Getting Around
If you’ve never been here before, you might be wondering how to get around Palisade
From bikes to carriage rides, we have lots of transportation options available!
Palisade, Colorado, is located just east of Grand Junction and Clifton. Its western slope location and high desert climate make for beautiful weather. The area is known for over 300 days of sunshine a year and often much milder winters than its neighbors on the other side of the state. It is surrounded by stunning Bookcliff rock formations, including the most notable peak, Mt. Garfield. The Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-topped mountain, is just to the east, and it usually takes less than an hour to get from Palisade to the mesa’s beautiful hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and fishing. You can find Palisade along I-70 at Exit 42.
Our visitors are often looking for tour companies and alternate transportation options to get them from winery to winery as they taste Colorado’s award-winning wines. Whether you prefer a self-guided bike ride or a knowledgeable tour guide to drive you around, you’re sure to find it in Palisade. Click any of the options below to learn more about booking your tour and what transportation options are available.
palisade fruit & WINE byway
Palisade’s Fruit & Wine Byway is a great way to explore our beautiful farms, orchards, world-class vineyards, premium wineries, and fresh fruit stands. You can drive it or bike it, taking in the scenic Colorado River and mountain views along the way.
East Cruiser Loop - 5 miles
A 5-mile easy tour along the Colorado River that starts and ends in downtown Palisade.
West Cruiser Loop - 7 miles
A 7-mile loop that takes riders through Riverbend Park and goes by the most wineries of any tour.
East Orchard Mesa Loop - 25 miles
Twenty-five miles with several hills along the way. A favorite scenic drive or road bike ride that passes by many orchards, vineyards, and wineries. Best vistas of the valley.
All Aboard!
All Aboard the Wine Train to Palisade! A great option is to take the Amtrak to Grand Junction and then utilize a tour company to get around Palisade. This saves our visitors from having to navigate the mountains (especially when they’re snowy!) and makes for safe rides home when you’re out tasting our delicious wines.