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Downtown Gilbert Heritage District

Downtown Gilbert’s “Heritage District” — a walkable, historic-feeling core with lots of local shopping and places to hang out.

Downtown Gilbert Heritage District

Why it’s worth a stop

Great for an easy downtown stroll—shopping, local vibes, and the historic district feel all in one area.

About this place

Locals often call downtown Gilbert the **Heritage District**. The Town of Gilbert describes the district as about **0.3 square miles (192 acres)** and lays out its general boundaries using major streets and nearby geographic limits (including **Gilbert Road**, **Juniper Avenue**, and **Elliot Road**, plus areas around the **Western Canal**). It’s also an area with an adopted set of **Heritage District Design Guidelines** (approved **March 2, 2021**).

Good to know

The Heritage District is defined by the Town using major streets/geographic limits rather than a single exact street-corner address.