Prescott Guide

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...

As a center for entertainment, theatre, music and the arts, Prescott’s night life is always spectacular. There is a traditional and festive night every year in Prescott, which features local talented musicians. This event is called “Acker Night.” Prescott Guide discusses the history of Acker Night in Prescott and how it has influenced Prescott’s culture . "All the residue of my estate...I give to the City of Prescott to be used for parks and for promotion of music, particularly for children.” These words were part of the will of Prescott Resident, James S. Acker, who lived from 1865 until 1955. During the 1930's James S. Acker operated a real estate company. He soon began to accumulate parcels of property in and around the community. By the time Acker died in 1955, he left behind a number of parcels of land to the City of Prescott. His desire was for these properties to be used for parks and music programs for children. In 1988 Prescott resident LaVon Anderson, wh...

The Mountain Artists Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, support and training in the entire realm of the visual arts. Prescott Guide introduces the Mountain Artists Guild, celebrating 70 years of art in Prescott ! Mountain Artists Guild in Prescott, since 1949, has been involved with the visual arts through exhibits, seminars, workshops, scholarships, and practical experience and training in the creation of artistic works. Mountain Artists Guild also offers “Open Studios.” These are available in several media and different formats. These studios provide the encouraging presence of other artists in various stages of creative development. They promote a relaxing, non-judgmental atmosphere and opportunities for helpful interaction with and motivation from other artists. The Mountain Artists Gallery & Gift Shop provides a place for emerging artists of all media to: Display, promote and sell their work in a fine art gallery setting Learn such necess...

Generally, “Victorian architecture” is that which came into being during the reign of Queen Victoria of England. There is some wonderful Victorian architecture in Prescott, and Prescott Guide invites you to enjoy it! In 1864 the “Governor’s Mansion” was constructed in Prescott. This building was a log structure built by hand from locally felled trees. However, during the 1890s the architecture influenced by the Victorian age emerged to prominence in Prescott. Most of the high-end homes built from 1890 to 1906 reflect a mix of Victorian era styles, including: Queen Anne Eastlake Italianate Gothic Greek Revival Colonial Revival Queen Anne has become one of the most recognized architectural styles of the Victorian era and is the most common Victorian style in Prescott. The Queen Anne style is characterized by embellishment in nearly every way one could imagine, including: Irregularly shaped roofs with several planes that are steeply pitched Asymmetrical facades made up of a...

The Prescott area is well-known and well-loved for its moderate temps, gorgeous mountain views, awe-inspiring granite dells, and treasured lakes. With such a variety you can expect Prescott trails to range from nearly effortless jaunts to serious ascents offering hundred-mile views. Whether you're an avid hiker or new to the sport, Prescott Guide is here to help you sort out Prescott's trails - from easy to more adventurous - and the advantages of both. Here is a short listing of some of Prescott's more better-known trails starting with the easy: Badger Springs - under 1 mile Not expecting hieroglyphs? Well, you should! Enjoy discovering creek-side boulders and hieroglyphs on this easy and family-friendly trail. It follows a short ravine to an endless but beautiful cluster of boulders along the banks of Arizona's Agua Fria River. Lynx Lake Loop - 3 miles Nestled into a lushly-forested mountain valley, beautiful Lynx Lake stays pleasantly cool year round. Because th...