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There’s something for everyone to do in and around Prescott

Prescott is the geographic center of Arizona allowing day-trips to  interesting sights both affordable and enjoyable…for sure you will want to plan an extra day to stand on the south rim of the Grand Canyon and behold one of the seven natural wonders of the world, just 3 ½ hours from Prescott through Northern Arizona’s scenic byways.

Winding up the original stagecoach trail though tall Ponderosa Pines just past the pinnacle of Mingus Mountain rests the historic mining town of Jerome.  With a bawdy and bustling past, initially in search of gold, Jerome became an important and prosperous copper mining town.  Tourism is today’s prosperity with an enclave of boutique shops and unique restaurants located in many restored buildings. 

Worlds Oldest Rodeo
This Cowboy Competition has been preserving the spirit of the American Southwest since 1888, attracting cowpokes, cowgirls and fans from around the world.  Held every year over the July 4th Independence Day weekend, the Worlds Oldest Rodeo is the centerpiece of Prescott Frontier Days and there are numerous events throughout Prescott for the entire family to enjoy.

Night Life in Prescott
Several venues for live entertainment, great food, fun and drink line the famed Whiskey Row at the Courthouse Square and dot the Prescott landscape offering culinary delights to suit every taste.  Gaming at either Bucky’s Casino or Yavapai Casino provides entertainment and the possibility of Jackpots for those with the winners luck.  If you prefer the ponies, Yavapai Downs is Northern Arizona’s newest state-of-the-art live horse racing facility located just 15 miles away in Prescott Valley.

Heritage Park Zoo
All animals at the Heritage Park Zoo have been rescued and now live in their natural habitats.  Meandering paths allow visitors the opportunity see over 150 native and exotic animals in large landscaped enclosures situated on ten acres overlooking scenic Willow Lake. The Heritage Park Zoo is open every day and admission prices are very reasonable. The zoo also hosts a number of special events throughout the year.

Prescott National Forest
Offering cool relief from the desert below, the nearly 1.25 million acres of the Prescott National Forest are brimming with outdoor recreation opportunities. The outstanding climate allows year-round opportunities for picnicking, fishing, nature photography, scenic drives, mountain climbing, hiking, and horseback riding and more.

Smoki Museum
Designed to resemble an Indian pueblo, the Smoki Museum was built in 1935 of native stone and wood. Irreplaceable collections of prehistoric and contemporary pottery, prehistoric jewelry and stone artifacts are housed in the Smoki Museum and museum collections also include amazing examples of authentic Native American basketry and kachinas from throughout the southwest. Kate Cory's numerous photographs, paintings and documents are among the most prized possessions of the Smoki Museum..

The Sharlot Hall Museum
Prescott’s largest museum complex displays thousands of historic photographs and Native American artifacts that provide insight into the earlier ways of life in the Prescott area.  Two extremes of early architecture are showcased in the handsomely restored Bashford home from the Victorian era, and the Territorial Governor’s simple log cabin.  The Sharlot Hall Museum stages living history events and outdoor theater performances throughout the year.