Downtown Grand Junction is the liveliest part of town, buzzing with activity throughout the year. The leafy, pedestrian-friendly streets make for a pleasant exploration on foot. Some of the city's best independent shops can be found in Downtown and the precinct is home to a fine selection of galleries showcasing local art. A vibrant dining scene and a plethora of public events through the year make it the place to be in the city.
If you would love to know how life in the early 19th Century was, then a tour to the Cross Orchards Historic Site would serve the purpose. This vast area has several attractions including the bunkhouse and barn, historic buildings and the ranch. Please call ahead as hours are subject to change.
Aficionados of performing arts cannot miss the Avalon Theatre. The expansive theater can seat 1090 spectators and acoustics of the place makes every act a treat for the viewers. Concerts occupy a better part of the theater's events calendar, making the place a must-visit for music lovers too.
The Museum of the West showcases 1000 years of the rich history of West Colorado. The replicas of a vintage rail coach, a Cessna aircraft and the town of Grand Junction as well as historic artifacts, pottery, and various other objects have been displayed here.
Cavalcade is a community space that allows amateurs, locals and artists to display their art and skill. The events held here are truly unique and entertaining, while gigs like live music concerts add fun to your evening, workshops like Tinker Series demonstrate repairing of antique or broken music instruments. Concerts, educational movies, charity events and much more awaits you at Cavalcade. Check website for updates and other information.
Central Library is a public library catering equally to both adults and kids alike. The library has spacious study rooms and free WiFi.
Cavalcade is a community space that allows amateurs, locals and artists to display their art and skill. The events held here are truly unique and entertaining, while gigs like live music concerts add fun to your evening, workshops like Tinker Series demonstrate repairing of antique or broken music instruments. Concerts, educational movies, charity events and much more awaits you at Cavalcade. Check website for updates and other information.
Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park was established to commemorate the people's efforts in the U.S. armed force from 1959 till 1975, during the Vietnam period. UH-1H "Huey" helicopter is the main attraction, which played an important role during the war, and is now up on display as a remembrance of the Vietnam War.
Spread over a luxurious space, the Riverbend Park is a town operated and managed green space. The park offers some very scenic trails and recreational activities. Some parts of this park are shaded which are often used as event spaces for concert staging or picnics. Palisade being a small town, a lot of activity of the locals is surrounded around the Riverbend Park. A perfect place for a tourist to refresh themselves as they interact with the locals of the city.
Central Library is a public library catering equally to both adults and kids alike. The library has spacious study rooms and free WiFi.
Downtown Grand Junction is the liveliest part of town, buzzing with activity throughout the year. The leafy, pedestrian-friendly streets make for a pleasant exploration on foot. Some of the city's best independent shops can be found in Downtown and the precinct is home to a fine selection of galleries showcasing local art. A vibrant dining scene and a plethora of public events through the year make it the place to be in the city.
If you would love to know how life in the early 19th Century was, then a tour to the Cross Orchards Historic Site would serve the purpose. This vast area has several attractions including the bunkhouse and barn, historic buildings and the ranch. Please call ahead as hours are subject to change.