The Top 20 Attractions around Grand Junction
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Grand Junction. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Grand Junction is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 22, 2025
Independence Monument Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
This roadside overlook is a must-stop if riding around the Colorado National Monument. This paved pullout off of Rim Rock Drive offers fantastic views of Independence Monument and the desert …
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Window Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Window Rock is a popular hiking destination due to the unique rock formation. You can stand on the top of the rock and enjoy the panoramic views of Grand Junction, Palisade, and the Book Cliffs.
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Colorado National Monument Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Colorado National Monument Visitor's Center has a large parking lot, a viewing platform in the rear, and bathrooms with drinking fountains. They sell some snacks/drinks if you are in a jam.
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Tabeguache Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Lunch Loops is a singletrack trail system just two miles from downtown Grand Junction. This tight web of trail is home to 50 miles of trails – the perfect playground for mountainbikers, jogger und hiker.
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Coke Ovens Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Coke Ovens Overlook is a great vantage point for an impressive view of the beehive-shaped rock formations created by erosion. These formations, shaped over millions of years from the …
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