Palisade Colorado Named the Coolest Desert Town in America

For anyone who has spent a considerable amount of time in Palisade, Colorado, it should come as no surprise that the Western Colorado hidden gem of a town was recently recognized nationally for being so "cool."

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In fact, a website known as TheTravel.com has just named Palisade, Colorado the "coolest desert town" in the entire nation.

Palisade Colorado Recognized as the Coolest Desert Town in the Country

Recently, Colorado Governor Jared Polis shared the news of Palisade's recent distinction on his Facebook page, noting that it is, "a town that offers a change of pace from typical mountain recreation found elsewhere in the state" and a "particularly fun spot to visit."

As far as the Grand Valley goes, Palisade is truly special. While the name of the town immediately conjures up images of peaches, vineyards, and wineries, there are plenty of other great reasons that Palisade deserves this distinction.

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The downtown area of Palisade, Colorado, often overlooked by tourists looking to go wine tasting or pick up a box of peaches on their way through, is an absolutely picturesque area just off the beaten path.

Palisade is also well-known as being a destination for fans of outdoor activities including rafting, hiking, and mountain biking.

While the article from TheTravel.com makes mention of orchards, vineyards, peaches, and wine, a Western Colorado local may argue that while Palisade does deserve the title, there are a few additional "cool" things about the town that it may have missed.

Check out the full article here.