Katie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you have a national park pass this is a must see! Heck, even if you don’t have one, this is a must see! This is the tail end of the Grand Canyon and it is spectacular!! It takes about an hour and a half to two hours to drive over if you take in all the points of interest. I highly recommend!!
Colorado National Monument
11 Rimrock DrThis is the largest flat top mountain in the world and if you’re lucky enough to be here the last week of September, then you can drive over and see fall colors. It’s a tradition here in the grand valley and it is beautiful!! The Ute Indians that populated this valley believed the gods lived on top of the mountain, and when we have our spring thunder storms you most certainly can see why! You can drive over the mountain in about 3 hours. But it most assuredly will take you longer because of all the stops you’ll want to make!
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Grand Mesa
This is the largest flat top mountain in the world and if you’re lucky enough to be here the last week of September, then you can drive over and see fall colors. It’s a tradition here in the grand valley and it is beautiful!! The Ute Indians that populated this valley believed the gods lived on top of the mountain, and when we have our spring thunder storms you most certainly can see why! You can drive over the mountain in about 3 hours. But it most assuredly will take you longer because of all the stops you’ll want to make!
This hike is moderate and takes a couple of hours but it is well worth it once you reach the top and you get a birds eye view of Grand Junction! Take water and patience with you 😉
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Mount Garfield
This hike is moderate and takes a couple of hours but it is well worth it once you reach the top and you get a birds eye view of Grand Junction! Take water and patience with you 😉
Riverbend Park
451 Pendleton StThis is a beautiful park along the river in Palisade. It’s really lovely!
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Palisade
This is a beautiful park along the river in Palisade. It’s really lovely!
If you’re here in the summer and you’re looking for a beach this is a good place to visit!
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Highline Lake State Park
1800 11 8/10 RdIf you’re here in the summer and you’re looking for a beach this is a good place to visit!
Connected Lakes
This is a great place for a low impact walk!
This is a great day trip! This is a wonderful little city to visit and is only a 2.5 hour drive from Grand Junction. Nestled at the base of the San Juan mountains this place is breathtakingly beautiful! There are many different difficulty level hikes to various waterfalls and overlooks! This is my favorite Colorado town!!
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Ouray
This is a great day trip! This is a wonderful little city to visit and is only a 2.5 hour drive from Grand Junction. Nestled at the base of the San Juan mountains this place is breathtakingly beautiful! There are many different difficulty level hikes to various waterfalls and overlooks! This is my favorite Colorado town!!
If you’re a free spirit then Orvis is for you. It’s a lovely hot springs with varying degree hot pools and it’s clothing optional.
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Orvis Hot Springs
1585 County RdIf you’re a free spirit then Orvis is for you. It’s a lovely hot springs with varying degree hot pools and it’s clothing optional.
This is a great hot springs located about an hour away. It has a cafe on site that carries adult beverages and yummy snacks! It’s large and always clean!
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Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StThis is a great hot springs located about an hour away. It has a cafe on site that carries adult beverages and yummy snacks! It’s large and always clean!
This is a lovely day trip. Located just this side of Ouray. This state park is great for a day at the lake just relaxing.
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Ridgway State Park
28555 Highway 550This is a lovely day trip. Located just this side of Ouray. This state park is great for a day at the lake just relaxing.
Running through western Colorado’s scenic Grand Valley, the Colorado Riverfront Trail provides an unparalleled biking and walking experience in Mesa County. The paved trail follows the Colorado River from Loma throughFruita, Grand Junction, and, Palisade, connecting several parks, lakes, and recreational amenities. The trail has been made with the long-term vision and hard work of the Colorado Riverfront Commission, established in 1987.
RIVERFRONT at las colonias PARK
2735 Riverside PkwyRunning through western Colorado’s scenic Grand Valley, the Colorado Riverfront Trail provides an unparalleled biking and walking experience in Mesa County. The paved trail follows the Colorado River from Loma throughFruita, Grand Junction, and, Palisade, connecting several parks, lakes, and recreational amenities. The trail has been made with the long-term vision and hard work of the Colorado Riverfront Commission, established in 1987.
