Delta Colorado Attractions

When you visit Delta Colorado “The City of Murals” – there are many things you’ll want to see.  If you are heading to the Grand Mesa area just outside of Delta, there are hunting and fishing and outdoor activities all around. Crawford is in Delta County, near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and has its own State Park. The Delta County Museum is available to showcase the cultural heritage and natural history of the region, as well as the Fort Uncompahgre, a living history museum with an original old fur trading post and buildings inhabited by costumed interpreters to show you what it was like to live in that era. See the Ute Council Tree, a gathering place for historic tribal discussions. From the heart of Delta to the surrounding communities, there are so many attractions and destinations to plan a visit to see.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. There are multiple overlooks for sightseeing and a road to the bottom of the canyon. For general information, call the South Rim Visitor Center located 15 miles east of Montrose, via US Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347. Call 970-249-1914 Ex for more information.

Delta County Historical Museum

Located in an old firehouse, the Delta County Museum features the cultural heritage and natural history of the Western Slope; the butterfly exhibit includes some of the only-known specimens from now extinct species. Limited hours of operation. Call 970-874-8721 for more information.

Dry Mesa Quarry

Located on the Uncompahgre National Forest, Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry is one of the most famous dinosaur localities in the world. Seventeen different genera of dinosaurs have been discovered at this site since 1971, as well as a number of other fossils, including pterosaurs, birds, crocodiles, fishes and mammals. Call 970-874-6638 for more information.

Fort Uncompahgre Living History Museum

Fort Uncompahgre is a living recreation of Antoine Roubidoux’s 1830′s fur trapping and trading post. An authentic experience that takes you back to the sights, sounds and smells of the real thing. Call 970-874-8349 for more information.

Grand Mesa National Forest

The world’s largest flat-top mountain transcends a mile above the surrounding Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. The mesa was formed as lava seeped upward through fissures in the earth 10 million years ago. Visitors of the Park can enjoy excellent hiking and horseback riding on over twenty marked trails. Call 970-242-8211 for more information.

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