Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.blm.gov
;
1-70, exit 2, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area; dawn-dusk)
The best of
four interpretive dinosaur trails around Fruita. On this 1.5-mile loop you can learn loads
about the prehistoric landscape from interpretive signs, touch in-situ bones and, in sum-
mer, check out the active Mygatt- Moore Quarry.
Sleeping
If you're looking for an overnight in town, there are some national chain hotels on the
south side of I-70, off the Fruita exit.
Balanced Rock Motel
( 970-858-7333, ext 4;
http://balancedrockmotel.com
;
126 S Coulson St; r $50-80; )
Tidy and well
maintained, Balanced Rock is excellent value for the price. The two-story, exterior-access
motel is popular with mountain bikers.
MOTEL
$
Eating
Aspen Street Coffee
( 970-858-8888; 136 E Aspen Ave; dishes $2-8; 6:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 7am-1pm Sun; )
With simple
wraps, strong coffee and homemade granola, this is a great spot to stock up before the
ride.
CAFE
$
Hot Tomato Cafe
PIZZA
$$
( 970-858-1117;
www.hottomatocafe.com
; 124 N Mulberry St; small pizzas $12-16; 11am-9pm Tue-Sat)
This pizza joint and cyclist hangout is run by Jen and Anne, a pair of bike enthusiasts who
espouse a sustainable business ethos. The pizza here comes in thick slices and there is a
row of Colorado beer on tap. When it gets late, there's a fun scene on the small outdoor
patio.
Information
970-858-3894;
www.fruita.org
)
Call for more info on local attrac-
Fruita Chamber of Commerce
(
tions, lodgings and events.
GoFruita.com
(
www.gofruita.com
)
The local tourism website.
