Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Fruita January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Fruita Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Fruita.dx181493)[Hotels in Fruita](https://expedia.co.uk/Fruita-Hotels.d181493.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Fruita Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fruita.d181493.Car-Hire-Guide)[Fruita Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Fruita.d181493.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Fruita, CO ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Fruita Types of activities [Fruita travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Fruita.dx181493) ![Mesas as far as the eye can see.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/5b3d5247-689a-4dc3-8bc6-dd989b15c9c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mesas as far as the eye can see.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/5b3d5247-689a-4dc3-8bc6-dd989b15c9c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/37dc6ecd-4842-4d81-92af-7dd101ad33df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Devil's Kitchen A .8 short hike Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/e3e7e21f-323e-44dc-9bc4-a6237ee571e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fruita Canyon Overlook is a lofty roadside viewpoint at the head of four-mile-long Fruita Canyon on the west side of Colorado National Monument. The fenced overlook is reached by a 90-foot hike on a gravel path from a small parking area on Rim Rock Drive that’s 0.4 miles west of the park visitor center. Fruita Canyon, which begins near the monument’s west entrance station, is a steep canyon lined with towering Wingate sandstone walls. Rim Rock Drive snakes up the canyon below before climbing its west side. The canyon floor is composed of 1.5-billion-year-old rock that is the remains of an ancient mountain range. The broad Grand Valley, carved by the Colorado River, opens beyond Fruita Canyon. The northern horizon is an escarpment of the dark Book Cliffs topped with the lighter-colored Roan Cliffs. Note Balanced Rock, a precarious pinnacle by the right canyon wall, above the road below the overlook. #monumentvalley #viewcolorado #colorado #exploring #mykindoffun #mykindofday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181493/7e72aa91-0950-4073-8960-eae4dcd76cd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Fruita Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Fruita has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Fruita, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Fruita with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Fruita Fruita is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Fruita, and make it a breeze to explore Fruita and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Fruita to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Fruita, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Fruita. #### Fruita attractions Fruita has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Fruita to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Fruita. Looking for things to do in Fruita can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Fruita | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50352888.activity-details): £13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Colorado National Monument Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50352888.activity-details)[Colorado National Monument Self Guided Audio Driving Guided Tour](/things-to-do/colorado-national-monument-self-guided-audio-driving-guided-tour.a50819569.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Fruita --- ### Popular places to visit #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Ridge-Canyons-Wilderness-Fruita.d6089679.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Welcome-Center-Fruita.d553248621561886717.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Devils-Canyon-Science-And-Learning-Center-Fruita.d553248621532645523.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rattlesnake-Canyon-Arches-Fruita.d866962792572661760.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Western-Slope-Vietnam-War-Memorial-Fruita.d553248621532645525.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dinosaur-Journey-Fruita.d553248621532645524.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Canyons-Hospital-Medical-Center-Grand-Junction.d624547989477863424.Attraction) #### Family Health West If Family Health West is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Fruita. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Family-Health-West-Grand-Junction.d624549958708432896.Attraction) #### Adobe Creek National Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Fruita at Adobe Creek National Golf Course. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adobe-Creek-National-Golf-Course-Fruita.d553248621561886719.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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