Food scene
413 Monument Road in Grand Junction. They are a mile from Tabeguache /Lunch Loop Trailhead and about five minutes from the Colorado National Monument. This is my pick for coffee locally owned and homemade food! Mention that you stayed at Sweet Basement Suite and you will receive a 10% discount! Also if you enjoy the experience please post and tag 😃
Trailhead Coffee Bar and Cafe
413 Monument Rd413 Monument Road in Grand Junction. They are a mile from Tabeguache /Lunch Loop Trailhead and about five minutes from the Colorado National Monument. This is my pick for coffee locally owned and homemade food! Mention that you stayed at Sweet Basement Suite and you will receive a 10% discount! Also if you enjoy the experience please post and tag 😃
This is a fine dining restaurant that has been locally owned for over 40 years. This is my favorite place!!
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The Winery Restaurant
642 Main StThis is a fine dining restaurant that has been locally owned for over 40 years. This is my favorite place!!
Made famous by a visiting celebrity who raved about the food and booked the place for a year solid! Also a fine dining experience. Delicious food! I recommend the Bin Burger!
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Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StMade famous by a visiting celebrity who raved about the food and booked the place for a year solid! Also a fine dining experience. Delicious food! I recommend the Bin Burger!
Looking for authentic homemade Italian food? This is the spot! Another fine dining experience but were worth it!
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il Bistro Italiano
400 Main StLooking for authentic homemade Italian food? This is the spot! Another fine dining experience but were worth it!
I love this place. Traditional Spanish tapas in a cozy atmosphere. A best kept secret here in the grand valley.
Sabrosa Restaurante
546 Main StI love this place. Traditional Spanish tapas in a cozy atmosphere. A best kept secret here in the grand valley.
Looking for a local brewery? The beer here is wonderful and the food is delicious!
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The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant
401 Main StLooking for a local brewery? The beer here is wonderful and the food is delicious!
El Tapatio
402 Jurassic AveThis is my pick for Mexican food here in the grand valley!
The best sushi in town! Locally owned and family operated for over 40 years!
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Suehiro Japanese Restaurant
541 Main StThe best sushi in town! Locally owned and family operated for over 40 years!
If you’re craving Chinese this is the best place in my opinion.
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E C'S Asian Station
200 W Grand AveIf you’re craving Chinese this is the best place in my opinion.
Looking for authentic street tacos? I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Taqueria Guadalajara
719 Pitkin AveLooking for authentic street tacos? I highly recommend this restaurant.
Dream Cafe
314 Main StThis is a local favorite for breakfast. It’s pretty yummy!!
Looking for a locally owned breakfast diner? This is my recommendation. All your traditional breakfast goods plus a half portion chicken fried steak!
Randy's Southside Diner
2430 North AveLooking for a locally owned breakfast diner? This is my recommendation. All your traditional breakfast goods plus a half portion chicken fried steak!
This is a great Mexican breakfast spot. Food is delicious and the menu is huge!
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Las Marias
118 S 7th StThis is a great Mexican breakfast spot. Food is delicious and the menu is huge!
The Ale House
2531 N 12th StGood food! Huge patio and centrally located.
This is the place to go for Thai! I absolutely love the food. The owner Na, works on site. She and the staff make the food with love and care and alway make you feel so welcome!
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Thai Smile
2692 US-50This is the place to go for Thai! I absolutely love the food. The owner Na, works on site. She and the staff make the food with love and care and alway make you feel so welcome!
Local wineries
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best wineries in the nation. Here is a list of some of the wineries you can visit while you are here.
Great vineyard and good wine tasting. Has a scenic overlook thats good for pictures and a good amount of space to sample wine.
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Colterris Winery
3907 N River RdGreat vineyard and good wine tasting. Has a scenic overlook thats good for pictures and a good amount of space to sample wine.
Talon Winery offers traditional varietal wines. Located with St. Kathryn Cellars, we are also connected with Meadery of the Rockies, about a mile away here in beautiful Palisade, Colorado's Fruit and Wine capitol. We normally offer 5 tastes for $5 at any one of our 3 tasting rooms. Those who'd like a flight of 5 wines from all three wineries can purchase a Passport. We look forward to sharing the joy of wine with you!
