Grand Junction Colorado
On the Western edge of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Grand Junction,
Colorado is a beautiful place to visit. If you are driving from
the West Coast, you will more likely than not pass through Grand
Junction on your way to Aspen, Colorado. It's a very safe and fun
place to spend the night, or even several days.
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Grand Junction is a medium sized town (population 50,000) that sits at
the junction of Interstate 70 and Highway 50. More importantly,
Grand Junction has developed around the confluence of the Colorado and
Gunnison Rivers. Originally, the Colorado River was called
the Grand River. For this reason, and because the town sits
within the "Grand" valley, Grand Junction holds on to its historically
descriptive name.
Grand Junction, Colorado is a great place to visit even if you are
visiting Aspen from the East or via airplane. Bring the whole
family over to the Western slope of the Rockies, where the land opens
up and offers 360 degree views. At only 4,586 feet elevation,
visiting Grand Junction is a chance to escape the altitude sickness
that often plagues guests of Aspen, Colorado. A wide variety of
outdoor recreation, shopping and wine tasting will keep you busy.
Yes, wine tasting is in fact one of the biggest draws to Grand
Junction, Colorado. The nation is buzzing with reviews of
Colorado wine. Eight local wineries present visitors with an
opportunity to experience the Rocky Mountains with their taste
buds. Other attractions in the area include the Colorado National
Monument, the Grand Mesa, dinosaur museums, the Mesa State College, and
the Bookcliff mountains. Art, theater and music events also are
excellent activity choices in Grand Junction.
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