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Located in west-central Colorado, Cedaredge is a little town with lots to do. As the gateway to the Grand Mesa, Cedaredge is a great place to hang out if you want to check out the world's largest flattop mountain. The section of Colorado 65, which runs north from Cedaredge through the town of Mesa and on to Interstate 70, is known as The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. From this byway, sightseers can take in spectacular panoramic views and outdoor recreationalists can bask in the 53 square-mile lush wilderness, garnished with over 300 high altitude lakes. Indulge in fishing, hunting, camping, biking in summer and Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Back in town, visitors to Cedaredge must take a walk through Pioneer Town and get a taste for those old frontier days. Pioneer town is operated and maintained by the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society. All of the structures in the five-and-a-half-acre village are original restorations, or authentic replicas. Stop by the general store, mercantile, bank, marshal's office, toy shop, school house, jail house, barber shop and working blacksmith shop as you stroll along the wooden sidewalks.

Cedaredge also has a number of incredible art galleries, ideal for buying gifts or just browsing. If you're in town the first weekend in October, make sure to stick around for the AppleFest. The annual harvest festival is always celebrated in the middle of downtown. Festivities include, art shows, a scarecrow contest, antique tractor show, classic car show, arts and crafts booths, live music and entertainment, baking contests, wine, food and tons of juicy apples.