Colorado Main Street

Central City

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Central City is blessed with an abundance of activities to keep people busy! Our historic community takes you back to its founding by miners in 1859. While here, gaming aficionados will appreciate our six casinos that operate 24 hours per day. Other folks can enjoy the abundant wildlife in and around the community. Please explore the Gilpin County History Museum, art galleries, and, of course, the historic Central City Opera House. If you like old stuff, go explore the cemeteries located around town or take a tour of the Coure D’Alene or Hidee mines. If those haven’t grabbed you yet, then check the events page ( https://centralcity.colorado.gov/events ) for other activities that occur throughout the year! Come visit … we’d love to see you!

Elizabeth

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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!

Granby

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Granby is not just your trailhead to adventure, it is your four-season forever town where you can build your business, connect with community, and launch your next adventure.

Hugo

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Hugo is a beloved rural hometown community on Colorado’s Eastern Plains conveniently located about one-and-a-half hours from Denver, Colorado Springs, Sterling, and Burlington. Hugo is located centrally at the heart of Lincoln County and is the county seat. Our Main Street District is vibrant with unique businesses, talented and friendly business owners, convenient and accessible parks and playgrounds, and beautiful historical buildings.

La Junta

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La Junta is the business and creative hub of southeastern Colorado. Equally important are the beautiful parks, friendly people, historic buildings, and public spaces. The City of La Junta is at a turning point in its downtown revitalization process. In recent years the Main Street program and URA have been working together to create a series of projects that will serve as catalyst for local based revitalization within the downtown core of La Junta. Due to the diligent work of each program and their board members resolution over the past few years, many of the catalyst projects are moving forward through implementation.

Lake City

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Lake City is a community of 400 year-round residents in Hinsdale County – the most remote county in the lower 48 states, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey. With 96% public lands surrounding this tiny community, the outdoor recreation opportunities are endless. The Lake City Historic District has more than 100 contributing structures. Restaurants and retail shops surround the Town Park.

Lamar

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Lamar is a crossroads destination and is all about the experience. Downtown Lamar is a place for locals and visitors to enjoy overall environment that attracts people from the surrounding communities and instills hometown pride. Downtown Lamar can be the place you need to be, a comfortable place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Great Things are Happening in Downtown Lamar!

Leadville

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Leadville’s history is the stuff of legends. From the first miners who discovered gold in California Gulch in 1860 to the silver kings who followed like Horace Tabor and J.J. Brown, the city’s history is filled with intriguing stories. In 1961, the Leadville Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark, which includes 67 mines in the 20 square mile mining district east of the city. There are 70 square blocks of original Victorian architecture as well as 50 turn-of-the-century buildings in the city. Leadville is one of Colorado’s premiere heritage tourism destinations, and has more museums than any other city in Colorado. The City of Leadville has been a Department of Local Affairs Main Street Community since 2015, and a local affiliate member of the National Main Street Center- Main Street America. The mission is to encourage economic growth and historic preservation in downtown Leadville. With the history of Leadville in our hearts and the future on our minds, Main Street allows us to focus our efforts on developing a long-term vision for the city that outlives the mining industry while Lovin' On Leadville.

Lyons

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Lyons is a community of artists and entrepreneurs surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Bluegrass festivals, live music in the park, public art, community events - there is always something happening in Lyons. The adventures are endless for outdoor enthusiasts; hiking, biking, and river recreation opportunities are abundant. Lyons is proud to be the home of a variety of independently owned businesses. Lyons - a small town with big character.

Meeker

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Nestled in the White River Valley at the doorstep to the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River National Forest, Meeker is a rural town off the beaten path. Meeker offers its small-town charm, locally owned businesses, and a playground of public lands to locals and visitors alike. Meeker was established in 1885 and is proud of its history and quant historic downtown. Even with modern amenities, Meeker maintains its pioneering and rugged, independent spirit.

Montrose

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Montrose is a picturesque town (pop. 20,291) located on Colorado's Western Slope. Surrounded by more than 2 million acres of public lands, Montrose is a gateway for unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. As we like to say, Stay here. Play everywhere. Established in 1882 as a supply town for nearby mining communities, Montrose later became an agriculture town. Today, Montrose retains its agriculture while also steadfastly becoming a hub for the outdoor recreation industry. With its boutique shops and restaurants, access to nature, and modern conveniences, Montrose has everything one could desire!

