Heritage District has so much to offer
Downtown Gilbert is known by the locals as the Heritage District. It is now a collection over 30 restaurants in a fun and vibrant space, adding some of the top restaurants in the metro Phoenix food scene to the best of Gilbert’s locally grown creations.
The district features the Hale Centre Theatre with Broadway shows and active weekend markets, including the popular Gilbert Farmers Market. You’ll find a family-friendly environment, a vibrant nightlife, and a plethora of pet-friendly restaurant options with ample patio space. And when you want to explore using pedal power, Gilbert’s 135-mile trail system connects the Heritage District to parks and attractions throughout town.
DINING
SHOPPING
PARKING & RIDE SHARE
DOWNTOWN EVENTS
Dining
Shopping
Arts & Culture
Mural clad brick walls, glowing benches, a solo gopher, waterways art, and a color changing water tower are a few creations found in the district. Not to mention, an established theater, historical museum, and gallery to feed your cultural side.In the early 1990s, Gilbert leveraged its agricultural past to create a vibrant dining and cultural scene. Downtown Gilbert’s historic buildings transformed into inviting spaces for socializing and dining, marking a new chapter in the town’s evolution.
Water Tower Plaza
Newly renovated Water Tower Plaza
Downtown Events
The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Hale Theatre
Far From Home-Photography Exhibit-Gallery 4
Ladies Night at Sotol Kitchen
Karaoke Night at The Parlour Room
Higher Education
The Heritage District is home to two universities operating out of one state-of-the-art facility. Students are offered a high-quality education with the easygoing and fun loving downtown Gilbert vibe.
Park University
University of Arizona
Parking & Ride Share
It’s free, all free! Downtown’s can be a carousel of cars seeking parking, but not in Gilbert. Two free parking garages, surface lots, and even on-street parking awaits. You’ll find plenty of room for your bicycle, motorcycle, or Vespa as well.
Maps
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are many great events happening weekly and annually. Please visit our calendar for updated information on events in Gilbert.
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