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Welcome from
Mayor Cathey Rusing
On behalf of the City of Prescott, our City Council and City Staff, welcome to Prescott!
Prescott was established as the territorial capital of Arizona in 1863. It is currently the county seat and the economic driver for Yavapai County. It is a charming mix of historic western heritage and treelined neighborhoods on the National Historic register, with the Courthouse Plaza centered downtown.
At an elevation of 1 mile, surrounded by over 1 million acres of the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world, Prescott is the ideal destination for outdoor recreation. We enjoy all four seasons and offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, birding and kayaking, to name a few.
In the city, we offer a YMCA, golf, museums, theater and a vibrant art and live music scene. There are many locally owned shops, boutiques, coffee shops, cafes and fine dining options. And, of course, a visit to historic Whiskey Row is a must!
The 4th of July Prescott Frontier Days® activities last all week, with a parade, the Whiskey Row Boot Race, arts and crafts in the plaza, fireworks and eight performances of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®
As Arizona’s Christmas City, we celebrate the whole month of December. It starts with the Christmas parade and Courthouse lighting on the first Saturday in December, followed by downtown businesses offering live music on Acker Night, and it ends with the Boot Drop on Whiskey Row on New Year’s Eve.
Whether you are a visitor or thinking of relocating, Prescott is centrally located and an easy drive to other attractions such as Jerome, Sedona, the Verde Valley and the Grand Canyon. Our airport offers daily nonstops to Denver and Los Angeles with convenient connections to all over the world.
Education is important to a vibrant community, and we have three colleges that prepare students for a variety of careers. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University serves students globally with a variety of degrees in aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, security and more. Yavapai College has students in the pipeline for high demand and well-paying careers such as nursing, accounting, IT and the trades. Prescott College (est. 1966) starts students with a three-week wilderness orientation and offers degrees in environmental studies and outdoor/adventure studies, to name a few.
We are proud of our city. Just remember to pronounce our name “Preskitt ,” and you just might be mistaken for an Old Timer!
Mayor Cathey Rusing
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Why Prescott?
Located a “Mile High” in north-central Arizona, and surrounded by the Prescott National Forest, Prescott delivers unparalleled opportunity, hospitality and adventures!
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LYNX LAKE
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A Look at Arizona
Low taxes and small state government means Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the U.S., according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. The state also boasts a robust, skilled workforce and ease of transportation to local and international markets.
10 TH LOWEST IN NATION for state and local tax collections per capita, 2022 (Source: Tax Foundation State and Local Tax Collections Per Capita By State, 2025)
2 ND LOWEST IN NATION for public employees per capita, 2023 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll)
15TH MOST FAVORABLE IN NATION Property
rates (Source: Rich States Poor States)
MOST FAVORABLE IN NATION Unemployment Insurance Tax (Source: 2026 Tax Foundation State Business Climate Index)
8TH LOWEST IN NATION Average workers compensation
(per $100 of payroll) (Source: 2022 Alec-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness
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Prescott’s perfect weather provides four seasons and breathtaking landscapes — complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.
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STRATEGIC SOUTHWEST LOCATION
Ideal Location for Business, Residents, Visitors and Tourists Prescott PROXIMITY
The state’s lack of natural and weather-related disasters — such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes — makes Arizona a convenient location for companies that require employees and market access to be consistently available throughout the year.
Along with the steady climate, Arizona is so geologically sound that it’s home to America’s largest nuclear generating facility.
Palo Verde Generating Station provides businesses continual access to clean, reliable energy.
TO GET HERE
Highways leading into Prescott are:
From the east: From I-17, those driving from the north can drive AZ-169 until it intersects with AZ-69 and then drive west. Those coming from the south leave I-17 and take AZ-69 directly northwest into Prescott. AZ-89A is an option that goes to Prescott Valley, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Sedona and Flagstaff.
From the north: From I-40, AZ-89 leads directly into Prescott.
From the south: From I-11 (formerly AZ-93) AZ-89 leads directly into Prescott.
From the west: Two county roads — 5 and 10 — lead into Prescott.
Several local and regional transportation services provide passengers with service to Phoenix and other destinations.
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EXPLORE
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• Arizona's Christmas City events, such as the annual Christmas Courthouse Lighting.
• Over 470 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
• Enjoy a variety of local craft beer.
• Historic Whiskey Row – Explore historic saloons and locally owned shops or take a walking tour.
• Enjoy all seasons! Generally mild weather but with four distinct seasons.
• Eight neighboring communities including Sedona, Camp Verde and Jerome.
LYNX LAKE
PHOTO BY KAREN SHAW
Fun & Events
It’s pretty hard to find a place where you can experience all four seasons without at least one of them getting out of hand, but Prescott is such a place! We get to explore the outdoors year-round and take part in iconic community events throughout the year.
Prescott has held this official designation since 1989, earning it with the dazzling annual light display at Courthouse Plaza and the spirit infused throughout the community during the holiday season.
The festive Courthouse Lighting is held on December’s first Saturday following a joyous Christmas parade with more than 100 entries. The fun spreads throughout town with more celebrations at Sharlot Hall Museum, Heritage Park Zoo, Acker Night throughout downtown and many more venues. And don’t forget about the annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop on Whiskey Row!
NEW YEAR’S EVE
WHISKEY ROW BOOT DROP
Dec. 31, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027
Thousands gather in Courthouse Plaza and throughout downtown to listen to music, eat food, enjoy drinks and watch a giant neon cowboy boot descend down a flagpole on top of The Palace building to welcome the new year!
Amateur and professional mountain bikers ride and soar through courses covering 19 to 47 miles in the dense,
rocky forests west of Prescott while the Bike and Gear Expo, Fat Tire Crits, concerts and kids’ fun ride keep people hopping back in town.
TERRITORIAL DAYS
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
June 6-7, 2026
Shop handcrafted items from more than 100 vendors at Courthouse Plaza, along with delicious food and information booths.
ANNUAL PRESCOTT
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
June 20-21, 2026 www.prescott.org/ prescottbluegrassfestival
The largest free bluegrass music festival in the western U.S. draws dozens of top-caliber acts from around the state and country, and audience members are encouraged to bring their own instruments to play alongside them.
WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® June 29 to July 5, 2026 www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Bucking broncs, steers and cowboys have dazzled audiences over the Fourth of July weekend for 139 years and are the centerpiece of a citywide celebration. Prescott is known for its history and culture stemming from this historical event that not only brings professional rodeo but also Arizona’s secondlargest parade in downtown Prescott, a rodeo dance, a kiddie parade and more events that draw people from throughout the world.
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WHISKEY ROW MARATHON
Oct. 10, 2026
whiskeyrowmarathon.com
This fundraiser for the James Family Prescott YMCA draws runners from within a huge radius to one of the more challenging long-distance races to navigate with rugged terrain at a high altitude and the risk of severe weather.
GRAND MARSHAL GALA
December 2026
www.prescott.org
A new Prescott tradition that honors the Grand Marshal of the Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade and all of the Chamber sponsors who support the Chamber’s holiday events with presentations, entertainment and delectable food.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 5, 2026
www.prescott.org
Prescott continues its transformation into “Arizona’s Christmas City” with the parade led by the alreadyhonored grand marshal through the streets of downtown with dozens of floats, marching bands, dance troupes, community groups, equestrian groups and more.
COURTHOUSE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
Dec. 5, 2026
www.prescott.org
After the Christmas Parade all eyes turn to Courthouse Plaza as its historic elms are transformed into colorful columns of holiday lights, towering over the ceremonies held on the courthouse steps.
CHRISTMAS PARADE PHOTO BY BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
WHISKEY
PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES FAMILY PRESCOTT YMCA
Top Attractions
First-time visitors to Prescott come for a host of reasons, but most often they are lured by the historic, romantic appeal of Western heritage coupled with the area’s breathtaking beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PRESCOTT
No place more embodies the Old West than Whiskey Row, a block of Montezuma Street between Gurley and Goodwin streets where saloons, restaurants, boutique shops and hotels look straight out of a Western movie set. On any given day you’re likely to mosey past someone in a cowboy hat who gives you a nod and warm greeting.
For more than a century, the iconic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza has been a gathering spot for individuals, groups, organizations and visitors at the corner of Gurley and Montezuma streets. Visitors and residents alike love the annual Christmas Courthouse Lighting, summer concerts, arts and crafts festivals, car shows,
educational opportunities and historic commemorations.
The Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott Western Heritage Center, Natural History Institute and Prescott Visitor Information Center are all within steps or blocks of the majestic courthouse to keep the public informed on the past and present of “Everybody’s Hometown.”
The historic downtown contains most of the city’s more than 700 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and from May through October the Prescott Chamber of Commerce offers downtown walking tours packed with details about the city’s past and present.
Add historic accommodations like the Hassayampa Inn and Hotel
St. Michael, shows and movies at the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center and dozens of antique, gift and specialty shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and more and there’s no question why Prescottonians and their out-oftown friends flock downtown!
HERITAGE PARK
ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY 1403 Heritage Park Rd. 928.778.4242 www.heritageparkzoo.org
Animal lovers of all ages can see native and exotic animals up close in naturally landscaped enclosures. There’s also a covered picnic pavilion, playground and several educational exhibits.
HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR NATURAL HISTORY
1375 S. Walker Rd. 928.776.9550
www.highlandscenter.org
A regional center for lifelong learning about Arizona’s Central Highlands on a 80acre campus near Lynx Lake in Prescott National Forest.
GRANITE MOUNTAIN
INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREW LEARNING TRIBUTE CENTER
3250 Gateway Blvd. (inside Pine Ridge Marketplace) 928.463.2103 www.gmihc19.org
A wildland fire learning center that pays tribute to the Yarnell 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots by telling their story, housing artifacts and memorabilia and educating the public about wildland fires and firefighting.
JIM & LINDA LEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JLLPAC)
1100 E. Sheldon St. Bldg. 16
928.776.2000
www.ycpac.com
Offering more than 1,000 seats, the center produces dozens of events each season including orchestral, classical and pop music concerts, Performing Arts Department productions, films and satellite broadcasts. Also houses an art gallery.
JIM AND LINDA LEE PLANETARIUM
3700 Willow Creek Rd. (on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus)
928.777.3422
prescott.erau.edu/about/planetarium
The only Arizona planetarium north of Phoenix can seat up to 116, showing the cosmos in 360-degree 4K resolution. Its multimedia software takes viewers from the complexities of the human body to the farthest reaches of the universe.
FINDLAY TOYOTA CENTER
3201 N. Main St. Prescott Valley 928.772.1819
www.findlaytoyotacenter.com
The largest entertainment space in Greater Prescott seats up to 6,200 spectators for such sports events as home games for the Northern Arizona Wranglers, winners of the 2022 Indoor Football League national championships.
Phantom of the Opera
MUSEUM OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
(formerly Smoki Museum)
147 N. Arizona Ave.
928.445.1230 | www.museumofindigenouspeople.org
This museum is home to irreplaceable prehistoric and contemporary artifacts linked to Southwestern Native American history and culture. Features visiting artists, programs, art markets and other community events.
NATURAL HISTORY INSTITUTE
126 N. Marina St.
928.863.3232 | www.naturalhistoryinstitute.org
A national leader in the revitalization of natural history field studies and the integration of arts and sciences. Includes an art gallery and online and in-person talks and workshops.
PHIPPEN MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
4701 N. AZ-89
928.778.1385 | www.phippenartmuseum.org
Presents museum quality Western art exhibits and educational programming, with permanent and rotating exhibits throughout the year.
PRESCOTT WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER
156 C S. Montezuma St.
928.910.2307 | www.visitwhc.org
A unique center on Whiskey Row preserving and promoting Prescott’s Western heritage through education, arts, music, events and projects that enhance its Western lifestyle.
SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
415 W. Gurley St.
928.445.3122 | www.sharlothallmuseum.org
A 4-acre collection of eight historic buildings and a rose garden highlights the culture and history of Prescott through exhibits on territorial pioneers and Native American tribes. Living History programs, lectures, a research center and community events round out the offerings.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESCOTT WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
PHOTO COURTESY OF PHIPPEN MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
An Arizona Western Heritage & Culture Destination
Outdoor Paradise
Known locally and nationally for having the state’s best and most extensive opportunities for hiking, biking, boating and all outdoor activities, the Prescott area has five area lakes, 16 city parks and more than 470 miles of well-maintained and developed trails.
PARKS
A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park , just north of downtown, is at the heart of the city and has tons of green space, a playground, splash pad, picnic areas and more.
Heritage Park , just north of Willow Lake, boasts the city’s zoo along with baseball fields, a soccer field and connectivity to trails threading throughout the Granite Dells area.
Pioneer Park and Kuebler Sports Complex on the northwest side of the city offer excellent outdoor recreation possibilities ranging from hiking/running trails to soccer, football, baseball and pickleball facilities, including Arizona Diamondbacks-Brad Ziegler Field.
LAKES
Prescott’s Watson Lake and Willow Lake are set next to each other among the rock walls and formations of the stunning Granite Dells. The lakes, the parks surrounding them and an adjacent riparian area have been designated an Important Bird Area by Audubon.
Goldwater Lake is in lush pine forests surrounded by rugged mountain areas just south of the city. Kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals are available for all three at www.prescottoutdoors.com.
Prescott offers a perfect mix of pine forest, granite peaks and glistening lakes — all minutes from downtown.
Lynx Lake and Granite Basin Lake also are near Prescott within Prescott National Forest. You can fish, kayak, canoe and picnic at both, and Lynx, Granite and Willow lakes have camping sites.
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NATIONAL FOREST & TRAIL SYSTEMS
www.fs.usda.gov/prescott
The U.S. Forest Service oversees and maintains close to a million acres surrounding the Prescott area, including most of its iconic peaks – Granite Mountain, Thumb Butte, Mingus Mountain and the rest of the spectacular Bradshaws and Sierra Prietas.
The opportunities to experience nature within its borders are endless, with trails, campgrounds and dispersed camping, day-use areas and primitive wilderness areas to choose from. It’s a playground for anyone who likes to walk, hike, mountain bike, ride horses, off-road, climb rocks, fish, kayak, watch birds and other wildlife, geocache, forage or do almost anything else — some activities require permits or fees.
Special places with memories to be made can be found around every rock, tree or cactus under the rich diversity of vistas provided by these areas. Don’t miss highlights including:
LYNX LAKE RECREATION AREA
This is a microcosm of everything the national forest has to offer, centered on a pristine alpine lake. Users can fish, boat, kayak, hike around and beyond the lake and visit archaeological sites and the adjacent Highlands Center for Natural History.
GRANITE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS
Explore undeveloped wilderness on foot or horseback to see house-sized boulders stacked on top of each other and sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
TRAILS
More than 400 miles of trails cross the territory by scaling slopes, following creeks and washes and connecting points of interest. Thumb Butte, Granite Mountain and Salida Gulch are among the most popular.
The Mile-High Trail System contains approximately 106 miles of trails including Rails-to-Trails projects along the former Santa Fe Railroad, the Prescott Circle Trail System and the Greenways Trails System
The Prescott Circle Trail is a 57-mile network of trails that encircles all of Prescott with varied elevation from 5,140’ to 6,690’. The Greenways Trails are urban trails along Granite and Miller creeks that run through downtown Prescott. www.prescotttrails.com
PEAVINE TRAIL
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BUTTE CREEK
PHOTO BY JULIE TURETZKY
LYNX LAKE
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5 Easy Trails for Kicking Off your New Hiking Habit
As spring approaches and the weather gradually warms, many people who put their hiking on ice for winter begin venturing out again — especially in Greater Prescott.
Others who’ve never really gotten onto this path resolve that this will be the year they finally make this healthy, invigorating hobby part of their lives. Many of these people will have had some trekking experience in their history, while others have little to none.
Luckily our area has a huge selection of trails. Read on to learn about some of the best choices for beginning hikers.
ASPEN CREEK TRAIL
Prescott National Forest
6.4 miles round trip
For those looking for a somewhat more challenging hike, this trail’s first mile climbs up and over a ridge for a great cardio workout.
It follows a short section of Aspen Creek and climbs up the base of Mt. Francis through impressive stands of ponderosa and Gambel oak, the latter of which provides a healthy amount of fall foliage for those who come to this year-round trail at the right time. There are no aspens to be found, unfortunately.
BALANCING ROCK TRAIL
Granite Mountain Recreation Area
6.4 miles round trip
A gently rolling journey through the foothills below Granite Mountain through stands of ponderosa and oak that are majestic whether lushly green in the summer, red and gold in the autumn or dressed in sleeves of snow in the winter.
This family-friendly path also passes spectacular and mindboggling granite formations, including several it could have been named after.
GREENWAYS TRAIL SYSTEM
City of Prescott
2.5 miles one way
These trails follow Miller Creek from the rodeo grounds through downtown into A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park, with another fork on the banks of Granite Creek between the park and Mile High Middle School. The shaded surfaces are mostly flat with the gradual sloping you find throughout the neighborhood.
Cyclists also frequent these paths, which the City of Prescott plans to expand in the future.
LYNX LAKE LOOP
Lynx Lake Recreation Area
2.4 miles round trip
The most centrally located of Greater Prescott’s lakes is ringed by a half-paved, half-dirt trail rated as “easy.” The trail along the western shore is paved and wheelchairaccessible, while the eastern shore sports a narrow dirt path with some rocky spots, but most hikers will find it easy to manage.
Bikes and horses are not permitted, so those on foot don’t have to worry about clearing the way for faster traffic.
LYNX LAKE LOOP
PHOTO BY DARYL WEISSER
ASPEN CREEK TRAIL PHOTOS BY BLAKE HERZOG
Photo: Megan Rodriguez
Trails and Tails
Dogtastic trails will make every hike a breeze for you and your beastie.
If you’re a dog owner in Greater Prescott who hikes, it might seem a no-brainer to take your best pal along with you, combining their daily walk with your favorite cardio nature workout. And it almost is. But not all trails are as suitable for our canines as they are for people. Granite or rocky surfaces can be too hot or slick for their tender paws, and gorgeous meadows can be rife with burrs and bugs. You need to also consider your pup’s discipline, behavior and excitability, and whether avoiding high-use trails might be best for everyone involved.
