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...

Prescott Guide continues to introduce locals and visitors to Prescott’s wealth of history including a remarkable statue of Buckey O’Neill sculpted by famed artist Solon Borglum. His memorial to Buckey O'Neill and the Rough Riders proudly stands on the stately grounds of the Yavapai County Courthouse in downtown Prescott, Arizona. Yavapai County was one of three counties established the original Arizona Territory in 1863. Prescott became the territory’s first capital. The original courthouse was built in 1878 followed by the current structure built in 1916 which has become the focus of Prescott's beautiful plaza known to locals as 'The Square'. In front of the Yavapai County Courthouse visitors and locals have long admired the Captain William Owen “Buckey” O'Neill Rough Rider memorial monument. Buckey O'Neill, former Yavapai County Sheriff and Mayor of Prescott is counted among the treasured local figures in Prescott's history. Ultimately he held the posit...