Paonia

Paonia - |Grand Avenue in Paonia, Colorado.

Paonia is based in the Northwestern Colorado|Northwestern part of theRocky Mountains (United States of America)|Rocky Mountains]] state of Colorado. It is the nearest town to the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), part of Colorado's Wine Country and home to the highest vineyards in North America.

Paonia Halal Explorer

Home to environmentalists, new age-ers, artists, activists, as well as coal miners, organic farmers and ranchers, Paonia prides itself on its off-beat culture.

For a small town, Paonia is a bastion of progressive media, community activism and liberal thinking. Downtown Paonia boasts The High Country News], an environmental newspaper renown for its investigative journalism. KVNF (90.9 FM) is a left-leaning Paonia-based public radio station that broadcasts from Grand Junction to Lake City.

Grand Avenue in Paonia is an eclectic mix of art galleries and boutique shops, and makes for a diverting couple of hours of browsing.

It's somehow fitting that a town filled with so many aging Flower Children from the 1960s is also named after a flower. Incorporated in 1881, Paonia was named by its founder, Samuel Wade, for the peony rootstock which he brought with him by covered wagon. Wade submitted the Latin name for the flower, "Paeonia" as the official town name to the U.S. Postal Service. The Post Office wouldn't allow the extra vowel, so the name was shortened to "Paonia."

Paonia is a rich agricultural region with many orchards, organic farms and vineyards. In 2001 and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms designated the mesas around Paonia as the "West Elks American Viticultural Area." At 6,417 ft (1956 m) above sea level, this region is amongst the highest in the world. Grapes grown in the area include Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir.

Travel to Paonia

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Paonia

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, (commonly called Sardy Field) (IATA Flight Code: ASE)). Major carriers to Aspen include United, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.ASE is a small airport for small planes only, and traffic tends to stop in any inclement weather. Flying into Denver Airport and driving up to Aspen is more reliable and often cheaper.

Montrose Regional Airport IATA Flight Code: MTJ 2100 Airport Road ☎ +1 970-249-3203 +1 970-249-2808 - Regional service from Denver. Used most heavily during ski season. Cafe, vending, restrooms, vehicle rentals.

There are also airports in Denver and Grand Junction.

Denver International Airport, (IATA Flight Code: DEN). Commonly referred to as DIA. It is about 20 miles to the east of downtown. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all maintain hubs at the airport in Concourses A, B, and C respectively. Most other major domestic carriers also have service here.
Grand Junction Regional Airport, (IATA Flight Code: GJT), otherwise known as Walker Field, is served by six airlines with nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Some service is seasonal.

By car

Nestled in the North Fork Valley in Delta County, roads to Paonia from the east and the south are particularly beautiful. Paonia is 70 mi from Glenwood Springs on Colorado SR-133. If you're in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park or Curecanti National Recreation Area take SR-92 north. From Grand Junction take US-50 southeast to SR-92 east for a total of about 70 mi.

By Rail

Amtrak serves nearby Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the Bay Area (California) | San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago. For more information, see Rail travel in the United States|rail travel in the US.

But once at the railway station, you will have to rent a car.

Advantage Rent-A-Car - 2828 Walker Field Dr, Grand Junction ☎ +1 970-243-4469
Alamo Rent-A-Car - 2828 Walker Field Dr, Grand Junction ☎ +1 970-243-3097
Avis Rent-A-Car - 2828 Walker Field Dr, Grand Junction ☎ +1 970-244-9170
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 176 West 6th St, Glenwood Springs ☎ +1 970-945-8360
Thrifty Car Rental - 175 Storm King Road, Glenwood Springs ☎ +1 970-928-8173

Get Around

Downtown Paonia is only a few blocks and is easily navigated by foot. For the rest of the area, you will need a vehicle or a bike. Paonia is 9 mi away from Hotchkiss, home of the Delta County Fair, held every August.

What to See

The Blue Sage - 228 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-7243 Community-owned performing arts center, with nationally known artists and writers performing. A valley symphony, a valley youth orchestra, various chamber groups plus contemporary music acts play at the center.

North Fork Historical Museum | 1514 Highway 187 ☎ +1 970-527-7440 Set in Paonia River Park, features 19th and 20th century history at the Paonia Museum and the Bowie Schoolhouse Museum.

Paradise Theatre - 215 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-6610 Funky independent movie theater dating from the 1920s. offering first and second-run movies, independent and foreign films, live entertainment, music and community events.

Halal Tours and Excursions in Paonia

Delta, Montrose, Paonia & Hotchkiss - Follow US 92 west along the Gunnison River. Turn north on US 65 and stop at the landscape along Surface Creek, on the south slope of Grand Mesa and the largest flattop mountain in the world. Or, travel along the North Fork of the Gunnison River on US 92 east out of Delta and then US 133. This will take you to Hotchkiss and Paonia, where you will find yourself in the West Elks AVA.

Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway - Road traversing the world's largest flattop mountain. Begins at Cedaredge Pioneer Town Museum Welcome Center on US 65 off US 92. The Land O'Lakes Visitor Center, Land's End, and Plateau Valley Area offer fishing, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography and amazing views.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Paonia

Mountain biking

Tabeguache Trail - - ☎ +1 970-244-3000 Trail crosses public land for 142 miles connecting Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. The Tabeguache Trail begins in Shavano Valley and weaves through the canyons, mesas and highlands of the Uncompahgre Plateau before ending in "No Thoroughfare Canyon," a few miles west of Grand Junction.

