Prescott Travel Guide
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Prescott Travel Guide
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Find: Prescott Hotels, Camping, Hiking, Golf, Maps, Restaurants, Weather, Activities & Real Estate
With a population of about 40,000, Prescott enjoys a near perfect 4-season climate. The adjacent Prescott National Forest boasts the second largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the U.S., and makes this a town with plenty of beautiful hiking trails and camping for both residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Five area lakes also provide recreational opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Granite Basin Lake lies at the foot of Granite Mountain. Lynx Lake and Goldwater Lake are nestled among the cool pines. Willow Lake and Watson Lake are tucked into the dramatic granite boulders and offer views of the Mogollon Rim and San Francisco Peaks. Downtown Prescott is centered around the Yavapai County Courthouse, shown in the photo above, and hosts some of Arizona's most popular attractions, such as the world famous Whiskey Row, the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, the Arizona Shakespeare Festival, and the Arizona Territorial Days Festival. Founded as a mining camp after the discovery of gold in the Bradshaw Mountains, Prescott served as the capital of Arizona Territory from 1863 until 1867. In 1888 the town held what is believed to have been the first professional rodeo ever, an event that continues to be held every year during the July 4th celebration. Prescott is a fun and exciting place to visit. You'll find great hotels in Prescott, good restaurants, and plenty of interesting shops and galleries. Due to it's mild climate and abundant recreational opportunities, Prescott is consistently ranked as one the most desirable places to retire, so we've included a guide to Prescott real estate and a Prescott map for your convenience. Enjoy your Prescott vacation! Prescott Driving DistancesDriving distance from Prescott to Phoenix = 96 miles
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Arizona's
first territorial capital, Prescott (pronounced "Preskit" for
those of you that ain't from around here!) is known as "Everybody's
Hometown." It's a reference to the fact that Prescott matches
what most people imagine life in small town America should
be. 
