Title: Things to Do in Grand Junction in 2026 | Expedia.com [Grand Junction Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction.dx1331)[Hotels in Grand Junction](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Hotels.d1331.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Grand Junction](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Grand-Junction.d1331.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Grand Junction](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Grand-Junction.d1331.Car-Rental-Guide)[Grand Junction Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction.d1331.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Grand Junction ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Grand Junction Types of activities Where to stay [Grand Junction Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction.dx1331) ![Grand Junction](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/4ddb85b6-82af-4050-a538-561fe9f1e9cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorado National Monument's backlit "Independence Monument" glows late in the evening, near the towns of Fruita and Grand Junction](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/bf3474bc-f9f0-47d5-a77c-e66687fb56ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorado National Monument is a part of the National Park Service near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/ef488dd1-5e02-47d0-9109-8787f7aa3cc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![More mesas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/5c3951f7-aba1-4e1d-8eed-519af37ba569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sitting on the edge! #coloradomonument #goseeit ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/bec3e043-7359-490c-bd1a-df79fcdfebfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Recommended things to do in Grand Junction | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50352888.activity-details): $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of Colorado National Monument](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-of-colorado-national-monument.a51247005.activity-details)[Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50352888.activity-details)[Colorado National Monument Self Guided Audio Driving Guided Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-self-guided-audio-driving-guided-tour.a50819569.activity-details)[Wild Horseback Excursion in Little Bookcliff](/things-to-do/wild-horseback-excursion-in-little-bookcliff.a52201936.activity-details)[Grand Junction: Grand Valley Bookcliffs Dunes ATV Tour](/things-to-do/grand-junction-grand-valley-bookcliffs-dunes-atv-tour.a51993484.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of Colorado National Monument](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-of-colorado-national-monument.a51247005.activity-details)[Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50352888.activity-details)[Colorado National Monument Self Guided Audio Driving Guided Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-self-guided-audio-driving-guided-tour.a50819569.activity-details) | | With kids | [Wild Horseback Excursion in Little Bookcliff](/things-to-do/wild-horseback-excursion-in-little-bookcliff.a52201936.activity-details)[Grand Junction: Grand Valley Bookcliffs Dunes ATV Tour](/things-to-do/grand-junction-grand-valley-bookcliffs-dunes-atv-tour.a51993484.activity-details)[Grand Junction: Extreme Adrenaline UTV Tour](/things-to-do/grand-junction-extreme-adrenaline-utv-tour.a51978652.activity-details)[Grand Junction: Women’s-Only Guided Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/grand-junction-womens-only-guided-adventure-tour.a51978366.activity-details) | ## What to do in Grand Junction --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Grand Junction? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Grand Junction ![Sunrise over The Grand View Overlook at Colorado National Monument located in Grand Junction, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645535/70a90e41-1907-430e-8cee-0b6908f6ef1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canyon View Park 4.5/5(88 reviews) Explore the lovely green spaces of Canyon View Park and enjoy the biking trails in Grand Junction. Check out the notable monuments and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Canyon-View-Park-24-Road-Corridor.d553248621532645535.Vacation-Attraction) #### Colorado Mesa University 4.5/5(153 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Colorado Mesa University during your stay in Grand Junction. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Colorado-Mesa-University-Grand-Junction.d6173624.Vacation-Attraction) #### St Mary's Medical Center Though St Mary's Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Grand Junction while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/St-Marys-Medical-Center-Grand-Junction.d624551545847746560.Vacation-Attraction) #### Two Rivers Convention Center 4/5(24 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Two Rivers Convention Center during your trip to Grand Junction. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.com/Two-Rivers-Convention-Center-Downtown.d6127138.Vacation-Attraction) #### Redlands Mesa Golf Club 4.5/5(28 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Grand Junction at Redlands Mesa Golf Club. Check out the notable monuments and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Redlands-Mesa-Golf-Club-Redlands.d553248621532645531.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mesa County Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to Mesa County Fairgrounds during your stay in Grand Junction. [](https://expedia.com/Mesa-County-Fairgrounds-Orchard-Mesa.d765336859469156352.