7 Fantastic Things To Do In Prescott, Arizona

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  April 25, 2021

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Prescott, the original capital city of the Arizona Territory in the 1860s, grew up around the U.S. Cavalry’s Fort Whipple; now, it’s best known as Everybody’s Hometown. Prescott is in Yavapai County, one of the largest counties in Arizona (approximately the size of the state of Massachusetts!), and despite Prescott’s recent population boom, much of this cowboy town’s charm remains intact.

Located about 100 miles north of Phoenix (take I-17), expect a 90-minute drive. Stop at the rest area between Bumblebee and Black Canyon. The sweeping vista is a welcome respite from the 18-wheelers driving up this mountain pass.

If you’re from Denver or Los Angeles, you can fly directly to the Prescott airport with multiple flights daily. However you arrive, here’s what to enjoy during your time in Prescott.