Avariety of outdoor activities, unique shopping, dining and nightlife, plus authentic Western heritage and more.
Enjoy unparalleled hospitality during adventures in the colorful “Mile High” city, nestled in the heart of north-central Arizona, surrounded by the Prescott National forest.
You’ll find friendly Prescott has it all.
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Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.
PRESCOTT AWARDS & RANKINGS
One of the Coolest Downtowns in North America
Expedia Viewfinder
#5 Top Visitor Attraction in Arizona
USA Today
Top Visitor Destination in Arizona for Nature Lovers
Expedia Viewfinder
Five Must-See Towns in Arizona USA Today
“Best Place to Live Like an Old West Cowboy”; “Best Old West Town to Live In”; “Best Historic Rodeo”; “Best PioneerHistoryCollection” True West Magazine.
13 Adorable Small Towns in Arizona you need to visit.
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Top 20 best places to retire 55Places.com.
America’s Top 25 Best Small Towns for Christmas (2017, 2018) Country Living Magazine
117 W Goodwin Street, Prescott, Arizona 928.445.2000 or 800.266.7534
Visit The Prescott Chamber’s Visitor Information Center for local, area and statewide visitor information. The Center is conveniently located in historic downtown Prescott, across from Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in a historic brownstone building dating back to 1898 when it was once the City Jail & Firehouse.
For information about the City of Prescott Tourism Office go to the About Tab at Visit-Prescott.com
History
PRESCOTT ARIZONA was first settled with the discovery of gold in Granite Creek. The City was founded in 1864. President Abraham Lincoln named Prescott the first Territorial Capital of Arizona, a distinction the City held from 1864-67 and again from 1877-1889. In 1891, Prescott became the Yavapai County Seat, and it remains so to this day. In 1888 Prescott held its first rodeo. To this day, it is known as the World’s Oldest Rodeo. In 1901, a fire leveled the infamous Whiskey Row bars, and the county courthouse.
Notable figures from Prescott’s past include Doc Holiday and his mistress, Big Nose Kate, who frequented the Palace and other Whiskey Row establishments. Senator Barry Goldwater hailed from Prescott. His family owned a general merchandise store on Cortez Street in the downtown, and their name is still on the building.
Western history is not all Prescott has to offer. Prescott is nestled in the central highlands of Arizona, at a mile-high elevation. The city is surrounded by the 1.25 million acre Prescott National Forest, and boasts five lakes, and over 450 miles of trails.
Most of all, you will enjoy genuine Western hospitality, heritage, tradition and an outdoor lifestyle that makes Prescott the “Best Destination in Arizona for Nature Lovers,” according to Expedia Viewfinder.
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MAP OF DOWNTOWN PRESCOTT
OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING
One of your best sources for up-to-date information about what’s happening—when and where—is the official City of Prescott tourism website visit-prescott.com. Topics range from the Event Calendar to a list of items under Visit including Arts, Outdoor Recreation, Maps, etc.
2020 Events
APRIL
Chalk it Up!
The Whiskey Off-Road
Mountain Bike Race
Contemporary Native Arts Festival
Easter Egg Hunt
MAY
Whiskey Row
Marathon (YMCA)
Prescott Fine Art & Wine Festival
Phippen Museum
Western Art Show
Prescott OffStreet Festival
JUNE
Folk Arts Fair
Balloon Fest
10th Annual Prescott Film Festival
Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show
Bluegrass Festival
Party in the Pines
JULY
World’s Oldest Rodeo
Prescott Frontier Days
Rodeo | Parade | Dance
Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Whiskey Row Shootout
Prescott Indian Art Market
Fourth of July Fireworks
Monsoon Festival
Jim David
Take a Leisurely
Walking Tour
YOU’LL LEARN PLENTY
as a knowledgeable local guide describes historic and current local characters, events and locations. An easy walk of slightly less than a mile will give you a chance to learn the tales and traditions that have defined the city. Visit www.prescott.org for a complete schedule or call the Prescott Chamber of Commerce at 928-445-2000 for details.
