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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.
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 (13) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · History (2) · Temples (1) · Mountains (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 MonumentNational monument in the United States13 km
- Grand Junction Colorado TempleTemple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints830 m
- Independence MonumentDistinctive rock formation in Colorado National Monument15 km
- McInnis Canyons National Conservation AreaNational Conservation Area30 km
- Cross Orchards Historic SitePlace in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places5.8 km
- North Seventh Street Historic Residential DistrictHistoric district in Colorado, United States2.6 km
- Bananas Fun ParkWith kids4.1 km
- Colterris at the OverlookWinery13 km
- Debeque Canyon WineryWinery17 km
- Edgewater BreweryBrewery4.4 km
- Foam & FollyBrewery3.7 km
- Fruita TavernBrewery17 km
- Grande River VineyardsBrewery16 km
- Palisade Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
- Peach Street DistilleryDistillery17 km
- Reckless Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
- Talbott's Cider CompanyBrewery18 km
- Talon WinesWinery16 km
- Tilt Tap WallBrewery1.7 km
- Two Rivers WineryWinery9.7 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.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Moab, Utah22 places104 km
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado12 places117 km
- Elk Avenue9 places138 km
- Aspen14 places150 km
- Beaver Creek8 places182 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grand Junction, Colorado?
The best known: Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction Colorado Temple, Independence Monument, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, 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 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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