All that said, there are miles and miles of trails where you and your dog can revel in nature and healthy movement together, safely. Here are a few to get you started.
Peavine Trail, trailhead on Sundog Ranch Road next to Yavapai Humane Society — Officially known as the Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail, this popular path follows a former Santa Fe Railroad bed 6 miles north to a trailhead at State Route 89A; its dirt path is wide enough to accommodate the plentiful hiking and biking traffic it attracts. It meets the Iron King Trail into Prescott Valley and the Lakeshore and Flume trails along Watson Lake.
Acker Park , 421 S. Virginia St. — Park has 3.24 miles of loop trails that include views across the south side of Prescott and over to Thumb Butte, a series of bluebird nesting boxes with shade from juniper and other trees. User reviews warn it can be very muddy on winter mornings, particularly after snowfall.
Watson Woods Trails , 1801 AZ-89 — Prescott’s largest riparian preserve at the south end of Watson Lake has a 2-mile loop trail that threads through cottonwoods, past water burbling over rocks in Granite Creek and awesome views of the Granite Dells. This trail is narrow in spots, so be sure you have a dog who knows how to make room for others. Connects the Peavine and Discovery trails.
BREAK TIME
PHOTO BY NICK
WINTER WONDERLAND FOR DEZ
PHOTO BY KRIS KORTE
BLUE JAY ROAD
PHOTO BY TRACIE BERGER
NIKLAUS'S FIRST HIKE
PHOTO BY PAMELA PELL
PHOTO BY PHILLIP SCHEEL
TRANQUILITY AT GOLDWATER LAKE
PHOTO BY LINDA SCHACHERER
Education
Developing a highly skilled workforce requires exceptional education opportunities, and Prescott offers top-tier schools beginning with Pre-K-12 and up through world-class universities. Students graduating in Prescott are prepared for the workplace of the future.
PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
www.prescottschools.com
The state’s first school district continues to educate students from preschool through 12th grade, offering a complete educational experience including traditional academic and advanced placement programs, performing and creative arts, athletics and a wide variety of clubs and activities
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
www.prescott.erau.edu
Recognized as the Harvard of the Skies, ERAU is the world leader in aviation and aerospace and has gone far beyond in education related to airspace. The Prescott campus offers 25 baccalaureate degrees, three master’s degrees and courses leading to a doctorate.
NAU has two sites in Prescott, providing undergraduate and graduate students with high-quality degrees that are accelerated, affordable and prepare them for today’s job market. NAU puts highly qualified professors in small classroom environments, ensuring each student receives personal attention.
PRESCOTT COLLEGE www.prescott.edu
This renowned private college enables students of all ages, cultures and backgrounds to seek a degree while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and service to others. Students are encouraged to seek experiential learning and self-direction in a multidisciplinary environment. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered on campus and online.
YAVAPAI COLLEGE www.yc.edu
This community college has locations throughout the county, with the main campus in Prescott. Yavapai College offers a full range of academic programs leading to associate degrees, including many programs that lead to certification in specialized and technical fields. YC is the first community college in the United States to offer a three-year Bachelor’s degree and was named a 2025 Top Education Workplace by Energage.
BASIS PRESCOTT
www.enrollbasis.com/prescott
BASIS Prescott offers K–12 students a globally competitive education — tuition-free. The accelerated, STEM-infused liberal-arts curriculum drives innovation and prepares students to reach their goals in college and beyond. Hard-working students thrive in a culture of excellence.
NORTHPOINT EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING ACADEMY www.northpointacademy.org
Northpoint Academy is a college preparatory middle school and high school designed for any and all students who want to be fully engaged in their learning. Northpoint uses the Expeditionary Learning framework, which focuses on learning that is relevant, interesting, hands-on and rigorous.
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
www.trinitychristianaz.com
Trinity’s Christ-centered classical education prepares children for life rather than just preparing them for college or a job. They strive for academic excellence, maintaining biblical standards of mentorship and teaching as they walk alongside parents in the growth and development of their children in a genuine partnership.
TRI-CITY COLLEGE PREP www.tricityprep.org
TCP offers dual high school/college credit and operates a variety of clubs, six honor societies, six sports, college classes from Yavapai College, academic competition, award-winning music programs and student government. TCP has earned a reputation as a top school in Arizona and the nation.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.sacredhearteducation.com
Sacred Heart is a true community that has a long history in Prescott. Established in 1878 with the opening of the Little Pioneer School by the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondolet, it later became St. Joseph’s Academy, and finally Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1956. Sacred Heart provides a broad and relevant curriculum that is based on its mission, philosophy and Schoolwide Learning Expectations.
UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
EMBRY-RIDDLE
AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
3700 Willow Creek Rd. 928.777.6600
www.prescott.erau.edu
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
- PRESCOTT CAMPUS
1100 E. Sheldon St. 928.523.8047
www.nau.edu/statewidecampuses/nau-yavapai-college
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY - YAVAPAI 2972 Centerpointe E. Dr. 928.523.2988
EDUCATION CENTER (CTEC) 220 Ruger Rd., Ste. 1 928.776.2002
www.yc.edu/ctec
LEIGHNOR AIRCRAFT LLC
6418 Mac Curdy Dr. 928.499.3080 www.leighnoraircraft.com
MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT (CTED)
220 Ruger Rd., Ste. 2 928.771.0791
www.micted.net
ROGERS ACADEMY OF BEAUTY
2375 E. AZ-69
928.848.9929
www.rogersacademyofbeauty.com
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
PRESCOTT UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
300 E. Gurley St. 928.445.5400
www.prescottschools.com
PRESCHOOLS
AMERICAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private School
1085 Scott Dr. 928.778.7049
www.americanlutheranschool.com
CEDAR TREE MONTESSORI
Private School
129 N. Pleasant St. 928.771.8785
www.cedartreemontessori.com
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Private School
700 W. Rosser St. 928.771.2754
www.prescottcornerstone.com
DISCOVERY GARDENS PRESCHOOL (Preschool - K)
300 E. Gurley St. 928.442.1283
dgardens.prescottschools.com
JAMES FAMILY PRESCOTT YMCA
750 Whipple St. 928.445.7221
www.prescottymca.org/preschool
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
630 Park Ave., Unit A 928.445.0649
www.mcaprescott.org
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ABIA JUDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District 1749 Williamson Valley Rd. 928.717.3263
aj.prescottschools.com
GRANITE MOUNTAIN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District 1800 Williamson Valley Rd. 928.717.3253
granitem.prescottschools.com
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District
201 Park Ave.
928.717.3249
lincoln.prescottschools.com
TAYLOR HICKS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District 1845 Campbell Ave. 928.717.3276
taylorh.prescottschools.com
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
PRESCOTT MILE HIGH
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District
300 S. Granite St. 928.717.3241
mileh.prescottschools.com
HIGH SCHOOLS
ASPIRE HIGH SCHOOL
Yavapai Accomodation School District No. 99
2972 Centerpointe E. Dr. 928.759.8126
www.yavapaicountyhighschool.com
PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Prescott Unified School District
1050 N. Ruth St. 928.445.2322
phs.prescottschools.com
CHARTER SCHOOLS BASIS PRESCOTT
K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy. 928.277.0334
www.enrollbasis.com/prescott
LA TIERRA COMMUNITY SCHOOL K-8
124 N. Virginia St. 928.445.5100
www.latierracommunityschool.org
MOUNTAIN OAK SCHOOL
Preschool-8th Grade 1455 Willow Creek Rd. 928.541.7700 www.mountainoakschool.org
NORTHPOINT EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING ACADEMY
Middle & High School 551 1st St. 928.717.3272
www.northpointacademy.org
SKYVIEW SCHOOL K-8
125 S. Rush St. 928.776.1730 www.skyviewschool.org
Preschool-8th Grade 131 N. Summit Ave. 928.445.2621
www.sacredhearteducation.com
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL K-12
1212 Warrior Way 1077 Mogollon Rd. 928.445.6306 www.trinitychristianaz.com
Health & Medical Care
Health
care is the leading industry for growth in Arizona in terms of the number and quality of jobs, says Lee McPheters, a research professor of economics at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.
Yavapai County ranks first out of Arizona’s 15 counties for healthy behaviors, and thanks to a strong network of health care partners and collaborators, the community is poised to maintain its position. Nearly 85% of people in the community report being able to see a doctor when needed, according to a 2022 Yavapai County Community Health Services report. In 2025 Prescott was named the 11th best city for veterans health care by Trajector Medical.
MEDICAL CHOICES EXPANDING
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Dignity Health completed their affiliation in 2020, uniting two strong health care systems committed
to creating healthier communities by providing accessible, affordable and innovative health services.
Since then more new and innovative medical centers and practices have continued to flock to Greater Prescott. In early 2025, Exceptional Community Hospital opened in Yavapai Hills, while Arizona Oncology has expanded to a larger facility. Dignity Health, YRMC is continually adding services and facilities to its portfolio, including a new primary care practice and expanded rehab center. There are many more additions to come.
The medical directory in the pages that follow offers one of the most comprehensive guides to the diverse health care choices residents and visitors have in western Yavapai County.
