Prescott Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
About Prescott
Prescott (pronounced "PRES-kut") was the first (and third) Territorial Capital before Phoenix was chosen as the final site. Prescott, unlike much of Arizona, has clear seasonal changes and is very temperate. Warm summers, cold winters, and a monsoon season that generally starts at the beginning of July and lasts until September. Its elevation is 5,368 feet (1,636 m), which is about the same asDenver.
Top Attractions in Prescott
Explore the best things to see and do in Prescott:
- ★Arizona Cowboy Poetry Gathering
- ★Fort Whipple Museum
- ★Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
- ★Highlands Center for Natural History
- ★Hike Thumb Butte
- ★Mile-High Trail System
- ★Prescott Frontier Days
- ★Prescott Highland Games
Where to Eat in Prescott
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gurley Street Grill
- 🍴Murphy's Restaurant
- 🍴Raven Café
- 🍴Sushiman Japanese Restaurant
Where to Stay in Prescott
- 🏨Forest Villas Hotel Prescott
- 🏨Hassayampa Inn
- 🏨Hilltop Campground
- 🏨Hotel St. Michael
- 🏨Hotel Vendome
- 🏨La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
Prescott Travel Guide Sections
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