Attractions in Grand Junction, Colorado

Amusements

DooZoo Children's Museum 970-241-5225
421 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-2510
Downtown
A hands-on children's museum offering many exhibits and educational programs to help promote child development while having fun. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Cross Orchards Living History Farm 970-434-9814
3073 F Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Turn-of-the-century historical farm with features including an original bunkhouse, barn, apple orchards, a model railroad exhibit, and the largest collection of Uintah... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Colorado National Monument 970-858-3617
Part of the Upper Sonoran desert and situated at the edge of the Uncompahgre Uplift, Colorado National Monument features 32 square miles of deep canyons and soaring... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Mesa County Libraries - Central Library 970-243-4442
530 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mesa County's Central Library is normally open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m. Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and on... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Art Center, The 970-243-7337
1803 Seventh Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
This art center features a permanent collection and special exhibition throughout the year by Western artists. more info map
Dinosaur Journey Museum 970-858-7282
550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO 81521
This hands-on, interactive museum includes paleontology displays, a working laboratory where dinosaur bones are prepared for display, collections room where scientists... more info map
Museum of West Colorado 970-242-0971
P.O. Box 2000, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Exhibits of uranium mine and area's prehistoric/post settlement history. Many traveling exibits. Educational tower offers 360 degrees of views as well as a working... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Grand Mesa National Forest 970-874-6600
2250 Highway 50, Delta, CO 81416
Along with the Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, the Grand Mesa National Forest covers 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky... more info

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens 970-245-9030
641 Struthers Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Situated along the Colorado River, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens features a tropical greenhouse, the Butterfly House, an herb garden, a cactus garden, rose... more info map

Science & Technology

Western Colorado Math & Science Center 970-254-1626
2660 Unaweep Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81503
One & Three-Fourths Miles From Downtown
Located in the "New Emerson School", this learning center features over 160 hands-on science and math displays for children of all ages to explore the concepts of... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Colorado Wine Room 970-858-6330
455 Kokopelli Boulevard, Suite A, Fruita, CO 81521
The Colorado Wine Room is a wine tasting room and small winery that promotes Colorado's best wines to wine enthusiasts across the country. more info map
Confre Cellars and Rocky Mountain Meadery 970-464-7899
3701 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
The Rocky Mountain Meadery, located in Colorado's wine and fruit country, hand crafts each batch of mead, or honey wine, to produce a beautiful, clear drink. They... more info map
Garfield Estates 970-464-0941
3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Garfield estates has currently 11 acres planted with five different varieties of grapes: Syrah, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscat Ottonel. Their winery is... more info map
Grande River Vineyards 970-464-5867
787 Elberta Avenue, Palisade, CO 81526
Grand River Vineyards top varietals are Merlot, Chardonnay and Viognier. Their own personal brands are Grand River Vineyards, and GRV Everyday. more info map
Mesa Park Vineyards 970-434-4191
3321 C Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Mesa Park Vineyards' tasting room is open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. more info map
Rocky Mountain Meadery 970-464-7899
3701 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Meadery of the Rockies, situated in the heart of Colorado's wine and fruit country, hand crafts each batch of Mead, or honey wine, using the most advanced technology to... more info map
St. Kathryn Cellars
785 Elberta Avenue, Palisade, CO 81526
Founded in 1999, Saint Kathryn Cellars is a small winery that produces table wine, dessert wine, fruit & berry wine and port. more info map
Two Rivers Winery 970-255-1471
2087 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Founded in 1999, Two Rivers Winery, located on the Western Slope of Colorado, produces table wine. Their top varietals are Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. ... more info map
Vineland Corporation, The 970-464-7921
3553 E Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Founded in 1978, the Vineland Corp produces table wine, sparkling wine. dessert wine and fruit & berry wine from 22 acres of vineyards. Their top varietals include... more info map

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