ACUPUNCTURE
Healing Kind Health & Wellness
172 E. Merritt St., Ste C 928.642.5382 www.healing-kind.com
Pine Grove Acupuncture
405 W. Goodwin St., Ste. 103B 928.910.6153
www.pinegroveacu.com
ALLERGIST
Northern Arizona Allergy Group 3130 Stillwater Dr., Ste. B 928.224.7540
www.nazallergy.com
Prescott Ear, Nose Throat & Allergy
1125 Iron Springs Rd. 928.778.9190
www.prescottent.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Alta Vista Retirement Community 916 Canterbury Ln. 928.379.7369 www.avprc.com
The Margaret T. Morris Center 878 Sunset Ave. 928.445.6633
Dignity Health’s specialists are here to help you feel your best, working with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care. Our surgeons are experts in utilizing the latest technology for a range of procedures, including orthopedic, urology, gynecology, and general surgery, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment close to
Denise L. Gallus, PA
Jeanette Pilotte MD, FACOG
Prescott has a home waiting for you. Housing
Prescott’s renowned livability has fueled strong growth over recent decades, with the population expanding from 25,000 in 1990 to more than 47,000 today. The diverse selection of housing choices in and around the city reflect the broad appeal of its natural beauty, mild climate, strong economy and myriad other strengths.
You can live in a log cabin, Victorian mansion, Craftsman classic, ranch home, mission- or Tuscan-style charmer, affordable manufactured home or anything else you’ve been dreaming of. Other options include apartments, condominiums and rental homes.
Whether you’re married or single, living with young children or older relatives, there are many floor plans to suit your lifestyle and needs. Masterplanned communities offer nearly unlimited amenities, including golf courses and clubhouses, while other areas have more laid-back living, and many have a country atmosphere.
Prescott neighborhoods are as varied as its homes, but all offer spectacular views and access to parks, shopping, schools, entertainment and activities held indoors and out. Small-town friendliness and independence leads to collaboration and a sense of community among neighbors.
Home prices range from $200,000 to more than $2 million. Whether you’re building a new home, shopping for an existing one or leasing your next home, there’s a real estate broker or agent who can help you navigate the market conditions and stumble onto your destiny.
You can begin your journey home by searching the Prescott Chamber of Commerce’s member directory for qualified, talented professionals at web.prescott.org/Real-EstateConstruction
Neighborhoods
We don’t have enough space for a complete list that could capture the rich diversity of Prescott’s neighborhoods, but we are able to highlight a handful of its delightful communities.
AMERICAN RANCH
This master-planned equestrian community in Williamson Valley is at the base of Granite Mountain and adjacent to the Prescott National Forest. It has just over 200 homesteads from 1 to 13 acres, plus 200 acres of common area.
The fully staffed Equestrian Center has more than 40 stalls, covered and outdoor arenas and many other features.
THE DELLS PRESCOTT
The Dells is an active lifestyle neighborhood for people who love nature and the outdoors.
The community offers new and resale single-family homes with majestic views of the Granite Dells. There is a clubhouse with a fitness center, pool and gathering space, and the neighborhood’s trails link to the citywide network.
FOREST TRAILS
Forest Trails is a 250-acre planned community with the Prescott National Forest on its western border. Magnificent pine and boulder-covered lots are blended with homes designed with natural beauty and their surroundings in mind.
Its main entrance is off Iron Springs Road and its viewshed includes Thumb Butte and other landmarks.
ANTELOPE HILLS
The spacious homes and condos in Antelope Hills overlook the highly rated golf course with the same name, which also includes The Manzanita Grill restaurant and Centennial Center event center. It has stunning views of the Granite Dells and is next to Prescott Regional Airport, a general aviation hub with passenger service.
HASSAYAMPA VILLAGE COMMUNITY
Hassayampa Village is in west Prescott among the pines and boulders in the foothills of Thumb Butte. It is a golf-oriented community with gorgeous fairways boasting hilly topography and competition-level play at Capital Canyon Club. Shopping and dining are just minutes away in downtown Prescott.
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH
Hidden Valley Ranch is an established neighborhood surrounded by panoramic views that back up to Prescott National Forest. It has a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse facilities and more. Townhouses, patio homes and custom homes are available near Prescott’s shopping and recreation opportunities.
TALKING ROCK RANCH
Talking Rock is a luxury residential golf community in northwest Prescott centered on hospitality, a retreat tucked into a high desert area with expansive views of the mountains and protected land around it. It features a championship golf course, a full-service clubhouse, spa and fitness facilities and trails.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TALKING ROCK RANCH
TENNEY RANCH
This lifestyle community offers great views with convenience. It’s next to Acker Park, one of the city’s largest open spaces. Residents can step out of their front door, go into the park and enjoy its trails, on which they can walk to the historic downtown and the rest of Prescott.
TENNEY RANCH
This lifestyle community offers great views with convenience. It’s next to Acker Park, one of the city’s largest open spaces. Residents can step out of their front door, go into the park and enjoy its trails, on which they can walk to the historic downtown and the rest of Prescott.
YAVAPAI HILLS
Yavapai Hills sits among the rolling hills and valleys of the former Bar Circle A Ranch, where silent Western movie superstar Tom Mix once lived and worked. Its clubhouse was remodeled from the old ranch house. The community’s single-family homes and townhouses are among greenbelts built to protect wildlife corridors.
PRESCOTT LAKES
Prescott Lakes is a 1,500-home community featuring a 210-acre championship golf course and a 12,000-square-foot athletic club featuring a fitness center, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a meeting room and lounge area plus a clubhouse with a bar, dining room, pro shop and meeting rooms.
PHOTO BY TESSA TATE
Arizona Commercial
Real Estate
122 N. Cortez St., Ste. 300 928.515.1223
www.ArizonaCRE.com
Better Homes And Gardens
Real Estate BloomTree Realty
102 W. Gurley St. 928.443.8800
www.bloomtreerealty.com
Coldwell Banker Northland
914 E. Gurley St., Ste. 100 928.526.5309
www.cbnorthland.com
Peter Fife
Coldwell Banker Northland
914 E. Gurley St., Ste. 100 928.636.7000
www.listingprescott.com
Davidson Homes
600 W. Gurley St., Ste. 100 928.445.9427
www.davidsonhomes.com
Flex Realty
401 Whipple St. 928.420.2961
www.flexrealtyaz.com
HomeSmart Fine Homes and Land
140 N. Montezuma St., Ste. 201 928.442.2121
www.homesmartfinehomesandland.com
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
503 E. Gurley St. 928.421.4550
www.prescottkw.com
My Home Group Real Estate 122 N. Cortez St., Ste. 108 480.685.2760
www.myhomegroup.com
Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®
3767 Karicio Ln. 928.445.2663
www.paar.org
Prescott Luxury Realty & Investment
130 W. Gurley St., Ste. 302 928.899.4543
www.prescott928.com
Realty Executives Arizona
Territory - New Home Marketplace
113 W. Goodwin St. 928.443.7412
www.realtyexecutives.com/ agents/us/az/prescott
RE/MAX Mountain Properties
1344 Prescott Country Club Dewey- H umboldt 928.778.1000
Realty Executives Arizona Territory - Willis Street 203 W. Willis St., Ste. A 928.777.0257
www.realtyexecutives.com /agents/us/az/prescott
RE/MAX Mountain Properties 731 W. Gurley St. 928.778.1010
www.remax.com/real-estateoffices/prescott-az
Tracey Aker-Schwartz
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty 2971 Willow Creek Rd. 928.356.2226
www.traceyakerschwartz.com
Sheridan Property Group 203 W. Willis St. 928.478.7100
www.sheridanpropertygroup.com
Southwest Homes
8841 Florentine Rd., Ste. C Prescott Valley 928.899.8137
www.southwesthomesaz.com
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Symmetry-Talking
Rock R anch
15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd. 928.776.4440
www.talkingrock az.com/builder
The Cutting Edge Team
212 S. Montezuma St. Ste. 11A 928.499.4546 www.thecutting edgeteam.com
West USA Realty of Prescott
207 W. Gurley St., Ste. C
3280 Gateway Blvd. 928.636.1500
231 N. Marina St. 928.777.8331
www.westusa.com/ west-usa-realty-prescott
MORTGAGE BROKERS
Foothills Bank
800 Miller Valley Rd. 928.756.1010
301 W. Gurley St. 928.443.9595 www.foothillsbank.com
Guild Mortgage
120 N. Marina St., Ste. A 928.800.5670 www.guildmortgage.com
Homeowners
Financial Group
125 E. Gurley St., Ste. 150 928.237.1886 www.homeownersfg.com
Legacy Mutual Mortgage
325 W. Gurley St., Ste. 102 www.legacymutual.com/ locations/arizona
Mile High Lending, LLC
3625 Crossings Dr., Ste. A 928.778.1400 www.milehighlending.com
National Bank of Arizona
162 S. Montezuma
www.pioneertitleagency.com
A MAP TO YOUR NEW HOME welcome
Prescott prizes its “Everybody’s Hometown” slogan, and the qualities it has to back it up.
Verdant forests, rugged granite mountains and outcroppings, glistening lakes, a perfect climate, historic underpinnings, a bright future and chronic small-town neighborliness are the pillars of Prescott’s charm. This is where everything’s at, whether you are just starting out or starting the latest and greatest chapter of your life.
