Overview
Fruita is a town in the Northwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado near Grand Junction. Fruita is perhaps most famous for its dinosaurs and as the Western portal to Colorado National Monument. Fruita is also the westernmost town in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), a part of Colorado's Wine Country.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Fruita
Over The Edge Sports
Rent a bike and do one or several bike tours.
Rimrock Adventures
For horseback riding, biking and rafting
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Colorado National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GJT Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction — 10 mi away. Directions
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport, Moab — 62 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 207 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Over The Edge Sports
- Lunch Hot Tomato Pizzeria
- Afternoon Rimrock Adventures
- Dinner Munchies Restaurant
- Evening Aspen Street Coffee Shop
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Do
Eat
Eat Munchies Restaurant
Big Green Dinosaur on Sign.
Drink
Sleep
Campsites available at Colorado River State Park on highway 340
Stay Comfort Inn Grand Junction Fruita CO Hotel
66 renovated rooms with refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee makers. Free WiFi, cable TV, local calls, ironing boards, parking, and desks. Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Meeting room, indoor pool, a spa tub, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in the common areas.
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