We can't wait to introduce you to the CMU campus and all western Colorado has to offer!
Hotel Maverick
We encourage you to enhance your visit by staying at Hotel Maverick — our boutique-style teaching hotel located on the CMU campus. The Admissions Office is a short walk from the hotel!
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! Discover Downtown Grand Junction.
Top Spots
Ready to explore Colorado's best kept secret? Check out Palisade for local orchards, vineyards and wineries, Fruita for fun vibes in our mountain biking capital, the Colorado National Monument for breathtaking high desert canyons, the Grand Mesa National Forest for the largest flattop mountain in the world (and our namesake!) and so much more. Don't stop there... This is only the beginning of the story!
CMU Outdoor Program
Feeling adventurous? Check out affordable equipment rentals from the CMU Outdoor Program.
Plan Your Visit
Create a trip to remember with activities, events, food, drink and places to stay in western Colorado. Customize your trip.
Grand Junction Regional Airport
The CMU campus is located only ten minutes away from our airport. Flight info.
The Amtrak
Did you know you can travel to Grand Junction by train along the stunning Colorado River? Amtrak info.
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.
Local Dining & Accommodations
Check out additional dining and accommodation options.
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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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