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Pro
Plenty of things to do;
Con
Takes awhile to get there
In a nutshell
It's a new city in an old west town
Wine Tasting at Granite Creek Vineyards
vineyardgal7 Says: Must see, must do! Wine is delicious, staff is friendly and the grounds are beautiful. I never go to prescott without spending an afternoon at the Winery. Granite Creek Vineyards is just about 15-20 minutes from downtown Prescott and totally worth the drive. My husband and I...
Jonathan_C Says: As a resident of Fremont 'center of the universe' I was of course excited to find a Fremont House way out here in Arizona. But it turns out there is no connection between the two. My Fremont is named after a town somwhere in Nebraska while the Fremont House in Prescott is...
Jonathan_C Says: While visiting Sharlot Hall you may have the opportunity to see one of the 'living history' programs that focus on life in Arizona between 1864 and 1867 when Prescott was the terrirotiral capital. The ladies here were preparing a tasty meal of buiscuits and stew while...
Basaic Says: Across the street from the Yavapai County Court House is the area known as Whiskey Row. There used to be 50 bars and saloons along this road. Today there are still some fine bars here; but they are mingled with trendy shops, bistros, and other businesses. Two of the better...
Basaic Says: There are also the Phippen Museum which houses a collection of fine arts and the Fort Whipple Museum which was a US Army fort in the 1800s and is now a VA Hospital in Prescott. I intend to visit these the next time I am in the area.
Basaic Says: The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture is another fine museum located in Prescott. It was built as a replica of a Hopi Pueblo and houses very nice displays of art, jewelry, pottery and other cultural items. Admission is $5. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday...
Sharlot Hall: The Bashford House
Basaic Says: The Bashford House is a fine example of the Victorian Style of architecture. It was built in 1875 and moved to this site in 1974. Today it serves as the Museum Store and has a wide variety of items including plants.
Sharlot Hall: Governor's Mansion
Basaic Says: The first stop on your tour will be the Governor's Mansion, which was built on this site in 1864. It housed the first terretorial governor, John Goodwin. Later Governor McCormick and his family lived here. The "mansion" became a museum in 1928.
Basaic Says: Your first stop should be the John and Helen Lawler Exhibit Building. Here you will pay the entrance fee and get information about the museum. They also have some multimedia displays about the museum and the history of Prescott and the surrounding area. The people I talked...
Basaic Says: Probably the best museum in town is the Sharlot Hall Museum which has several historic buildings with original artifacts and nice displays showing the history of the town and the area. The museum is very well done and well worth a visit. Admission is $5 for adults. Museum...
1 Review and 182 Opinions The Hotel Vendome is a fully restored circa-1910 "frontier hotel". From the old-west style hallways...
1 Review and 196 Opinions Yes, I know, "historic" what do you expect. The lobby and restaurant are very nice and have the...
Basaic Says: JB's has a pretty varied menu and a pleasant family atmosphere. I sat in a confortable booth. Service was good too. I ordered the "All You Can Eat Catfish and Shrimp". It included a soup and salad bar. The food was well-prepared and tasty. It was only $9.99 too. All You Can...
Wildflower Bread Company: Fresh, Healthy Family Food
last_train Says: The restaurant has an open, airy atmosphere that is well lit and friendly.Food is ordered and paid for at the counter and then delivered to the table when ready.A number of fresh soups are available each day including soup in a sourdough boule for $5.29.There are a number of...
Bird Cage/Jersey Lilly: Whiskey Row Today
Basaic Says: Two of the best spots to party on the notorious (in the old days) Whiskey Row are the Bird Cage and the Jersey Lilly.Jersey Lilly: 116 S. Montezuma, Prescott, AZ 86303; (928) 541-7854 Casual is fine.
snowsk8er Says: Matt's Saloon is one of the most historic bars in Arizona. It's a honky tonk bar with live music almost every night. The place is pretty packed on the weekend. They sure know how to pour a stiff drink as well. Bring your bras to donate to the bull, and don't forget your...
Frontier Village Mall: Shopping Variety from A to Z
treerose Says: This is perhaps Prescott's largest conglomeration of different shops in one plaza. They have everything from Target and Walmart (which has a McDonald's in it) to Coco's Bakery, Blockbuster, Zim's shoe store, Office Max, Subway, Taco Bell, Peter Piper Pizza, Applebee's,...
treerose Says: During monsoon season (generally July and August), Arizona high-desert is susceptible to sudden daily downpours, even if only for a few minutes. This is one reason we can afford the greenery that exists in the flora around here-- that frequent thirst-quenching rain that...
treerose Says: At a mile high in elevation, Prescott is subject to snowfall each winter. Winter was delayed in 2006 until the weekend of March 11, when I went out in the snow to take photos. Some favorite places I enjoy going include Willow Lake, which is surrounded by outcroppings of the...
treerose Says: Willow Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by the granite dells, much like Watson Lake. Access to this lake is the same entrance you'd take to go to the Heritage Park Zoo. You can also turn off of Willow Creek Road into the Willow Creek Park entrance, which has a...
Victorian architecture amid buttes
Jonathan_C Says: Downtown Prescott boasts over 500 historic buildings, none very distant from the lovely county courthouse and grounds that define the center of town. Walking around the central part of Prescott is a tour past many lovely Victorian houses with glimpses of Arizona buttes and...
Jonathan_C Says: After breakfast at the Dinner Bell or a tour of Sharlot Hall museum you should descend to Granite Creek and wander north. Who knows what will you will find in this overgrown corridor? My son and his friend found numerous mysterious objects hanging from trees or submerged in...
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Prescott has some of the coolest ancient sites to go to. There are lots of places to hike to, and you can see all sorts of of ancient rock pictures. My fondest...
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Q: Hi -- Can anyone recommend a nice condo/cottage type place to stay in or near Prescott that allows small dogs? Preferably, it...
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The Yavapai Court House has been built, rebuilt, moved, rebuilt again, etc. The 4.1 acre plaza around the courthouse first came into being in 1864. This is one of the most impressive, prettiest court...
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If you want a place to go in Arizona that isn't sweltering hot (e.g., anything Phoenix or below), nor too cold (e.g., Flagstaff), and yet you're also looking to find a sense of culture, historical...
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Every once in a while you visit a town and say to yourself: "I could live here." That was the feeling I had during an extremely brief half-day visit to Prescott. It helped, of course, that I was...
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Since I moved to Flagstaff to go to school, I've been exploring more of northern Arizona. Prescott is one of those places that is not very big, but has a lot to do.
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On my way back from Sedona to Phoenix I decided to take the scenic route rather than the interstate and passed through Prescott on my way. Prescott turned out to be a surprisingly nice little town,......
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