City Tour of Fruita,

Colorado By Rebekah Wilson

LocationLocated in Mesa

County on the Western Slope.

Fruita is part of Grand Junction, Colorado.

History Fruita was founded by William

E. Pabor on May 1, 1884 because he recognized the agricultural potential for growing produce.

Fruita has grown steadily for over a century with many of the descendants of the original settlers still living there.

The first family to settle in Fruita was the Albert Lapham family.

Important Places The Colorado River

runs near the town of Fruita.

The Colorado National Monument is located just outside of the town.

Recreation Fruita’s many geological

formations and trails, make it the perfect place to ride your mountain bike or hike.

Leisure or heart-pounding river raft trips are available.

Downtown walking tours of 16 historical buildings.

A must see attraction is the statue of Mike the Headless Wonder Chicken.

EatsRib City455 Kokopelli Blvd. #EPh.# 970-858-6566

Hot Tomato Café & Pizzeria

124 N. Mulberry St.Ph.# 970-858-1117

Roadside Fruit Stands

References LOCATION Map: www.epodunk.comInfo: www.citytowninfo.com

HISTORYwww.fruita.orghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruita,_Coloradowww.citytowninfo.comwww.bikeparts.com (colomonu2.jpg)

IMPORTANT PLACESwww.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Riverwww.desertusa.com/colnm/du_col_wc.htmlwww.123rf.com (608370-colorado-river-near-fruita-co)www.city-data.com (vfiles 13090.jpg)

RECREATIONwww.colorado.com/Fruita.aspxwww.community.active.com (DennisFruita web.jpg) www.flickr.com (361746750 cd917daf2f.jpg)www.fruita.org

EATSwww.google.com (restaurant locater and logos)www.kevin-apictureaday.blogspot.com (casa fruita p1040289.jpg)