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Explore the Region
Grand Junction has been noted for having more opportunities for outdoor recreation within a 100-mile radius of its boundaries than any other city in the Western U.S.
Visit the Visitor and Convention Bureau for more information on
Outdoor Recreation
Attractions & Culture
Wine Country
Festivals, Arts, Music, Theatre
A diverse selection of activities abound in the arts, music, theatre, festivals, and culture events. Enjoy Art on the Corner, the Museum of Western Colorado, the Colorado Mountain Wine Festival, the Palisade Peach Festival and the Fruita Fat Tire Festival to name just a few.
Events Information
Golf, Tennis, Parks, DiscGolf
Lincoln Park, across from the campus, features a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, track, football and baseball stadiums, and tennis courts. All sports that can be enjoyed year-round.
Golf Information
Hiking, Biking, Blading, Canyoneering
From riverfront paved scenic pathways to the famous rugged Kokopelli byway to Moab, the area has something for everyone.
Biking Trails
Colorado National Monument
Within minutes from campus you can visit Grand Junction's own Grand Canyon, the Colorado National Monument. The Colorado National Monument is 23,000 acres of rock formations, arches, windows, canyons and exposed layers of earth.
Monument Information
Grand Mesa
Travel from the desert canyons of the western valley to a 10,000-foot high "island in the sky" called the Grand Mesa. Explore lush spruce forests and 200 pristine lakes atop the largest flat-topped mountain in the world.
Grand Mesa
Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway
Enjoy scenic driving and biking through Palisade and East Orchard Mesa.
Fruit and Wine Byway