Things to do in Prescott
A few hours north of Phoenix, Prescott sits at a cool 5,200 feet, where the desert gives way to tall pines and granite mountains, four distinct seasons and a history that still feels close. The pace shifts the moment you arrive, and right in the middle of it all are Whiskey Row and Hotel St. Michael.
Heritage & Downtown
Sharlot Hall Museum
Prescott history and Arizona’s territorial past preserved in historic buildings.
sharlothallmuseum.org
Museum of Indigenous People
Native American history and cultures of the region.
museumofindigenouspeople.org
Phippen Museum
Western art focused on cowboy life and the American frontier.
phippenartmuseum.org
Elks Opera House
Historic 1905 theater with live performances and events.
elksoperahouse.com
Puzzle Rides Prescott
Interactive downtown experience using puzzles and golf carts through historic streets.
puzzlerides.com/prescott
Local Attractions
Courthouse Plaza
Central downtown square surrounded by shops, events, and historic buildings.
prescott-az.gov/recreation/parks/courthouse-plaza/
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary with rescued and native animals.
heritageparkzoo.org
Yavapai County Courthouse
Historic 1916 courthouse overlooking downtown Prescott.
avapaiaz.gov
Heritage Park
Park and trail access connecting to surrounding recreation areas.
prescott-az.gov/recreation/parks/heritage-park/
Trails
Peavine Trail
Easy lakeside trail along Watson Lake.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recarea
Granite Mountain Trail
Steady climb with wide summit views.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recarea/
Thumb Butte Trail
Well-known local hike with clearly marked routes.
s.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recarea
Constellation Trail
Multi-use trail system through open terrain.
wprescott-az.gov/recreation/trails/constellation-trail/
Lakes
Watson Lake
Granite boulders rising from still water.
prescott-az.gov/recreation/parks/watson-lake-park/
Lynx Lake
Shaded lake surrounded by pine forest.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recarea
Goldwater Lake
Quiet lake with open shoreline space.
prescott-az.gov/recreation/parks/goldwater-lake-park/
Golf
Antelope Hills Golf Courses
Two 18-hole championship courses set in open terrain.
antelopehillsgolf.com
Prescott Golf & Country Club
Tree-lined fairways between mountain ranges.
prescottgolfclub.com
StoneRidge Golf Course
Elevated course built into natural stone ridges.
stoneridgegolf.com
Prescott Lakes Golf & Country Club
Hale Irwin-designed course framed by Granite Dells and surrounding mountains.
prescottlakesgolf.com
Talking Rock Golf Club
Private desert course with practice facilities.
talkingrockaz.com
Day Trips
Jerome, Arizona
Historic mining town turned hillside arts community.
azjerome.com
Sedona, Arizona
Red rock landscape known for hiking and views.
visitsedona.com
Grand Canyon National Park
One of the world’s defining natural landscapes.
nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Prescott Events
Seasonal festivals, live music, rodeo, and Courthouse Plaza events throughout the year.
experienceprescott.com/events/
