Free & Cheap Things to Do in Grand Junction, CO

  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Junction, Colorado, including 29 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From Colorado National Monument to Grand Mesa, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Junction and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fruita and Palisade.
  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Junction, Colorado, including 29 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From Colorado National Monument to Grand Mesa, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Junction and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fruita and Palisade.
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10.5 Miles
89% 18 votes
Mountain Biking Fruita, CO MoreLess Info
A 142-mile trail that connects Colorado and Utah, the Kokopelli's Trail is a long biking trail that is perfect for advance cyclist. Completing the trail takes about five days but there are campsites where cyclists can stop over to rest for the night.
11.1 Miles
87% 134 votes
Distilleries 144 South Kluge Ave, Palisade, CO 81526 MoreLess Info
Peach Street Distillers is a locally owned distillery boasting a variety of high quality spirits. The distillery offers tours and a bar with the best Bloody Mary's around.
11.2 Miles
92% 13 votes
Hiking Trails CO Hwy 340 and Kingsview Rd, Fruita, CO MoreLess Info
Devils Canyon Hiking Trails is a hiking trail 1,500 feet down into Devils Canyon. This trail is populated by wooded canyon and seasonal streams. The trail is about 3.5 miles long with a waterfall two miles from the trail's end.
11.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting 239 S. Main St, Palisade, CO 81526 MoreLess Info
Organizing river trips, Palisade Wine Country River Trips provides visitors with 2 to 3 hours of scenic floating experiences. Visitors can choose from a fleet of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, or rafts to take on the trip.
11.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery PO Box 94, Palisade, CO 81526 MoreLess Info
With over 20 artists on display, Blue Pig Gallery the features artwork like paintings, sculptures, pottery, and more. The gallery hosts workshops for the community that teach arts and crafts skills like creating collages.
11.7 Miles
88% 24 votes
Visitor Centers 340 Hwy. 340, Fruita, CO 81521 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Colorado can find information on the places to visit and sites to see at Colorado Welcome Center. The center has a variety of brochures for state parks, museums, and other attractions.
11.8 Miles
81% 173 votes
Specialty Museums 550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO MoreLess Info
Fruita, Colorado is the proud home of the Dinosaur Journey Museum, dedicated to educating children about dinosaurs and other ancient animals. The museum includes dinosaur bones, fossils and a real excavation site where kids can attempt to find bones of their own.
11.8 Miles
93% 27 votes
Parks 340 Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521 MoreLess Info
Fruita's Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial is an outdoor commemorative installation dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. It includes flags, sculptures and a military helicopter used during the conflict.
11.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Science Museums 550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO 81521 MoreLess Info
The Museum Western Colorado Dinosaur Journey is an interactive exhibit featuring animatronic dinosaurs, fossils on display, and a dig area where visitors can unearth their own fossils. The museum also features dinosaur skeletons on display.
11.9 Miles
90% 20 votes
Mountain Biking Fruita, CO MoreLess Info
Those who love biking should definitely visit Mary's Loop in Colorado. The loop has a distinct solid climb rocky dirt road that offers great views of the Colorado River and the canyons. It is therefore a great place to go biking and sightseeing at the same time.
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