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Nestled among the mountains and forests of the Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Colorado, offers a host of outdoor and indoor activities. Skiers, especially those just starting out, can try their hand at the Powderhorn Resort. Hikers can check out the views at Dominguez Canyon or Grand Mesa. Canyon View Park caters to a variety of activities and interests, from simple walks to basketball to spending time with your pet at the dog park. Grand Junction is also home to several museums. The Museum of the West features hands-on activities and examples of early 20th century life. The Dinosaur Discovery Museum has life-sized robotic dinosaurs and an earthquake simulator.

Key facts

Staying in Downtown Grand Junction puts you close to several restaurants and locally owned shops where you can pick up Western-themed souveniers. I-70 and the Riverside Parkway run through downtown, which is also the site for the Amtrak station and a Greyhound Bus Depot. The Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) has flights to and from cities like Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

Hints and tips

While it does get into the 90s during the summer, always bring warm clothes, especially if you plan on going to higher elevations. Grand Junction is the home of the Junior College Baseball World Series every May.