No matter who you are and where you’re from our community will greet you with open arms and a seat at the table, and a home you can make your own. There are dozens of
subdivisions at all price points, with lots you can build the nest of your dreams or houses that you can curl up in and style to your heart’s content.
In Prescott you are near a big desert city, world-class ski slopes, a wonder of the natural world, over 400 miles of trails and meadows in the middle of nowhere. Here you can find yourself, and we will help you find your home.
Looking for your new neighborhood?
Turn the page to view our Subdivision Map and start exploring your next home in the Greater Prescott area!
PRESCOTT SUBDIVISIONS
North Forty
37. Vista Del Cerro Estates
38. Wildwood Estates
39. Kingswood
40. Forest Trails
41. The Ridge at Iron Springs
42. Pine Meadows Estates
43. Enchanted Canyon
44. The Preserve at Prescott
45. Downer Trail
46. Gardner-Cove Townhomes
47. The Heritage
48. Eagle Ridge
49. Estancia De Prescott
50. Cloudstone
51. Cliff Rose
52. Copper Canyon Village
53. Country Club Park
54. Hassayampa Village Community
55. High Valley Ranch
56. Timber Creek
57. Pine Dells
58. Timber Ridge
59. Pinerock Estates
60. The Mountain Club
61. Cathedral Pines
62. Hidden Valley Ranch
63. Haisley Homestead
64. Forest Hylands
65. The Foothills
66. Summit Pointe Estates
67. East Prescott — Downtown
68. Tenney Ranch
69. The Ranch at Prescott
70. The Meadows at Lynx Lake
71. Yavapai Hills
72. Creekside
73. Victorian Estates
74. Lynx Mountain View Estates
75. Walker
76. Stringfield
77. Hidden Hills
78. Deep Wells Ranch
79. Prescott Heights
PRESCOTT’S #1 CHOICE FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE
Our Ecofriendly Pest Control Promise
We utilize eco-friendly, child safe and pet safe methods to rid your home or commercial property of unwanted pests. It is our mission to offer prompt and professional service. Call us and we will come right over to your place to handle these pests.
MAINTAIN
At Wilson Aesthetics, we’ve crafted a welcoming environment designed to melt away your stresses. Our philosophy goes beyond skin-deep; we focus on holistic care that nurtures both the skin and the individual. Our mission isn’t just about appearing youthful or feeling invigorated— it’s about fostering a transformative lifestyle from the inside out. Trust in our team of skilled medical professionals, nurses, and aestheticians to design a personalized anti-aging and skin health regimen tailored just for you.
SERVICES
Botox/Dysport
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IV Therapy
Filler
Hydrafacial
IPL
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Women’s Health
Hormone Therapy
Laser Hair Removal
Customized Weight Loss
B12 Injections
PRF/PRP Injections
Body/Skin Tightening BRANDS
Skinbetter
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Colorescience
Epicutis
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Places of Worship
Prescott has an abundance of communities of faith that welcome residents and visitors for weekly services as well as hold events and participate in charitable efforts. Whether they offer a large fellowship or intimate gatherings, they provide a spiritual and social network that fortifies their members and brings the wider community together.
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH
1806 N. Savage Ln. 928.443.5323
www.allsaintsprescott.org
AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
1085 Scott Dr. 928.445.4348
www.americanlutheran.net
CHURCH OF
CHRIST-PLEASANT VALLEY
2820 Willow Creek Rd. 928.778.7858 | www.plvcc.org
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS 1101 Sandretto Dr.
1001 Ruth St. 928.264.5672
www.churchof jesuschrist.org/locations
CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
1100 E. Sheldon St. 928.776.0121
www.prescottcornerstone.com
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF PRESCOTT UCC
216 E. Gurley St. 928.445.4555 | www.fccprescott.org
GRANITE PEAK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION
882 Sunset Ave.
928.541.0000 | www.prescottuu.org
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
231 W. Smoke Tree Ln. 928.445.2807
www.hopeevlutheran.com
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
3000 Willow Creek Rd. | 928.778.2380
5927 Wilkinson Dr. | 928.793.6140 www.jw.org
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
3100 N. Williamson Valley Rd.
928.772.8445
www.lbcprescott.org
PRESCOTT CHURCH OF CHRIST
1495 E. Rosser St. 928.776.4035
prescottchurchofchrist.com
PRESCOTT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
945 S. Rancho Vista Dr. 928.778.6672 | www.puuf.net
PRESCOTT UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
505 W. Gurley St. 928.778.1950 | www.prescottumc.com
QUAD CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
501 S. Senator Hwy. 928.445.0680
www.quadcity.church
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
150 Fleury St. 928.445.3141
www.sacredheartprescott.com
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
2980 Willow Creek Rd. 928.778.0289
www.prescottaz.adventistchurch.org
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH
1202 Green Ln., Ste. A 928.778.9122
www.prescottshepherd.org
SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
148 S. Marina St. 928.778.9790
www.solidrockprescott.org
STARTING POINT CHURCH 3106 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 440 928.288.2291 | mysp.church
ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH 609 W. Gurley St. 928.777.8750
www.prescottorthodox.com
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2000 Shepherds Ln. 928.778.4499 | www.slecp.org
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 600 W. Hillside Ave. 928.778.6018 www.stpaulsprescott.org
TEMPLE B’RITH SHALOM 2077 Brohner Way 928.708.0018 www.brithshalom-az.org
THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR 1212 Warrior Way 928.710.1548 | churchnextdooraz.com
THE FLOCK CHURCH 1050 Ruth St. 949.735.2441 www.theflockchurch.com
THE POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 5195 N. AZ-89 928.533.6185 www.prescottpottershouse.com
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 630 Park Ave. 928.445.4536 | www.aztrinitypres.org
WILLOW HILLS FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 Mogollon Rd. 928.445.5520 www.willowhills.church
Important Local Contacts
GOVERNMENT
Prescott is governed by a seven-member city council, including the mayor. Council members serve fouryear terms, while the mayor stands for election every two years. All meetings, except executive sessions, are open to the public and live streamed. For a comprehensive overview of City programs and services, plus a calendar of City meetings and news items, go to www.prescott-az.gov. For information about lodging, dining and events, go to www.experienceprescott.com .
ACCELERATING IDEAS AND SHATTERING NORMS
Prescott has a diverse workforce, focused on professional positions as well as skilled trades. Companies in Prescott know how to set their sights on the future and get the job done — and there’s no better place to do it than against a Granite Mountain backdrop.
PRESCOTT IS FLOURISHING
Prescott’s workforce earns more than the national average and enjoys a short commute. Prescott is the heart of Arizona’s third-largest metropolitan area.
Prescott’s population is highly educated and has access to world-class universities and exceptional Pre-K-12 schools.
Infrastructure — the system of services and resources serving as a foundation to support a community —
is solid in Prescott
• Prescott provides a robust system of services to support the community. These range from animal control to professional police and fire departments and also includes highly praised parks, recreation and public library departments.
• Water, sewer, trash, recycling and local street construction and maintenance are provided by the City of Prescott.
• Sparklight provides a variety of cable TV packages, highspeed internet and business and residential telephone services. Other TV, internet and telephone providers also are available, including DISH Network and DIRECTV.
• CenturyLink is an internet and phone provider, which also offers PC protection. Customers can bundle their internet and phone packages to save money and can choose from internet packages ranging from 40-140 Mbps (if available in the area.)
• Arizona Public Service (APS) is the primary source for electricity. It provides reliable service and has local personnel in the community to accommodate customer needs.
PRESCOTT REGIONAL AIRPORT www.flyprescott.com
Prescott Regional Airport is the 18th busiest in the nation, based on total airport takeoffs and landings in 2021. It’s an important economic engine for the region, providing not just commercial air and general aviation service, but also land for manufacturing and distribution operations.
The airport creates a total economic impact of $160.3 million annually, supporting 1,366 jobs with wages of $53.9 million, according to a study released in 2019 by Elliott D. Pollack & Company.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESCOTT REGIONAL AIRPORT
PHOTO BY HARLEY DANNER
MAJOR EMPLOYMENT &
INDUSTRY
IN PRESCOTT
• Professional and related occupations – 18%
• Sales and office – 10%
• Service – 21%
• Management, business and financial operations – 12%
• Production, transportation and material moving – 19%
• Construction, extraction and maintenance – 20%
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN PRESCOTT
• Yavapai Community Hospital Association
• Yavapai County Government
• Sturm Ruger Company Inc
• Yavapai County Community College District
• City of Prescott
• Prescott Unified School District No. 1
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc
• Fann Contracting
• United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• State of Arizona
Low Cost of Doing Business
Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the United States, primarily because of low taxes and small state government. While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9%, here the number is 8.4%.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
Considering the size of the population, the state government is small. Arizona has the country’s second-lowest number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, according to the 2022 edition of the Rich States, Poor States study by the American Legislative Exchange Council. The same survey ranks Arizona No. 1 for business performance and No. 3 for business outlook.
In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property and business income remain low compared to the rest of the country and are dropping further for personal income for the 2022 tax year, as noted by the Tax Institute in its 2022 report.
