Prescott Guide

Prescott’s pioneer history runs deep with many old saloons and historical sites. In addition to the historical attractions around town, Prescott is also located near the Prescott National Forest an area that offers a lot of exciting outdoor activities. Prescott Guide would like to tell you know more about the various recreation areas you'll find in Prescott. Watson Lake Watson Lake at the Granite Dells offers many options for outdoor, recreational activities such as boating, kayaking and canoeing and fishing on the lake’s water. The Peavine Trail passes along the lake’s southeastern side and extends into the Granite Dells The Peavine Trail is a level, multi-use trail, baking it friendly for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and joggers. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Lynx Lake Recreation Area sits in the cool pine forests right outside of Prescott. This area offers a large range of recreational activities such as mountain hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. Boaters are permit...

Whether you're an outdoorsy type, museum fan, historical connoisseur or just love the pace of a small city, you'll find it all in Prescott, Arizona . Here are some of Prescott Guide's recommendations for starting your own list of favorite things to do while visiting Prescott. Courthouse Plaza Courthouse Plaza, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1916, is host to events throughout the year. Famous for it's Christmas decorations and Christmas tree lighting ceremony, there are also art and craft shows throughout the year as well as concerts including our very own Prescott Idol! Directly across the street from the Plaza  is our famed Whiskey Row. Surrounding the Plaza are a myriad of restaurants, antique shops, consignment stores and boutiques offering clothing, jewelry, western wear and souvenirs. Lakes Nearby Lynx Lake offers a restaurant situated above the north shore and overlooking beautiful Prescott National Forest.  The north shore...

Prescott, Arizona, Everybody’s Hometown and the jewel of Northern Arizona! No matter what your interest, Prescott has something to offer you! Prescott Guide invites you to see just a few of the things that make Prescott so special. Prescott, Arizona, did not exist when President Lincoln signed the bill that separated New Mexico from Arizona in 1863. Lincoln was likely aware of the historian William Hickling Prescott, whose books on Mexico and Peru were widely read. Lincoln was determined that any capital for the newly established Arizona territory would be located far from Confederate sympathizers in Tucson. If you are a history buff, come walk the streets and visit the same places that famous Old West figures like Wyatt Earp, Bucky O’Neill, and Doc Holliday did. There are many exciting historical things to see in the very first Arizona Territorial Capital. Visit Fort Whipple and learn about the history of Arizona and the Old West. If you love the outdoors, enjoy camping, hiki...