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The fertile agricultural area of the Grand Valley is known as a supply center for the region providing goods and services for the surrounding agricultural and ranching communities. Crops produced in the region include apples, peaches, apricots, pears, cherries as well as alfalfa, beans, onions and corn. The surrounding communities that include the Grand Junction area, is Fruita which is 10 miles to the west towards the Utah border and Palisade which is 10 miles to the East towards Denver. Fruita, which derives from "fruits" was once one of the most crop and fruit growing area. The same was for Palisade, however now the area is paving way towards vineyards. Yes Colorado's finest Wine Country is here. You have to come see for yourself why we're gaining so much national attention! The city of Grand Junction is your headquarters for exploring the wonders of Western Colorado. Visitors and relocationers quickly discover that Grand Junction weather is different. Mild and temperate even in the winter. The summer is in the low to mid 90's, however there has been an average of 10-15 days of 100 degrees. Visitors are amazed to discover all that awaits in the city of Grand Junction and it's surrounding areas. Here's a town that has such charm for the outdoors enthusiasts. The area takes you beyond the ski resorts of the Rocky Mountains into the mysterys and majesty of the Grand Valley. It is perfect for a colorado family vacation or an adventure with friends. We offer a wide variety of lodging for all the activities that take place all year around. An inspiring walk or ride through the Colorado National Monument which is just a few minutes away. The National Monument have breathtaking views of the entire valley. Biking is a huge attraction, just one of the many activities called Fat Tire Festival, in last week of April. Biking paths run all along the "kokopelli trails". Colorado hiking doesn't get any better than this. Bicycle enthusiasts will never end in finding plenty of trails to get the wheels turning. You can all have quiet moments abounding in our city's restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and museums. The main street in downtown, also known as the "All American Ctiy" is loaded with antique shops, entertaining, and great for 7 blocks of walking and shopping. In the downtown itself, visitors can wander with exhibits, museums that range from geology, art, history, and the culture of Colorado, to Dinosaur Valley, which displays large, lifelike dinosaurs that realistically move and roar. In the center of Fruita's round about park is a huge, huge dinosaur portraying its magnificent and massive beauty. After exploring what the town has to offer, one can relax for an enjoyable lunch or dinner at the divers cafes or sidewalk cafes. The nightlife is great for many of the live theatres with a full course meal. What a way to spend and evening. With Grand Junction being a major agricultural zone, it boasts of the outdoor recreation that has enabled the town to capitalize on tourism as well. The spectacular mesas, red rock canyons and lush forest in the area attract hikers, mountain bikers and vacationers wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The Grand Junction area also offers river rafting for all levels, and rafting trips on the Colorado, Yampa and Green rivers can be booked for a length ranging from one to five days. During the winter, Powderhorn ski area located just 35 miles from town as well as many other ski resorts such as Vail, Aspen offers exceptional downhill as well as cross-country skiing.
The Grand Mesa National Forest just about one half hour away offers so much in the way of hiking and mountain biking in the summer, as well as cross country ski trails in the winter. Just picture miles and miles of lush river valley surrounded by a serene desert mesa and beautiful mountains with a mild climate year round. If this sounds like paradise to you, then you can understand why so many people have made the decision to call Grand Junction home!! Grand Junction which is in Mesa County, was established in the late 1800's . Mesa County is Colorado's wine country with a glass full of adventures, scenic wonders and outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. From Colorado National Monument's towering sandstone to the 100's of lakes on the Grand Mesa, plus a variety of activities and destinations that will keep the entire family entertained. Outdoor enthusiasts will be especially intrigued with all that Grand Junction has to offer including rafting, hiking, biking, dinosaur digging, and for those country westerners, there's a rodeo every tues evening in the town of Fruita. Grand Junction features an array of world-class shopping areas and malls all with unique dining experiences. Its location at the edge of the Rockies and the desert mesas of the west has made Grand Junction "the Gateway to Western Colorado" It is the ultimate place to enjoy a variety of home syles from ranch to contemporary and more. Many new housing developments are being added to Grand Junction;s real estate inventory. Condominums and townhouses in the area are fairly new and range from around $90,000 up to $200,000. Single-family homes start just under $100,000 and run into the 6 or 7 figure range for extravagant estates on areas such as Independence Ranch, Redlands Mesa, Deer Park, Comstock Estates, Sobre El Rio, The Knolls, Summit View Ridge and Graden Grove Town homes. If you are thinking of relocating, buying or selling in Grand Junction or it's surrounding areas, it's easy to get all the information you want. Just have one of the many Real Estate Professionals such as "Bobby Ulibarri" at Sierra Realty show you all Grand Junction has to offer. You can reach Bobby Ulibarri at 970-858-9123 or at 970-250-9403 He knows the area very well, being a 3rd generation Coloradoan. When you want the Best, do like the Rest and call Bobby Ulibarri. He is "Excellence in Action" Grand Junction is at an elevation of 4,585 feet, and is surrounded on the north, south, and east by mesas and mountains, reaching heights of 9,000-10,500 feet. Grand Junction has an almost limitless amount of amenties and things to do in and around town. Local residents say "TO LIVE HERE IS TO LOVE IT" and not wonder with its moderate summers, spectacular spring and fall and mild winters. The city hosts several community and cultural events throughout the year. Residents are entertained with baseball games at the Junior College Baseball World Series called (JUCCO). There is also beautiful sounds of the Grand Junction Symphony, fine wine tasting at the many vineyards in the valley. Western Colorado is simply beautiful. It is graced with roaring rapids of the Colorado River, wind carved sandstones at the National Monument, and fertile farmlands and fruit orchards galore. The largest towering flat-topmountain in the world (The Grand Mesa) and the Uncompahgre Plateau. Grand Junction is truly unique. It is a place of many natural wonders, real Dinosaur excavations and hands-on Paleontology exhibits. Mesa County Valley School District 51 serves the educational needs of more than 20,00 students in the K-12th grade. The district offers four comprehensive high schools as well as an alternative school and a career center. It encompasses the area known as the Grand Valley. The four year college ( Mesa State College) offers students from all over the United States and overseas an extended curriculum that meet the need of most people pursuring a professional career. Mesa State College offers excellent nursing and medical courses and classes. The city is home to four area hospitals, including an Altzheimer's and VA Vertans hospitals. Along with a regional airport, Tourism plays a big role in the strength of the economy. Retirees also call the Greater Grand Valley, (Grand Junction) as the most suitable place to call home. See many of the links available on this site for additional information and extended coverage of all that this wonderful place we call home. For all of your Real Estate needs, don't go anywhere else, let "Bobby Ulibarri" help you out. THE FRIENDLIEST REALTOR IN TOWN!
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