Welcome to the first road trip of the season!
Prepare to embark on an adventure of prehistoric proportions: Fruita, Colorado
Our first stop will be for lunch, at a cool little local's favorite called "Munchies". Exit I-70, and head over the bridge to the heart of Fruita. Right at the end of the bridge you'll see a big, friendly dinosaur mural standing on the roof of an unassuming-looking white building with red trim. Inside that little building you will find a friendly staff, and pretty darn good burgers, as well as a variety of other sandwiches, pizza, milkshakes, and sides. The burgers are a good size, and with a side of curly fries, make for the perfect lunch.
Next, back over the bridge to the Dinosaur Journey museum. This is a great place for young and old alike. The museum offers a short film on the evolution of our scaly friends, as well as lots of fun interactive things to try in the museum itself. Make dinosaur tracks in the sand, experience what an earthquake would feel like, watch real archeologists prepare fossils in their work room and more! They even have several dinosaurs that move, giving us a peek into what they must have looked like when they roamed our planet so long ago. The end of the museum tour will take you through the gift shop. They offer anything and everything dino-related there . . . and for the person who has everything, a real replica of dinosaur poop . . . betcha they don't have that!
The Dinosaur museum is easy to find, as it is just past the round-a-bouts, and the driveway is guarded by two colorful dinosaurs perched up on top of pedestals. It's also right next door to McDonald's . . . hard to miss that. Please take a look at their website, for museum hours and admission costs, as well as updates on special exhibits.
Once you are finished exploring Jurassicana, take a moment to visit the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial that is located just across the street, near the visitor's center. It is a beautiful and very moving memorial called The Field of Dreams. It is a must-see for veterans and non-vets, and is something that everyone should take a moment to reflect on. You feel like you are on hallowed ground here as you read the names of the Western Colorado Vietnam causalities listed on a marble slab, directly below the Huey helicopter. This memorial reminds of the sacrifices made by so many, and of the POW MIA . . . You are not forgotten.
Our last stop for this road trip will be at Graff's Dairy, in Grand Junction. This is quite possibly one of the very best places to get soft-serve ice cream. They feature special flavors that change frequently, so be sure to stop by whenever you're nearby. They also have the good old standby's: chocolate and vanilla. "The key to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our minds. Arranging and spending our travel budget correctly is a concern for most families. Reducing consuming and charges, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed success and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal finances is extremely limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel costs!..". By the cone or by the cup, the local teens that work here will serve your frozen treats with a smile, and the ice cream is always piled high! Located at 581 29 Road, just off of Patterson (24 Road), they are easy to find and have plenty of parking.
This mini road trip will take the better part of a day to complete. Have fun, and check back often for more fantastic Western Colorado destinations!
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