A Guide to Falling in #PaliLove
Food scene
Exquisite food, trendy atmosphere - this avant-garde eatery is leading the culinary charge on the Western Slopes of Colorado. Restauranteurs Matt and Ashley are exceptional at everything they do and one trip there will show you exactly how good they really are. Reservations definitely needed well in advance.
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Pêche. Restaurant
336 Main StExquisite food, trendy atmosphere - this avant-garde eatery is leading the culinary charge on the Western Slopes of Colorado. Restauranteurs Matt and Ashley are exceptional at everything they do and one trip there will show you exactly how good they really are. Reservations definitely needed well in advance.
Reinvented local favorite with a wine selection that will blow your corks off.
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The Palisade Café & Wine Bar
113 W 3rd StReinvented local favorite with a wine selection that will blow your corks off.
BookCliff Vineyards - Palisade Tasting Room
670 39 RdDelicious wines at the foot of the Book Cliffs.
Discover a local favorite at this absolute must-visit cidery, winery, and fruit shop. The Talbott Family has perfected their craft over generations and you won't believe what they are doing next.
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Talbotts Cider Company
3782 F 1/4 RdDiscover a local favorite at this absolute must-visit cidery, winery, and fruit shop. The Talbott Family has perfected their craft over generations and you won't believe what they are doing next.
The funnest, funkiest avant-garde winery in operation today. Something really special is fermenting from this kick ass group led by Kaibab and Patrick.
Sauvage Spectrum Winery
676 38 1/4 RdThe funnest, funkiest avant-garde winery in operation today. Something really special is fermenting from this kick ass group led by Kaibab and Patrick.
Arguably one of the best wine makers around, not just in Colorado but the entire country. Owners Brandon and Laura are not only great at their job but simply some of the best people around.
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Mesa Park Vineyards
3321 C RdArguably one of the best wine makers around, not just in Colorado but the entire country. Owners Brandon and Laura are not only great at their job but simply some of the best people around.
Sit amongst the vines at this French-inspired beauty of a winery. Yummy eats available here too in peak season.
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Maison La Belle Vie Winery & Amy's Courtyard
3575 G RdSit amongst the vines at this French-inspired beauty of a winery. Yummy eats available here too in peak season.
Great brews and great food in this relaxed setting with cool vibes. An easy stroll across the train tracks from the house.
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Palisade Pedicab
200 Peach AveGreat brews and great food in this relaxed setting with cool vibes. An easy stroll across the train tracks from the house.
Easily the winery with the best views in the entire Grand Valley. Sit amongst the vines and enjoy great wines made by the wonderful owners and wine makers, Gary and Linda. Restoration puts on fun live music events in the peak season.
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Restoration Vineyards
3594 E 1/2 RdEasily the winery with the best views in the entire Grand Valley. Sit amongst the vines and enjoy great wines made by the wonderful owners and wine makers, Gary and Linda. Restoration puts on fun live music events in the peak season.
Unique and fun wine tasting experience with owner and maker, Ken. Tucked away on a vineyard farther up the mesa, don't let the location (and garage entrance) deter you - it's a charmer of a place with a charmer of a host.
Hermosa Vineyards
3269 3/4 C RdUnique and fun wine tasting experience with owner and maker, Ken. Tucked away on a vineyard farther up the mesa, don't let the location (and garage entrance) deter you - it's a charmer of a place with a charmer of a host.
Adorable owner and maker Phil is always ready to welcome you to his equally adorable tasting room.
Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards
281 33 RoadAdorable owner and maker Phil is always ready to welcome you to his equally adorable tasting room.
This special place with amazing people and phenomenal wines is an absolute must-stop on the wine trail. Arguably another one of the best wineries in operation today. Drop in be blown away by the amazing wines owners and makers Richard and Aly are putting out.
Colorado Vintner's Collective
3674 G RdThis special place with amazing people and phenomenal wines is an absolute must-stop on the wine trail. Arguably another one of the best wineries in operation today. Drop in be blown away by the amazing wines owners and makers Richard and Aly are putting out.
Best breakfast spot in town, only a few blocks walk from the house.
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Slice O Life Bakery
105 W 3rd StBest breakfast spot in town, only a few blocks walk from the house.
Denver and Breck favorite, Carboy Winery, arrives in the Grand Vally to add the local flavor to their delicious wines. Enjoy their new roof-top restaurant and take in the amazing views of Mt. Garfield as you sip on Carboy wine.
