Prescott, Arizona
Located in the North Central region of Arizona
Courthouse Plaza – the hub of historic downtown Prescott, AZ.
 

About Prescott, AZ    
  Prescott is mile-high retreat nestled in the heart of the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the world. Located in North Central Arizona, Prescott is just 96 miles northwest of Phoenix; 90 miles southwest of Flagstaff; and 95 miles from Grand Canyon National Park.
As Arizona’s original territorial capital, Prescott holds a wealth of history and culture preserved from its earlier territorial days. Founded in 1864 as a gold mining town, and incorporated into Arizona in 1881, Prescott was named for the historian, William Hickling Prescott.  This historic destination features over 600 buildings in the National Register of Historic Places, and a number of beautiful restored Victorian-era homes.
Sitting at an elevation of 5,300 ft, Prescott has a mild four season climate with summer highs of 88 degrees and winter lows of 50 degrees. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the area a veritable playground for outdoor activities. The Prescott National Forest maintains over 450 miles of recreational trails, and the area’s five lakes provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Golfers can test their skills on one of Prescott’s six public courses. 
Be sure to take in an afternoon horse race at the new Yavapai Downs horse racing and equestrian facility just outside of Prescott Valley on Highway 89-A.  Racing begins Memorial Day Weekend and continues throughout the summer.  In addition to the endless recreational opportunities, be sure to take advantage of some of the many summer activities in Prescott and the neighboring communities of Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. 
Prescott’s historic downtown, famous for the notorious Whiskey Row, now features upscale shopping boutiques, fine dining, old-west saloons, and the Courthouse Plaza. From hotels and motels to Bed & Breakfast Inns, there are plenty of lodging facilities to choose from. Prescott is also a popular art featuring a number of galleries featuring local, regional and national artists.
Prescott is home of the world's oldest, continuously running rodeo, and is also known as "Arizona's Christmas City". 

Articles & Interviews:
The Whiskey Keeps Pouring as the legends live on in Historic Whiskey Row, Prescott, Arizona by Lisa Smith and Nancy Reid