Guidebook for Grand Junction
Food Scene
Bin is known for it's sustainable food practices, creative appetizers, and unique cocktails. Enjoy a Charcuterie board to share or a whiskey Flight. Ryan's favorite go-to is the Bin Burner and JoJo's favorite lunch is the ramen. Go early if you don't want to wait!
108 locals recommend
Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StBin is known for it's sustainable food practices, creative appetizers, and unique cocktails. Enjoy a Charcuterie board to share or a whiskey Flight. Ryan's favorite go-to is the Bin Burner and JoJo's favorite lunch is the ramen. Go early if you don't want to wait!
Hearty and delicious Italian food and a large selection of wines. We recommend the calamari appetizer!
33 locals recommend
il Bistro Italiano
400 Main StHearty and delicious Italian food and a large selection of wines. We recommend the calamari appetizer!
Pablo's is famous for it's unique pizza combinations. A little pricier than mainstream pizza joints but so worth it! We Love the Cowboy made with barbecue sauce. They also have calzones and local beer and wine.
61 locals recommend
Pablo's Pizza
319 Main StPablo's is famous for it's unique pizza combinations. A little pricier than mainstream pizza joints but so worth it! We Love the Cowboy made with barbecue sauce. They also have calzones and local beer and wine.
A super delicious breakfast spot, you won't have to eat again until dinner!
55 locals recommend
Dream Cafe
314 Main StA super delicious breakfast spot, you won't have to eat again until dinner!
This is our favorite lunch spot, Cafe Sol utilizes local ingredients to make huge paninis and salads. They Also have soups and smoothies.
32 locals recommend
Cafe Sol
420 Main StThis is our favorite lunch spot, Cafe Sol utilizes local ingredients to make huge paninis and salads. They Also have soups and smoothies.
Zoup is the place for soup and sandwiches. It is a great spot if you are in the mood for some hot soup on a rainy day.
Zoup!
644 North AveZoup is the place for soup and sandwiches. It is a great spot if you are in the mood for some hot soup on a rainy day.
This is a very popular bagel and coffee shop. It has great ambiance and there are tables outside along main street. It is a little pricey, but the muffins and cinnamon rolls are delicious!
42 locals recommend
Main Street Bagels
559 Main StThis is a very popular bagel and coffee shop. It has great ambiance and there are tables outside along main street. It is a little pricey, but the muffins and cinnamon rolls are delicious!
A great little taco place. This is not your average taco stand. This is another top notch restaurant created by the owners of Bin 707!! A must do!
52 locals recommend
Tacoparty
126 S 5th StA great little taco place. This is not your average taco stand. This is another top notch restaurant created by the owners of Bin 707!! A must do!
Essentials
This is the closet grocery store to the apartment. They have pretty much anything you would need.
58 locals recommend
City Market
2770 US-50This is the closet grocery store to the apartment. They have pretty much anything you would need.
This is the closest pharmacy to the apartment, aside from the one at City market.
6 locals recommend
Rite Aid
400 N 1st StThis is the closest pharmacy to the apartment, aside from the one at City market.
United States Postal Service
241 N 4th StThe local post office...
Andys Liquors
922 N 1st StGood selection of beer and wine. Biking distance from the apartment...
Natural Grocers has stricter rules about the food they stock so if you need sustainable/ local/ vegan options, go there. They also have a large vitamin and supplement section. Don't forget your Bags!
11 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
2464 US-6Natural Grocers has stricter rules about the food they stock so if you need sustainable/ local/ vegan options, go there. They also have a large vitamin and supplement section. Don't forget your Bags!
Sprouts always has great deals on produce as well as a wide selection of organic foods and bulk items.
20 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1450 Independent AveSprouts always has great deals on produce as well as a wide selection of organic foods and bulk items.
Arts & Culture
Working Artists Gallery & Studio
520 Main StLocally made art and lots of pottery!
Museum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute AveHistory, History, History...
The Art Center
1803 N 7th StOur local art center is always changing it up!
Entertainment & Activities
There is always something going on at the Avalon!
Check out their website for upcoming shows!
http://www.avalontheatregj.com/
28 locals recommend
The Avalon Theatre
645 Main StThere is always something going on at the Avalon!
Check out their website for upcoming shows!
http://www.avalontheatregj.com/
Events and music are sometimes held at the Robinson Theater or the CMU ballroom.
23 locals recommend
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North AveEvents and music are sometimes held at the Robinson Theater or the CMU ballroom.
Drink local wine (or beer) and be guided through your own acrylic painting to take home! Their website has a calendar showing which painting will be done on each date. Everyone's always turns out great even if you've never painted before!
