Fruita Travel Guide

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Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Mesas as far as the eye can see.
Located at the northeastern edge of the Colorado Plateu, the Escalante Canyon is one of the most pristine climbing areas in all of canyonlands. The canyon was formed over 600 million years as Escalante Creek carved the 1,300 foot gorge. The Escalante Canyon has a long history of human occupation. The Ute Indians for years had made the North Fork of the Escalante River their winter home. Early settlers, attracted by the year-long water supply and sheltering cliffs, son pushed the Indians off the land. Many cattle outfits began using the canyon as their winter quarters. In 1886, John Musser took up residence in one of the first homesteads in the canyon where he operated the Musser Cattle Company. Over the years the company has acquired ranch after ranch so that now most of the grazing paddocks along the canyon's entire length are consolidated under Musser Cattle. The infamous Colorado Sheep War centered around cattlemen protecting their grazing land from flocks of hungry sheep. In the early 1900s, an unwritten code existed which relegated sheep to one side of the Gunnison River. When a swinging bridge was built over the river and sheep travelled across, the cattlemen retaliated by shooting hundreds of sheep. Two residents of the canyon died in the shootout. #historicalplace #rockclimbing #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #adventurelife #exploremore #hikinglife #wildlife
Devil's Kitchen A .8 short hike Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

3 out of 5
570 Raptor Rd Fruita CO
The price is 2.233.545 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.233.545 ₫
2.552.272 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Balanced Rock Inn

Balanced Rock Inn

3 out of 5
126 S Coulson St Fruita CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.816.630 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
1.816.630 ₫
2.076.149 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Close to good restaurants. Friendly, clean.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Balanced Rock Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is 1.727.713 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.727.713 ₫
1.974.256 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
I've stayed here a few times previously, all of those visits were ok - even bettter than average. This most recent visit was unfortunately NOT good. First, the TV was unplugged. I asked the front desk if there was a reason for this, there wasn't. I moved a very heavy piece of furniture (with the ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction
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Camp Eddy

Camp Eddy

1 out of 5
347 27 1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO
Stay at this campsite in Grand Junction. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
Camp eddy was fantastic for our road trip! The facilities were so clean and the best were extremely comfortable. Being right across from a park for the kids to stretch their legs was an amazing bonus. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Camp Eddy
Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!

Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!

3 out of 5
Grand Junction CO
Stay at this apartment in Grand Junction. Enjoy free parking, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Redlands Mesa Golf Club and Connected Lakes ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
I liked how close it was to Colorado National Monument. I disliked you could here upstairs neighbors walking around.

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2024

Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!
Modern Ascend 2 Bedroom Townhouse

Modern Ascend 2 Bedroom Townhouse

3 out of 5
1032 Belford Ave Grand Junction CO
Stay at this golf holiday home in Grand Junction. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Elliott Tennis Center and Western Colorado ...
Modern Ascend 2 Bedroom Townhouse
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

East Rim Arch at Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado State, USA

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rattlesnake Canyon Arches during your travels in Fruita. You can seek out the cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches
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Dinosaur Journey

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita. Make time for the notable monuments and cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Dinosaur Journey
Panorama of the Saddlehorn and its surroundings, seen from Otto's Trail in the Colorado National Monument

Colorado Welcome Center

Colorado Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Fruita, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the notable monuments and cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Colorado Welcome Center
Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado state, USA

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, a lovely green space in Fruita. You can seek out the cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center during your travels in Fruita. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Fruita with a stop at Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial

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