Property taxes are the 11th lowest in the U.S., and unemployment insurance tax is also the 11th lowest. Average costs for workers compensation are another advantage, with Arizona ranked 8th lowest nationwide.
PHOTO BY DEBORAH FARNER
T HR IVE IN PRESCOTT YOUR WELL-BEING AWAITS
PHOTO BY BLUSHING
TOP 10 IN THE U.S.
FOR WELL-BEING
In 2018, the Gallup-Share Care organization ranked Prescott ninth in the United States for overall well-being and fourth in the community category of the survey.
The State of American Well-Being Index series ranks 186 communities. The report analyzes how well-being varies by community and across five elements:
Purpose: Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals.
Social: Having supportive relationships and love in your life.
Financial: Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security.
Community: Liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
Physical: Having good health and enough energy to get things done daily.
Prescott, with its active living environment, also finished in the top 10 in the social and financial categories and top 20 in the purpose and physical categories.
The perfect setting for the outdoor lover in you
Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and fishing activities all can be found at Prescott’s breathtaking lakes and parks.
Designated as an Important Birding Area (IBA) by the Audubon Society, Prescott is home to more than 360 species of birds.
Sixteen city parks provide for exercising, picnicking and walking for you and your human and canine friends. Also enjoy softball, pickleball, baseball, soccer, tennis, basketball and so much more!
Watson Lake, in the northeast part of the city, is home to many species of wildlife and a vast circuit of trails.
• Clean air, bright blue skies.
• Dark, unpolluted nights with star-filled skies.
• 126-acre Watson Woods Riparian Preserve teaming with wildlife and natural beauty.
• Over 470 miles of developed hiking trails.
• Top-notch parks and open space preserves providing recreational activities to include hiking, running, mountain bicycling, horseback riding, nature study, birding, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, water-based recreation and geocaching.
• Five local lakes include Willow and Watson on the northeast edge of the city; Goldwater Lake, located in the towering pine forests just south of
No. 1 Mid-Sized American Cities forHuman Capital & Lifestyle fDi Intelligence
Top 10 in the US for Well-Being Gallup
Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze Status
American League of B icyclists
town; Lynx Lake, a few miles before Prescott off AZ-69; and Granite Basin Lake.
• Over 300 days of sunshine annually.
• Abundance of social and volunteer activities to build friendships and stay connected to the community.
• Walkable downtown with lush, tree-lined plaza.
Gallup study data published in March 2018
History
Mining, ranching and territorial capital spurred Prescott’s growth
Prescott was founded in 1864 as the territorial capital of Arizona and named in honor of William Hickling Prescott, author of The History of the Conquest of Mexico
It also was established as the county seat of Yavapai County, one of four original counties. Although the capital moved to Tucson in 1867, it returned to Prescott at the end of 1877 and remained until it was moved permanently to Phoenix in 1889.
On Dec. 31, 1886, the Arizona Central Railway connected Prescott with the Atlantic and Pacific. By 1895 the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railroad (also known as the Peavine) connected Prescott’s mining area with the Southern Pacific line. By 1900, established residences were clearly reflecting
Victorian-era architectural styles. Commercial development was altered dramatically when a disastrous fire on July 14, 1900 destroyed four and a half blocks downtown. Citizens viewed the event as a chance to replace the old wooden buildings with more permanent concrete, brick and stone buildings.
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1910 to promote the area for its healthful climate as Arizona experienced an increase in tourism. The copper mining industry also supported area growth in the early 20th century because of the demands of World War I.
The Depression was hard on the state and local economy, but local and federal assistance programs were well organized in Prescott
during the late 1930s. After World War II there was a significant increase in both residential and commercial building reflecting the nationwide boom in growth and home ownership.
Source: www.prescott-az.gov
SHARLOT HALL, THE WEST ( poem ) Send me your weary, houseworn broods and I’ll send you men again!
Prescott: A Work of Art
JIM & LINDA LEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JLLPAC)
1100 E. Sheldon St. Bldg. 16 928.776.2000 www.ycpac.com
Offering more than 1,000 seats, the center produces dozens of events each season including orchestral, classical and pop music concerts, Performing Arts Department productions, films and satellite broadcasts. Also houses an art gallery.
928.776.7717
www.artsprescott.com
www.ianrussellart.com
www.prescott-now.com/galleries
ONE STAGE FAMILY THEATRE
www.onestagefamilytheatre.com
One Stage Family Theatre is an all-inclusive nonprofit community theatre in Prescott, AZ. The mission is to encourage selfexpression and confidence through performing arts and educate all ages about the art of theatre.
ORCHESTRAS
Three Prescott-based groups host performances at JLLPAC: Prescott Pops Symphony www.prescottpops.com
Arizona Philharmonic www.azphil.org
Yavapai Symphony Association www.yavapaisymphony.org
Other local classical music ensembles include the Central Arizona Concert Band
(www.centralarizonaconcertband. com), Prescott Chorale (www. prescottchorale.com) and the Camerata Chamber Singers (www. prescottcameratachambersingers.org).
THE HAZELTINE
208 N. Marina St. 928.493.2141 www.the-hazeltine.com
Home to 4th Wall Productions and Marina Events, with a full calendar of events, four annual mainstage productions, workshops, summer stock and experimental theatre.
ELKS THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 117 E. Gurley St. 928.777.1370
www.prescottelkstheatre.org
A century-old movie house with 500 seats hosts concerts, plays, films, intimate performances and classes.
928.445.2510 www.mountainartistsguild.org
The Mountain Artists Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering
MOUNTAIN
140 S. Montezuma St.
928.445.2886
www.msgprescott.com
‘TIS ART
105 S. Cortez St. 928.775.0223
www.tisartgallery.com
928.776.1080
www.vgegallery.com
R estaurants & B ars Directory
Grab a stool at the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona or try out a duck burger at one of its Prescott's newest gastropubs. Here your options for a meal out or a night on the town are extraordinary. Cozy diner breakfasts, multicourse meals, the simplicity of a beer or cocktail at a neighborhood bar — it’s all here!
Breakfast/Lunch & Coffee Shops
ALLENA CREPES & COFFEE
224 S. Montezuma St.
928.277.4878
BEAR & DRAGON
334 S. Montezuma St.
928.445.4333
www.beardragon.cafe
BERRY'S PIE PANTRY
230 N. Virginia St.
928.778.0511
www.yelp.com/biz/berryspie-pantry-prescott
BISTRO ST. MICHAEL
205 W. Gurley St. 928.778.2500
www.bistrostmikes.com
B. SIMPLE
220 S. Montezuma St.
928.515.3952
www.yelp.com/biz/b-simple-prescott
COVE CAF É
1446 W. Gurley St.
928.277.1054
www.coveaz.com
DINNER BELL CAFE
321 W. Gurley St. 928.445.9888
www.dinnerbellcafe.net
FRANNIE'S
104 W. Gurley St.
928.515.2316
www.facebook.com/Frozenfrannies
GYPSY'S BAKERY
220 W. Goodwin St., Ste. 1 928.237.3695
www.gypsysbakery.com
METHOD COFFEE
3180 Willow Creek Rd., Ste. 1A 928.777.1067
www.yelp.com/biz/methodcoffee-prescott
MILO'S
520 W. Sheldon St. 928.237.4724
www.facebook.com/thelocalprescott
NICK'S FEED YOUR FACE
418 W. Goodwin St. 928.778.3743
www.facebook.com/nicksfeedyourface
NANA'S CAFE
1011 Commerce Dr. 928.445.5285
www.nanasdiner.net
OUTLAW DONUTS
414 W. Goodwin St. 928.379.5606
www.yelp.com/biz/outlawdonuts-prescott-4
PANGAEA BAKERY
1260 Gail Gardner Way 928.227.2791
pangaea-bakery.restaurantsworld.com/menu
PRALINES OF PRESCOTT
112 W. Gurley St. 928.776.9880
www.pralinesofprescott.com
SALT & PEPPER
443 Miller Valley Rd. 928.445.0188
www.saltandpepperprescott.com
SPIRITUAL BEAN COFFEE ROASTER
608 1/2 Miller Valley Rd. 858.335.1361
www.spiritualbeancoffee.com
THAT APPLE PAN
510 W. Gurley St. 928.445.8323
www.thatapplepan.com
THEODORE'S FINE FOODS
239 N. Marina St. 928.237.3160
www.theodoresfinefoods.com
THE CENTURY LOUNGE
129 N. Cortez St. 928.350.8672
www.thecenturylounge.com
THE PORCH
226 N. Montezuma St. 928.707.3163
www.porch.coffee
THIRD SHOT
COFFEE + ACAI
3106 Gateway Blvd. Unit 400
928.227.3465
www.thirdshotcoffee.com
WILD IRIS COFFEEHOUSE
124 S. Granite St., Ste. E 928.778.5155
www.wildiriscoffee.com
ZEKE'S EATIN' PLACE
1781 E. AZ-69, Ste. 35 928.776.4602
American
ANGRY CRAB SHACK
520 Miller Valley Rd.
928.458.5200
www.angrycrabshack.com
ATMESFIR
232 S. Montezuma St.
928.445.1929
www.atmesfiraz.com
AUGIE'S 3460 Gateway Blvd.
