City Tour of Fruita , Colorado
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City Tour of Fruita,
Colorado By Rebekah Wilson
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LocationLocated in Mesa
County on the Western Slope.
Fruita is part of Grand Junction, Colorado.
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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.
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Important Places The Colorado River
runs near the town of Fruita.
The Colorado National Monument is located just outside of the town.
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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.
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EatsRib City455 Kokopelli Blvd. #EPh.# 970-858-6566
Hot Tomato Café & Pizzeria
124 N. Mulberry St.Ph.# 970-858-1117
Roadside Fruit Stands
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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)