Prescott Guide

Retirement is the time to slow down and escape the hustle and bustle of the 9-to-5 work week. Unfortunately, living in a crowded city or suburb does not typically feel laid back; in fact, it sometimes feels like you haven’t retired at all. Always waiting in traffic and standing in long lines at the supermarket keeps everyone on edge, including yourself. So where can you live that will let you experience the retirement lifestyle ? Prescott Guide discusses why you should retire in Prescott. Small Town Retirement is about slowing down. A small town like Prescott allows you to stop and enjoy your surroundings. A simple task like driving doesn’t feel like such a chore. You may meet a few new friends when you take a stroll around the Courthouse Square. Active Community Based on the number of community activities and festivals, you may not guess the average age of Prescott residents is 55. There is something for everyone. If you are interested in the performing arts, you can take in a...

Were you aware that Arizona has a planetarium? Prescott Guide introduces the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott . The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium in beautiful northern Arizona offers shows free to the public! The shows are held most Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and tickets can be reserved in advance for upcoming events. Take thrilling tours of the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Get an up-close look at our own moon. These full-dome planetarium productions will astound you and your family and friends! The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium is an excellent resource to our faculty and students. The planetarium brings quality programs to the greater Prescott and Quad-City area. Through the support of the public, new and different programs are brought to audiences continually. The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium’s goal is to serve a wide and diverse audience of science and space enthusiasts. Two operations specialize in serving d...

Aside from being ‘Everybody’s Home Town’, and Arizona’s ‘Christmas City , Prescott also takes the lead when it comes to the red, white and blue. Prescott Guide invites you to experience for yourself the most patriotic city in Arizona - Prescott! 2018 Winner Prescott was named the most patriotic city in Arizona in 2018 by Insurify, a U.S. insurance comparison-shopping website. The group’s criteria for ranking cities across the country is gauged by how many residents have served or are serving currently in the military. Service to our country is a profound sacrifice, and Prescott is home to more veterans and active duty military personnel than any other city in Arizona, according to the group’s analysis. Salute to our Servicemen A trip to the County Courthouse truly conveys the patriotic message. The approach to the court building is lined with flags. Near the courthouse steps stand two flagpoles, on one pole flies a US flag with 50 stars, and the other displays a flag with 48 star...

Prescott in the summer months has no shortage of activities to enjoy . From arts and crafts fairs to live concerts, the Courthouse Square is a lively place. Prescott Guide invites you to enjoy live music in downtown Prescott at the Summer Concert Series. Bring the family! Bring a chair and relax under the trees in the heart of downtown Prescott. Prescott weather is perfect for all kinds of outdoor entertainment. The Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza features live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night all summer long. There is room for the whole family and several genres of music to enjoy. Join us on Tuesdays for Jazz on the Square and savor an evening of creative and classy jazz, swing and blues tunes. On Thursday evenings enjoy the competition at Prescott Sings! (formerly Prescott Idol) where everyone has a chance to shine and local stars are ready to be discovered! Friday evenings feature various local artists bringing you Rock 'n' Roll, Country, Blues, Lat...