Prescott Hotels - Prescott Bed and Breakfasts - Prescott Arizona Real Estate
Prescott attracts thousands of visitors annually and a significant percentage of once-vacationers become new Prescott residents each year. Whether you're traveling to Prescott for the first time or the hundredth, and whether you're traveling 100 miles away or 1,000 you'll find a feeling of being home in Prescott, AZ. Read on for interesting facts about Arizona's first capital, its first home and perhaps your future home.
Prescott, Arizona at-a-Glance
Founded: 1864
Location: Yavapai County (county seat), central Arizona, 100 miles northwest of Phoenix
Insider tip: Pronounce Prescott as "Press-kit" versus "Press-cot"
Claim to fame: Arizona's Territorial Capital
Known as: Everybody's Hometown, Where History Lives On, The Cowboy Capital of the World, Arizona's Bed & Breakfast City, Arizona's Mile-High City, Arizona's Christmas City and repeatedly named in the media as a Best Place to Retire.
Population: 47,236 (229,640 in Yavapai County as of 2009). Third largest metropolitan area in Arizona (1-Phoenix, 2--Tucson, 4-Flagstaff)
Median age: 48
Median family income: $48,678
Median home price: $213,778
Altitude: 5,354 ft
City centerpiece: Courthouse Square and Whiskey Row. Find it between streets Gurley, Cortez, Goodwin and Montezuma
Signature annual events: World's Oldest Rodeo and Frontier Days - annually around July 4th; Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting - annually the first Saturday of December; Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale - annually in May; near nightly and weekly events on Courthouse Square from May through September.
Weather: Average spring/summer temperature: 81 F; average fall/winter temperature: 58 F. 277 sunny days per year.
Lodging: Nearly 50 hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, inns and vacation rentals
Things to Do: Outdoor recreation, museums, walking tours, lakes, hiking and walking trails, casinos, bars and nightlife, special events, farmers markets, tours, Sedona, Jerome and Grand Canyon
Prescott Hotels, Things to Do and
Real Estate Guide
Prescott.com is the official online travel guide to Prescott hotels and bed & breakfasts, Prescott real estate, local Prescott attractions and things to do. On our guide to this city with several claims to fame, you'll find anything from the best Prescott tours, shopping, restaurants and golf courses. Discover why Prescott is called Arizona's Bed and Breakfast City in one of the area's quaint Victorian cottage or log cabin inns. Or explore Prescott - Arizona's Mile-High City - on a horseback ride, train tour, or winery tour in the surrounding mountains. Tour several museums and landmarks and relive Prescott's rich history as Arizona's First Territorial Capital, and you'll see that Prescott is Where History Lives On. And since many Prescott visitors fall in love with the area and become Prescott residents, Prescott.com can help you, too, see why Prescott is Everybody's Hometown.
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Prescott Resort
On the "Top of the Hill" with picturesque views of Prescott. Newly renovated guestrooms and a great location
Residence Inn by Marriott Prescott
All new, located conveniently between Prescott and Prescott Valley. Full breakfast included
Prescott Pines Inn
Indulge in the warmth and graciousness of home. Voted Best Prescott Bed and Breakfast year after year
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the spot... a Child’s Museum
An emerging children's museum open Fri and Sat 1-5pm at Prescott Gateway Mall (NW end)
Foothills Ranch Trail Rides
Horseback riding just 25 minutes east of Prescott in the scenic Prescott National Forest
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
Voted #1 Arizona Casino for over a decade! Blackjack, poker, slots, gourmet dining, bowling, family fun and live music
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Seven Canyons
Truly a unique and awe-inspiring private golf course and destination club in Sedona, Arizona.
Talking Rock - Prescott, AZ
Private master-planned community with private golf, spacious custom lots, ranch style custom homes
Looking for a place to dine in Prescott, Arizona? Our Restaurant Directory is a growing guide of some of the best local flavors Prescott has to offer. You're sure to find a Prescott restaurant to fit any taste. Whether you're in the mood to eat spicy Southwestern cuisine, upscale steaks and seafood, authentic international fare, Prescott.com's got it. You'll also find neighborhood coffee houses, wine bars, a favorite local brewery, and family-friendly favorites. We will help you find a local restaurant and guide your taste buds in the right direction. Plus, a relaxed and casual atmosphere is almost always on the menu at these Prescott restaurants.Prescott Arizona Real Estate
Dreaming about Prescott Arizona real estate? You are certainly not alone. Prescott real estate and Prescott Valley real estate together are one of the most popular targets for Arizona retirement, resort style living communities and new homes. Who wouldn't want to find Prescott, Arizona homes for sale and start enjoying year-round outdoor weather, diverse landscapes, rock formations, pine forests, majestic mountains and rolling foothills? Find a Prescott realtor - someone who's a true expert in Prescott, Arizona real estate? Browse Prescott Arizona homes for sale - like golf course homes - inside resort living communities. You'll find it all on Prescott.com.Prescott Weddings
Imagine celebrating your special wedding day with Prescott's Bradshaw mountains and beautiful Ponderosa pine forests as your spectacular backdrop. Plan elegant Prescott weddings at the premier our Prescott travel site. Use our handy Event Request Form and find your Prescott ceremony and reception site for your wedding with one click, You'll receive information from Prescott hotels and wedding locations in 1 - 2 business days. Find Prescott's best professional wedding photographers, wedding planners and florists. We've gathered Prescott Arizona's best wedding experts in one place so you can start planning the most elegant of Prescott weddings at the only site you'll need...Prescott.com.Visitor Information
When planning your visit to Prescott, check out the visitor information here for handy driving directions and airport information, weather by season, a community event calendar and a calendar of special events. Get some insight on Prescott's rich history and why Prescott is called "Everybody's Hometown," "The Mile-High City," "Where History Lives On," and "Arizona's First Territorial Capital." Have questions about Prescott? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or find out more about Prescott's place as the anchor of the Tri-Cities area and the Gateway to Northern Arizona. Got a new question for us? We invite you to connect with Prescott.com through email, Facebook, Twitter or our blog.
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