FRUITA
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HOUSING OPTIONS
There are a few historic homes and existing single-family homes, as well as lots of new construction that one more that’s working its way through the planning and development process. Fruita also has the Grand Valley’s only senior housing community.
PUBLIC PLACES TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
Fruita is an easy place to enjoy the outdoors, with the Fruita section of the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, offering camping, picnicking, river access, lakes for fishing and paddling and walking trails. There’s also a bike/ pedestrian trail that safely connects the north side of Fruita to the south side, taking users under both the Interstate and the railroad tracks, and also connects to the Colorado Riverfront Trail. Fruita also offers nearby mountain biking at the 18 Road North Fruita Desert trails area, and has a great golf course, Adobe Creek, where golfers can enjoy 27 holes of golf rather than the standard 18.
Downtown Fruita, although a bit smaller than downtown Grand Junction, also offers great walkability, with some public art on display and outdoor dining options.
ENTERTAINMENT, DINING OR SHOPPING
Fruita is a great place for festivals, events, outdoor music in the summertime and entertainment. Fruita has quite a few restaurant options, as well as most types of shopping.
SCHOOLS
Shelledy Elementary, Rimrock Elementary, Monument Ridge Elementary, Fruita Middle School, Fruita 8/9 School, Fruita Monument High School
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
MAY - Sarlaac Attack 50K
MAY - Fruita Fat Tire Festival
JUNE - Mike the Headless Chicken Festival
SEPTEMBER - Fruita Fall Festival
APRIL - Fishing Is Fun Day
OCTOBER - Truck-N-Treat
For the full Western Colorado Living & Real Estate Guide article visit: https://www.gjsentinel.com/.
