Family Activities

Fun for all ages in Grand Junction

There are fun activities for the whole family in Grand Junction, Colorado. Spend the day on an archeological dig for dinosaur bones at the Museum of Western Colorado, learn about local flora at the Botanical Gardens, go swimming at a local pool, or drive go-karts at Bananas Fun Park. Grand Junction also has plenty of opportunities for hiking, rafting, horseback riding and other Colorado outdoor activities that can be found in state and national parks around the Grand Junction area.

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Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool

1340 Gunnison Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3848

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' -...

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Orchard Mesa Lanes

295 27 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-242-9297

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years, Orchard Mesa Lanes has provided fun family entertainment to generations of customers. They host numerous special events each year, including Western...

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The Grand Mesa Observatory

7475 Purdy Mesa Road
Whitewater, CO 81527

970-242-1089

Grand Mesa Observatory was born from the idea that in today's age of technology and connectivity, dark skies should be easily accessible for all. From private imagers looking to do remote...

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Angelos Pottery Studio

2478 F Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-243-0886

This is a paint your own pottery studio, offering 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 can...

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Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool

2736 Unaweep Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-254-3885

Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool features a Z shaped pool of 25 meters by 25 yards, with a shallow (2') wading area and 12' diving well. The facility also offers a hot tub and indoor waterslide....

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Western Colorado Dragway

3235 Whitewater HIll Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-243-9022

NHRA-sanctioned drag racing. Fun for the whole family. Race cars, Go to the Pits, Concessions on site.

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Grand Mesa Visitor Center

Grand Mesa Visitor Center
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Website 970-856-4153

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.

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Grand Junction Jackalopes Baseball

1315 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-255-7625

The Grand Junction Jackalopes are a Minor League affiliate (Short-Season Rookie) of the Colorado Rockies. Grand Junction Jackalopes are members of the Pioneer Baseball League - which consist of...

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RockyTrax

2150 S. 16 1/2 Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523

Website 970-361-0402

RockyTrax is a local family-owned and operated company which rents dual sport dirt bikes and campers. RockyTrax also provides day and multi-day guided dirt bike tours throughout Western Colorado,...

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Ute Learning Garden

2775 Hwy 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503

970-244-1841

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...

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Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley

422 White Ave, Suite 337
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-5364

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The Art Center - Western Colorado Center for the Arts

1803 N. 7th St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-7337

The Western Colorado Center for the Arts is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the arts through educational programs, exhibits, and the acquisition and...

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Grand Junction Motor Speedway

3002 N. I-70 Frontage Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81504

Website 970-256-0107

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,...

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Moon Farm

1360 18 1/2 Rd.
Fruita, CO 81521

Website 970-261-6490

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...

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Commemorative Air Force Museum (Rocky Mountain Wing)

780 Heritage Way
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Website 970-256-0693

The Commemorative Airforce Museum features a collection of historical displays, memorabilia, and aviation art; Open Saturdays only or by appt. Call 970-424-3575...

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Powderhorn Mountain Resort

48338 Powderhorn Rd.
Mesa, CO 81643

Website 970-268-5700

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...

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Bananas Fun Park

2469 Riverside Parkway
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-241-7529

Grand Junction's newest fun park with elaborate mini golf, bumper boats, inflatable play land, go karts, rookie karts, huge family arcade, laser tag, laser maze, Congo Cafe and inflatable rentals. ...

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Dinosaur Digs

462 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-0971

Spend an unforgettable day with a real paleontologist and discover fossil treasures on a dinosaur quarry expedition. All transportation, lunch, drinks and field instruction are provided. One- and...

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Grand Junction Adventures

1695 Las Colonias Landing
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-433-4760

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...

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Get Air at the Silo - Trampoline Park

715 S. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-361-3630

Get Air at the Silo is a trampoline park and more that is loads of fun for all ages. With over 10,000 square feet of activities that includes trampolines, foam pits, a basketball dunk court, and...

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JRs Carriage Service

Mesa County
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 719-671-7145

JR's Carriage Service provides a wide variety of tour options around the Grand Junction area, including horse-drawn wine tours, pub crawls, sunset tours, orchard and fruit stand tours, and downtown...

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Jet Boat Colorado

2237 Roan Creek Rd.
De Beque, CO 81630

Website 970-644-1121

"The most thrilling boat tour on the Colorado River". Adventure and Scenic Jet Boat tours for the whole family. 1/2 mile north of I-70 in Debeque, CO

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Kodiaxe

115 W Grand Avenue, Unit A
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-628-4454

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...

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Eureka! McConnell Science Museum

1400 North 7th St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-1626

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...

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