AUGUST
PAAC Car Show
Arizona Cowboy Poets
Gathering
Summer Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Prescott Jazz Summit
Faire on the Square Arts & Crafts Show
SEPTEMBER
Navajo Rug Action
Prescott Highland Games
Historic Corvette Show
Oktoberfest
Faire on the Square Arts & Crafts Show
Yavapai County Fair
HopeFest
OCTOBER
Wings Out West
Prescott Area Artists Studio Tour
Folk Music Festival
Fall Fest in The Park Arts & Crafts Show
Ghost Talk
Everybody's Hometown Festival
Dia de los Muertos
Big Sting Country Music Festival
NOVEMBER
Veteran's Day Parade
Holiday Light Parade
DECEMBER
Enchanted Christmas
Christmas Parade
Courthouse Lighting
Frontier Christmas
Acker Musical Showcase
Wild Lights and Animal Sights
Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop
For a complete list of events
Explore Historic Whiskey Row
You’ll find most anything you want on historic Whiskey Row. Saunter through the same saloon doors where Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Big Nose Kate and other legendary heroes— and scoundrels— would belly up to the bar.
However, you’ll find more than watering holes and live music. Explore locally owned authentic shops, galleries and boutiques.
Dining
AS YOU STROLL PAST any of the more than 800 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places cited on the National Historic Register, you’ll be tempted to step in for a fast meal—or a fine dining experience. There are more than 200 places to eat in Prescott, and the majority are locally owned and operated. They range from charming eateries to fine dining in elegant surroundings. You’ll be surprised at the ethnic variety available, too.
Of course, you can sample locally brewed awardwinning beverages at micro breweries or wine-tasting shops. You may also want to try Superstition Meadery and Thumb Butte Distillery, both located in Prescott. If you’re of such a mind, visit the local pubs and try some of the local brews, local distilled liquors and wines which come from Arizona wineries and vineyards.
DINING
Historic Palace Saloon and Restaurant LLC
120 S Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ
928.541.1996 •www.whiskeyrowpalace.com
Prescott Brewing Company
130 W. Gurley St. Suite A, Prescott
928.771.2795
www.prescottbrewingcompany.com
Full-service restaurant/brewery for over a Quarter of a Century in Downtown Prescott
Tara Thai
115 S. Cortez St. Prescott
928.772.3249
www.tarathaiprescott.com
Come enjoy the Finest Asian – American Cuisine in Prescott – while relaxing in the serene ambience of Thailand
Two Mamas' Gourmet Pizzeria
221 N. Cortez St., Prescott
928.443.9455
www.twomamaspizza.com
Two Mamas Pizza offers pizza, wings, salads, calzones and more.
LODGING
Best Western Prescottonian 1317 E. Gurley Street, Prescott 928.445.3096 • www.bestwestern.com
Forest Villas Hotel
3645 Lee Circle, Prescott 928.717.1200 • www.forestvillas.com
Hassayampa Inn, Lodging & Conference Center 122 E. Gurley St, Prescott 800.322.1927 • www.hassayampainn.com
Holiday Inn Express
3454 Ranch Drive, Prescott 928.445.8900
www.hiexpress.com/prescottaz
We love having you here!
HOTEL VENDOME & Bodega Coffee/Wine Bar
230 S Cortez St, Prescott 928.776.0900 www.vendomehotel.com
Vendome - a boutique historic hotel experience, est. 1917.
Prescott Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast
Rick and Karen Matvey 901 White Spar Road, Prescott 928.445.7270 • www.prescottpinesinn.com
1 Mile from Courthouse Square
“Not your ordinary bed & breakfast!”
Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 E. State Rte 69 Prescott 928.776.1666 • www.prescottresort.com
Enjoy breathtaking views on top of the rock!
Residence Inn by Marriott 3599 Lee Circle, Prescott 928.775.2232 • www.marriott.com/PRCRI
Sierra Inn - David Burnette
809 White Spar Rd., Prescott 928.445.1250 • sierrainnaz.com
Built in 1946. Newly renovated rooms, just one mile south of downtown. Locally owned and operated.
Springhill
928.776.0998
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928.717.0157
www.themotorlodge.com
REAL PRESCOTT.
Resting on the Top Of The Rock with incredible views of the grand scenery of Prescott, the Prescott Resort & Conference Center is the area’s only full service resort.
