- TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Fruita, Colorado, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grand Junction and Palisade.
- From Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial to North Fruita Desert, the Fruita area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Mountain Biking, Hiking Trails, Bike Paths and Science Museums.
- Fruita, CO is bordered by the Colorado River to the south and the Uncompahgre Plateau and Book Cliffs to the north. The town got its name from the fruit agriculture that once defined the region but it is now most known for its variety of mountain biking, hiking, and various rafting opportunities in the Colorado River.
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Play with interactive displays at the Dinosaur Journey Museum and live like a Grand Valley pioneer at the Cross Orchards Historic Site
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Fruita's Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial is an outdoor commemorative installation dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. It includes flags, sculptures and a military helicopter used during the conflict.
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Including over 72000 acres of land, the North Fruita Desert includes a Special Recreation Management Area that is open to the public for hiking, biking, and exploration. The area includes a network of trails that offer impressive views.
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There are numerous family activities available at Moon Farm. A petting zoo, pumpkin patch, play buildings that include an Egyptian temple, gingerbread house, castles, a tree house and small museums ensure a fun day at this seasonal attraction.
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The Museum Western Colorado Dinosaur Journey is an interactive exhibit featuring animatronic dinosaurs, fossils on display, and a dig area where visitors can unearth their own fossils. The museum also features dinosaur skeletons on display.
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Fruita, Colorado is the proud home of the Dinosaur Journey Museum, dedicated to educating children about dinosaurs and other ancient animals. The museum includes dinosaur bones, fossils and a real excavation site where kids can attempt to find bones of their own.
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Those who love biking should definitely visit Mary's Loop in Colorado. The loop has a distinct solid climb rocky dirt road that offers great views of the Colorado River and the canyons. It is therefore a great place to go biking and sightseeing at the same time.
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Visitors to Colorado can find information on the places to visit and sites to see at Colorado Welcome Center. The center has a variety of brochures for state parks, museums, and other attractions.
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The Black Ridge Wilderness Study Area is a nature preserve that spans nearly 55000 acres. The area is a favorite for hikers, and offers challenging hikes and remarkable views of the Rattlesnake Arches and Canyon.
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With panoramic views of the surrounding valley, Edge Loop Ride provides cyclists with a challenging mountain trail to conquer. There is a waterfall located on the trail that visitors can rappel down.
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Devils Canyon Hiking Trails is a hiking trail 1,500 feet down into Devils Canyon. This trail is populated by wooded canyon and seasonal streams. The trail is about 3.5 miles long with a waterfall two miles from the trail's end.