The Peach Capital Of Colorado Is One Of The Most Charming Small Towns You'll Ever Visit
By Christy Articola|Updated on March 25, 2024(Originally published July 17, 2023)
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
Palisade, one of the best small towns in Colorado, is locate on the Western Slope. Most people know of Palisade because of its fantastic peaches that are famous all over the state and around the country. In fact, it’s considered the Peach Capital of Colorado! However, in addition to thousands of peach trees, Palisade is also home to about 2,500 people, and it’s a pleasant town to visit and enjoy.
Palisade, Colorado, is calling your name! This small town is right on I-70 in the shadow of beautiful Mount Garfield, shown here.
At first glance, it may appear that Palisade is in an area that is somewhat of a desert. You won't see the conifers and aspens of the mountains here, so you're partially right. However, the fertile ground here, plus irrigation, makes this part of the state perfect for farming.
The people who settled in this area realized this and dedicated their lives to farming fruit and vegetables. As a result, this area became well known as the Peach Capital of Colorado.
Of course, people flock to the Palisade Sunday Farmers Market! You'll be amazed at all the incredible foods and wares sold at it, and it's right in the middle of town.
Palisade Sunday Farmer's Market, Main and, E 3rd St, Palisade, CO 81526, USA
After you stock up on Palisade peaches and other fresh produce, you'll probably be hungry and thirsty. There are lots of great food and beverage options in town, like 13 Brix Cider Bistro.
13 °Brix Cider Bistro, 130 W 3rd St, Palisade, CO 81526, USA
You're going to love visiting Palisade. We certainly do!
Head on out to Palisade as soon as you can because this charming little town in Colorado is really something special. It may be a small town, but it offers so much to enjoy.
Have you visited the peach capital of Colorado? Are you looking for an organized tour in Palisade? Visit a winery or take a historical tour – check out your options on TripAdvisor!
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