• 160 Guest Rooms featuring Deluxe King and Double Queens and King and Double Queen Suites
• 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space which accommodate five to 700 people
• New State-Of-The-Art A/V and Digital system installed in 2018
• Catering and conference and social meeting amenities
• Full Service Restaurant and Lobby Café
• Indoor salt water pool and whirlpool, Fitness Center, onsite Spa Services
• Bucky’s Casino attached
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
• All rooms have flat screen TVs, coffee makers, refrigerators and spectacular views
Shopping
WHEN YOU WANDER downtown streets adjacent to the tree-lined Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, you’ll find locally owned boutiques and galleries with unique offerings. If you wander a few blocks down from the plaza to Cortez St. you will find "Antique Row". You’ll discover great buys in jewelry, fine art—paintings and sculptures, collectibles and gifts, Western clothing, and Southwestern furniture. Local and regional artisans take pride in having their efforts on display. Of course, souvenirs of your visit to Arizona’s first Territorial Capital are available in virtually every shop you visit.
SHOPPING
Bella Home Furnishings
115 W. Willis, Prescott
928.458.7275 • www.bellahomefurnishings.com
Hand-Crafted Furnishings & Accessories
Bowen's Botanicals
212 N. Cortez St, Prescott 928.445.1883 • www.bowensbotanicals.com
Fancy That!
124 S. Granite St. #A, Prescott 928.445.1883
Purple Clover Boutique
130 W. Gurley St. #206, Prescott 928.499.5195
Raskin’s Jewelers
Greg Raskin, 110 W. Gurley St., Prescott 928.445.6120 • www.raskinsjewelers.com
Shop to Save Lives
Yavapai Humane Society Thrift Store 1601 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott 928.445.5668
www.yavapaihumane.org/thriftstore Great deals for every bargain hound! Monday-Saturday 9am–5pm 1601 Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ (928) 445-5668 I www.yavapaihumane.org/thriftstore
Getaway Cabin Rentals, Tranquil Soul Retreats, Secluded Woodland Conferences. It's Good to Belong!
CASINOS
Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos 1500 E. Hwy 69, PO Box 10190 , Prescott 800.756.8744 • www.buckyscasino.com
Getaway Cabin Rentals, Tranquil Soul Retreats, Secluded Woodland Conferences. It’s Good to Belong!
3000 Spence Springs Rd. Prescott, AZ 86305 928-445-1509 www.emmanuelpines.com
You may have heard that golf balls fly farther at the mile-high altitude. Test that theory at one of the local golf courses.
Antelope Hills Golf Courses—Two full public 18-hole courses, each challenging but not intimidating, will let you walk or ride on lush green turf. Finish the round with a beverage or a meal at the recently remodeled Manzanita Grill. Just north of town at 1 Perkins Drive, it is owned by the City of Prescott and operated by Billy Casper Golf.
Capital Canyon Club 2060 Golf Club Lane, Prescott 928.350.3150 www.capitalcanyonclub.com
“Prescott’s Premier Golf and Social Club”
PARADISE
You’ll have to be in good shape to conquer the hundreds of miles of designated trails in the immediate Prescott area. As of last count, more than 30 distinctive named hiking, biking (and sometimes horse) trails wiggle through the natural scenic beauty of the community and the Prescott National Forest. Difficulty? From “Novice” to “Expert.”
If having someone else do the driving while you do the enjoying appeals www.visitto find a local tour. Tours vary from purely sightseeing adventures to physically demanding activities such as rock climbing and mountain biking. All have expert guides to assure you’ll have a memorable experience.
LOVERS PARADISE
The 57-mile Prescott Circle Trail will challenge you. A complete list of the Mile High Trail System –106 miles of it– is available at the at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Goodwin Street south of Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. www.prescott-az.gov.
Don’t miss the Granite Dells, where unique rock formations thrust out of the ground and tempt hikers and rock-climbers.
If you’re into birding, Prescott’s the place. More than 360 species of birds inhabit the area. The Prescott Audubon Society www.prescottaudubon.org can provide full details about where to go and when.
Prescott has Water & Parks
If you like water activities, you’ll enjoy the three local lakes — Willow, Watson and Goldwater lakes, both on the northwest edge of the City. The third is Goldwater. Maintained by the City of Prescott, the 15-acre Goldwater Lake is located in lush pine forests surrounded by rugged mountain areas. The City of Prescott has kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals available www.prescottoutdoors.com, 928.925.1410.
