Photo by: Thomas J. Story
Grand Valley, CO
With its miles of cattle ranches and fruit orchards, the Grand Valley once had a reputation for being a bit boring. But day-trippers from Denver and Boulder are drifting west to discover a mini Napa-meets-Boulder-meets-Moab.
The trio of towns here-Palisade, Grand Junction, and Fruita-have it all. Vineyard-striped wine country? Check. World-class mountain bike trails? Check. Great food, shopping,
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more Photo by: Thomas J. Story
Grand Valley, CO
With its miles of cattle ranches and fruit orchards, the Grand Valley once had a reputation for being a bit boring. But day-trippers from Denver and Boulder are drifting west to discover a mini Napa-meets-Boulder-meets-Moab.
The trio of towns here-Palisade, Grand Junction, and Fruita-have it all. Vineyard-striped wine country? Check. World-class mountain bike trails? Check. Great food, shopping, and shows? Check, check, check.
And you'll have it to yourself in the fall, plus cooler temps.
More: Weekend guide to Grand Valley
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