# Things to see in Grand Junction, Colorado (United States): 20 places and when to go

> Grand Junction, Colorado is a city in United States with around 104,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), Nature (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction Colorado Temple and Independence Monument. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-junction/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 39.0939, -108.55
- **Population:** About 104,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (13) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (1) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 1,052 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Grand Junction, Colorado

The places in and around Grand Junction, Colorado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Colorado National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colorado-national-monument/): National monument in the United States · 13 km
- [Grand Junction Colorado Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-junction-colorado-temple/): Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 830 m
- [Independence Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/independence-monument/): Distinctive rock formation in Colorado National Monument · 15 km
- [McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcinnis-canyons-national-conservation-area/): National Conservation Area · 30 km
- [Cross Orchards Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cross-orchards-historic-site/): Place in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 km
- [North Seventh Street Historic Residential District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/north-seventh-street-national-historic-district/): Historic district in Colorado, United States · 2.6 km
- [Bananas Fun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bananas-fun-park/): With kids · 4.1 km
- [Colterris at the Overlook](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colterris-at-the-overlook/): Winery · 13 km
- [Debeque Canyon Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/debeque-canyon-winery/): Winery · 17 km
- [Edgewater Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edgewater-brewery/): Brewery · 4.4 km
- [Foam & Folly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/foam-folly/): Brewery · 3.7 km
- [Fruita Tavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fruita-tavern/): Brewery · 17 km
- [Grande River Vineyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grande-river-vineyards/): Brewery · 16 km
- [Palisade Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palisade-brewing-company/): Brewery · 17 km
- [Peach Street Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/peach-street-distillery/): Distillery · 17 km
- [Reckless Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/reckless-brewing-company/): Brewery · 17 km
- [Talbott's Cider Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/talbott-s-cider-company/): Brewery · 18 km
- [Talon Wines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/talon-wines/): Winery · 16 km
- [Tilt Tap Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tilt-tap-wall/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [Two Rivers Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/two-rivers-winery/): Winery · 9.7 km

## When to go to Grand Junction, Colorado

The best time to visit Grand Junction, Colorado is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 32 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 08 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 32 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 16 |

In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Grand Junction, Colorado

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,052 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.0939%2C-108.55)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.0939%2C-108.55)

## Other towns nearby

- [Montrose, Colorado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montrose/): 9 places · 91 km
- [Moab, Utah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/moab/): 22 places · 104 km
- [Glenwood Springs, Colorado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glenwood-springs/): 12 places · 117 km
- [Elk Avenue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/elk-avenue/): 9 places · 138 km
- [Aspen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aspen/): 14 places · 150 km
- [Beaver Creek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beaver-creek/): 8 places · 182 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Grand Junction, Colorado?

The best known: [Colorado National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colorado-national-monument/), [Grand Junction Colorado Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-junction-colorado-temple/), [Independence Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/independence-monument/), [McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcinnis-canyons-national-conservation-area/), [Cross Orchards Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cross-orchards-historic-site/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Grand Junction, Colorado?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.

### How do you get to Grand Junction, Colorado?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,052 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.0939%2C-108.55) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Grand Junction, Colorado as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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