Prescott, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 41.9 thous.Area: 45.16 mi²Elevation: 5377 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°32'32"N, 112°28'5"W
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Prescott Attractions - What to See and Explore

Prescott offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Smoki Museum, Watson Lake Park, Sharlot Hall Museum, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • smoki museum prescott
    Museum • History museum

    Smoki Museum

    Nestled in the heart of Prescott, Arizona, the Smoki Museum is a cultural treasure trove dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and art of Native American peoples, particularly the indigenous cultures of the Southwest.

  • watson lake park prescott
    Vernacular architecture • Body of water • Park

    Watson Lake Park

    Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek.

  • sharlot hall museum prescott
    Museum • Vernacular architecture • History museum

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    The Sharlot Hall Museum is an open-air museum and heritage site located in Prescott, Arizona. Opened in 1928 by Sharlot M. Hall as the Gubernatorial Mansion Museum, the museum that now bears her name is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Central Highlands of Arizona.

  • heritage park zoological sanctuary prescott
    Park • Outdoor activities • Zoo

    Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

    Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, also known as Prescott Animal Park Association, is a non-profit animal sanctuary in Prescott, Arizona, United States.

  • goldwater lake prescott
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Goldwater Lake

    Goldwater Lake is a reservoir formed by a dam on Banning Creek, located south of Prescott in North Central Arizona. This lake is maintained by the City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department.

  • prescott national cemetery
    Cemetery

    Prescott National Cemetery

    Prescott National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Prescott, in Yavapai County, Arizona. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 15.4 acres, and has over 7,500 interments.

  • elks building and theater prescott
    Opera • Concerts and shows • Theater

    Elks Building and Theater

    The Prescott Elks Theater and Performing Arts Center is a classically designed turn of the 20th century opera house seating over 500. Completed in 1905 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Elks Building and Theater, it was one of many "Elks' Opera Houses" across the country.

  • prescott center for the arts
    Art gallery • Theater • Shopping

    Prescott Center for the Arts

    The Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rectory in Prescott, Arizona, United States is a complex of buildings that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2016, it serves as the Prescott Center for the Arts, formerly the Prescott Fine Arts Association.

  • prescott post office
    Vernacular architecture

    Prescott Post Office

    The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse–Prescott Main, in Prescott, Arizona, was built in 1931. It was or is also known as Prescott Main Post Office and Courthouse and Prescott Main Post Office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is a Beaux Arts architecture building and is NRHP-listed for its architecture.

  • fort whipple prescott
    Museum • Vernacular architecture • Military museum

    Fort Whipple

    Fort Whipple was a United States Army post temporarily established at Del Rio Springs, north of present day Chino Valley, Arizona, by Major Edward Banker Willis and Captain Nathaniel J. Pishon on December 23, 1863.

  • yavapai county courthouse prescott
    Vernacular architecture • Historical place • Fountain

    Yavapai County Courthouse

    The Yavapai County Courthouse is located at 120 South Cortez Street in Prescott, Arizona. The current courthouse building was built in 1916. It was designed by architect William N. Bowman and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

  • prescott public library
    Library

    Prescott Public Library

    The Prescott Public Library is the public library in Prescott, Arizona. The original Prescott Public Library was a Carnegie library at 125 E. Gurley Street, which is now an office building. It was the first Carnegie library in Arizona. This building was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

  • courthouse plaza historic district prescott
    Neighbourhood • Victorian architecture

    Courthouse Plaza Historic District

    The Courthouse Plaza Historic District is a historic district in Prescott, Arizona that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

  • the phippen museum of western art prescott
    34°37'20"N • 112°25'30"W

    The Phippen Museum of Western Art

    Museum • Art museum • History museum

  • superstition meadery prescott
    Winery • Brewery • Wine tours

    Superstition Meadery

    Superstition Meadery is a meadery, winery and cider house founded in 2012 and based in Prescott, Arizona. As of 2016 they produce 6,000 gallons a year. They won four gold medals and one silver at the 2016 Mazer Cup International mead competition.

  • carnegie library prescott
    Vernacular architecture • Library

    Carnegie Library

    Prescott, Arizona, founded in 1864, soon had a children's library that was a collection of books gathered by several women. A Prescott Library Association opened a public reading room space in 1870. But there was no regularly funded library until the Carnegie library at 125 E. Gurley Street was built in 1903.

  • first congregational church and parsonage prescott
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    First Congregational Church and Parsonage

    First Congregational Church and Parsonage is a historic church and parsonage site at 216–220 E. Gurley in Prescott, Arizona. It was built in 1899 and added to the National Register in 1978.

  • fredericks house prescott
    34°32'23"N • 112°27'54"W

    Fredericks House

    The Fredericks House in Prescott, Arizona was built during 1902–03. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is a "stylistically ambiguous" one-and-a-half-story house built for banker and capitalist R.N. Fredericks. He served as president of the Prescott National Bank and had extensive personal investments.

  • tis art center and gallery prescott
    34°32'29"N • 112°28'5"W

    'Tis Art Center and Gallery

    Museum • Art gallery • Shopping

Things to See and Do in Prescott by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Prescott.

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Prescott – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Prescott, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Chapel of the Holy Cross (Sedona), Cathedral Rock (Sedona), Findlay Toyota Center (Prescott Valley).

  • chapel of the holy cross sedona45 milesNE
    Modern, scenic chapel in the red rocks

    Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona

    Nestled among the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross stands as a testament to the integration of architecture and spirituality. This remarkable structure, completed in 1956, is not only a place of worship but also a marvel of modern design that...

  • cathedral rock sedona43 milesNE
    Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Park

    Cathedral Rock, Sedona

    Cathedral Rock is a natural sandstone butte on the Sedona skyline and one of the most-photographed sights in Arizona, United States.

  • prescott valley event center8.2 miNE
    Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport venue

    Findlay Toyota Center, Prescott Valley

    The Findlay Toyota Center is a 5,100-seat multi-purpose arena located at 3201 North Main Street in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

  • montezuma well montezuma castle national monument41 milesE
    Monuments and statues, National park, Park

    Montezuma Well, Montezuma Castle National Monument

    Montezuma Well, a detached unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument, is a natural limestone sinkhole near the town of Lake Montezuma, Arizona, through which some 1,500,000 US gallons of water emerge each day from an underground spring. It is located about 11 miles northeast of Montezuma Castle.

  • verde canyon railroad clarkdale28 milesNE
    Nature and wildlife tours, Rail tours, Scenic railroads

    Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale

    The Verde Canyon Railroad is a heritage railroad running between Clarkdale and Perkinsville in the U.S. state of Arizona. The passenger excursion line operates on 20 miles of tracks of the Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad, a shortline.

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Best Time To Visit Prescott

Learn when is the best time to travel to Prescott weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June. Most of it rains in August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Prescott?

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What is the best time to visit Prescott?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in December. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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