Palisade, CO is a small town in western Colorado that sits along the banks of the Colorado River. It is known for its orchards and wineries, as well as its outdoor activities. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering an array of activities year round. Visitors can go apple picking in the fall, hiking in the summer, and skiing in the winter. There are also plenty of restaurants and shops to explore, making it a great place to visit for a weekend getaway or longer vacation.
Reviews of Palisade are overwhelmingly positive with many visitors citing the friendly atmosphere and abundance of things to do as reasons why they love visiting this charming little town. Visitors especially appreciate that there are both indoor and outdoor activities available depending on the season. The local wineries have also earned high marks from those who enjoy trying their hand at wine tasting. Overall, Palisade has become increasingly popular over recent years due to its unique charm and plethora of activities for all ages.
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Quiet and peaceful - 8/3/2017
The Grand Valley is a beautiful area! Palisade is a nice quiet community that sits about 5 miles east of Grand Junction off I70 and is part of this valley. It is a small quaint town and is predominately an agricultural area.
As the previous reviewer states it is true about the outdoor activities, fresh produce, etc. We come here frequently to visit. However this town is covered in smoke off and on from spring season agricultural burning. This takes place in the entire Grand Valley starting March 1st and ending the end of April. This is just the open spring burning season. Fall burning season starts September 1 and ends September 30th. My family and I have personally experienced this and it is not something we want to experience again! The smoke was so bad that it was difficult to see across some streets due to the haze. Since the burning is agricultural and substances being burned are mostly weeds, stumps, and grasses, particulates from these substances go into the
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Great place to live - 8/12/2008
Palisade is a great place to live and bring up our children! Mild winters, 30 min. from ski mtn, 5 min. from swimming, nature trails, bike trails, FRESH peaches, winneries, what more could you ask for? Schools are great with only about 20 students per teacher, sports are a big event here. Small enough to really enjoy the small town environment yet close enough to a "bigger" city to enjoy the fruits of that if you want. Just what the doctor ordered for ones health and well being! Palisade is land locked so no more growth and that's a good thing, it will never be a "big" city and thats the way we want
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