Fruita - an epicenter for extreme sports and exploring nature
Fruita is an oasis for nature lovers in the desert of Western Colorado. This growing city is a gateway to the Colorado National Monument, a canyon park with world-class mountain biking trails, hikes and striking views of the Grand Valley below. While technically a suburb of Grand Junction, Fruita has its own Old West-style downtown with popular local eateries and farm-fresh markets. Fruita's population of 14,000 has more than doubled since the early 2000s because of its warm weather and a charming community that embraces the outdoors.
Fruita, Colorado, boasts breathtaking aerial views that perfectly complement its thrilling extreme sports, offering adventurers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and adrenaline-pumping activities.
Fruita, Colorado, is a motocross enthusiast's dream, featuring exhilarating tracks and terrain that challenge riders while providing stunning desert landscapes for an unmatched adrenaline experience.
Fruita, Colorado, captivates with its unique landscape of vibrant red rock formations, sprawling canyons, and sweeping desert vistas, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventures and exploration.
Fruita, Colorado, offers an exhilarating paragliding experience, where adventurers soar above stunning landscapes, enjoying breathtaking views of the unique terrain and vibrant skies that inspire awe.
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Downtown cottages have canyon views
The Fruita Area is the primary neighborhood in the city, with Craftsman cottages in a downtown area centered around local restaurants, markets and breweries. Away from the city center, traditional and contemporary homes are in modern subdivisions with modest green spaces and roundabouts. Many properties have a distant view of the canyons. Properties can reach over 4,000 square feet, and newer developments continue to affect Fruita's real estate market. "When I first moved here, we had fields of cows next door. Now it's all houses," says Jennifer Cirka, a longtime resident in the Grand Valley and Broker Owner at Greyhound Real Estate. The median single-family price is $460,000, compared to the national median of $407,200.
Fruita, Colorado, features charming bungalows nestled against majestic mountain backdrops, providing a perfect retreat for nature lovers seeking adventure and relaxation amidst stunning scenery.
Fruita, Colorado, boasts expansive parcels of land that invite exploration and adventure, offering ample space for outdoor activities, wildlife sightings, and a serene connection to the breathtaking landscape.
Near the downtown of the Fruita neighborhood shows the blend of nature and suburban living.
Aerial views of Fruita's community offers rugged canyons and a glance at suburban living.
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Mountain biking on the Monument or rafting on the Colorado River
While Fruita's recreation scene features green spaces and BMX areas, its premier attraction is the Colorado National Monument, with 43 miles of trails across 20,000 acres of canyons and scenic views. The Colorado River snakes through the southern portion of town, providing access to the Riverfront Trail, which spans 28 miles along its banks. Rafting and fishing are popular river activities, while the Snooks Bottom Open Space area has a lake. "People move here for the outdoor recreation," Cirka says.
Locals enjoy biking through the Little Salt Wash Park in Fruita Colorado.
Fruita, Colorado, is a road biking paradise, with scenic routes weaving through the stunning Monument area, where cyclists can enjoy breathtaking views and exhilarating rides amidst nature's beauty.
Enjoy a day in nature fishing in the nearby parks of Fruita Area.
Vast canyons and scenic vistas make Colorado National Monument a must-see in the Fruita Area.
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Old West town center, with cafes, markets and public art
Downtown Fruita is an Old West town center, with local eateries in brick storefronts that complement the desert landscape. Southwest-inspired cafes, pizzerias and breweries line the streets. "People make special trips to Fruita just for the restaurants," Cirka says. Bicycle shops are also integral to this city's DNA. Farm-fresh markets provide locally sourced produce, and the Fruita Farmer's Market has local art, baked goods and live music on Saturday mornings. As part of a public art series featuring local artists, sculptures are on roundabouts and sidewalks. One of these sculptures portrays Mike the Headless Chicken, who lived for 18 months after decapitation, commemorated by an annual festival in May.
Time spent in Fruita is a freeing experience and fun for locals and visitors.
Fruita, Colorado, boasts a vibrant dining scene, offering a delightful array of eateries and cuisines, where locals and visitors can savor farm-fresh ingredients and unique flavors in a charming setting.
In downtown Fruita, Colorado, the Copper Club Restaurant serves up delicious cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax and savor local flavors after a day of adventure.
