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Grand Junction

Graced by red rock mesas, Grand Junction is a vital part of Colorado's Wine Country. The city lies on the Colorado River at the foot of Grand Mesa, Mount Garfield, and Colorado National Monument. With a population of about 69,000, Grand Junction is the most populous city in the western half of the U.S. state of Colorado and the seat of Mesa County.

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    Cross Orchards Historic Farm

    Living history museum featuring historic buildings and agricultural equipment from the early 1900s.

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    Dinosaur Journey Museum

    Real fossils, cast skeletons and robotic reconstructions of dinosaurs. The hands-on, interactive museum includes paleontology displays, a working laboratory where dinosaur bones are prepared for display, a collections room where scientists study dinosaurs and other animals, a simulated earthquake ride, a dinosaur library reading area, a sandbox for making your own dinosaur tracks and a “quarry site” where kids can uncover actual Jurassic dinosaur bones.

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    Museum of the West

    Navajo art and rugs as well as artifacts from 19th century Grand Junction. Go “underground” into full size uranium mine and examine a miner hard at work and learn about the area's uranium boom

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    The Art Center - Western Colorado Center for the Arts

    Changing art exhibits and art classes. Catch a gala opening if you can.

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    Western Colorado Botanical Garden & Butterfly House

    Butterfly house, greenhouse and outdoor gardens featuring the plants of Western Colorado.

    Tue-Fri 9AM-4PM

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    Art on the Corner

    Local artists display sculptures. They are bolted down to the sidewalks. The art is changed every 6 months or so. Some of the work is absolutely incredible, but some of it is not.

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    Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway

    Road traversing the world's largest flattop mountain. Begins at Cedaredge Pioneer Town Museum Welcome Center on US 65 off US 92. The Land O'Lakes Visitor Center, Land's End, and Plateau Valley Area offer fishing, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography and amazing views.

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    Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway

    Consisting of Highways 141 and 145, this loop trail takes you through sandstone canyons, with wildlife, dinosaur bones and Native American pictographs along the way. Visit the historic Driggs Mansion or the Hanging Flume, a 19th-century wooden water pipe hanging off the canyon walls.

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    Grand Junction Jackalopes

    Enjoy a Pioneer League baseball game at Suplizio Field.

    See website for current season schedule

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    Eureka! McConnell Science Museum

    Hands on math and science "exploratoreum" for kids.

    Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun Noon-4PM