Prescott, Arizona City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Prescott, Arizona Travel Guide has been your connection to Prescott's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Overview of Prescott
Located in the center of Arizona’s northern wheel of cities, about 100 miles from Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Prescott is known as the “hub” of the state’s history, arts and culture. With its year-round pleasant and mild climate and beautiful scenic vistas, Prescott is an ideal place for a weekend getaway or for some, a place to spend their golden years. In fact, Prescott is consistently named “The Best Place to Retire” since some people come for a visit and never want to leave. And it is easy to see why.
There is something for everyone in Prescott, whether it’s hiking or biking through the Prescott National Forest, golfing on one of the many public and private courses, exploring historical monuments and sites or strolling along the boutiques and galleries that dot downtown’s Whiskey Row. Prescott has the feel and charm of a small town, that has managed to blend the authenticity of the Old West with a touch of modernity and a dash of creativity. A perfect recipe for a delicious vacation or a lifetime of sumptuous delights.
