Mesa district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Fruita

Fruita is a town in Mesa district, Colorado, United States, home to about 12,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fruita Assembly of God (1 km), Dinosaur Journey (2 km) and Independence Monument (9 km).

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Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, Mesa district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fruita at a glance

Location
Mesa district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 12,795
Coordinates
39.1589° N, 108.7290° W
Places within 50 km
59 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Fruita

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fruita

113 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Horsethief Canyon (3 km); the best-known is Independence Monument (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fruita

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Highline Lake State Park (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Fruita

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Western Slope War Memorial Park (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fruita

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Colorado National Monument (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fruita

9 museums within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Dinosaur Journey (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Fruita

5 churches within 100 km of Fruita. The closest is Fruita Assembly of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fruita

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fruita
  2. 1 km Fruita Assembly of God · church, Mesa
  3. 14 km Rattlesnake Canyon · viewpoint, Mesa
  4. 18 km Grand View · viewpoint, Mesa
  5. 1 km Independence Monument · monument, Mesa
  6. 8 km Dinosaur Journey · museum, Mesa
  7. 2 km Back to Fruita

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How to reach Fruita

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fruita by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30113Horsethief Canyon (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs232Highline Lake State Park (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1116Western Slope War Memorial Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Colorado National Monument (16 km)
    Museums59Dinosaur Journey (2 km)
    Churches45Fruita Assembly of God (1 km)
    Other attractions12Station 7: Christ Falls Again (19 km)
    Waterfalls02Dominguez Falls (60 km)
    Caves01Dewey Cave Home (77 km)
    Parks01Big Park (95 km)

    Fruita: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fruita?

    Fruita Assembly of God (church, about 1 km), Dinosaur Journey (museum, about 2 km), Independence Monument (monument, about 9 km), Grand View (viewpoint, about 10 km), Rattlesnake Canyon (viewpoint, about 14 km), Colorado National Monument (monument, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fruita?

    59 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fruita?

    Horsethief Canyon, about 3 km by road; Fruita Canyon View (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fruita?

    Highline Lake State Park, about 20 km by road; Mack Mesa Dam (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fruita?

    Western Slope War Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Saddlehorn Caretaker's House and Garage (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fruita?

    Start in Fruita, visit Fruita Assembly of God, then Rattlesnake Canyon, then Grand View, then Independence Monument, then Dinosaur Journey, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fruita?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Fruita

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fruita’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fruita on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.