Fruita Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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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 AU$141 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$141
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Toilet was not working and room had a bed smell

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Balanced Rock Inn

Balanced Rock Inn

3 out of 5
126 S Coulson St Fruita CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$106 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$106
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Very "do it yourself" kind of place, which was fine. Breakfast was a little bit weak, but that was not a huge factor for me.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Balanced Rock Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is AU$107 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$107
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Excellent for the price

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction
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Desert's Edge Fruita

Desert's Edge Fruita

Fruita CO
Stay at this holiday home in Fruita. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur ...
Desert's Edge Fruita
5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

Fruita CO
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Fruita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial ...
5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊
Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Fruita CO
Stay at this apartment in Fruita. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Certainly enjoyed this well-equipped property! It had all the comforts of home in an exceptionally quiet and rural setting that is close to both Fruita and Grand Junction. The owners were very welcoming and friendly! Great stay! Recommend highly!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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 cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches
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Dinosaur Journey

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

Dinosaur Journey
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 cycling 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 cycling trails in this family-friendly area.

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial

Cities near Fruita

Grand Junction

Grand Junction