Fruita, CO

With quick access to the Colorado National Monument, the Book Cliffs and the Colorado River, Fruita delivers for those who want an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

The city is known as a mountain-biking haven, with challenging routes that have names like Chutes & Ladders, and Zippity Do Da. Fruita is the trailhead for the Kokopelli, the 142-mile trail. Residents who enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing or jet skiing can drive 5 miles to Highline Lake State Park. Another popular attraction is the Imondi Wake Zone wakeboarding park.