Mesa district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Fruitvale

Fruitvale is a town in Mesa district, Colorado, United States, home to about 7,675 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cross Orchards Historic Site (2 km), James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (5 km) and Grand Junction Colorado Temple (6 km).

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

Fruitvale at a glance

Location
Mesa district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 7,675
Coordinates
39.0817° N, 108.4968° W
Places within 50 km
85 (21 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fruitvale

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fruitvale

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is No Thoroughfare Canyon (10 km); the best-known is Mount Garfield (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fruitvale

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is Juniata Dam (28 km); the best-known is Highline Lake State Park (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Fruitvale

16 churches within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is World Mission Society Church of God (1 km); the best-known is Grand Junction Colorado Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fruitvale

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is Railcar (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Fruitvale

12 museums within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is Cross Orchards Historic Site (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fruitvale

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fruitvale. The closest is James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Fruitvale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fruitvale
  2. 2 km Cross Orchards Historic Site · museum, Mesa
  3. 5 km James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park · nature spot, Mesa
  4. 4 km Grand Junction Colorado Temple · church, Mesa
  5. 3 km Center for Reflection · museum, Mesa
  6. 4 km Western Colorado Botanical Gardens · garden, Mesa
  7. 8 km Back to Fruitvale

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fruitvale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints34105No Thoroughfare Canyon (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1134Juniata Dam (28 km)
    Churches1516World Mission Society Church of God (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Railcar (2 km)
    Museums512Cross Orchards Historic Site (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (5 km)
    Other attractions12Station 3: Our Savior Falls (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Dominguez Falls (39 km)
    Caves01Dewey Cave Home (93 km)
    Treks01Chukar Trail (96 km)

    Fruitvale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fruitvale?

    Cross Orchards Historic Site (museum, about 2 km), James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Grand Junction Colorado Temple (church, about 6 km), Center for Reflection (museum, about 7 km), Western Colorado Botanical Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Handy Chapel (church, about 8 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fruitvale?

    No Thoroughfare Canyon, about 10 km by road; Mount Garfield (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fruitvale?

    Juniata Dam, about 28 km by road; Sunset Lake (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fruitvale?

    World Mission Society Church of God, about 1 km by road; Living Stone Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fruitvale?

    Start in Fruitvale, visit Cross Orchards Historic Site, then James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park, then Grand Junction Colorado Temple, then Center for Reflection, then Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fruitvale?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Fruitvale

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