East Orchard Mesa Fun, Food, and Fundamentals
Wineries
Restoration Vineyards
3594 E 1/2 RdNewer to the area, great views and hangout spot
Avant Vineyards
3480 E RdGreat views, tasting room
Colterris at the Overlook
3548 E 1/2 RdGreat hangout area outside
Great outdoor hangout area. One of the more established wineries.
26 locals recommend
Carlson Vineyards Winery
461 35 RdGreat outdoor hangout area. One of the more established wineries.
Mesa Park Vineyards
3321 C Rd
Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards
281 33 RoadCute farmy outdoor area for tastings and photo ops.
Hermosa Vineyards
3269 3/4 C RdBest red wines in the region.
Desert Sun Vineyards
3230 B 1/2 RdVERY close to the property. You probably passed it on your way in.
6 locals recommend
Whitewater Hill Vineyards
220 32 RdVERY close to the property. You probably passed it on your way in.
Colorado Vintner's Collective
3674 G RdLike a sample room for Colorado Wines.
One of the newer wineries in the area. Specializing in low & no sulfate and sparkling wines.
Sauvage Spectrum Winery
676 38 1/4 RdOne of the newer wineries in the area. Specializing in low & no sulfate and sparkling wines.
BookCliff Vineyards - Palisade Tasting Room
670 39 RdNew tasting room but old vineyard. Good selection.
Mafia Princess Wines
Great new addition to the GJ winery line-up! Great deck seating.
The Blue Beryl Winery
Another new winery to Palisade to check out!
Things to Do
Expansive riverfront park with trails and water activities plus summer concerts and more.
34 locals recommend
Las Colonias Park
Expansive riverfront park with trails and water activities plus summer concerts and more.
Eagle Rim Skate Park
2746 Cheyenne Dr12 acres with trail system, skate park, playground, and picnic shelters.
Well-done. Interactive. Great way to learn some Colorado history.
31 locals recommend
Museum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute AveWell-done. Interactive. Great way to learn some Colorado history.
Good for families with younger children.
9 locals recommend
The John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado
1400 Unaweep AveGood for families with younger children.
Children's Nature Center
2424 US-6Great for families with younger children.
MUST SEE. Great for families. Vintage animatronic dinosaurs.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic CtMUST SEE. Great for families. Vintage animatronic dinosaurs.
The Art Center
1803 N 7th StArt gallery with several changing exhibits. Great for dates.
Shopping, Dining, Antiquing, Coffee, Art Galleries, Theaters, and more. Year-round activities.
9 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetShopping, Dining, Antiquing, Coffee, Art Galleries, Theaters, and more. Year-round activities.
Float or paddle down the river from the brand new launch park. 1/4 to full day rentals of paddleboards, canoes, tubes, and more.
8 locals recommend
Grand Junction Stand Up Paddle, Las Colonias Kiosk
Float or paddle down the river from the brand new launch park. 1/4 to full day rentals of paddleboards, canoes, tubes, and more.
Hiking & Trails
Two blocks walk or bike to the entrance from your front door! Off the beaten path, low traffic. Can walk down to the Gunnison River. Follow the signs.
The Spanish Trail
Two blocks walk or bike to the entrance from your front door! Off the beaten path, low traffic. Can walk down to the Gunnison River. Follow the signs.
River Front Trail
River Front TrailGreat for biking or strolling. Spans the full riverfront.
Sightseeing
Year-round activities: hiking, snow-shoeing, atv tours, skiing at Powderhorn, scenic drive
55 locals recommend
Grand Mesa
Year-round activities: hiking, snow-shoeing, atv tours, skiing at Powderhorn, scenic drive
Plan a day! You can drive the whole thing (22 miles) and stop to do scenic photos, picnic, and hike.
Colorado National Monument
Plan a day! You can drive the whole thing (22 miles) and stop to do scenic photos, picnic, and hike.
Day Trips
Dinosaur National Monument
Great for families. Hiking, biking, sightseeing.
Rifle Falls State Park
10379 CO-325Stunning. About an hour away. Must see.
Great for families. Amusement park with rides and attractions.
142 locals recommend
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadGreat for families. Amusement park with rides and attractions.
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StIconic. Hit this up after visiting Glenwood Caverns.
Necessities
City Market
2770 US-50Nearest supermarket.
Fairground Wine & Liquor
2771 B 1/2 RdOne of the two liquor stores nearby.
Dollar Tree
2742 US-50Dollar store for cheap supplies and snacks.
Orchard Mesa True Value Hardware
2686 US-50Nearest hardware store
Emergencies
Trailhead Clinics
235 N 7th StWalk-in clinic
Monumental Dental | Dentist In Grand Junction
102 Lorey DrEmergency dentist
Sparkie's Automotive Repair
840 Hwy 50Nearest car/tire repair
Cedar Point Health - Urgent Care
569 32 RdNearest walk-in clinic