Fruita, CO

united states

Fruita sits along Interstate 70 in western Colorado's red rock country, about 12 miles from Grand Junction and 20 miles from the regional airport. This desert town of 13,700 enjoys 300+ sunny days annually and serves as the gateway to Colorado National Monument. Popular routes include the scenic Rim Rock Drive loop and connections to world-class mountain biking trails. Fruita proudly calls itself the "Mountain Biking Capital of Colorado" and hosts the massive Fat Tire Festival each spring.