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 NZ$137 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$137
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is NZ$120 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$120
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Yes it was

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

2 out of 5
399 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is NZ$117 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$117
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was so efficient and supe4friendly

Reviewed on 14 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! (22 reviews)
Outstanding rental experience. Centrally located to all the Western Slope trails . Super easy experience .

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking
Modern Bungalow in the Heart of Fruita

Modern Bungalow in the Heart of Fruita

Fruita CO
Stay at this holiday home in Fruita. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is one of the nicest VRBO's we have stayed at. The home was immaculate. I believe it had been renovated recently, because everything looked new. I am a big fan of comfortable living rooms. The couch was great for lounging. The TV was, btw, Huge.For biking: There is a locking shed in the backyard, ...

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Modern Bungalow in the Heart of 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Great experience and stay. Host was communicative. Listing is accurate and was a great place to stay.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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

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

Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center

If Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Fruita.

Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center

Cities near Fruita

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