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...

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...

When people think of Arizona, many think of endless deserts. You may have seen news footage of tidal waves of dust moving across cities, and though true, those instances are rare. Instead, Arizona's natural landscape includes rivers, lakes, canyons and snow-capped mountains, encompassing all manner of fascinating flora. Prescott Guide shares the wide variety of flora in the Prescott area. Evergreens Above 5,000 feet, and where rainfall is more than 16 inches annually, you'll find beautifully dense areas of hardy ponderosa pine. Prescott National Forest is only a short drive from the downtown area, and boasts of fragrant pine trees, Douglas fir, Pinyon juniper, oak and mesquite trees. Fruit trees Fruit trees grow well in Prescott and many local residents enjoy homegrown apples, pears, peaches and plums, along with berries and other fruits. Flowering trees A drive through Prescott neighborhoods at the beginning of spring will be a treat as the flowering purple leaf plum trees ...