Two others—Lynx Lake and Granite Basin Lake—are just outside the City limits. If you like kayaking and canoeing— and fishing—you can visit any of these lakes. Of course, all have picnicking and camping sites.
Want to spend time in a park? The City boasts 16 of them, all with amenities that guarantee memorable times. Some are purely recreational—walking and exercising and picnicking. Others are specialized. Some are athletic parks—softball, baseball, soccer, tennis, pickleball, basketball, skateboards, rink skating and the like. One in particular— McCasland Willow Creek Park features one of only four in the U.S. custom-created Dog Parks. Canines are the most welcome visitors.
A complete list with locations is available on the City website www.prescott-az.gov/services/parks.
The World’s Oldest Rodeo ®
VISIT PRESCOTT OVER THE 4TH OF JULY and be a part of rich western history at the World’s Oldest Rodeo® , Prescott’s most anticipated event of the year. Now in its 133rd year, the World’s Oldest Rodeo® takes place June 29 - July 5, 2020 with eight heart-pounding performances of world-class rodeo during Prescott Frontier Days.
Prescott is known for its history and culture that stems from this historical event that not only brings professional rodeo but also Arizona’s second largest parade in downtown Prescott, a rodeo dance, a kiddie parade and traditional events that draw people from all over the world. Be a part of this historical and exciting event and see all that Prescott has to offer.
Get up close and personal to world famous livestock and professional cowboys and cowgirls who compete for large cash prizes.
More information & tickets are available at Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. P.O. Box 2037, Prescott, AZ 86302 928.445.4320 • worldsoldestrodeo.com
OUTDOOR MARKETS AND FAIRS
Prescott Farmers Market Yavapai College, 1000 E. Sheldon, Prescott
928.713.1227
www.prescottfarmersmarket.com
See your neighbors - Meet your farmers
Yavapai County Fair
928.899.6056
www.yavapaifair.com • yavapaifair@gmail.com
CELEBRATING 133RD YEAR OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO IN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
2020 PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS ®
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Prescott is known for its western traditions and celebration of the World’s Oldest Rodeo during Prescott Frontier Days. The week-long festivities includes Arizona’s second largest parade (July 4), eight world-class professional rodeo performances (see website for details and ticket information), an annual rodeo dance (July 2-July 4) in downtown Prescott, a community that embraces the western culture and traditions and is good for all ages! We welcome you to Prescott over the Fourth of July.
RODEO SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 7:30PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 7:30PM
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 7:30PM
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1:30PM
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 7:30PM
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 1:30PM
EVENT SCHEDULE
Prescott Frontier Days® Parade
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 9:00AM Courthouse Plaza
Rodeo Dance
THURSDAY, JULY 2 - SATURDAY, JULY 4
BMO Harris Bank Parking Lot, 303 N. Montezuma, Downtown Prescott
RODEO OFFICE: 928-445-3103
TICKET OFFICE: 928-445-4320
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THE MILE-HIGH TRAIL SYSTEM contains approximately 106 miles of trails including Rails-toTrails projects along the former Santa Fe Railroad, the Prescott Circle Trail System, and the Greenways Trails System. The Prescott Circle Trail is a 57 mile network of trails that encircles all of Prescott with varied elevation from 5,140' to 6,690'. The Greenways Trails are urban trails along Granite and Miller Creeks that run through downtown Prescott. www.prescotttrails.com
6064’ Butte Creek Trail 1.3 5508’ 5788’
Centennial Trail 2 5447’ 5729’ Community Nature 1.5 5520’ 5640’ Center Trails Network
Flume Canyon, Watson 2.4 5057’ 5186’ Dam and Northshore trails
Goldwater Lake Trails 1 5980’ 6000’
Granite Creek Park 0.5 5288’ 5336’
Granite Dells Estates 1.78 5041' 5173'
Granite Gardens 1.5 Trail System
Greenways Trail System 1.5 5300’ 5336’
Lakeshore Trail 2 5160’ 5220’
Lakeside aka Fishing 1.1 5158’ 5178’ Trail and Explorer Trails
Longview Trail 1.78 5419’ 5547’
Lower Granite Creek 0.8 5158’ 5188’ Discovery Trail
Over the Hill Trail 0.4 5076’ 5194’
Pioneer Park Trails 9 5220’ 5480’
Prescott Circle Trail 54 5160’ 6680’
Prescott Lakes and 5 5200’ 5470’ Vista Park Trails System
Prescott Peavine 6 5160’ 5220’ National Recreation Trail
Rancho Vista Trail 0.6
Welcome to the Prescott Heritage Trail! This self-guided historical walking tour brings Prescott’s rich history and heritage to you in about an hour long walk around the famed Courthouse Plaza in the heart of our downtown. Be sure to check back with us in 2018, as we plan to double the number of sites on the Heritage Trail, and connect it with the City’s Greenways Trail system. We will also launch the Hunt for History, engaging youngsters to explore Prescott heritage in their own special way. Also, be sure to visit our area museums, including the Smoki, Sharlot Hall, and Phippen. For updates or to download this map, go to www. trailandhunt.com, or call the Prescott Chamber Official Visitor Center at 800-266-7534.