Fishing

Crawford Reservoir | +1-800-678-CAMP - Created by Crawford Dam which crosses Iron Creek, a tributary of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. Fishing, boating, waterskiing, sailboarding, and swimming.

Paonia State Park - - ☎ +1 970-921-5721 | Opening Hours: 24 hours Scenery, water-skiing, wildflowers and camping, all in view of the Ragged Mountains

Grapes tours

The West Elks AVA is home to many fine Cafes in Colorado's Wine Country. Spend an afternoon tasting and buying local fruit cocktails.

Festivals & events

April - Annual Blossom Walk
May - Annual Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
June - Crawford Pioneer Days - Crawford
July - Cherry Days, Dreamtime Festival
August- Annual Wine and Dine
September - Mountain Harvest Festival
November - Barrel Tasting Thanksgiving Weekend

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Paonia

Ashley Benton Fine Art Studio 334 | 334 Grand Ave
Blue Sage Art Gallery & Gift Shop | 228 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-7243 Hand made gifts, fine art and jewelry.

Eleswhere Gallery | 107 3rd Street - Mix of artists' studios and artists-in-residence. Offers local art classes. The studio's mediums include oil painting, mosaics & silk screened clothing.

Elisabethan | 111-B 1st Street behind High Country Printing ☎ +1 970-527-4073 Eclectic boutique features clothing and accessories for women and children made from reclaimed and vintage fabrics, jewelry, quilts and homemade jams

Expressions Book Store | 302 2nd Street ☎ +1 970-527-6450 A general bookstore that includes a new art show every 2-3 months, pottery, local music and Putumayo CDs.

Hays Drug Store | 224 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-4109 Old fashioned, family owned drug store sells sweats, souvenirs and t-shirts

HunterGatherer Gallery | 217 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-260-4321 Displays fine arts and crafts of local artists. Monthly exhibits.

Halal Restaurants in Paonia

Aspen Leaf Catering and Deli | 201 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-3355
Flying Fork Cafe & Bakery - Corner 3rd & Main Street ☎ +1 970-527-3203 Freshly baked artisan breads and pastries. Pasta, grilled muscovy duck, beef tenderloin, daily fresh fish or homemade lasagne and ravioli. Wines from Colorado and Italy.

Homestead Beef - 11312 3800 Road ☎ +1 970-527-4350 An artisan processing plant serving up fresh meats for cooking, a good stop for picnic provisions for proponents of the local foods movement. Serving up elk, lamb, beef, produce and local specialties. Ready-to-eat entrees such as beef Stroganoff, meatloaf and red chili con carne

Fiesta Vallarta | 240 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-4187 Mexican food and a local favorite.

Louie's | 202 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-3265 Rock &roll themed pizza palace.

133 Liquor | 427 Samuel Wade Road turn towards Paonia at the Conoco gas station ☎ +1 970-527-4575 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 9PM
Austin's Restaurant & Bar | 1215 2nd Street ☎ +1 970-527-4599
Revolution Brewing - 325 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-260-4869 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4PM Monday - close Stout, India Pale Ale, Red, and Golden ales, plus root organic juice and cherry soda (made with local organic cherries). The tasting room is in a former church with an attractive front porch and soft-drinks garden in the back.

Backcountry Coffee | 210 3rd Street ☎ +1 970 527-5080 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 2PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - 1PM internet access

Thomas Waldos | 238 Grand Ave ☎ +1 970-527-5797 In the basement of Fiesta Vallarta, although from time to time in the summer they have a BBQ on the back patio.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Paonia

Paonia - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Paonia, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Paonia. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Paonia and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Paonia. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Paonia. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPaonia: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Paonia.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Paonia: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Paonia, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Paonia.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Paonia, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Paonia, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Paonia and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Paonia, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Paonia, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Paonia without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Paonia is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Paonia.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Paonia is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Paonia, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

A Simpler Time | cohair228@ 228 Onarga ☎ +1 970-527-4999
Bross Hotel - 312 Onarga Street ☎ +1 970-527-6776 - The Bross was opened in 1906 by Deputy Sheriff W. T. Bross. At the time it was considered "the only really first-class hotel in the county". Homemade quilts on the beds. Ask about the Ghost Room, haunted by the friendly ghost of Mother Bross.

Fresh & Wyld Farmhouse & Gardens | - ☎ +1 970-527-4374
Knight Camp Lodge | ☎ +1 970-872-2822
Pitkin Mesa B&B | ☎ +1 970-527-7576
Suncatcher B&B | ☎ +1 970-527-5350
Redwood Arms Motel | ☎ +1 970-527-4148 - Free wireless Internet

Westwood Farms Country Lodge | ☎ +1 970-527-6136
Whistling Acres Guest Ranch | ☎ +1 970-527-4560 +1-800-346-1420 -

Telecommunications in Paonia

Internet access

Most Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.), hotels and coffee shops throughout the region offer wireless Wi-Fi access. But if you don't have a computer, try the public libraries.

Paonia Public Library | 140 Grand Ave 81428 ☎ +1 970-527-3470

News & References

Travel Next

Glenwood Hots Springs Pool. A huge hot spring swimmingpool that is the signature attraction of Glenwood Springs.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - A deep, narrow gorge.
Curecanti National Recreation Area - The visitor center is located off US 50 on the access road to Morrow Point Dam.
Uncompahgre National Forest - Over a million acres comprise some of the most spectacular views in the Rockies.