Grand Junction, Colorado features the Museum of Western Colorado, an institute dedicated to the culture and heritage of the western region of the Centennial State. Located in downtown Grand Junction, the Museum of Western Colorado's exhibits include dinosaur fossils and the Museum of the West, which provides an in-depth look at Grand Junction in the 19th century. Hotels in Grand Junction and Clifton are within 10 minutes of the museum.
Historic Melrose Hotel is in downtown Grand Junction and is one of the closest accommodations to the Museum of Western Colorado, a five-minute walk from the hotel. Open since 1908, this hotel is one of the oldest continually operating hotels in western Colorado. The lobby and 27 rooms in the hotel have Victorian-style decor. Some of the rooms have shared bathrooms, while others have en-suite bathrooms. The Historic Melrose Hotel is within walking distance of downtown Grand Junction eateries, such as the Main Street Cafe and Il Bistro Italiano. Mesa State College and the 18-hole golf course at Lincoln Park are both five-minute drives from the hotel.
Located in Clifton, the Best Western Grande River Inn is a 10-minute drive east of the Museum of Western Colorado. The hotel is right off the Interstate 70 Business Loop, making the wineries in Palisade, Colorado less than 10 minutes away; one winery, Plum Creek, hosts tasting events in the summer. Local dining is available at the Shake Rattle and Roll Diner -- a '50s nostalgic restaurant -- and Dos Hombres Mexican restaurant; both are across the street from the hotel. Best Western features include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness room and outdoor courtyard. Pets may stay in designated rooms for an additional fee.
The Museum of Western Colorado is a 10-minute drive from northwestern Grand Junction's Candlewood Suites, an extended stay hotel. Nightly and weekly rates are available. The hotel's suites have living rooms and kitchens. Other hotel amenities include a convenience store, fitness room and outdoor picnic area with tables and barbecue grills. The hotel is across the street from the Mesa Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Grand Junction. Candlewood Suites is a 25-minute drive from Rim Rock Road, which offers scenic views of the rock formations at Colorado National Monument.
The Grand Vista Hotel in northern Grand Junction is a 10-minute drive from the Museum of Western Colorado. This hotel is less than five minutes from Grand Junction Regional Airport; a courtesy shuttle is available for guests to the airport and Grand Junction Amtrak Station, located in the city's downtown area. Other features include an indoor pool and Oliver's, a restaurant with a breakfast buffet and American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Pets may stay on first-level rooms. Grand Mesa National Forest is a 20-minute trip from the hotel; this national forest features fishing activities in the Colorado River and Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.
