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Introduction to Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, Colorado, in Mesa county, is 183 miles SE of Provo, Utah and 196 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 41,986.
Grand Junction History
The Ute Native American tribe were the originial inhabitants of this area. European farmers first settled in this region in the 1880s. The city is located at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers. The Colorado River was originally known as “Grand,” until it was changed in 1921.
Grand Junction and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Grand Junction
One can visit a number of museums while in the city of Grand Junction. The Dinosaur Journey Museum, the Museum of Western Colorado, the Western Colorado Center for the Arts and Rimrocker Western Museum have some interesting and educational exhibits. The city itself has quite a few notable attractions like the Bookcliff Country Club, the Teller Arms Center, the Eastgate Center and the Grand Speedway. In addition, the city hosts the Country Jam USA Music Festival and the Downtown Art & Jazz Festival every year.
Grand Junction Transportation
Walker Field Airport provides facilities for air transportation.
Grand Junction Higher Education
For higher studies, one can enroll at any of the local institutes like Mesa State College, Intellitec College-Grand Junction or the Academy of Beauty Culture.
Grand Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Grand Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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