The Community of Prescott
There is so much to see and do in and around the Prescott area. Local shopping, theater, fine dining and plenty of outdoor activities are all within easy reach from downtown Prescott. Conveniently located in central Arizona, Prescott offers access to a variety of scenic and man-made wonders.
Local museums provide a unique look into the history of Prescott.
- Over 500 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
- Victorian Homes, Historic Whiskey Row, First Territorial Governor's Mansion
- The Sharlot Hall Museum focuses on Territorial History and features a wide array of artifacts. It is also home to the first Territorial Governor's Mansion, as well as several other historic buildings.
- The Phippen Museum boasts a collection of fine Western art by nationally known artists including George Phippen, Joe Beeler, Olaf Weigehorst, Frank Polk, Ernest Chiriacka and more.
- The Smoki Museum documents the history of Arizona's early Native Americans. Their collection features baskets, pottery, weaving, tools and more.
Whether you enjoy country or classical music, theater or rodeo, you'll find endless entertainment choices in Prescott.
- Performing arts ranging from vaudeville revues to jazz and classical concerts
- Experience outdoor theater with the annual Shakespeare festival and the Blue Rose Theater
- World's Oldest Rodeo
- Relive the ballads of the Wild West at the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
- Enjoy folk music and dancing with more than 150 performers at the annual Folk Music Festival
- Celebrate the holidays in Arizona's official "Christmas City"
Schedule of Prescott's Annual Events