Fruita

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €83 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€83
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! (1,003 reviews)
The facility was very clean. Breakfast was above expectations. The staff made sure that the coffee stayed full, and the hot items were fresh and well prepared. We travel ALOT. This was a great stay. Also, it is very near to a dog park.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €63 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€63
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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room staff was friendly

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

2 out of 5
399 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €71 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€71
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita
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Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

2 out of 5
Fruita CO
Stay at this cottage in Fruita. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Dinosaur Hill are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Everything was great. The cottage was exactly what we were expecting. It was clean and ready for our arrival. The host reached out to make sure all was well and was very friendly.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Cute little place, clean, lot's of little extras. Dog pen and area to run dogs was very nice. Well lit if you come in after dark.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Desert's Edge Fruita
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! (6 reviews)
Great place for two people. Quiet and a short drive to town. Very comfortable in all the ways!

Reviewed on 1 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

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
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Dinosaur Journey

4/5(1 review)

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

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

5/5(1 review)

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
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

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
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