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Colorado National Monument
Cross Orchards Historic Site
Avalon Theater
Colorado Wine Country
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
Grand Junction Motor Speedway
James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park
Eureka! McConnell Science Museum
Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area
The Winery Restaurant
Tiara Rado Golf Course
Enstrom’s Candies
The Art Center of Western Colorado
Kannah Creek Brewing Company
Kiln Coffee Bar
626 on Rood
Colorado Riverfront Trail
Redlands Mesa Golf Course
Bananas Fun Park
Body Therapeutics Medical Massage
The Escape House Grand Junction
Grand Junction is located in Mesa County, about 250 miles west-southwest of Denver, at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. The town is an ideal base for exploring the wealth of outdoor activities in Colorado.
Check out the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway south of Grand Junction.
Grand Junction is 4 hours from Denver (243.6 miles via I-70 W). You will need a weekend to comfortably enjoy everything the area has to offer.
Best time to visit is April, May, September and October.
There is not much rain year-round by winters are cold. Source: National Weather Service
| Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) | Average Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 19 | 0.6 |
| February | 49 | 25 | 0.6 |
| March | 59 | 33 | 0.8 |
| April | 69 | 42 | 0.8 |
| May | 79 | 51 | 0.7 |
| June | 89 | 60 | 0.4 |
| July | 96 | 67 | 0.5 |
| August | 94 | 65 | 0.6 |
| September | 84 | 55 | 0.8 |
| October | 71 | 43 | 0.9 |
| November | 55 | 29 | 0.7 |
| December | 44 | 21 | 0.6 |
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