AND RECREATION
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Get the Trails and Recreation Map on your mobile device now! (all proceeds go to future map releases).
WESTERN CULTURE HOSPITALITY AND
There's a warm, welcoming feeling wherever you roam the historic downtown area. Locals will greet you with genuine smile and “Nice to see you.” In the center of town, looming large over a plaza ringed by century-old trees is the much photographed granite Courthouse. It’s the focal point for many festivals and events from late April through October.
A Special Place
DESIGNATED AS ARIZONA’S CHRISTMAS CITY, during winter months, the area around the Courthouse is home for unequaled holiday festivities. You won't want to miss any of them. Festivities begin in late November. The first is the colorful Holiday Light Parade, where elaborate decorated floats and holiday music will have you smiling. Ultimately, you may wind up at the community bonfire, just up the street at Mile High Middle School.
Then the first week of December features the colorful daytime Christmas Parade, with more than 100 entries. It involves almost everyone in town.
If you’re lucky enough to be here in early December, you’ll beam when the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza lights turn the dark into a kaleidoscope of
holiday colors. This year will be the 66th annual lighting. You’ll join local students, townspeople and visitors in singing traditional Christmas carols. Just up the street two blocks, you’ll enjoy a Frontier Christmas staged by the Sharlot Hall Museum. You’ll be transported back to how pioneers celebrated Christmas.
100+ local musicians – students, local musicians, churches, the community and visitors- during the melodious Acker Musical Showcase the second week of December. Businesses downtown open doors to performers, who sing, play instruments and entertain – and invite you to join in. Don’t miss these other Christmas Events – Wild Lights & Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoo, The Gingerbread Village at the Prescott Resort, Enchanted Christmas, and Storytellers at Smoki Museum.
WHISKEY ROW
Boot Drop the Way to Begin the Year
NOVEMBER 28TH
• Holiday Light Parade
DECEMBER 5TH
• Christmas Parade
• Courthouse Lighting
• Frontier Christmas
It’s better than New York and Times Square when the 6-foot illuminated custom-made cowboy boot “drops” at 10 p.m. and again at midnight, December 31, across the street from Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.
You’ll cheer with the rest with live music, vendors and other festive activities to welcome the New Year. Where else but Prescott—the Boot Drop.
DECEMBER 11TH
• Acker Musical Showcase
DECEMBER 31ST
Arts&Culture
SCARCELY A WEEK GOES BY from spring through fall when the popular Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza and the surrounding area serve as venues for festivals or events of some sort. During the season you’ll enjoy concerts and other musical performances, square dances, arts and crafts shows, car shows, western reenactments, marathons and the annual Whiskey Off Road, a mountain biking event. The Prescott Downtown Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce work with the City to support many of these activities, providing you and other visitors a glimpse of why Prescott is such a special place.
CENTRAL ARIZONA CONCERT BAND performs in concert during winter months at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Davis Learning Center; and summer months at the Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. centralarizonaconcertband.com
ARIZONA PHILHARMONIC Prescott's Professional Orchestra launches its Inaugural Season 2019-2020. Visit www.azphil.org for more information.
