Prescott, Arizona Travel Information

A Piece of the Old West around Prescott, Arizona Travel southwest on Highway 89A to the other side of 7,732-foot Mingus Mountain, and you’ll arrive at one of Arizona’s loveliest towns, affectionately known as “everybody’s hometown.” But don’t call i... Prescott, AZ

Prescott A pine-studded jewel of a town two hours north of Phoenix and once the capital of the Territory of Arizona, Prescott is the seat of Yavapai County. It’s famous for its Victorian-style homes, Fourth of... Prescott, AZ

Prescott and Jerome: A Look at Life in the Territory Prescott, Arizona, is nearly surrounded by the pinewoods of the Prescott National Forest. That’s key to two things that would make it attractive to most Las Vegans: It’s green and—at 5,346 feet—genera... Prescott, AZ

Prescott Area Campgrounds Central Arizona is a land of rugged, pine-forested mountains with a colorful history. The city of Prescott was the territorial capitol before Arizona became a state in 1912, and still has a flavor of ... Prescott, AZ

Sedona, Prescott, and the Arizona Central Strip In Arizona’s central region, located between Flagstaff and metro Phoenix, you’ll find ancient ruins, a historic military fort, a mining town turned arts colony, the historical capital of Arizona Terri... Prescott, AZ

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Senator Highway (Distance: 0.1 mi) Considering that this trail is a major route through the Prescott National Forest, it is suprisingly quiet. Even on weekends, the only sounds are the chirping birds, the breeze in the pine, and the pe...

Prescott, AZ - Off-Highway Drives - length:36.3 mi

Peavine and Iron King Trails (Distance: 3.1 mi) To say that the connected rail-trails of Prescott are oases in sun-baked, north-central Arizona is no exaggeration. Wherever water touches this arid landscape—and it does along the Peavine and Iron Ki...

Prescott, AZ - Rail-Trails - length:4 mi

Thumb Butte Loop Trail (Distance: 3.5 mi) Rising just west of downtown Prescott, the aptly named Thumb Butte is a highly visible landmark beloved by the city’s residents. This striking rise of rock is also the centerpiece of a short but very ...

Prescott, AZ - Hiking - length:2 mi

Groom Creek Loop Trail (Distance: 4.3 mi) Circling through the gently rising mountains south of Prescott, the Groom Creek Loop Trail offers both a tranquil hike among beautiful stands of timber and the promise of expansive views from the top ...

Prescott, AZ - Hiking - length:8.7 mi

Spruce Mountain (Distance: 4.4 mi) Spruce Mountain is part of a favorite equestrian park in the middle of Prescott National Forest. The area is generally 15–20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and Tucson, and bikers from points south show u...

Prescott, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:9 mi

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Hassayampa Hassayampa Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6660 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Prescott, Arizona

Prescott Lakes Prescott Lakes Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7216 yards, par 72 3.0 miles from center of Prescott, Arizona

StoneRidge StoneRidge Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7052 yards, par 72 7.0 miles from center of Prescott, Arizona

North Antelope Hills Golf Courses Municipal, 18 holes 6539 yards, par 72 7.3 miles from center of Prescott, Arizona

South Antelope Hills Golf Courses Municipal, 18 holes 6129 yards, par 72 7.3 miles from center of Prescott, Arizona

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