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Garfield Estates Vineyard & Winery
3572 G RdDenver and Breck favorite, Carboy Winery, arrives in the Grand Vally to add the local flavor to their delicious wines. Enjoy their new roof-top restaurant and take in the amazing views of Mt. Garfield as you sip on Carboy wine.
This new kid in town is here to make a definite splash on the wine scene. Limited (for now) but fantastic selection by award-winning wine maker Ben Parsons.
The Ordinary Fellow
202 Peach AvenueThis new kid in town is here to make a definite splash on the wine scene. Limited (for now) but fantastic selection by award-winning wine maker Ben Parsons.
Can't fit every guest in your party in the house? Look no further than the trendy and renovated Spoke and Vine Motel just a few blocks away. Owners Jody and Jeff are the perfect hosts and consummate good time. Enjoy a good drink at their newly opened bar, or grab a delicious bite from one of the featured food trucks of the night.
Spoke and Vine Motel
424 West 8th StreetCan't fit every guest in your party in the house? Look no further than the trendy and renovated Spoke and Vine Motel just a few blocks away. Owners Jody and Jeff are the perfect hosts and consummate good time. Enjoy a good drink at their newly opened bar, or grab a delicious bite from one of the featured food trucks of the night.
Enjoy the delicious selection of premium meads and help save our precious bees!
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Meadery of the Rockies
3701 G RdEnjoy the delicious selection of premium meads and help save our precious bees!
Whether looking for a delicious spot for lunch or dinner, look no further than Bin 707 in downtown Grand Junction. Chef/Owner Josh Niernberg, also of sister restaurant TacoParty, takes flavors to a whole other level serving up only the best local, Coloradan, and domestic foods to rock your tastebuds. Not resting on his culinary laurels, Bin 707 comes at you with an eclectic wine list featuring some of the best, funkiest wines being made in Colorado, PNW, and beyond.
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Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StWhether looking for a delicious spot for lunch or dinner, look no further than Bin 707 in downtown Grand Junction. Chef/Owner Josh Niernberg, also of sister restaurant TacoParty, takes flavors to a whole other level serving up only the best local, Coloradan, and domestic foods to rock your tastebuds. Not resting on his culinary laurels, Bin 707 comes at you with an eclectic wine list featuring some of the best, funkiest wines being made in Colorado, PNW, and beyond.
Sightseeing
Enjoy all the lakes and hikes atop the world's largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa. Just 30 miles away, be stunned by the change from high desert to alpine terrain as you gain altitude to reach 11,000' above the Grand Valley.
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Grand Mesa
Enjoy all the lakes and hikes atop the world's largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa. Just 30 miles away, be stunned by the change from high desert to alpine terrain as you gain altitude to reach 11,000' above the Grand Valley.
Be stunned by the amazing scenery of the Colorado National Monument.
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Colorado National Monument Visitor Center
11 Rimrock DrBe stunned by the amazing scenery of the Colorado National Monument.
Shred the slopes of Powderhorn Mountain Resort without lift lines or steep priced day passes, just a 30-minute drive form the house.
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Powderhorn Mountain Resort
48338 Powderhorn RdShred the slopes of Powderhorn Mountain Resort without lift lines or steep priced day passes, just a 30-minute drive form the house.
For fellow vinyl enthusiasts, Triple Play Records is a must-visit in Grand Junction's cute city center. Browse racks filled with beautiful pressings of all genres of music. You can also pick up disc golfing thanks to an amazing selection of gear here too.
Triple Play Records
530 Main StFor fellow vinyl enthusiasts, Triple Play Records is a must-visit in Grand Junction's cute city center. Browse racks filled with beautiful pressings of all genres of music. You can also pick up disc golfing thanks to an amazing selection of gear here too.
Head to stunning Moab, UT, another easy two hour drive from door to door.
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Moab
Head to stunning Moab, UT, another easy two hour drive from door to door.
Get all your outdoor gear or jump on the shuttle to the top of the Grand Mesa to take the new world-class mountain biking trail, The Plunge. Get local tips from owner Rondo and his team of outdoor experts.
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Rapid Creek Cycles & Paddleboards
239 Main StGet all your outdoor gear or jump on the shuttle to the top of the Grand Mesa to take the new world-class mountain biking trail, The Plunge. Get local tips from owner Rondo and his team of outdoor experts.
Take in the adventure of world-class white river rafting and the epic scenery of Gunnison Gorge, a quick two-hour drive from Palisade.
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Take in the adventure of world-class white river rafting and the epic scenery of Gunnison Gorge, a quick two-hour drive from Palisade.