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bananas Fun Park 4/5(41 reviews) Enjoy a fun-filled day at Bananas Fun Park during your trip to Grand Junction. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Bananas-Fun-Park-Grand-Junction.d553248621561886666.Vacation-Attraction) #### Western Colorado Botanical Gardens 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Grand Junction. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Western-Colorado-Botanical-Gardens-Grand-Junction.d553248621532645534.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grand Junction Motor Speedway 4/5(40 reviews) You can take time to visit Grand Junction Motor Speedway during your travels to Grand Junction. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Motor-Speedway-Grand-Junction.d553248621532645540.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Grand Junction ![Colorado National Monument road. Scenic drive towards the massive red sandstone and granite plateaus.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983126637/a7ff730e-ceac-4587-a1dc-ff6a8ba1ce50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Redlands You'll enjoy the mountain views and wineries in Redlands. You might want to make time for a stop at Colorado National Monument or Redlands Mesa Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/Redlands.dx553248634983126637) ![Aerial View of Christmas Lights in Grand Junction, Colorado at Dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905400057684393984/03a58abe-2014-4f9a-b9b4-c50875594c5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown While there might not be top attractions in Downtown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Bananas Fun Park. [](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Downtown.dx905400057684393984) ![Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474541/66e5d415-252b-4650-bda3-886bd3f5cb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pear Park If you're spending some time in Pear Park, Colorado River and James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Pear-Park.dx553248635976474541) ![Sunrise at the Grand View Overlook in Colorado National Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341731/17d41524-91a7-4003-8577-9ef062df5616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Grand Junction Historic Grand Junction is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Museum of the West, a top attraction in the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Historic-Grand-Junction.dx6341731) ![a panoramic view over peach orchards and vineyards, the colorado river, and the little book cliffs from the palisade rim trail in palisade, in western colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983085042/5f2b2186-0ed6-4b53-961e-195aa9a78bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Orchard Mesa If you're spending some time in Orchard Mesa, Mesa County Fairgrounds and Gunnison River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Orchard-Mesa.dx553248634983085042) ![Fruita from Colorado National Monument - Monument Canyon at Colorado National Monument with Fruita Colorado in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905538556490285056/2cf97990-7bd6-41fe-b9ec-d158c0fb6774.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Horizon Drive District While there might not be top attractions in Horizon Drive District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Junction Motor Speedway and Canyon View Park. [](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction-Horizon-Drive-District.dx905538556490285056) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Grand-Junction.dx1331.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Grand Junction ![Orchards and Vineyards in Palisade, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/143097/7bd1e7f7-0c65-4403-9b65-5b666fa640bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palisade ![Bookcliffs and Mt. Garfield in Grand Junction Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180936/8bc49fb0-c996-4e99-8440-da719bb5e44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clifton ![Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/db06b036-9195-49cf-a625-bca886ae8daf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fruita ![View from my flight from Aspen to Seattle. My version of inflight entertainment. #LifeAtExpediaGroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143922/31b08d1b-a5ce-4569-b137-fde751adf5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### De Beque ![#canyon lands #falsekiva ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000429511/e35635c3-aef5-452b-a476-d05363b7e9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loma ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grand Junction worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Grand Junction? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Grand Junction? ### Is three days enough to stay in Grand Junction? ### Is Grand Junction a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Grand Junction with kids? > - [Wild Horseback Excursion in Little Bookcliff](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wild-horseback-excursion-in-little-bookcliff.a52201936.activity-details) > - [Grand Junction: Grand Valley Bookcliffs Dunes ATV Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/grand-junction-grand-valley-bookcliffs-dunes-atv-tour.a51993484.activity-details) > - [Grand Junction: Extreme Adrenaline UTV Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/grand-junction-extreme-adrenaline-utv-tour.a51978652.activity-details) > - [Grand Junction: Women’s-Only Guided Adventure Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/grand-junction-womens-only-guided-adventure-tour.a51978366.activity-details) ### What to do in Grand Junction for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Grand Junction?