3364 E 1/4 Road , Clifton, CO 81520(Mesa County)

Grand Junction Colorado serves as a hub for transportation and shipping between Denver and Salt Lake City. The population of the Grand Junction area is 147,000. In the late 19th century, settlers were drawn to the fertile Grand Valley for its agricultural potential, and the area remains one of Colorado's largest food producers, including peaches, pears, cherries and corn. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the first grape vines were planted, sparking an increase in wine production. Now is home to more than 20 wineries, Grand Junction is known as Colorado's wine country. The warm days and cool nights are exceptional conditions for producing hearty grapes, and red wine varietals in particular flourish in the conditions. In addition to food production, the Grand Junction area includes unparalleled natural beauty. The Colorado National Monument is an outdoor lover's paradise, offering trails for hiking and biking, as well as incredible views of red rock canyons and stone monoliths jutting straight up from the ground. The nearby Grand Mesa is a spectacular flat-top mountain that plateaus near 10,000 feet. It offers a variety of activities year-round, including skiing in the winter and hiking, hunting, fishing and biking in the summer.

Downtown Grand Junction

Located in the heart of Colorado's Grand Valley, and home to dozens of outstanding locally-owned shops, music venues, restaurants, galleries and area services, is Downtown Grand Junction. Stroll our tree lined, pedestrian-friendly streets complete with a large collection of public art, fountains and historic buildings. With over 300 sunny days each year and an abundance of outdoor activities nearby, it's easy to fall in love with Downtown Grand Junction, Coloradoits Grand Junction's most popular attraction for tourists! So whether you're looking for local cuisine at our many restaurants, a unique gift, or a place to relax with the family, you'll find what you're looking for in Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado!

Colorado National Monument

Located in the heart of Colorado's Grand Valley, and home to dozens of outstanding locally-owned shops, music venues, restaurants, galleries and area services, is Downtown Grand Junction. Stroll our tree lined, pedestrian-friendly streets complete with a large collection of public art, fountains and historic buildings. With over 300 sunny days each year and an abundance of outdoor activities nearby, it's easy to fall in love with Downtown Grand Junction, Coloradoits Grand Junction's most popular attraction for tourists! So whether you're looking for local cuisine at our many restaurants, a unique gift, or a place to relax with the family, you'll find what you're looking for in Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado!Hike, bike or drive -- there's no bad way to spend a day in the Colorado National Monument Park.

Adventure on the Riverfront Trails

The Colorado Riverfront Trail System celebrates and preserves the cottonwood groves, wetlands, cattail marshes, gravel bars and islands of the Colorado (originally the Grand) and the Gunnison Rivers. The junction of these two mighty rivers provides a beautiful and rich habitat for wildlife and riparian vegetation in an otherwise arid region. This rich and diverse environment is home for over 200 different species of birds, three endangered species of fish and an abundance of small animals. The trail system provides many recreational opportunities to walkers, bikers, skaters, joggers and fisherman.

Grand Junction Colorado Mesa University

Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelors, associate and certificate levels. Colorado Mesa University has an enrollment of more than 9,480 students with almost 12 percent of the University's student body coming from outside Colorado. The student population is 54 percent female, 46 percent male, and 20 percent from traditionally underrepresented groups. The vast majorities of students - 73 percent - are traditional-aged students and enrolled in full-time study. Many students attend college while also working and caring for families, and Colorado Mesa is proud to offer evening, online and distance education classes that allow non-traditional and working students the opportunity to further their educational attainment and advance in their professions.

Making Arts & Culture Part of Everyday Life in Grand Junction, Colorado

The Grand Junction (Colorado) Commission on Arts and Culture is dedicated to developing the quantity, quality, and affordability of arts and culture for the citizens of the Grand Valley. Since 1990, the Commission on Arts and Culture has worked to support the Grand Valley's artistic resources and cultural activities. Our goal is to form strong, lasting, and dynamic connections with artists, arts organizations, businesses, government, and educational institutions throughout the City of Grand Junction.