What Is Downtown Montrose, Colorado Like?

Downtown Montrose is centered on Main Street, which Wikivoyage describes as easy to explore on foot, with shops and galleries. Homes.com adds that Main Street has antique shops, art studios and family-owned restaurants, and the city has six breweries and distilleries.

What can you find on Main Street?

Wikivoyage lists Around the Corner Art Gallery (447 E. Main St), Asian Antiques & Designs (219 Main St) and SheShe Boutique & Gallery (340 E. Main St). Homes.com names Colorado Boy Pizzeria & Brewery as a local restaurant. Businesses change, so check hours before you go.

What events happen in Montrose?

Homes.com lists a Fourth of July parade, Oktoberfest and the Montrose Summer Music Series, held four times from June to September at the Cerise Park amphitheater. Dates change each year.

What museums and attractions are nearby?

Wikivoyage lists Cimarron Railroad Exhibits, the Climbing Tree Children's Museum, Montrose Botanic Gardens, the Montrose County Historical Museum, the Museum of the Mountain West and the Ute Indian Museum & Ouray Memorial Park.

Where do people shop?

Homes.com says the River Landing Shopping Center on Wolverine Drive has a Target and Natural Grocers.

Should I live near downtown?

Homes near Main Street are older, often historic, and closer to restaurants and events. See my neighborhoods guide. Walkability scores are low across the city overall (10 out of 100 by one third-party score), so test your own routes.

What should buyers ask?

• How old is the home, and what permits were pulled?
• Is there on-street parking or a garage?
• How loud is the area during events?
• Is the home in a historic district? Ask the city about review rules.

What is the bottom line?

Downtown offers galleries, restaurants, breweries and seasonal events within a short drive or walk. Visit during a weekend and a weekday.

What is there to do in Montrose?

Galleries, breweries, museums, parks and summer concerts, among other things.

Is downtown Montrose walkable?

More than the outskirts; Main Street is easy to explore on foot.

Are there summer concerts?

Yes, the Montrose Summer Music Series at Cerise Park, per Homes.com.

Where is shopping?

Main Street and the River Landing Shopping Center.

Connect with a great real estate agent in Montrose, Kelsey Loftis with Crystal Peak Properties. Phone: (970) 784-6768 · Email: kelseyloftis@gmail.com · Website: crystalpeakproperties.com

Sources: Wikivoyage, Montrose (Colorado); Homes.com Montrose local guide (reviewed Nov. 1, 2026). Businesses and events change.