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Talon Wine Brands
3701 Elberta AveTalon Winery offers traditional varietal wines. Located with St. Kathryn Cellars, we are also connected with Meadery of the Rockies, about a mile away here in beautiful Palisade, Colorado's Fruit and Wine capitol. We normally offer 5 tastes for $5 at any one of our 3 tasting rooms. Those who'd like a flight of 5 wines from all three wineries can purchase a Passport. We look forward to sharing the joy of wine with you!
Nestled between the gateways of the Colorado National Monument is our family operated winery. Although Two Rivers Winery and the Chateau are relatively new, they are both becoming Grand Junction’s Newest Tradition. The entire project was built literally from the ground up on 15 acres of vacant land in 1999.
Located in the Redlands area of Grand Junction, we offer wines of the noble varieties, which can be tasted and purchased in the intimate setting of our tasting room. Come enjoy an enlightening tour of the facility or pause to take in the unimaginable views. You are invited to sample our award winning wines and to discover a truly unique and unpretentious tasting experience.
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Two Rivers Winery
2087 BroadwayNestled between the gateways of the Colorado National Monument is our family operated winery. Although Two Rivers Winery and the Chateau are relatively new, they are both becoming Grand Junction’s Newest Tradition. The entire project was built literally from the ground up on 15 acres of vacant land in 1999.
Located in the Redlands area of Grand Junction, we offer wines of the noble varieties, which can be tasted and purchased in the intimate setting of our tasting room. Come enjoy an enlightening tour of the facility or pause to take in the unimaginable views. You are invited to sample our award winning wines and to discover a truly unique and unpretentious tasting experience.
While we take our wine-making seriously, we like to have fun too... Carlson Vineyards, a small farm winery, produces premium wines in the heart of Colorado wine country above the town of Palisade - on East Orchard Mesa. A visit to our winery and tasting room provides the opportunity to experience everything from our internationally awarded Riesling to our unique T-Red Lemberger to the perennial favorite sweet treat, Cherry 'n Chocolate. Come and sample some of our award-winning wine
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Carlson Vineyards Winery
461 35 RdWhile we take our wine-making seriously, we like to have fun too... Carlson Vineyards, a small farm winery, produces premium wines in the heart of Colorado wine country above the town of Palisade - on East Orchard Mesa. A visit to our winery and tasting room provides the opportunity to experience everything from our internationally awarded Riesling to our unique T-Red Lemberger to the perennial favorite sweet treat, Cherry 'n Chocolate. Come and sample some of our award-winning wine
Nestled at the base of western Colorado’s Bookcliffs mountain range near the Colorado River in Palisade is Grande River Vineyards, Colorado’s Premium Wine Growing Estate™. Grande River Vineyards produces world-class, award-winning wines in traditional styles.
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Grande River Vineyards
787 Grande River DriveNestled at the base of western Colorado’s Bookcliffs mountain range near the Colorado River in Palisade is Grande River Vineyards, Colorado’s Premium Wine Growing Estate™. Grande River Vineyards produces world-class, award-winning wines in traditional styles.
Welcome to Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Amy's Courtyard, Colorado's premier vineyard, winery, and event center. We have an exceptional restaurant, large patio bar, and shaded vineyard all that are available to peruse. Aside from our breathtaking scenery, and high-quality wines, we also have a decadent tasting room with meat and cheese platters and French-styled wine boutique. We're renowned for our ambiance and high-quality products, but also offer premium catering services. We are located in the heart of Colorado's scenic wine country in Palisade. Our picturesque property includes a pond, gazebo, barn, porch, lush yard and garden, which are all opened to be explored. You'll find sunsets to be particularly memorable at this unique venue.
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Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Amy's Courtyard
3575 G RdWelcome to Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Amy's Courtyard, Colorado's premier vineyard, winery, and event center. We have an exceptional restaurant, large patio bar, and shaded vineyard all that are available to peruse. Aside from our breathtaking scenery, and high-quality wines, we also have a decadent tasting room with meat and cheese platters and French-styled wine boutique. We're renowned for our ambiance and high-quality products, but also offer premium catering services. We are located in the heart of Colorado's scenic wine country in Palisade. Our picturesque property includes a pond, gazebo, barn, porch, lush yard and garden, which are all opened to be explored. You'll find sunsets to be particularly memorable at this unique venue.
