Prescott

Prescott is a city in Arizona, and the county seat of Yavapai County. It is home to the world's oldest rodeo, and to the famous Whiskey Row

Understand
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 as Denver.



By plane
United Airlines offers flights from Denver and Los Angeles into Prescott Regional Airport. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city, however, and you'll either need to arrange a taxi or rent a car at the airport. Only Hertz has rentals available at the airport, though Enterprise, Avis, and others all have locations in Prescott.

A couple of shuttle companies also make multiple daily trips between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Prescott.



By car
Prescott is at the junction of State Route 89, with access from the north from I-40, and State Routes 89A and 69, with access from the south and east by I-17.

By shuttle
The runs a shuttle between the Phoenix Greyhound terminal and Prescott, departing Phoenix every two hours between 9AM and 9PM. A route map is available here.

Get around
Prescott Dial-a-Ride offers round-the-clock dial-a-ride service within the Prescott area for a fare of $3 cover plus $2.25 per mile, with discounts for seniors.

If staying in downtown Prescott, it's fairly easy to see the most important parts of the town on foot. However, Prescott also has a lot of taxi services, in large part due to the presence of Whiskey Row.

For those with a more adventurous side, ATV rentals are available near downtown. Scooters, bicycles, golf carts, and other conveyances are also available for those who'd like to get around a little more quickly.

See

 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.
 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.
 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.
 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.
 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.
 * Look for the time line etched in the sidewalk in the town plaza, and in front of the library.

Outdoor activities

 * Make sure you've got a hat and a bottle of water, then starting at the plaza, walk the streets of this Old West town finding key points in the locally available book, Historic Prescott. You can also join a free walking tour, originating at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Goodwin St. and Montezuma St every Friday or Saturday morning at 9AM. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Buy
Check out the Indian-made jewelry in the small local shops around town.

Drop into a local bookstore and check out the local authors, who write on everything from smirking to exotic recipes.

Lodging
There are dozens of hotels and motels in and around Prescott. When booking, be sure to check the hotel's location and proximity to the local attractions. There are many hotels within a short walk of the downtown area, but most are independent properties with no national presence (the only exception being the SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Sheldon St.) Most "brand name" properties are located closer to the mall, which is a couple of miles from the Courthouse Square and Whiskey Row. The budget motels are just south of Yavapai Community College on Sheldon Street (Hwy 89).



Go next

 * Walker - a small community outside Prescott, with higher elevation and cooler temperatures than Prescott.

Arizona State Route 89A northeast to Jerome is a designated scenic route, known as the Mingus Mountain Scenic Road. From Jerome to Cottonwood, it is known as Historic US 89A, officially named the Jerome-Clarkdale-Cottonwood Historic Road. The route itself is a scenic experience of its own, through forest and canyons. Large vehicles are not recommended along 89A due to the many hairpin turns and elevation changes.