ELKS THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER presents a wide variety of live entertainment in a completed renovated late 19th century historic theatre that retains its Victorian-era charm. prescottelkstheater.com
PRESCOTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS stages live theatrical productions boasting local talent throughout the year. pfaa.net
PRESCOTT POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA live concerts on stage featuring musical selections guaranteed to have you humming right along at YC Performing Arts Center. prescottpops.com
YAVAPAI COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER local, regional and national entertainers perform everything from classical and pop concerts to ballet, opera and off-Broadway touring companies in a recently renovated 1,200 seat hall. Food and beverages are often available. ycpac.com
YAVAPAI SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
seven to eight concerts annually performed live by the renowned Phoenix Symphony orchestra. YC Performing Arts Center. yavapaisymphony.org
ARTS & CULTURE
Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center
117 E. Gurley St., Prescott 928.756.2844 www.prescottelkstheater.com
A 501c3 Non-Profit Offering Prescott's Premier Live Entertainment
Mountain Artists Guild
228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott 928.776.4009
www.mountainartistsguild.org
Celebrating 70 years - keeping art alive since 1949
Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour October 2,3, & 4, 2020 www.PrescottStudioTour.com
The Studio Tour is a celebration of local art. Visit Quad-Cities' talented artists as they work in their studios. Free and self-guided.
Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N. Marina St., 928.445.3286 • www.pca-az.net
Prescott Gem & Mineral Club
17th Annual Prescott Gem & Mineral Show 1301 Main, Prescott Valley 928.772.1819 • www.prescottgemmineral.org
Vigraha Gallery of Sacred Art 115 E Goodwin St, Ste E, Prescott 928.778.2534 • vigrahasacredart@gmail.com www.vigrahasacredart.com
Museums & Other Attractions
The history and heritage of central Arizona come alive for you at local museums and centers.
FORT WHIPPLE MUSEUM two miles from downtown on the VA Medical Center grounds, The Fort includes the history of the Territorial Indian wars, artifacts of Army weaponry, maps, photos and memoirs written by those stationed there; housed in one of the military officer's quarters (building 11) off Hwy. 89 near Hwy. 69. Open Thursday-Sunday.
GRANITE MOUNTAIN INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREW
LEARNING & TRIBUTE CENTER Located in the Prescott Gateway Mall the mission of the center is to establish, operate and maintain a wildland fire learning center that honors the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew (GMIHC) by telling their story, housing artifacts/ memorabilia and by educating visitors about wildland fire and firefighting.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD MODEL AIRPLANE
COLLECTION This one-of-a-kind display of hand-carved model aircraft—some 5,829 of them—is located in the Udvar-Hazy Library and Learning Center at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University on Willow Creek Road.
HERITAGE PARK ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY children and adults alike will enjoy the large naturally landscaped enclosures where they can see up-close native and exotic animals. They’ll also enjoy the covered picnic pavilion, the children’s playground and the many educational exhibits. It is on the northeast edge of Prescott at 1403 Heritage Park Road.
HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR NATURAL HISTORY this non-profit science and ecological education center focuses upon helping children and adults discover the wonders of nature through workshops, lectures, day camps, school programs and other activities. The modern facility is at 1375 S. Walker Road on the way to Lynx Lake and the Prescott National Forest.
NATURAL HISTORY INSTITUTE, just a block and a half from Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, is a national leader in the revitalization of natural history field studies, and the integration of arts and sciences. Open to the public every Weds. from 1 - 5 P.M.
PHIPPEN MUSEUM just a few miles north of downtown Prescott on Hwy 89, the museum presents unique Western art exhibitions, and educational programing. It has permanent and rotating arts exhibits throughout the year.
SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM only a short stroll west from the Courthouse Square, the four-acre museum and research center highlight the culture and history of the Arizona Central Highlands, the Territorial frontier and both early settlers and Native American peoples spanning 14,000 years to the present. Open daily.
SMOKI MUSEUM located on East Gurley Street just adjacent to Ken Lindley Field and Park, the museum is home for irreplaceable prehistoric and contemporary artifacts identified with Southwestern Native American history and culture.
WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER located on historic Whiskey Row, this center preserves and promotes the Prescott area’s western heritage through education, art, music, events and projects that enhance its western lifestyle.
