Things To Do
There are some GREAT local wineries — our favorites are listed below. Pace yourself and drink water (trust us). Food options in town can be limited, so we recommend checking out our restaurant suggestions and making reservations if possible.
Scroll down for our favorite local hikes, restaurants, wineries, and activities.
Local Hikes:
• Alcove Nature Trail - Fruita, CO - 0.92 mi / 197 ft gain (easy)
• Palisade Rim Trail - Palisade, CO - 3.2 mi / 610 ft gain (moderate)
• Rapid Creek Trail - Palisade, CO - 4.5 mi / 1,000 ft gain (moderate)
• Mt. Garfield Trail - Clifton, CO - 3.42 mi / 1808 ft gain (hard)
TWP Winery
3334 F Road, Clifton, CO 81520
This is where the party will take place but we also recommend making a reservations for a tasting and cheese board!
Fidel's Cocina & Bar
113 West 3rd Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Our favorite place! Great tacos, bowls, margaritas... We recommend making a reservation on Google.
Slice O Life Bakery
105 West 3rd Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Great for coffee and pastries in the morning! Note, they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Pêche. Restaurant
336 Main Street, Palisade, CO 81526
Fancy and slightly pricey - you will need to reserve in advance.
Devil's Kitchen
840 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Really cute hotel restaurant with outdoor patio seating and a great bar.
Tacoparty
126 South 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Easy taco spot in downtown Grand Junction. Great spot to stop after visiting Colorado National Monument.
Colorado National Monument
Grand Junction, CO 81507
Take a scenic loop drive through this national monument - you can stop to take pictures are various lots. Aunt Leigh - take a Xanax.
Restoration Vineyards
3594 East 1/2 Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate
3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
Colterris Winery
3907 North River Road, Palisade, CO 81526
The Blue Beryl Winery
3587 G 7/10 Road, Palisade, CO 81526
For all the days along the way