Steamboat Springs, Colorado-March 4, 2026-In partnership with Main Street Steamboat Springs, the City of Steamboat Springs is proud to announce that nearly 60 local establishments have officially met the criteria and been recognized through the Steamboat Springs Legacy Business Program.
“Legacy businesses are more than places of commerce — they are pillars of our community,” said Historic Preservation Planner Caitlin Berube-Smith. “These 57 establishments reflect the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and hometown pride that make Steamboat Springs so special.”
The Legacy Business Program honors long-standing businesses that have demonstrated exceptional longevity, cultural significance, and meaningful community impact. These establishments represent decades of dedication, helping shape the character, continuity, and small-town spirit that define Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley.
Legacy Businesses span a diverse cross-section of the local economy — from restaurants and retailers to service providers and community gathering spaces. What unites them is their enduring commitment to serving residents and visitors alike, often across multiple generations. Their storefronts, stories, and traditions are woven into the fabric of the community, creating a sense of belonging and shared history.
“Steamboat Springs has achieved a level of community heritage that many cities never experience,” commented Mainstreet Steamboat Springs Lisa Popovich. “These businesses are the backbone of our town’s identity and charm, and we hope other legacy businesses will join the program.”
Businesses recognized through the program will be featured in Main Street Steamboat’s Legacy Business directory, highlighted through storytelling initiatives, and included in future heritage-focused events and promotions. Each recognized business receives official designation materials and branding to showcase their achievement.
The Legacy Business Program reinforces a shared commitment to preserving Steamboat Springs’ unique identity while supporting the long-term vitality of its historic commercial core. If your business is 25 years or older, apply to the Legacy Business Program, or contact Main Street Steamboat Springs for additional information.
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Contact
Email Caitlin Berube-Smith, Historic Preservation Planner, or call 970-871-8228
Email Lisa Popovich, Main Street Steamboat Springs, or call 970-367-7060
Email Michael Lane, Marketing and Communications Manager, or call 970-871-8220
As of March 3, 2026, the following businesses have been recognized:
- Allen's Clothing
- Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park
- BAP! Inc
- Better Tomorrow
- Big Agnes
- Cafe Diva
- Chez Nous
- Chrysalis
- Colorado Bagel Company
- D&D Surveying
- David Chase Furniture
- East West Frameshop
- Embellishments of Steamboat Springs
- F.M. Light & Sons
- Flat Tops Ranch Supply
- Fox Construction, Inc.
- Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church
- Historic Routt County
- McPherson Hardwoods, Inc
- Moose Mountain Trading Company
- Native Eco Systems
- Native Excavating INC.
- Northwest Colorado Health
- Northwest Data Services
- Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
- Old Town Hot Springs
- Partners for Youth
- Paws n Claws
- Pet Kare Clinic
- PowderTools Board Shop
- Precision Repair
- Rabbit Ears Motel
- Ricks BBQ Catering - JJRK Ent. Inc
- Routt County Riders
- Shanes Enterprises & Premier Car Cleaning Specialists
- Shear Performance
- Ski Town Media Inc
- Snow Bowl Steamboat
- Steamboat Creates
- Steamboat Dance Theatre
- Steamboat Powdercats
- Steamboat Ski Touring Center
- Steamboat Springs Running Series
- Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex
- Storm Mountain Express, Inc.
- Straightline Sports
- Strings Music Festival
- The Gondola Pub & Grill
- The Homesteader
- The Shack Cafe
- Tread of Pioneers Museum
- Waneta Apartments
- Western Security
- Wild Horse Gallery
- Yampa Sandwich Company
- Yampa Valley Community Foundation
- Yampa Valley Medical Associates