10 locals recommend
The Palette
441 Main StDrink local wine (or beer) and be guided through your own acrylic painting to take home! Their website has a calendar showing which painting will be done on each date. Everyone's always turns out great even if you've never painted before!
Trampoline park with a ninja course and fitness classes. Super fun for the kids and adults too!
15 locals recommend
Get Air Trampoline Park
715 S 7th StTrampoline park with a ninja course and fitness classes. Super fun for the kids and adults too!
This park and amphitheater is a relatively new addition to GJ. Located right next to the river, it is a great place to see live music. It is also a nice place to just get to the river and walk or bike at the Riverfront Trail.
34 locals recommend
Las Colonias Park
This park and amphitheater is a relatively new addition to GJ. Located right next to the river, it is a great place to see live music. It is also a nice place to just get to the river and walk or bike at the Riverfront Trail.
Parks & Nature
This is a great drive with lots of hiking trails along the way. There are also many great trails for hiking and running that can be accessed from the lower side of the monument. Explore these canyons!
50 locals recommend
Colorado National Monument Visitor Center
11 Rimrock DrThis is a great drive with lots of hiking trails along the way. There are also many great trails for hiking and running that can be accessed from the lower side of the monument. Explore these canyons!
Great local hiking and biking trails! There are maps available at most of the local bike shops to get you out on the trails!
50 locals recommend
Lunch Loop Trailhead
Monument RoadGreat local hiking and biking trails! There are maps available at most of the local bike shops to get you out on the trails!
There are a number of places to access the Riverfront Trail System, the easiest one is the south end of 7th street. This dead-ends to a parking area next to be Botanical Garden. This is a great place to walk or bike if you prefer level, paved trails. This trail goes for miles!!
River Front Trail
River Front TrailThere are a number of places to access the Riverfront Trail System, the easiest one is the south end of 7th street. This dead-ends to a parking area next to be Botanical Garden. This is a great place to walk or bike if you prefer level, paved trails. This trail goes for miles!!
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
655 Struthers AveA great little nature stop.
The Grand Mesa is the largest flattop mountain in North America! Take a drive up there to escape the summer heat (bring your bug spray). It is also the home of the Powderhorn Ski area. There are also many great trails up there for hiking and XC skiing in the winter. If you are here in the fall, definitely check out the fall colors!!
18 locals recommend
Grand Mesa
The Grand Mesa is the largest flattop mountain in North America! Take a drive up there to escape the summer heat (bring your bug spray). It is also the home of the Powderhorn Ski area. There are also many great trails up there for hiking and XC skiing in the winter. If you are here in the fall, definitely check out the fall colors!!
This is a great hike! It is steep, but it is worth the breathtaking views at the top
22 locals recommend
Mount Garfield
This is a great hike! It is steep, but it is worth the breathtaking views at the top
There are two entrances to the Colorado national Monument. The east entrance is closer to to Grand Junction. There are amazing canyons and rock formations and the area is popular with road bikers, hikers, and rock climbers. The visitors center is on the Fruita side of the Monument.
East Entrance Monument Canyon
There are two entrances to the Colorado national Monument. The east entrance is closer to to Grand Junction. There are amazing canyons and rock formations and the area is popular with road bikers, hikers, and rock climbers. The visitors center is on the Fruita side of the Monument.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bands, Bands, Bands... A little bit dive-y, but it can be a fun place to see some music!
12 locals recommend
Mesa Theater
538 Main StBands, Bands, Bands... A little bit dive-y, but it can be a fun place to see some music!
The Rockslide is on of our best local brewery's! Check it out for both food and beer!
40 locals recommend
The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant
401 Main StThe Rockslide is on of our best local brewery's! Check it out for both food and beer!
Blue Moon Bar & Grille
120 N 7th StGood local bar-food and beer.
Shopping
REI
925 Independent AveWe have a new and improved REI! It is a new larger store here in GJ!
Summit Canyon Mountaineering
461 Main StThe local mountain shop.
Loki Outdoor was started here in Grand Junction! Check out their unique brand of versatile outdoor clothing. They are known for their convertible jackets with built-in mittens and neck gaiters.
Loki Outdoor Shop
537 Colorado AveLoki Outdoor was started here in Grand Junction! Check out their unique brand of versatile outdoor clothing. They are known for their convertible jackets with built-in mittens and neck gaiters.
Main Paige
542 Main StHigh end women's clothing.
Pollux Clothing
321 Main StEclectic and trendy women's clothes.
Out West Books
533 Main StA good selection of popular books right on Main Street.