Palisade's Newest Winery is NOW OPEN!!! Inspired by our love of wine and passion for restoring, come visit our family-owned 10-acre vineyard and winery.
Current offerings include Barbera, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc.
Coming soon: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Semillon.
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Restoration Vineyards
3594 E 1/2 RdPalisade's Newest Winery is NOW OPEN!!! Inspired by our love of wine and passion for restoring, come visit our family-owned 10-acre vineyard and winery.
Current offerings include Barbera, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc.
Coming soon: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Semillon.
Colorado Cellars is Colorado's oldest winery, founded in 1978 and built into a hillside overlooking the Grand Valley. Colorado Cellars is a family owned and operated winery, producing 30 wines and 25 wine based food items from the family's 20 acre Colorado estate, including wines for sale from every vintage back to 1978. This start-to-finish "hands on" approach to wine-making is unique in the Colorado wine industry. At Colorado Cellars, wine-making is a way of life - not just a business.
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Colorado Cellars
3553 E RdColorado Cellars is Colorado's oldest winery, founded in 1978 and built into a hillside overlooking the Grand Valley. Colorado Cellars is a family owned and operated winery, producing 30 wines and 25 wine based food items from the family's 20 acre Colorado estate, including wines for sale from every vintage back to 1978. This start-to-finish "hands on" approach to wine-making is unique in the Colorado wine industry. At Colorado Cellars, wine-making is a way of life - not just a business.
Local nightlife
This is a short list of some of our local nightlife.
WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T MAKE BEER IN WINE COUNTRY?
While we always strive to be original and innovative with our beer, we would never turn our backs on the European fundamentals that define craft brewing. We are constantly pushing to keep up with the evolving palette of the craft beer community in Colorado, and keep our rather colorful locals happy all at the same time.
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Palisade Pedicab
200 Peach AveWHO SAYS YOU CAN’T MAKE BEER IN WINE COUNTRY?
While we always strive to be original and innovative with our beer, we would never turn our backs on the European fundamentals that define craft brewing. We are constantly pushing to keep up with the evolving palette of the craft beer community in Colorado, and keep our rather colorful locals happy all at the same time.
Small-batch spirits distillery with a daily-open tasting room, offering weekly facility tours.
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Peach Street Distillers
144 Kluge AveSmall-batch spirits distillery with a daily-open tasting room, offering weekly facility tours.
Cruisers Bar
715 Horizon DrOne of our more popular bars usually has live music.
Scallywags Bar and Grill
509 28 1/2 RdTraditional local bar with amazing food!
The Goat and Clover Tavern
336 Main StTraditional English pub with really good grub!
Looking for a local brewery? The beer here is amazing and the food is delicious.
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The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant
401 Main StLooking for a local brewery? The beer here is amazing and the food is delicious.
The Grand Valley has a night club! This is a great place to go for many fun experiences. This is where our LGBTQ community meets to enjoy dancing karaoke and often a drag show!
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Charlie Dwellingtons
103 N 1st StThe Grand Valley has a night club! This is a great place to go for many fun experiences. This is where our LGBTQ community meets to enjoy dancing karaoke and often a drag show!
Edgewater Brewery is your neighborhood brewpub, where the best burgers, brats, and craft beer in town are always paired with fun. Conveniently located on the Colorado River Front Trail in Grand Junction, Colorado it's a hub for locals and tourists enjoying the beauty and outdoor recreation Western Colorado has to offer. It's a great place to start, end, or rest during a bike ride, run, or river float.
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Edgewater Brewery
905 Struthers Ave Edgewater Brewery is your neighborhood brewpub, where the best burgers, brats, and craft beer in town are always paired with fun. Conveniently located on the Colorado River Front Trail in Grand Junction, Colorado it's a hub for locals and tourists enjoying the beauty and outdoor recreation Western Colorado has to offer. It's a great place to start, end, or rest during a bike ride, run, or river float.