Colorado Map

Facebook Twitter Google+
Follow The Go Travel Sites on Facebook

  • Places To Go

    A summary of what Grand Junction has to offer.

    Summary list of destinations near Grand Junction.

    Explore travel information for Colorado cities, towns, parks, regions and more.

    Coverage for every state in the United States.

    Explore neighboring countries (and soon countries throughout the world).

    Denver

    Endowed with an abundance of sunshine, a long list of cultural attractions and an even longer list of outdoor recreational opportunities within easy reach, it's no wonder Denver, Colorado's "Mile High City" draws such a following.

  • Things To Do

    Searchable list of Grand Junction tour companies, guides and outfitters, rental companies and more.

    Full information on Grand Junction Tourist Attractions, Scenic Drives and other easy vacation activities…

    Detailed information on active pursuits in Grand Junction such as biking, hiking, golfing and much more.

    Searchable lists of Grand Junction museums, parks, galleries, and more.

    Introduction to all the things to do in Colorado.

    Searchable list of tour companies, guides and outfitters, rental companies and more.

    Full information on Tourist Attractions, Scenic Drives, Sightseeing Tours and easy vacation activities..

    Detailed information on active pursuits such as biking, hiking, golfing and much more.

    Museums, parks, galleries, zoos, and everything else you could want to do in Colorado.

    Things To Do

    Find in this mountainous state a good selection of museums around big city Denver close to a seemingly endless selection of outdoor activities.

    Learn More
  • Sleep + Eat

    Searchable listings of Grand Junction hotels, motels, resorts, bed & breakfast, and more.

    Searchable listings of Grand Junction RV parks and campgrounds.

    Searchable listings of Grand Junction restaurants, bars, diners, and more.

    Searchable listings of Colorado hotels, motels, resorts, bed & breakfast, and more.

    Searchable listings of Colorado RV parks and campgrounds.

    Rent a RV or motor home, and start your vacation tour of Colorado.

    Searchable listings of Colorado restaurants, bars, diners, and more.

    Information on Real Estate in Colorado.

    Lodging and Hotels

    Use our easy Lodging Search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price.

    Search Now
  • Travel Planning

    Request Free Travel brochures for Grand Junction.

    Travel articles related to Grand Junction…

    Transportation companies, driving directions and more for Grand Junction.

    Grand Junction weather report, historic temperatures and climate info,…

    Travel and tourism books and maps for Grand Junction.

    Searchable lists of Grand Junction tourism offices and other helpful government agencies.

    Explore destinations near Grand Junction.

    Request Free Travel brochures from destinations throughout Colorado.

    Travel articles related to Colorado…

    Transportation companies, airports and interactive maps for Colorado.

    Travel and tourism books and maps for Colorado.

    Basic facts about Colorado, including a guide to every city and town in Colorado.

    Searchable lists of Colorado tourism offices and other helpful government agencies.

    Tourism Planning

    To request Free Travel Planners, click on the image above.

    Learn More
  • Photos + Videos

    Searchable slide shows of Colorado photos.

    Searchable slide shows of Colorado videos.

    Searchable slide shows of Grand Junction photos.

    Searchable slide shows of Grand Junction videos.

    Photo and Video Gallery

    Browse photos and videos from across the state, take a virtual tour, search for the imagery you want to see.

    View Now
  • Map It!

Grand Junction, Colorado - Scenic Drives

Byways, Backways, Historic Routes,...

The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway takes you up on top of the 11,000-foot mesa for god-eye views of the surrounding countryside. The Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument winds through beautiful sandstone canyons and scenic overlooks. Both drives start just miles from the city.

Search Grand Junction Scenic Drives

scenic drive Results
View
Plot just the current page's results    Plot all   results
Loading Results
 

5 scenic drive Results

Dinosaur Diamond is named for the rough diamond shape of this remarkable area, stretching from Eastern Utah into Western Colorado. The Byway offers opportunities for the public to visit archeological and fossil sites in their natural settings.

  • 10 hours to drive or 10 days to enjoy the Byway
  • 480 miles (772 km)

The Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway delivers discovery and exploration at several sites filled with science and history. The two-state Byway combines opportunities to see dinosaur bones being excavated and prepared by paleontologists for museum display. Visit the museums along the Byway that showcase reconstructed skeletons and fleshed-out recreations of dinosaurs found in the area.

  • Paved
  • 2 hours
  • 63 miles

This paved drive switchbacks up and over Grand Mesa, the largest flattop mountain in the world. It follow State Highway 65 in its entirety.

  • Paved
  • 3 hours
  • 133 miles

Making a long loop around the isolated Uncompahgre Plateau, this byway cuts through red sandstone canyons and provides access to backcountry hunting, camping, and fishing sites that are very infrequently visited.

  • Allow at least 3 hours driving time, not including stops, to travel the entire route.
  • 133 miles (214 km)

Unaweep Canyon knifes through the soft red sandstone of the Uncompahgre Plateau all the way to Precambrian times. Ancient rivers silted the rock away, exposing hundreds of millions of years of the geologic record (including fossils of dinosaurs and early amphibians). Other secrets of the earth were ...

:
:
:
Number in party:
:

Grand Junction, Colorado - Scenic Drives

Our reservation agents will happily answer your questions and provide any information that you need. Simply fill out the form below, click "Submit" and a reservation agent will be in contact with you shortly.
:
:
:
Number in party:
:

Email Page Link

Complete the form below to email this page to a friend or family member's email. You can send yourself an email as well. Your email and your recipient's email will NOT be shared with anyone. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
:
:
:
 
 
 
:
Copy Yourself on the Email Yes No
:
: