Big supermarket?

Question

In July we will be arriving in GJ by Amtrak and collecting a rental car from the airport. Our hotel is at Horizon Drive. We need to purchase a cooler for our road trip. I see there are several supermarkets in the town including a Safeway near the airport, but it's not clear from the website whether it's a big shop which would sell such items . Which ones are likely to sell coolers? I really don't want to waste precious time hunting! Thankyou for any advice.

Answer

Grand Junction has several options for supermarkets where you can purchase both groceries and road-trip essentials like coolers. Since you’ll be arriving by Amtrak and then picking up a rental car at the airport, convenience and selection are key.

The most reliable places for a large selection of items including coolers are the national chain supermarkets and big-box stores:

Safeway – Horizon Drive / Airport area: This Safeway location is a full-size store and typically carries coolers, especially the larger, durable types suitable for road trips. It’s very convenient if you’re picking up your rental car nearby.
Walmart Supercenter – 2775 North Ave: About a 10–15 minute drive from the airport, Walmart has a large sporting goods and seasonal section where you can find a wide range of coolers, including soft-sided and hard-sided options, as well as ice packs and other travel essentials.
King Soopers – 2525 Patterson Rd: Another full-size grocery store, King Soopers stocks seasonal outdoor gear like coolers. This is a good option if you prefer a grocery store environment with a mix of food and equipment.

Other considerations:

Target – 2650 Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction: They often carry medium-sized coolers suitable for a few days on the road. Not as extensive as Walmart, but convenient if you prefer a department store style shopping.
Local outdoor or sporting goods stores: Stores like Academy Sports + Outdoors or local hardware stores sometimes have specialty coolers for camping and road trips, in case you want higher-end options.

For maximum convenience, picking up the cooler at either the Safeway near the airport or the nearby Walmart is your best bet. This way, you can get your groceries and cooler in one stop and head out without losing precious travel time.

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