D mediums. ...
  • SunCrest Orchard Alpacas and Fiber Works
    3608 E 1/4 Rd.
    Palisade, CO 81526
    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...
  • Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary
    1411 S. 16 5/10 Rd.
    Glade Park, CO 81523
    A mustang horse sanctuary showcasing America's wild horse in a publically accessible location....
  • Lunch Loop Bike Park
    Monument Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81507
    The Lunch Loop Bike Park is located right off the Lunch Loop Trailhead. This bike park is great for families who want to accommodate different bike skill levels....
  • Dinosaur Journey Museum
    550 Jurassic Court
    Fruita, CO 81521
    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...
  • Ute Learning Garden
    2775 Hwy 50
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
    The two and a half acre Ute Learning Garden features native plants that were used by the Utes on their annual migrations.  Berms in the garden group the plants into life zones representing the...
  • Moon Farm
    1360 18 1/2 Rd.
    Fruita, CO 81521
    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...
  • Commemorative Air Force Museum (Rocky Mountain Wing)
    780 Heritage Way
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
    The Commemorative Airforce Museum features a collection of historical displays, memorabilia, and aviation art; Open Saturdays only or by appt. Call 970-424-3575...
  • Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
    641 Struthers Avenue (Riverside Pkwy at 7th)
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens / Butterfly House is a paradise found, with a butterfly exhibit as well as over 600 exotic tropical plants from around the world. Enjoy a tranquil moment...