Fruita, Colorado, thrives with local art, featuring vibrant murals and galleries that reflect the community's creativity, culture, and connection to the stunning landscape, inviting inspiration at every turn.
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Some of the district's best public schools
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which serves over 20,000 students, earns a B grade from Niche. "Fruita has higher-rated schools than other nearby cities, and with all the growth, they've had to build new schools," Cirka says.
Fruita Middle School is the option in the Fruita area for grades 6-7.
Students take their final steps to higher education at Fruita Monument High School.
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GVT Transportation and Grand Junction
Grand Valley Transit (GVT) is the area's bus system, with 11 fixed routes throughout the region, although most residents rely on automobiles. U.S. Route 50 connects Fruita to other local towns, and Interstate 70 provides a quick route to Grand Junction, which is around 13 miles east. Denver is around 250 miles east. The Grand Junction Regional Airport provides domestic flights to destinations like Phoenix, Dallas and Las Vegas.
Healthcare and education industry in the valley
Healthcare and education are Fruita's dominating industries. Family Health West Hospital is the largest medical center here, while Community Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital are in neighboring Grand Junction. Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 is one of the area's most prominent employers, as is Colorado Mesa University, about 15 miles east.
Family Health West in Fruita, Colorado, is committed to enhancing community health through comprehensive medical services, promoting wellness, and ensuring families receive compassionate care in a welcoming environment.
Green Valley Primary Care in Fruita, Colorado, is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare, focusing on personalized treatment and community wellness, ensuring residents receive the care they deserve.
Mesa State College in Fruita serves as a hub of education and opportunity, offering diverse programs and fostering a vibrant academic community that empowers students to thrive and succeed in their careers.
The James Pulsipher Medical Center, located near Fruita, is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services, focusing on patient-centered care and community wellness, ensuring that every resident receives the support they need.
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Lower crime and higher temperatures
According to FBI data, Fruita has lower property and violent crime rates than the national averages. The city has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and heat waves reaching about 95 degrees, while cold winters bring occasional snowfall. Homeowners in proximity to the Colorado River may be at potential risk of flooding.
Hello! We are Doug and Lindsey Yochem (Yaw-kum) . We know it sounds funny, however it will grow on you. We are formally from Steamboat Springs, CO where we worked in the ski resort industry for over 20 years each.
Lindsey was born in Kremmling, CO and raised in the Yampa Valley (Steamboat - Craig area). After Lindsey graduated high school she attended culinary school at CMC in Keystone, CO. There she decided she was a better fit to mingle and serve the guests in front of the house, so she decided to go on to get her hospitality degree from Metro State University (Metro State College back then). Lindsey knew after she received her degree that she belonged back in the mountains where she could ski every day in the winter and to hike everyday in the summer. She went to work for Steamboat Ski Resort, where she started in the food and beverage department running various restaurants on the mountain, then went on to become the catering director for all mountain events for a total of 17 years. Throughout her career as an event planner she developed many lifelong relationships with clients, oversaw concert venues with up to 10,000 attendees and assisted hundreds of brides plan the wedding of their dreams. While she wasn't busy with event planning she was able to ski 50+ days every winter and hike her heart out in the summer.
Doug was born and raised in Northern California around the Tahoe area. He attended college at Chico State and received his degree in Exercise Physiology. He moved to Colorado in 1995, where he landed in Denver and soon realized that the mountains were calling and he had to go. He spent 11 years working for Copper Mountain Ski Resort in the food and beverage department managing various restaurants. He lived two lives skiing in the morning and working full time in the evening all the while living in Leadville, CO, yes all the way up at 10,000 feet above sea level. In 2006 he decided to explore other mountains and moved to Steamboat Springs, CO where he oversaw 13 different restaurant venues for Steamboat Ski Resort. Doug is a seasoned raft guide and has rafted rivers all over the US, including the Grand Canyon. Doug has spent many years rock climbing all over Colorado and has found the climbing in the Grand Valley area to be some of the best in the state.
In 2017, we set out from Steamboat Springs on an adventure to search for the next perfect place to call home. While overlanding (driving) throughout North, Central and South America we realized that Colorado was where we were meant to be and the Grand Valley had everything we were searching for. Who knew that after 13 countries, 35 states and tens of thousands of miles that the next perfect place was right here in Colorado.
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