At No. 45 on the list is Grand Junction, which The Recent York Times describes as “a bonanza of canyons, arches and cliffs, without the hordes of tourists.”
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The 2023 edition of The Recent York Times’ annual list spotlighting “52 Places to Go” worldwide features a western Colorado city.
Coming in at No. 45 on this yr’s list is Grand Junction, which the newspaper describes as “a bonanza of canyons, arches and cliffs, without the hordes of tourists.”
> Video above: Take a virtual drive over Colorado National Monument
“Travel’s rebound has revealed the depth of our drive to explore the world,” the publication says of this yr’s list. “Why can we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? This yr’s list has all those elements, and more.”
The list says Grand Junction “offers attractions much like those of Moab, Utah, the gateway to Arches National Park, without the throngs.”
It highlights the nearby attractions of Rattlesnake Canyon, Colorado National Monument and the Palisade Plunge mountain biking route.
“All trails lead back to downtown Grand Junction, crammed with shops, craft breweries, locavore restaurants and wine-tasting rooms from area vineyards,” the article says.
The worldwide list often spotlights Colorado places. Steamboat Springs was featured in 2015, Downtown Denver made the list in 2018, Colorado Springs was featured in 2020, and Estes Park was highlighted in 2022.
“We’re honored to be included on this prestigious list of international destinations showcasing Grand Junction as the most effective places to travel on the earth in 2023,” Elizabeth Fogarty, director of Visit Grand Junction, said in a news release. “The Grand Junction inclusion on this list positions us as an under-the-radar outdoor adventure hub and a vibrant city that is prospering; and I’m sure this can encourage travelers from all over the world to explore this very special place.”
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At No. 45 on the list is Grand Junction, which The Recent York Times describes as “a bonanza of canyons, arches and cliffs, without the hordes of tourists.”
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The 2023 edition of The Recent York Times’ annual list spotlighting “52 Places to Go” worldwide features a western Colorado city.
Coming in at No. 45 on this yr’s list is Grand Junction, which the newspaper describes as “a bonanza of canyons, arches and cliffs, without the hordes of tourists.”
> Video above: Take a virtual drive over Colorado National Monument
“Travel’s rebound has revealed the depth of our drive to explore the world,” the publication says of this yr’s list. “Why can we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? This yr’s list has all those elements, and more.”
The list says Grand Junction “offers attractions much like those of Moab, Utah, the gateway to Arches National Park, without the throngs.”
It highlights the nearby attractions of Rattlesnake Canyon, Colorado National Monument and the Palisade Plunge mountain biking route.
“All trails lead back to downtown Grand Junction, crammed with shops, craft breweries, locavore restaurants and wine-tasting rooms from area vineyards,” the article says.
The worldwide list often spotlights Colorado places. Steamboat Springs was featured in 2015, Downtown Denver made the list in 2018, Colorado Springs was featured in 2020, and Estes Park was highlighted in 2022.
“We’re honored to be included on this prestigious list of international destinations showcasing Grand Junction as the most effective places to travel on the earth in 2023,” Elizabeth Fogarty, director of Visit Grand Junction, said in a news release. “The Grand Junction inclusion on this list positions us as an under-the-radar outdoor adventure hub and a vibrant city that is prospering; and I’m sure this can encourage travelers from all over the world to explore this very special place.”
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Colorado Guide
