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Experience Palisade!
As the Colorado River emerges from DeBeque Canyon, the Book Cliffs
and Grand Mesa provide towering backdrops for Palisade. Located at the
east end of the Grand Valley, Palisade enjoys a verdant landscape
surrounded by high desert. Warm winds, a temperate climate, and soils
deposited and irrigated by the Colorado River provide perfect growing
conditions.
The Fruit & Wine Industry – Palisade’s Pillars. Take a tour of Colorado’s Fruit & Wine Country. Palisade is known as the Peach Capitol of Colorado, but also features apples, apricots, cherries, and plums. Fresh fruit and produce are plentiful at stands throughout this area. Take a tour of one of orchards or farms.
Also known as the Wine Capitol of Colorado, Palisade has the state’s
greatest concentration of wineries and vineyards. Each winery offers
tastings and unique gift ideas. Enjoy a self-guided tour and sample
award-winning wines. Featured wines include Merlots, Chardonnay,
Rieslings and varietals.
A Year-Round, Outdoor Enthusiast’s Mecca.
Biking: Mountain bike trails range from beginner
rides like the Rolling Double Track around Horse Mountain to challenging
climbs up Rapid Creek. For road touring, the Fruit Loop Tour is a
classic. Ride through a pastoral setting of orchards and vineyards.
Rentals and bike sales are available.
River Trips: Take a scenic float trip along the Colorado River from Palisade to James M. Robb Colorado River State Park at Corn Lake. One of the gems of Palisade is Riverbend Park, complete with shade, picnic facilities, disc golf course, and a boat ramp called, “Harky’s Launch.” Rentals can include rafts, canoes and kayaks.
Hiking: Mt. Garfield has the finest views of the
Grand Valley. Coal Canyon leads to the Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse
Range. See magnificent wild horses. Rapid Creek offers a hike alongside
a beautiful stream as it tumbles down from Grand Mesa. The Pictograph
Trail has some of the Valley’s finest pictograph panels.
Sightseeing: Sightseeing can include an historical walking tour of downtown Palisade, a drive through the area’s vineyards and orchards, or a trip along Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway. At over 10,500 feet, Grand Mesa is known as the world’s largest “flat top mountain” - home to more than 200 lakes.
Skiing: With an average snowfall of 250 inches and
vertical drop of 1,650 feet, Powderhorn Resort offers great skiing for
all abilities. Nordic skiing includes over 50 miles of groomed trails
atop Grand Mesa.
Downtown Attractions, Art Galleries, Shopping:
Sample microbrews at Palisade Brewery and distilled spirits at Peach
Street Distillers. Try premium coffees and a roasting tour at Tucan
Coffee. Tour area art galleries and watch artists at work. Browse
through the shops.
Dining, & Accommodations: Area restaurants include American, Asian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. Accommodations include hotels, motels and beautiful bed & breakfasts.
The Palisade Experience. Whether you sample our world-famous peaches, fresh fruit and produce, award-winning wines, revel in the great outdoor adventures, enjoy sightseeing throughout our area, or just experience the town, your visit is certain to leave you with a rich, rewarding Palisade Experience.
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Palisade Chamber of Commerce FAX 970-464-4757 |
Our Mission Statement: The Palisade Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of uniting the people of the area engaged in its commerce, industry, and the professions so they may work together for the betterment and development of Palisade and its trade area. | |
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