3 Days

A Taste of Palisade

Palisade is home to blooming orchards, outdoor adventures and year-round wine tours. Enjoy a relaxing bike journey along the Fruit and Wine Byway, visit roadside farm stands or sample Colorado wines from more than 25 local wineries. Nestled in the heart of the Grand Valley, Palisade offers various lodging options and is within a 30-minute drive of the Grand Mesa National Forest and Colorado National Monument.  

Sustainability Activity

Support a Worthy Cause

Palisade Art Vision promotes "Art as a part of everyday life." Artists loan their work free of charge for public viewing in downtown Palisade. Give back to support artist installations and stipends by calling the Town of Palisade at 970-464-5602.

Day 1

activity

Discover the Fruit & Wine Byway

Ride bikes or take a road trip through acres of blooming orchards, vistas and vineyards. Take a journey on the East Orchard Mesa loop and stop at some…

Insider's Tip

PIck Up a Ride

Palisade Cycle & Shuttle offers rentals on mountain bikes, cruiser bikes and electric bikes, as well as kayaks, paddle boards and guided rafting trips. The staff is knowledgeable about local attractions and can direct visitors to trailhead entrances and river access points.

lunch

Diorio's of Palisade Pizza & Subs

Located in the heart of little Palisade, Colorado. We take pride in offering the finest ingredients in every item that we serve. From quality cuts of…

activity

Cross Orchards Historic Site

Step back in time and get a taste of rural life on an early 20th-century fruit ranch. Don't miss the authentic Uintah Railway trestle and cars, farm…

dinner

Caroline's

Caroline’s focuses on fresh Colorado foods such as lamb, beef, game and fresh local produce prepared in the classic French tradition.

activity

Palisade Brewing Company

Who says you can't make beer in wine country? We brew innovative American style beer with respect to the traditional roots of craft brewing.

lodging

Wine Country Inn

An 80-room Victorian-style boutique hotel, Wine Country Inn sits in 21 acres of working vineyards, and is adjacent to two wineries and about  two…

Day 2

Insider's Tip

Have a Hot Breakfast

Complimentary with your stay, the hearty Wine Country Inn deluxe hot breakfast includes items that are chef selected and prepared fresh daily. A variety of fresh fruits, bakery and hot breakfast options ensure a great way to start your day. Served in the Tapestry Lounge.

activity

Explore Grand Mesa National Forest

Spend the day exploring the world’s largest flat-top mountain. With over 300 natural lakes and cooler temperatures in the summer, visitors enjoy green…

lunch

Mesa Lakes Lodge

Mesa Lakes Lodge has cabin rentals and a full service restaurant. It is located on the Grand Mesa, only an hour from Grand Junction or Montrose.

activity

Riverbend Park Disc Golf Course

Practice your Disc Golf Skills at the Riverbend Park Disc Golf Course. If you don't have your own discs, you can stop into Palisade Discs and Gifts…

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dinner

Fidel's Cocina & Bar

Fidel's Cocina is a taqueria serving Latin-inspired dishes and craft cocktails.

activity

Peach Street Distillers

Only a mind that's part artist, part mad scientist, and all optimistically naïve can get the eye-widening flavors and tongue-quivering tastes found…

lodging

Wine Country Inn

An 80-room Victorian-style boutique hotel, Wine Country Inn sits in 21 acres of working vineyards, and is adjacent to two wineries and about  two…

Day 3

breakfast

Slice O’ Life Bakery

For the past 28 years, Mary Lincoln and Slice O’ Life Bakery have been “Baking the world better one batch at a time.” Everything is made from scratch…

activity

Palisade Rim Trail

The Palisade Rim Trail is a popular hiking and advanced mountain-biking trail just east of downtown Palisade. The entire trail is about 9.5 miles, connecting…

lunch

13˚ Brix Cider Bistro

​13˚ Brix Cider Bistro strives to bring you the enjoyment, pace, and elegance of European dining. The menu offers suggested parings with every selection…

activity

Get Out on the Water

Book a float trip on the Colorado River with Class I rapids that offer a gentle ride as you drift past orchards and vineyards.

dinner

357 Bar & Grill

Family-owned restaurant serving delicious food with daily $3, $5 & $7 specials. Come in and catch a game on one of our seven big-screen TVs!

activity

Meadery of the Rockies

We are Colorado's original meadery. Our wines are crisp, refreshing, and "buzzing" with flavor. We use only 100% pure, raw orange blossom honey in all…

lodging

Wine Country Inn

An 80-room Victorian-style boutique hotel, Wine Country Inn sits in 21 acres of working vineyards, and is adjacent to two wineries and about  two…

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