928.899.7373
www.augiesprescott.com
BARLEY HOUND
234 S. Cortez St. 928.237.4506
www.thebarleyhound.com
BILL'S GRILL
333 S. Montezuma St. 928.237.9138
www.facebook.com/ billsgrillprescott
BROWN BAG BURGER
130 W. Gurley St., Ste. A 928.445.3353
www.facebook.com/ brownbagprescott
COCKY'S CHICKEN & BREW
1921 E. AZ-69 928.379.5407
www.cockyschicken andbrew.com
DOC'S BBQ AND WHISKEY
202 S. Montezuma St. 928.515.2412
www.docs-bbq.com
DRY GULCH
STEAKHOUSE
1630 Adams Ave. 928.778.9693
www.drygulchsteakhouse.net
FARM PROVISIONS
148 N. Montezuma St. 928.776.3001
www.farmprovisionsaz.com
FIREHOUSE GRILL
220 W. Goodwin St. Ste. 2
928.706.1071
www.firehousegrill prescottaz.com
GURLEY ST. GRILL
230 W. Gurley St. 928.445.3388
www.gurleystgrill.com
ICHA MAAJOH (EAGLE'S NEST) AT PRESCOTT RESORT
1500 E. AZ-69 928.776.1666
www.prescottresort.com/ dining-prescott-az
LYNX LAKE CAFE
4505 Forest Service Rd. 611 928.778.0720
www.lynxlakecafe.com
MANZANITA GRILL AT ANTELOPE HILLS
1 Perkins Dr. 928.777.1879
www.antelopehillsgolf.com/grill
MARINO'S MOB
BURGERS & ICE CREAM
113 S. Cortez St. 928.515.1690
www.marinosmobburger.com
MURPHY'S
201 N. Cortez St. 928.445.4044
www.murphysprescott.com
OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ
230 N. Cortez St. 928.445.8888
www.ohanahawaiian barbecue.com
PRESCOTT JUNCTION
1121 E. Sheldon St. 928.778.4029
www.prescottjunctionaz.com
RAVEN CAFE
142 N. Cortez St. 928.717.0009
ravencafe.com
RED WHITE & BREW
200 E. Gurley St. 928.778.0133
www.rwbaz.com/ prescott
SAMMIES BURGER JOINT 2161 E. Hillsdale Rd. 928.379.5529
www.sammiesburgers.com
SUSIE'S SKYWAY CAFE 6500 Mac Curdy Dr. 928.445.6971
www.yelp.com/biz/susiesskyway-restaurant-prescott
THE BADGER'S DEN 1245 White Spar Rd. 928.541.1245
www.badgersdenaz.com
THE COPPER NOTE 120 W. Gurley St. 928.515.3359
www.thecoppernote.com
THE COUNTY SEAT
130 W. Gurley St. 928.515.3359
www.facebook.com/ countyseataz
THE FAT FROG 1721 AZ-69 928.458.5748
www.fatfrogaz.com
THE GREY ROOM AT BUCKY'S CASINO
1500 E. AZ-69, 3rd Floor 928.778.7909
www.buckyscasino.com/ grey-room
THE GRILLE AT PRESCOTT LAKES
311 E. Smoke Tree Ln. 928.443.3523
www.theclubatprescottlakes.com/dining
THE PALACE SALOON AND RESTAURANT
120 S. Montezuma St. 928.541.1996
https://palace-restaurantsaloon.foodjoyy.com
THE PEACOCK DINING ROOM
122 E. Gurley St. 928.777.9563
www.hassayampainn.com/dining
TRIPLE CREEK KITCHEN & SPIRITS
300 N. Montezuma St. 928.277.4637
www.facebook.com/ TripleCreekKitchenandSpirits
UNCLE BUD'S PLACE
150 E. Sheldon St. 928.237.4316 www.unclebudsplace.com
WAFFLE IRON CAFE
420 E. Sheldon St. 928.277.0193
www.yelp.com/biz/ waffle-iron-prescott
WAFFLES-N-MORE
1365 Iron Springs Rd. 928.778.3039
www.yelp.com/biz/ waffles-n-more-prescott
WHISKEY RIVER TAVERN
214 S. Montezuma St.
928.237.5817
www.whiskeyrivertavern.com
WILDFLOWER BREAD
3201 AZ-69
928.717.1700
www.wildflowerbread.com
WILLOW TREE TAPAS & WINE
2889 Willow Creek Rd.
928.470.9463
www.willowtreetapasandwine.com
YAVAPAI CANTINA
1505 E. AZ-69
928.778.7909
www.buckyscasino.com/ yavapai-cantina
Deli & Sandwiches
FRESCA CAFE
1781 E. AZ-69, Ste. 41 928.237.9700
www.facebook.com/ FrescaCafeInPrescott
PARK PLAZA LIQUOR AND DELI
402 W. Goodwin St. 928.541.9894 www.parkplazaliquor.com
4077 N. AZ-89 928.777.0107 www.threesisters consignment.com
TRUE ROOFING
1962 AZ-89, Ste. A Chino Valley 928.421.0057 www.trueroofingaz.com
VICTOR'S PAINTING LLC
150 S. AZ-89, Ste. F Chino Valley 928.710.0891 www.victorspaintingaz.com
We offer a large variety of products and services. If you don't see what you're looking for, don't fret. We probably "Do That Too!"
Embroidery Screen Printing Direct-To-Garment Embroidered Patches Leather Patches Stickers and Banners Services: Stop by and say hi! We have something for everyone!
PRIMERA
7785 E. AZ-69 Prescott Valley 928.772.6310
www.prescottvalley carpetone.com
MILE HI ANIMAL HOSPITAL
334 White Spar Rd. 928.295.4176 www.milehianimal.com
YAVAPAI BLOCK COMPANY 1403 Industrial Way 928.445.4340 www.yblock.com
Animal Services
FRONTIER DOG & CO 1515 W. Gurley St., No. 500 928.227.2971 www.frontierdogandco.com
GRANITE MOUNTAIN STABLES
2400 Shane Dr. 928.445.4212 www.granitemountainstables.net
GRANITE MOUNTAIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL 3073 Willow Creek Rd. 928.771.1340 www.granitemtnvet.com
MISS KITTY'S CAT HOUSE 302 N. Alarcon St. 928.445.5411 www.misskittyscathouse.com
VCA THUMB BUTTE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1441 W. Gurley St. 928.445.2331 www.vcahospitals.com/thumb-butte
YAVAPAI HUMANE SOCIETY 1625 Sundog Ranch Rd. 928.445.2666 www.yavapaihumane.org
Other Services
BEAL'S AUTO BODY 1460 Iron Springs Rd. 928.445.2295 www.bealsautobody.com
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ARIZONA
335 E. Aubrey St. 928.776.8686 www.bgccaz.org
CITY OF PRESCOTTWATERSMART PROGRAM 928.777.1405
www.prescottwater.com
FINDLAY SUBARU PRESCOTT 3230 Willow Creek Rd. 928.771.6985
www.findlaysubaruprescott.com
FINDLAY TOYOTA PRESCOTT
3200 Willow Creek Rd. 928.443.8300
www.findlaytoyotaprescott.com
HIGH PLAINS STORAGE 975 E. Road 4-1/2 S. Chino Valley 928.800.1021 www.highplainsstorage.com
HILTON GARDEN INN - PRESCOTT
300 N. Montezuma St. 928.515.3422 | www.hilton.com
PRECISION AUTO REPAIR
1050 Willow Creek Rd., Ste. 2 928.277.0609 www.precisionautorepair prescott.com
RESIDENCE INN® BY MARRIOTT®
3599 Lee Cir. 928.775.2232
www.marriott.com/prcri
SPRINGHILL SUITES® BY MARRIOTT
200 E. Sheldon St. 928.776.0998 www.marriott.com/prcsh
THE LOOKOUT
1230 Willow Creek Rd. 928.443.5900 www.thelookoutaz.com
YAVAPAI FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER
8485 E. Yavapai Rd. Prescott Valley 928.775.0669 | www.yfac.org
Golf
Prescott’s phenomenal natural setting and climate make an exquisite round of golf possible almost any day of the year. Courses designed by Tom Weiskopf, Gary Panks, Lawrence Hughes and Jay Morrish take full advantage of the trees and terrain to craft a compelling game for players of all levels.
TALKING ROCK GOLF CLUB
BY JON LOVIE
THE CLUB AT PRESCOTT LAKES (PRIVATE)
311 E. Smoke Tree Ln. 928.443.3500
www.theclubatprescottlakes.com
At the center of the beautiful community of Prescott Lakes is the pristine, 18-hole Hale Irwin Signature Golf Course. This exciting course is surrounded by the beauty of Granite Dells, Mingus Mountain, Thumb Butte and Willow/Watson lakes.
Golfers enjoy the extensive practice facility complete with a driving range, target greens and chipping and putting green. In addition, the club has an extensive athletic facility featuring a cardio and weight floor, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, tennis and pickleball, highly qualified personal trainers and upward of 35 aerobic classes, all included with your membership.
