Prescott, Everybody's Home Town!
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 PRESCOTT, ARIZONA AREA FACTS
Location:
| • | Prescott is in Central Northern Arizona, amid the largest stand of ponderosa pines in the world | | • | 96 miles northwest of Phoenix | | • | 90 miles southwest of Flagstaff | | • | 95 miles from Grand Canyon National Park |
Prescott Climate: | • | 5,300 foot elevation | | • | Average summer temperature -85 degrees Fahrenheit | | • | Average winter temperature -50 degrees Fahrenheit |
History Highlights of Prescott, Arizona: | • | Prescott is Arizona's first territorial capital | | • | Prescott was founded in 1864, incorporated into Arizona in 1881 | | • | Named for William Hickling Prescott, a noted historian | | • | Prescott contains over 500 buildings in the National Register of Historic Places. Many beautifully restored Victorian-era homes and bungalows of a later time | | • | Prescott's territorial heritage is preserved in her historic districts containing lovely Victorian homes such as this |
Notables: | • | Prescott is home of the world’s oldest, continuously running rodeo | | • | Prescott is “Arizona’s Christmas City” | | • | Mild four-season climate and year-round recreational activities | | • | Prescott is consistently named the “Best Place to Retire” by national publications | | • | Closet urban area to a National Forest. |
In Prescott “History Lives On” |
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Upcoming Events
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There always seems to be something to do in Prescott. The courthouse square hosts a multitude of events all year long. During the summer months you can see beautiful arts and crafts shows, custom cruisers, and Tsunami on the Square. The holidays are kicked off with Old West Oktober Fest, the Sharlot Hall Museum "Ghost Walk", Holiday Light Parade, and the JS Acker Musical Showcase.
And who could forget our famous World's Oldest Rodeo over the 4th of July complete with fireworks.
To see what is coming up soon, click on
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