Location: Grand Junction
Top Things to do in Grand Junction
Top 10 Free Things to do in Grand Junction, Colorado (CO)
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. Enstrom's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By alanh45953 - Henderson, United States
Hi. In walking around downtown for the first time just exploring the area we had to go in here. All kinds of sweets home made and otherwise. We settled on a couple waffle cones and a couple of elephant feet I thing. Those were huge candy’s made of Carmel pecans and chocolate. Terrific.
4. Whitewater Hill Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Please join us at our farm winery overlooking our vineyards and the Grand Valley of the Colorado River. We offer free wine tasting, gift and snack items and a picnic area. Our wines are Oaked and Unoaked Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Ethereal, Rosé, Riesling, Moscato, Gewurztraminer, Sweetheart Red, Zero Below Late Harvest Chardonnay, Icewine, and Ruby Classico Port. We look forward to meeting you soon!'Handgrown, handpicked, handcrafted'
Reviewed By Idaho1983 - Parker, United States
A true gem and a great comfortable place to visit with a grand view of orchards and vineyards of Palisades. A must visit when in the Grand Junction Area.
5. Graystone Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By danamorganbarnes - Cheyenne, United States
Oh so good! This is such a gem. All they do is port and it is so, so well done!! Small and intimate and just right. Wonderful tasting room folks. Do not drive by, give port a try and fall in love.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Two Rivers Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By taylorkelley - Juneau, United States
Our family is getting married here in a year, and we are passing through town and they wanted us to see and experience their venue while we’re in town. We had a lovely time sitting on the front patio with our tasting flight. The bar attendant that afternoon made us instantly feel welcome and had a very warm demeanor.
9. Downtown Grand Junction
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccamerritt - Grand Lake, United States
With local art, cute shops, and delicious food options, don’t skip the heart of Grand Junction on your visit. I come to town for work and love staying downtown. Lots of reasonable hotels.
10. 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.