TALKING ROCK GOLF CLUB (PRIVATE)
15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd. 928.776.4440 www.talkingrockranch.com
Located in a peaceful, rural setting just minutes from Prescott, Talking Rock is a 3,600-acre private, luxury home community with a casual western lifestyle and the amenities of an exclusive country club. The Jay Morrishdesigned championship golf course intertwines through more than 1,000 acres of preserved open space, presenting residents with the spaciousness of Arizona’s high country. The community center around the Ranch Compound offers the Bar & Grill, Coop’s Coffeehouse, the Barn Fitness Center and the Sales Center. Learn more about available real estate and membership opportunities within Talking Rock.
Nearby golf courses include the public StoneRidge Golf Club (www.stoneridgegolf.com) and the semi-private Prescott Golf Club (www.prescottgolfclub.com).
ANTELOPE HILLS GOLF COURSES (PUBLIC)
1 Perkins Dr. 928.776.7888 or 800.972.6818 www.antelopehillsgolf.com
Antelope Hills’ traditional North Course opened in 1956, with the city opening the South Course in 1992. Both 18-hole championship courses are set in the beautiful scenery of this Arizona region and offer a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The courses also play host to championship tournaments and events each year. The courses are owned by the City of Prescott and are managed by Indigo Sports.
CAPITAL CANYON CLUB (PRIVATE)
2060 Golf Club Ln. 928.350.3155 www.capitalcanyonclub.com
Capital Canyon Club is in the beautiful Hassayampa Community just 2 miles from downtown Prescott. With immense rock outcroppings, meandering streams and picturesque beauty, Prescott’s premiere golf and social club is unlike any other.
Playing to a par 71, the 18hole championship course is etched into a spectacular natural environment with tall ponderosa pines swaying with the whispering winds and terrain that offers vistas of the Bradshaw Mountains and the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff.
• Wickenburg (59 miles) - Western museums, Vulture Mine and Ghost Town
• Williams (69 miles) - Grand Canyon Railroad, Grand Canyon Deer Farm, Bearizona
Day-tripping in Arizona
Once you’ve had some amazing Prescott adventures you can travel just beyond your new hometown and find the perfect day’s fun for your family inside the many museums, shops and restaurants or outside on trails, lakes and Jeep tours within a few hours’ drive. Whether you crave cool pines or desert warmth, there is a day trip for you!
CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK
These towns just north of Phoenix and Scottsdale offer a more laid-back vibe, one via high-end resorts and the other Old West quirks. Take a horseback trail ride in the stunning Sonoran Desert, go antiquing along Cave Creek Road and browse galleries and boutiques in Carefree.
CAMP VERDE/COTTONWOOD
Spend the day learning about the cliff-dwelling Sinagua culture and their crowning architectural achievement at Montezuma Castle National Monument, visiting a wide-ranging menagerie at Out of Africa Wildlife Park or enjoying the scenery and fine wines at 10 wineries and tasting rooms along the Verde Valley Wine Trail.
FLAGSTAFF
Northern Arizona’s largest city is at the foot of its highest peak, Mount Humphries, and in the midst of natural splendor to explore at Walnut Canyon and year-round at the Arizona Snow Bowl. Lowell Observatory lets you reach for the stars, and you can see the massive mark left when a celestial object collided with Earth at nearby Meteor Crater.
GRAND CANYON
Hiking trails, shopping, gorgeous hotels and cabins, restaurants and more are awaiting the visitor to the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Trailheads for Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails are near the village.
JEROME
This historic copper mining town caters to the ghost hunter, art lover, wine or beer connoisseur and history lover with more than two dozen galleries and eclectic shops and restaurants. Drill down into local history at Gold King Mine and Ghost Town and Jerome State Historic Park and hop onto the western end of the Verde Valley Wine Trail. A captivating journey awaits at Verde Canyon Railroad, just down the road in Clarkdale.
FLAGSTAFF
JEROME
GRAND CANYON
KINGMAN/GRAND CANYON WEST
Along the historic Route 66 you can find a city with a storied history. Check out the Powerhouse Visitor Center, the Mohave Museum of History or Locomotive Park before heading north to the Grand Canyon’s western end and the incomparable Skywalk.
LAKE HAVASU CITY
This wide spot on the Colorado River is a magnet for boating and all other forms of water recreation and home to the reconstructed London Bridge, which anchors a charming Britishthemed shopping district. A ferry ride to the California shore takes you to the expanded Havasu Landing casino.
NAVAJO NATION
The largest Indian reservation in the U.S. includes some of the most iconic scenery in the West. Explore the stunning red cliffs and ancient ruins of Canyon de Chelly National Monument and the narrow but enchanting “slots” of Antelope Canyon.
PAYSON
“The Heart of Arizona” has rodeos, swimming, hiking, fishing and camping on the edge of the Mogollon Rim. The historic downtown offers dining and shopping. Tonto Natural Bridge offers hiking trails, the natural bridge and the park’s cavern. Fossil hunting, Indian ruins and the Zane Grey Cabin will keep the history buff enthralled.
SCOTTSDALE
This high-end neighbor of Phoenix has the Valley of the Sun’s premier shopping and dining opportunities in its Old Town and at Scottsdale Fashion Square, one of the nation’s largest malls. Find awe and inspiration in vast desert preserves and in-depth knowledge from attractions as varied as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, the OdySea Aquarium and the renowned Musical Instrument Museum.
SEDONA
Enjoy the cool waters of Slide Rock State Park or the majestic natural wonders in Red Rock State Park. Many New Age shops will have information for visiting Sedona’s famous vortexes, and there are many more unique stores at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village and along Main Street.
WICKENBURG
Thick with the atmosphere of the Old West, Wickenburg’s quaint downtown offers shopping and a variety of restaurants. You can ride at many guest ranches or soak in some Western culture at Vulture City or Desert Caballeros Western Museum.
WILLIAMS
Yes, you can get your kicks on Route 66! Williams offers six blocks of historic advertisements, shops, motor lodges and eateries. The Gateway to the Grand Canyon also offers mountain biking, hiking and fishing and Bearizona Wildlife Park. Love trains? The Grand Canyon Railway leaves Williams daily.
Yavapai Humane Society Welcomes You and your Furry Family Members to Prescott!
Welcome to Prescott, a picturesque haven nestled in the heart of Arizona’s high country, where the charming blend of history, nature and warm hospitality beckons both twolegged and four-legged visitors alike.
Whether you’re a new resident or a potential resident, Prescott opens its arms to you and your furry companions, inviting you to explore its vibrant community, stunning landscapes and dog-friendly delights. From scenic trails to pet-friendly patios, this city offers a wealth of experiences that make it a paw-sitively perfect destination for dog lovers and adventurers alike.
So, leash up your best friend and embark on an unforgettable journey through Prescott’s welcoming streets, where the joy of adventure knows no bounds.
Prior to heading out on any outings with your furry companion, though, make sure your veterinarian has given your pup a clean bill of health. This will help prevent injuries and any potential exercise-related problems.
Prescott boasts an elevation exceeding 5,000 feet, and just as it takes us humans some time to acclimate, your dog also will need an adjustment period. We are also surrounded by Prescott National Forest, so be aware of the different wildlife that inhabit our area and sometimes venture into neighborhoods.
Additionally, our region experiences extreme weather conditions, including scorching summers and snowy winters. Be
sure to check the temperature and weather forecast before venturing out, and keep in mind that the weather can change quite suddenly, so keep an eye on the sky!
Carrying your cellphone is advisable in case you encounter any unforeseen challenges during your outing.
Giving your furry friend the right dose of physical fun is a key ingredient in keeping their muscles and joints in tip-top shape, maintaining a healthy weight and letting out all that pent-up energy.
Start the adventure with a leisurely neighborhood walk, and then level up to longer, more exciting hikes. Just like us humans, you wouldn’t want to leap straight into a 3-mile hike without a warmup. So, amp up your daily walks bit by bit, and toss in a hill or two for that extra zest and zing!
When you’re ready to hit one of our many pet-friendly trails, we suggest the Watson Woods Trail that starts at Rosser Street and goes to Watson Lake. It’s a nice 3½ mile roundtrip hike that is pretty flat and a good starting point for beginners.
From there, you can venture out to other trails and eventually to some that challenge you both a bit more. Lynx Lake Loop is a beautiful 2½ mile hike that is relatively easy. The Constellation Loop comes in at about the same length and also is easy but often quite busy. Goldwater Lakes Trail No. 396 is an 8-mile hike out and
back, which has nice benches along the way to take a break when needed.
Remember to bring potty bags, water for both of you, and be sure to keep an eye on your dog(s) to make sure they are not becoming overheated or exhausted. And remember that while it’s tempting to let your dog off its leash, it is Arizona law that your dog remains on a leash that is a maximum of 6-feet long. This is for the safety of not only your dog, but others you may come across.
Having an adventure with your dog in Prescott is a win-win! You both soak up the beauty, get exercise and strengthen your bond. Plus, it’s a paw-some chance to mingle with other pups and peeps!
So, grab that leash and your playful pooch and hit the trail for an awesome time together! It’ll put smiles on both your faces!
And if you’re on the hunt for a new furry adventure buddy, visit our website at yavapaihumane.org where you can see all the awesome animals just waiting for you. Give us a call at 928.445.2666 to fetch more information or to set up an appointment.
