Pagosa Springs is located within the magnificent San Juan Mountain Range of Southwest Colorado. The town is surrounded by 2.5 million acres of the San Juan National Forest and is home to the spectacular geothermal hot springs. There is something for everyone in Pagosa Springs, Colorado from being in nature and enjoying the great outdoors to some good old retail therapy. The historic downtown of Pagosa Springs and the Uptown District have unique shops full of souvenirs, outdoor gear, and delicious treats.
What you’ll find in the downtown district
You can’t visit Pagosa Springs without taking a walk down Main Street in the Historic Downtown. There you will find a number of local shops that sell everything from antiques, arts and crafts, gifts and souvenirs to candy and fudge.
Local shops you can find downtown
- Antiques on Main
- Earthsense Herbals and Gift Gallery
- East Side Market
- FABA Pagosa
- Goodman’s Department Store
- Happy Trails Lady’s Boutique
- Hodge Podge
- Home Again
- Lantern Dancer
- Memory Lane
- Musgrave Wildlife and Wood
- Pagosa Trading Company
- PS Chocolates
- Rainbow Gift shop
- Rockey Mountain Knives
- San Juan Trading Post
- Southwest Elegance Gallery and Gifts
- Treasures of the Rockies
- Wolf Creek Gifts
Enjoy the historic downtown and explore the locally owned shops. There is truly something for everyone in Pagosa Springs.
What you’ll find in the uptown district
The Uptown District has a diverse range of shops with something for everyone. If you are looking for outdoor gear and rentals, uptown is the place to go. Wondering where to find uptown? The locals of Pagosa Springs refer to any area west of downtown as uptown. It starts at Piedra Road and ends at Pagosa Boulevard.
Local shops you can find uptown
- Camino Real Imports
- Choke Cherry Tree
- City Market
- Coyote Jane’s Trading Post
- Dusty Roads Gifts
- Feather Your Nest
- Made in Colorado Shoppe
Enjoy the Uptown District and don’t forget to check out the local shops, you never know what you might find.
Shops you can’t miss
1. Made in Colorado Shoppe
Made in Colorado Shoppe is the place to go when looking for souvenirs or gifts. They have some of the finest products that represent the great state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. They have a wide selection of local and regional art, books, toys, homemade fudge and so much more. Be sure to check out the Made in Colorado Shoppe in the Uptown District.
2. Rainbow Giftshop
The Rainbow Giftshop is family-owned and operated. They have three distinct shops with a wide variety of items. The primary shop has gifts, clothing, plush toys, Pagosa Springs merchandise and much more. The second shop offers a selection of rocks and minerals locally sourced from the Great Southwest area and around the world. The Native American shops have a beautiful selection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery and other handmade items.
3. San Juan Trading Post
Downtown Pagosa Springs you will find the San Juan Trading Post. This locally owned and operated shop is the #1 destination in Pagosa Springs for pawn, gold, silver, Native American art and jewelry. It’s a fun place to visit with the whole family with its Western style and wide range of merchandise.
4. PS Chocolates
PS Chocolates is an artisan shop with delicious options that can satisfy any sweet tooth. Be sure to check out their chocolate of the month and fudge.
5. East Side Market
The East Side Market is located on Highway 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs. It is a farmers market with vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to delicious meals. Vendor Market Days are held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 19th through October 1. The Pagosa Farmers Market joins the Vendo Market on June 18th through September 30th offering locally grown produce and products.
Its beautiful location makes it the perfect stop for a meal or light snack while you’re shopping or enjoying everything Pagosa Springs has to offer. The Food Court is open daily all season with options from locally owned food carts and food trucks.
6. Treasures of the Rockies
Treasures of the Rockies is a unique gift and souvenir shop located in downtown Pagosa Springs. They have a wide selection of fun t-shirts, sweatshirts and other merchandise, so you’ll never forget your trip to Pagosa Springs.
