Elizabeth Main Street

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a charming, historic community located on Colorado’s front range near the Palmer Divide. At an elevation of 6,500 feet, Elizabeth is known for its ponderosa pines and rolling hills. Elizabeth is home to many small businesses, including several antique shops. Experience life on a first name basis in Elizabeth!

I appreciate our western heritage and especially the unique history regarding the Town of Elizabeth! A great community both back in 1890 and today. - Resident

Celebrating Main Street

During Historic Preservation Month (May),  Colorado Main Street  and local programs ask residents and visitors about those downtown places - historic buildings, businesses, and public spaces - that matter most to them. The following are the top results for Elizabeth.

Gesin Lot

Gesin Lot. Click to expand.

Favorite Gathering Place

Old Bank Building

Old Bank Building. Click to expand.

Favorite Landmark

The Carriage Shoppes

The Carriage Shoppes. Click to expand.

Must Visit Destination

Randy's Antiques and Art

Randy's Antiques and Art. Click to expand.

Favorite Business

Farmers Market

Farmers Market. Click to expand.

Favorite Event

Mural on the Trail

Mural on the Trail. Click to expand.

Favorite Art

Gesin Lot

 Favorite Gathering Place 

The Gesin Lot is a public gathering space owned by the Town of Elizabeth with picnic tables, food trucks, events, and more.

Old Bank Building

 Favorite Landmark 

As one of Elizabeth’s historic properties, the Old Bank Building was built on Main Street in 1907.

The Carriage Shoppes

 Must Visit Destination 

Located in Elizabeth's old blacksmith barn, the  Carriage Shoppes  has more than 20 local artisans and vendors.

Randy's Antiques and Art

 Favorite Business 

Farmers Market

 Favorite Event 

Every Friday June through August, join the Town of Elizabeth with live music, shopping vendors, food trucks, and Elizabeth’s very own Elizabeth Brewing Company pouring what's on tap.

Mural on the Trail

 Favorite Art 

The mural under SH-86 adjacent to Main Street depicts the rail line that ran through Elizabeth and a grazing cow in a field next to a stand of trees. This mural shows much of what Elizabeth looked like while lumber was being chopped and milled in Town for Denver’s growth.

Everyone that stops in our shops becomes family. We love to get to know you! We like to support everyone.” - Business Owner


OTHER FAVORITES ON MAIN STREET: ELIZABETH

Of course, there is more to Elizabeth than the top results! Below are some other favorites identified in the Celebrating Main Streets survey ...

Elizabeth Landmarks

About Elizabeth Main Street

Mission:

To create and sustain a community gathering space that fosters a dynamic and prosperous business environment while preserving Elizabeth's historical and cultural values on Main Street.

As manager of the Main Street Program for Elizabeth, I am excited to help facilitate and implement all the hard work of our Main Street Board of Directors. I’m looking forward to building on the great work of my predecessor and continuing to lift our Main Street up to higher and higher potentials. - Zach Higgins, Elizabeth Main Street Manager