Rangely

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Rangely is a small, caring community surrounded by outdoor adventures around every corner. The quality of life is second to none - A safe environment, with low cost of living, no traffic, and great neighbors. Rangely is a college town; residents feel fortunate to have the Colorado Northwestern Community College here, which they can attend tuition free. We are also home to The TANK Center for the Sonic Arts. Rangely is located in the Great West Region of Colorado, which is the state’s northwestern corner. Come visit and enjoy our 300 days a year of sunshine!

Ridgway

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A town’s historic main street says a lot about the community — bringing to life the heritage and authenticity of the area and inspiring creative energy and pride. Filled with unique businesses, excellent restaurants, and fantastic views, Ridgway’s downtown is one of the few in Colorado to be both a state-certified Creative District and a Graduate Main Street Community.

Rifle

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The name ”Rifle Creek” appears in V. F. Hayden’s geological and geographical survey of the Territories in 1876—the same year Colorado gained statehood. A local, and favorite story, of how the town was named has it that a traveler left his rifle leaning against a tree by the creek running through the area and made a map of where to find it at a later date. With the arrival of the railroad in 1889, Rifle prospered as a booming cattle town necessitating the building of stockyards at the railyard. Stockmen raising sheep in the same area as cattle brought about the Book Cliffs Range War—and led to a grazing act, which permanently divided and defined grazing areas for sheep and cattle. Today, the Rifle area continues its ranching tradition as well as oil and gas exploration and extraction which began in the early 1900s.

San Luis

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Known as the “Oldest Town in Colorado,” San Luis was established on April 5, 1851, by Spanish settlers traveling north from the New Mexico territory. A large majority of residents of San Luis are of Hispanic /Spanish origin and speak their own dialect of Spanish even today. Considered one of the poorest areas in Colorado, San Luis and Costilla County are rich in cultural heritage. San Luis was designated as a National Historic Area in 1978 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is where Colorado began.

Steamboat Springs

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Steamboat Springs is a historic Colorado town where our ranching heritage coexists with modern day skiing and cycling traditions. Old and new thrive in our rural mountain town. Visitors to Steamboat are taken not only by its beauty, but by the friendliness of those who live here. We are always happy to show off our town, so when you are looking for a great place to hike or to have a cold drink, your best bet is to ask a local. We are easy to spot - We are the ones who smile at you and ask about your day!

Trinidad

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Situated between the shadows of the Spanish Peaks and Fisher’s Peak (Colorado’s newest state park), Trinidad is the cultural, social, and economic capital of southeastern Colorado. With views spanning mountains and plains, red brick-paved streets, historical architecture, and a pace of life that is serene and slow, Trinidad offers something for everyone. Ours is a story of blended cultures – from Native American Utes, to settlers and traders, to characters of the Old West. We are the place known for the coal miners who fought the deadly conflict for fair treatment, and welcomes those seeking to become who they were born to be in the Sex Change Capital of the World.

Victor

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Victor, Colorado is a pretty little city with the biggest views! Crisp, cool, and gritty like the mountain air, Victor’s got history, hearts – even a few teeth - of gold!

Wellington

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Situated in beautiful Northern Colorado, in the plains at the base of the Rocky Mountains, the Town of Wellington is a peaceful, family-oriented community poised for growth. The Town of Wellington was an oil, coal, and agricultural hub throughout the 1800s and became a stopping location for wagon trains, travelers, and military movement between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Fort Collins, Colorado. The town was founded in 1902 and named after C.L. Wellington, an employee of the Colorado and Southern Railroad. Today, the town is known for its 4th of July celebration, unique shops and restaurants, and a community spirit only seen in small towns.

Windsor

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Founded in 1882, the Town of Windsor is a rapidly growing community located in the heart of Northern Colorado - between the mountains and the plains where open sky meets towering peaks. The Town prides itself on its small-town charm, top-rated programs and events, safety and service. Downtown Windsor is home to unique businesses and retailers, as well as several world class restaurants. The ambiance of the district is anchored by proximity to Boardwalk Park and Windsor Lake, the Farmers Market Pavilion and the Art and Cultural Center. We offer impeccable style with unexpected flavors as your hometown retreat.