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Scenic Drives in and near Grand Junction, Colorado

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Grand Junction Colorado - Scenic Drives

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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.

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Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

	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.

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Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway		480 miles (772 km)	10 hours to drive or 10 days to enjoy the Byway

	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.

Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway		63 miles	2 hours

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

Unaweep / Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway		133 miles	3 hours

	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.

Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway	133 miles (214 km)	Allow at least 3 hours driving time, not including stops, to travel the entire route.

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