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Temple B'rith Shalom
Rabbi Julie Kozlow
2077 Brohner Way, Prescott
928.708.0018
brithshalom-az.org
The Friendliest Synagogue in the West Friday Night Service - 6:00 p.m., (one prior)
Talking Rock Ranch 15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd, Prescott Office: 928.775.4227 928.858.7000 talkingrockaz.com
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Day Trips
rescott’s the perfect place from which to launch memorable day trips, especially to the nearby Verde Valley and adjacent Red Rock Country. It’s only an hour away.
Among the favorites are the following:
VERDE VALLEY
The small towns of the Verde Valley showcase the best of Arizona’s quaint communities. All are within a 30-mile radius with an estimated population of 66,000 - each offering visitors a unique experience.
Cottonwood
Located in the heart of the Verde Valley and Arizona Wine Country, Cottonwood offers amazing restaurants, diners, unique shopping experiences and a distinctive historic Main Street. Outdoor adventure with history, culture and activities are available to explore for all ages.
Clarkdale
History is alive in nearby Clarkdale, whose homes and buildings still reflect its early copper smelting heritage. Four specialized museums focus on Native American cultures, international copper art, and local railroad and town history.
Cornville/Page Springs
Cornville/Page Springs offers wineries, tasting rooms and a relaxed take on some of Arizona’s most pristine highdesert scenery.
Camp Verde
Camp Verde, located in the geographic center of Arizona, is rich in history and offers a variety of recreation and outdoor activities to experience and enjoy.
Jerome
A Verde Valley excursion wouldn’t be complete without a journey up the hill to Jerome, the “City in the Sky.” Once a thriving mining camp of 15,000, Jerome acquired “ghost town” status by the 1960s. Today, entrepreneurs have restored many of the quaint buildings that cling to the mountainside and the town now dishes out artsy boutiques and panoramic views in equal measure.
Sedona
Speaking of views, Sedona’s stark, giant, red rock formations are so compelling, they cause grown men to take up painting or poetry. Toss in dozens of superb shops, galleries, restaurants and recreational opportunities, and Sedona has found a magical elixir.
Wine Trail
THE VERDE VALLEY WINE TRAIL is located in beautiful Northern Arizona, the Verde Valley Wine Trail invites wine enthusiasts to experience a destination rich in history, beauty, and the production of exquisite Arizona wines. There are six Arizona wineries and ten tasting rooms on the Verde Valley Wine Trail that offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines for visitors to discover at each stop along the Wine Trail. Visit the great wineries and tasting rooms nestled in the red rock countryside and lush canyons surrounding Cottonwood, Jerome, Sedona, Clarkdale, Cornville, and Camp Verde.
WINERIES
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards 1023 N. Main St., Cottonwood 928.639.2798 • azstronghold.com
Caduceus Cellars
Brian Sullivan, 158 Main St., Jerome 928.631.9436 • www.Caduceus.org
Four Eight Wineworks
David Baird, 907 Main St., Clarkdale 928.649.2007 • www.Four8Wineworks.com
Granite Creek Vineyards
2515 N. Road 1 East, Chino Valley 928.636.2003 • www.granitecreekvineyards.com
Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery
Rod & Cynthia Snapp Owners/Founders 1565 N. Page Springs Rd., Cornville 928.649.2681 • www.javelinaleapwinery.com
Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room and Osteria
Jesse Peterson, 1001 Main St., Cottonwood 928.639.1001 & 928.649.9466 www.Merkinvineyardsosteria.com
Page Springs Vineyards & Cellars
Eric Glomski – Owner/Winegrower,
Luke Bernard – Brand Ambassador 1500 N. Page Springs Rd., Cornville 928.639.3004 • www.PageSpringsCellars.com
Valerie Fisch, 1012 N. Main Street, Cottonwood 928.639.0646 • www.pillsburywine.com
Oak Valley
Tissaw Rd Bill Gray Rd
Mingus Ave
Chuckwalla Rd Quail Rd
Rio Mesa Trail Peila Ave Fir St Elm St Main St
Broadway Prairie Ln
Quail Springs Ranch Rd
Camino Real Ogden Ranch Rd
To Prescott
OFFICE
texting while driving
® every day
centers around the Jay Morrish golf course and Ranch Compound swimming pool, bocce courts, coffee shop, bar more. The golf course weaves naturally the surrounding Granite Mountains.
