Grand Junction

The Grand Junction is the gorgeous land decked with red rock landscapes of Grand Mesa geographical range in Colorado. The Grand Junction is a bout of pure adventure and exhilarating landscape. The city resides 65 Km west of the largest Mesa in the world and qualifies for being the largest city in the western Colorado. The azure colored River Colorado flows along the city adding to the panoramic galore of the region. The name Grand Junction was actually given to it as ?Grand' Refers to the upper part of River Colorado and Junction connotes the unison of Colorado and Gunnison rivers.

The region is a popular hideout for the nation's elite and leisure travelers with skiing as a major tourist attraction. The climate of the town is mild and temperate even in winters. Grand Junction is considered to be the largest regional hub between Salt Lake City and Denver and an epitome of Western hospitality. This piece of land is a beautiful combination of indoor and outdoor wonders. The City also known as ?The Dinosaur Country? is the real life Jurassic Park carrying the real dinosaur bones to be dug. The Dinosaur Museum features a large number of robotic displays and full size cast skeletons. Moreover, the ?Through Time Hike Trail? combines the unique pleasure of hiking with the exploration of dinosaurs. The trail is 1.5 mile long with an interpretive kiosk and 140 Million years old working dinosaur fossil quarry is a venture in itself.

The city also offers a lot of exciting activities at the Grand Junction Downtown with art galleries, antique shops and a variety of restaurants. The community events like ?Farmer's Market Festival? and ?Parade of Lights? keeps the small town charm of the area Intact. The Victorian Era architecture of the downtown brings back the memories of yesteryears. The streets of Grand Junction are heavily adorned with creative sculptures making it the largest sidewalk sculpture gallery of the nation. The Museum of Western Colorado weaves the gap between the present and the past by displaying prehistoric pottery, Navajo rugs and rock art panes. The museums also display the 19th Century saddles and an interactive history of Old West in the pastime Saloon.

The artistic and theatric scene of Grand Junction is pretty active offering a perfect opportunity of being inspired with the excellence. The Avalon Theatre and The Mesa Theatre and Club are presenting various plays and musicals in the coming season including the Great Russian Nutcracker, Greg Brown, Johnny Winter and Social Distortion. The interesting landscaping of the region ensures a large array of outdoor adventure including activities like camping, golf, biking, skiing, Whitewater rafting and hiking.

The Colorado National Monument is the most exhilarating highlight of the outdoor adventure in the place .It is located on the northeast of the vast Colorado Plateau. This U.S. National Park is a great venture with sheer walled canyons, red sandstone monoliths and amazing valleys. The wild life, charismatic plateaus and canyons add to the adventures of the park. The Grand Junction is a land of amazing landscapes; go get the Grand Junction tickets if you are up for some adventure.