Grand Junction, CO Tourist Attractions
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The town of Grand Junction (pop. 28,000) lies in the far west of Colorado at the junction of the Gunnison River with the Colorado. Its attractions are the Museum of Western Colorado (natural and cultural history of the region), Dinosaur Valley (fossils) and the Cross Orchards Historical Site (history of agricultural development in the region).
Cross Orchards Historic Site
The Cross Orchards Historic Site is the living history division of the Museum of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. The orchard and farm have been restored to their early 20th century appearance, with buildings such as the packing shed and workers' bunkhouse listed on the National Historic Register. Also at the site are exhibits on vintage road-building equipment, farming tools, and the Uintah Narrow Gauge Railway.
Dinosaur Valley Museum
Dinosaur Valley Museum in Grand Junction is the paleontology center for the Museum of Western Colorado, with dinosaur skeletons and fossils on display. Visitors can arrange to be part of dinosaur digs.
Museum of the West (formerly Regional History Museum)
The Regional History division of the Museum of Western Colorado in Grand Junction has exhibits on the geography and history of the area west of the Continental Divide.
Western Colorado Center for the Arts
The Western Colorado Center for the Arts in Grand Junction has 300 historic and contemporary works that include Navajo weavings, Pre-Columbian ceramics and works by some of Colorado's most noted living artists.
Western Colorado Math & Science Center
The Western Colorado Math and Science Center is a hands-on museum that caters to teachers, parents and children. Over 150 exhibits deal with science and math concepts and outdoor learning at the Riverview Science Park.
