Experience the Western Slope
The secret is out! Grand Junction recently landed on The New York Times' "52 Places to Go." Pack your bags and get ready to experience the Western Slope of Colorado! While you're here, don't miss the breathtaking high desert canyons of the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa — the largest flattop mountain in the world and our namesake!
Plan Your Trip
We can't wait to introduce you to the CMU campus and all western Colorado has to offer!-
Grand Junction Regional Airport
The CMU campus is located eight minutes away from our airport.
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The Amtrak
Did you know you can travel to Grand Junction by train along the stunning Colorado River?
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Driving
Ready for a road trip to CMU? Grab your camera and get ready for incredible views along the way. We encourage you to use cotrip.org for the latest travel alerts.
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Historic Downtown Grand Junction
Experience the heart of Grand Junction by visiting the local shops and restaurants in our historic downtown. Make sure to stop by our CMU Downtown store and community engagement space on the corner of Main Street and 5th Street!
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CMU Outdoor Program
Feeling adventurous? Check out affordable equipment rentals from the CMU Outdoor Program.
Travel & Accommodations
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Hotel Maverick is a short walk from the Admissions Office
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Discover historic Downtown Grand Junction
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The Market on Main runs from July to September each year
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Mount Garfield over Palisade orchards and vineyards
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Mountain biking is a fan favorite in Fruita
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Breathtaking high desert canyons of the Colorado National Monument
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The Grand Mesa is the largest flattop mountain in the world
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