Cross Orchards Historic Site
- Historic site
- Regional draw
- Grand Junction
Cross Orchards Historic Site preserves buildings, equipment and orchard heritage in Grand Junction.

Its packing-shed setting and railroad-related material introduce the agricultural economy of the Grand Valley in the early twentieth century.
Check the operator’s current seasonal calendar before travelling. At review, the site specifically lists October 24–25, 2026 as closure dates, taking priority over its usual weekend opening. Demonstrations, markets and special programs follow their own schedules. The photograph shows the entrance during an earlier visit, and does not indicate that every building or piece of equipment is available without supervision.
Visitor details reviewed October 25, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Jeffrey Beall / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.