A (moderate) must-hike with epic views of Palisade, the Colorado River, and the entire Grand Valley below. Take in the incredible sunrises and sunsets from the Rim, and look out for the old petroglyphs along the trail, a special sight from the past.
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Palisade Rim Trail Head
A (moderate) must-hike with epic views of Palisade, the Colorado River, and the entire Grand Valley below. Take in the incredible sunrises and sunsets from the Rim, and look out for the old petroglyphs along the trail, a special sight from the past.
A challenging but definitely well-worth it hike to the top of majestic Mt. Garfield. Incredible views of the Grand Valley, Grand Mesae, Book Cliffs, and even Utah await you from the peak. (Please note this hike is very hard and is recommended for seasoned hikers only.)
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Mt. Garfield Trailhead
899 35 8/10 RdA challenging but definitely well-worth it hike to the top of majestic Mt. Garfield. Incredible views of the Grand Valley, Grand Mesae, Book Cliffs, and even Utah await you from the peak. (Please note this hike is very hard and is recommended for seasoned hikers only.)
Get your paleontologist on and relive your Jurassic Park fantasies as you take in the amazing sites of Dinosaur National Monument, just a two hour drive away.
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Monumento Nacional de los Dinosaurios
11625 E 1500 SGet your paleontologist on and relive your Jurassic Park fantasies as you take in the amazing sites of Dinosaur National Monument, just a two hour drive away.
City/town information
Visit stunning Ouray, America's Switzerland, just a chill two-hour drive away from Palisade.
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Ouray
Visit stunning Ouray, America's Switzerland, just a chill two-hour drive away from Palisade.
Visit a little place called Aspen, where the beer flows like wine and the women flock like the salmon of Capistrano. Take the scenic two-hour drive end enjoy yet more world-renowned slopes, restaurants, and shops.
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Aspen
Visit a little place called Aspen, where the beer flows like wine and the women flock like the salmon of Capistrano. Take the scenic two-hour drive end enjoy yet more world-renowned slopes, restaurants, and shops.
Fruita
Drive twenty minutes to Fruita, the cyclists' paradise.
Visit neighboring Grand Junction and enjoy all the antique and boutique shops and yummy eats along its cute Main Street. Taco Party is a perennial favorite place to satisfy your street taco dreams.
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Grand Junction
Visit neighboring Grand Junction and enjoy all the antique and boutique shops and yummy eats along its cute Main Street. Taco Party is a perennial favorite place to satisfy your street taco dreams.
In the mood for more world-class skiing or epic hiking? Head to beautiful Telluride, just 2.5 hours away in the majestic San Juan Mountains.
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TelluRiders
In the mood for more world-class skiing or epic hiking? Head to beautiful Telluride, just 2.5 hours away in the majestic San Juan Mountains.
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs or tour the historic downtown area with all its shops, restaurants, and occasional saloon bars. Just up the hill, visit the gravesite of the old huckleberry himself, Doc Holliday.
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Glenwood Springs
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs or tour the historic downtown area with all its shops, restaurants, and occasional saloon bars. Just up the hill, visit the gravesite of the old huckleberry himself, Doc Holliday.
Have an epic time on the world-renowned slopes of Vail, Colorado, not two hours from Palisade.
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Vail
Have an epic time on the world-renowned slopes of Vail, Colorado, not two hours from Palisade.
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Choose You Own Adventure - Bespoke Vacation Guides
Betera Coaching, owned and operated by locals Sarah and Kathy, offers personalized adventure guides for all travelers! Whether you are looking to relax and take it easy or have a high adrenaline adventure, Palisade is the perfect launchpad to explore Western Colorado. On the border of the mountains and desert, you can hike, ride, or paddle through canyons on one day, and then find yourself gasping above 10,000 feet the next. The "Choose Your Adventure Program" allows us to create a complete bespoke package perfect for you and your group - we can even include the gear!
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Monday Happy Hour at Spoke and Vine Motel
Local favorite Pali Thai makes its weekly stop at Spoke and Vine Motel serving up not just some of the best Thai food around but some of the best period. With too many yummy options to choose from, Pali Thai is undoubtedly a "Don't miss" during your stay in Palisade. But be sure to get there early... the line forms quick. Drop into the Spoke and Vine Motel for a great selection of local brews and wines while waiting on the Pali Thai ladies to work their culinary magic.
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Get Ahead on Dinner Reservations
While the food in the Grand Valley is delicious, it's also quite limited. Especially in Palisade. With only a handful of restaurants already to pick from, it's HIGHLY recommended you get on your planning cap and start making reservations as soon as you can.