Location: Grand Junction
Top Things to do in Grand Junction
10 Nature & Parks in Grand Junction That You Shouldn't Miss
Flanked by lakes, mountains and intriguing rock formations, Grand Junction offers a different side of Colorado. Mild weather year-round creates an agricultural oasis for 22 different wineries. Mountain bike along winding desert trails, wine and dine next to majestic rivers, and peruse a variety of shops, galleries and boutiques. For breathtaking natural beauty, don’t miss Grand Mesa National Forest and Colorado National Monument’s 23-mile stretch of scenic overlooks.
Restaurants in Grand Junction
1. Grand Mesa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 720 reviews
The world's largest flat-topped mountain is covered with stream fed lakes.
Reviewed By Flyer668926 - Grand Junction, United States
A gorgeous paradise 45 minutes from Grand Junction..The largest flat plateau in the world with over 200 lakes..The temperature is 25 to 30 degrees cooler in the summer than Grand Junction..Great hiking, horse back riding, fishing and camping.I have been going to this area for 50 years and still love it!
2. Dominguez Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
A spectacular red rock canyon.
Reviewed By ontheroad133 - Knoxville, United States
We hiked the Bridgeport trail which was mostly dry even though snow blanketed some of the entrance road off Route 50. Quiet and peaceful, this hike was beautiful with steep canyon walls, a bubbling stream and almost a mystical feeling as we were walking where ancient people had once walked. We met no one but a flock of wild turkeys during our 6 hour trek. If you want to get away from it all for a winter hike, this is the place. After you cross the railroad tracks, the trail is still quite a ways. Look for a bridge across the river marked "no entry" and the bridge you want is just beyond it up river. There is a wooden fence and a BLM map and sign just before the bridge.
3. Canyon View Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By E377GVstepheng - Grand Junction, United States
Every time the 8 yr old grandkids visit, we must take them to the playground at Canyon View. There’s nothing like it in the Valley.
4. Tabeguache Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By SarahTSears - Westminster, United States
This is a great walk, although we had just a touch of trouble staying on the trail we were attempting. It's a loop, which is always extra fun. In fact, a lot of these trails are called Lunch Loops. There are a lot of mountain bikers. It's a vast desert landscape and along the high routes you can see beauty and geologic layers in all directions.
5. Get Air At The Silo
6. The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 767harveyb - Newburgh, United States
Say hello to Mr & Mrs idiot. We went on this hike for our 33 anniversary. Good first. Saw a beautiful wild horse and 10 big horn sheep. Great views all the way. Please follow this advice. Get the COTREX app before you go, it saved us and is free and don’t need service. Our mistake was the going down part, we did the loop and as soon as we started down Hoodoo we knew we were in trouble. We were heading to coal canyon trail but the very steep downhill got us. When you hit Coal canyon trail BLM 300 it is sand so walking was very hard after the downhill. We ended up calling 911 for a ride out for our safety. Just be prepared with water and watch your miles. I calculated 13 miles in 6 hours. We ended up 18 miles as per fit bit in 10 hours. Not bad for 62 ish hikers.
7. Lincoln Park Complex
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By W5657CQmichaelk - Salt Lake City, United States
This park has a great playground, a fabulous pool and access to the local 9-hole golf course. If you want to play tennis or pickleball (on dedicated pickleball courts) there are great facilities here. How about a minor-league baseball game or a college football game--if you hit it right you can catch the United States JUCO Championship Baseball Tournament--it's here every year. This is marvelous place where something is always going on. Be sure to bring your outdoor spirit with you--and get out and have fun.
8. Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By 719karenj - Colorado Springs, United States
It was a botanical garden during winter during COVID. We made a reservation for a time slot, were escorted through the butterfly room (with butterflies that were still drying their wings), then got to walk the rest on our own. We saw some beautiful flowers that reminded us of Hawaii. The cat came out to greet us ... as did a turtle... We wandered outside, read signs, took pictures, and jumped into the Pokemon gyms. We had lunch in the parking lot. A good start to the day. Estimated time 30-60 minutes.
9. James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By apkperry3 - Box Elder, United States
We stay a couple days and had a great time. hiking at difference places in this area. the restaurants or breweries are good food and nice drinks.
