Fruita, CO

Travel Guide

Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Mesas as far as the eye can see.
Located at the northeastern edge of the Colorado Plateu, the Escalante Canyon is one of the most pristine climbing areas in all of canyonlands. The canyon was formed over 600 million years as Escalante Creek carved the 1,300 foot gorge. The Escalante Canyon has a long history of human occupation. The Ute Indians for years had made the North Fork of the Escalante River their winter home. Early settlers, attracted by the year-long water supply and sheltering cliffs, son pushed the Indians off the land. Many cattle outfits began using the canyon as their winter quarters. In 1886, John Musser took up residence in one of the first homesteads in the canyon where he operated the Musser Cattle Company. Over the years the company has acquired ranch after ranch so that now most of the grazing paddocks along the canyon's entire length are consolidated under Musser Cattle. The infamous Colorado Sheep War centered around cattlemen protecting their grazing land from flocks of hungry sheep. In the early 1900s, an unwritten code existed which relegated sheep to one side of the Gunnison River. When a swinging bridge was built over the river and sheep travelled across, the cattlemen retaliated by shooting hundreds of sheep. Two residents of the canyon died in the shootout. #historicalplace #rockclimbing #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #adventurelife #exploremore #hikinglife #wildlife
Devil's Kitchen A .8 short hike Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

3 out of 5
570 Raptor Rd Fruita CO
The price is NT$2,418 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
NT$2,418
NT$2,763 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, good coffee

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is NT$2,087 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$2,087
NT$2,384 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room staff was friendly

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Comfort Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

2 out of 5
399 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is NT$2,286 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,286
NT$2,613 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita
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Camp Eddy

Camp Eddy

1 out of 5
347 27 1/2 Rd Grand Junction CO
Stay at this campground in Grand Junction. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
Uninsulated airstream, dangerous space heater, limited hot water, uncleaned before check-in, and staff that seemed to be reading from an AI script during a phone call about getting a refund.

Reviewed on 2026/2/19

Camp Eddy
Grand Junction Vacation Rental w/ Fire Pit!

Grand Junction Vacation Rental w/ Fire Pit!

3 out of 5
Grand Junction CO
Book a stay at this business-friendly cottage in Grand Junction. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Elliott Tennis Center and Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Beautiful home! Super clean, spacious, wonderful place to stay. My family enjoyed it so much they wany to go back. Fit our needs perfectly.

Reviewed on 2025/12/22

Grand Junction Vacation Rental w/ Fire Pit!
Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!

Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!

3 out of 5
Grand Junction CO
Stay at this apartment in Grand Junction. Enjoy free parking, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Redlands Mesa Golf Club and Connected Lakes ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
I liked how close it was to Colorado National Monument. I disliked you could here upstairs neighbors walking around.

Reviewed on 2024/9/2

Stunning Condo By Trails, Nat'l Monument!
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of the Saddlehorn and its surroundings, seen from Otto's Trail in the Colorado National Monument

Colorado Welcome Center

Colorado Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Fruita, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the notable monuments and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Colorado Welcome Center
Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado state, USA

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

Explore the great outdoors at Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, a lovely green space in Fruita. You can seek out the biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
East Rim Arch at Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado State, USA

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rattlesnake Canyon Arches during your travels in Fruita. You can seek out the biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches
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Dinosaur Journey

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita. Make time for the notable monuments and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Dinosaur Journey

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center during your travels in Fruita. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Fruita with a stop at Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial

Reviews of Fruita

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
37
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
47
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A lovely little town, peaceful and friendly! Surrounded by stunning scenery!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good food and great prices in this town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We lived there most of my life before moving to Texas after high school, it was great to see the changes and that some things have remained. We still have family in the area and my uncle is in hospice with cancer so came back to visit with family

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town. Not many places to eat. But enjoyed the visit. I'd live there. Except for the cold

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dinner at The Hot Tomato was great!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Surrounding area beautiful! We went into the national parks there; the western canyon w/monument, and up to the Grand Mesa. Both were unbelievable!

Cities near Fruita

Grand Junction

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