Prescott History

In 1864, Arizona became an official "territory" and Prescott became the Capital of the new Arizona Territory. Prescott slowly flourished under an economy fed by local ranching and mining businesses and eventually became the crown jewel of Northern Arizona. During the summer months, you can take a walking tour of Prescott and learn more about it's interesting history.  

Prescott - A Great Hometown

Prescott sits at altitude of 5,347 feet. Prescott is small enough to have a charming hometown feel and large enough to provide the necessary metro amenities such as shopping at the Prescott Gateway Mall, downtown boutiques and shops.  There is ample dining, banking, education, houses of worship and health care.  If you feel like taking a day trip, Phoenix is just 90 minutes south or Flagstaff is an hour north if you would like to go skiing in the winter.  The Prescott housing market is robust with homes ranging from $150,000 to more than $1,000,000. Single family homes, town homes, condominiums, patio homes, manufactured and mobile homes are available in the Prescott Tri-City area. 

Prescott Business and Education

Prescott is home to major industries, educational and medical facilities such as:
Sturm Ruger, Ace Hardware, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Veterans Administration Hospital, Yavapai Community College, Prescott College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Northern Arizona University Field Campus. In addition to the higher education schools, Prescott schools also has several nursery schools, six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Private and charter schools are also available.  Children's daycare can be found at many private facilities as well as the Prescott YMCA.  

Prescott Area Links:

• Prescott
• Prescott Valley
• Chino Valley
• Dewey-Humboldt  

Prescott Recreation

Prescott offers a variety of fun things for the entire family to enjoy. The Prescott National Forest offers many outdoor activities. Hiking, kayaking, biking, rock climbing, bouldering, camping, golfing, tennis, fishing, archery, craft fairs on the square, farmers market, theatre, museums, art galleries and lots of other activities can be found year round. Local lakes are stocked with trout, bass, catfish and bluegill. There are 19 softball and baseball fields throughout the area. There are several challenging golf courses for both the novice and the pro. There is plenty of fun stuff to do Prescott!  

Things to Do in Prescott

While visiting Prescott, you'll have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, galleries and historical points of interest. Schedule a tour of the Sharlot Hall Museum for a fascinating historical preview of the life and times of Prescott. The downtown streets of Prescott are filled with antique stores, specialty boutiques, arts and crafts shops and dozens of quaint eateries. You can also visit the Heritage Park Zoo right here in Prescott.  Downtown Prescott's famous "Whiskey Row" is home to rock, blues, country and folk entertainment year round.  Prescott is home to the World's Oldest Rodeo.  Prescott comes alive with rodeo performances, the 4th of July Parade, and rodeo dances.