Guidebook for Grand Junction

Ryan & JoJo
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!
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Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th St
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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!
Hearty and delicious Italian food and a large selection of wines. We recommend the calamari appetizer!
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il Bistro Italiano
400 Main St
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Hearty 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.
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Pablo's Pizza
319 Main St
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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.
A super delicious breakfast spot, you won't have to eat again until dinner!
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Dream Cafe
314 Main St
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A 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.
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Cafe Sol
420 Main St
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This 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 Ave
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.
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!
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Main Street Bagels
559 Main St
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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!
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!
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Tacoparty
126 S 5th St
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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!

Essentials

This is the closet grocery store to the apartment. They have pretty much anything you would need.
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City Market
2770 US-50
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This 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.
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Rite Aid
400 N 1st St
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This is the closest pharmacy to the apartment, aside from the one at City market.
The local post office...
United States Postal Service
241 N 4th St
The local post office...
Good selection of beer and wine. Biking distance from the apartment...
Andys Liquors
922 N 1st St
Good 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!
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Natural Grocers
2464 US-6
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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!
Sprouts always has great deals on produce as well as a wide selection of organic foods and bulk items.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1450 Independent Ave
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Sprouts always has great deals on produce as well as a wide selection of organic foods and bulk items.

Arts & Culture

Locally made art and lots of pottery!
Working Artists Gallery & Studio
520 Main St
Locally made art and lots of pottery!
History, History, History...
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Museum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute Ave
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History, History, History...
Our local art center is always changing it up!
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The Art Center
1803 N 7th St
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Our 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/
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The Avalon Theatre
645 Main St
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There 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.
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Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Ave
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Events 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!
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The Palette
441 Main St
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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!
Trampoline park with a ninja course and fitness classes. Super fun for the kids and adults too!
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Get Air Trampoline Park
715 S 7th St
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Trampoline 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.
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Las Colonias Park
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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!
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Colorado National Monument Visitor Center
11 Rimrock Dr
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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!
Great local hiking and biking trails! There are maps available at most of the local bike shops to get you out on the trails!
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Lunch Loop Trailhead
Monument Road
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Great 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 Trail
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!!
A great little nature stop.
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Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
655 Struthers Ave
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A 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!!
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Grand Mesa
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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
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Mount Garfield
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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!
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Mesa Theater
538 Main St
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Bands, 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!
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The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant
401 Main St
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The Rockslide is on of our best local brewery's! Check it out for both food and beer!
Good local bar-food and beer.
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Blue Moon Bar & Grille
120 N 7th St
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Good local bar-food and beer.

Shopping

We have a new and improved REI! It is a new larger store here in GJ!
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REI
925 Independent Ave
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We have a new and improved REI! It is a new larger store here in GJ!
The local mountain shop.
Summit Canyon Mountaineering
461 Main St
The 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 Ave
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.
High end women's clothing.
Main Paige
542 Main St
High end women's clothing.
Eclectic and trendy women's clothes.
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Pollux Clothing
321 Main St
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Eclectic and trendy women's clothes.
A good selection of popular books right on Main Street.
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Out West Books
533 Main St
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A good selection of popular books right on Main Street.