Prescott, Arizona
Prescott is a city of 47,400 people in Yavapai County, Arizona, founded in 1881.
Why visit Prescott
Townapedia lists 49 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 138 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Picture Show at Frontier Village, Museum of Indigenous People, Hassayampa Inn and Antelope Hills Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 24°F.
Weather in Prescott
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prescott
Prescott is a city in and the county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. As of 2020 Census, the city's population was 45,827.
From the Wikipedia article Prescott, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Museums and landmarks49
Museum of Indigenous People
Museum · 3.4 mi
147 N Arizona Ave, Prescott
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su 13:00-16:00
Hassayampa Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic hotel in Prescott, Arizona, USA
122 East Gurley Street, Prescott
Prescott Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Repurposed library building in Prescott, Arizona, United States
Sharlot Hall Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona
415 West Gurley Street, Prescott
Arizona Pioneers' Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United States historic place
Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Prescott, Arizona
Courthouse Plaza Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
Detwiler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Prescott, Arizona
Fredericks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Arizona, United States
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Hotel Vendome
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic hotel located in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott Armory Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
37 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Antelope Hills Golf Course
Golf course · 3.7 mi
18 hole par 71 North Course & 18 hole Par 72 South Course
1 Perkins Drive, Prescott
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes138
Angry Crab Shack
Restaurant · Chicken, Fish, Fish And Chips, Seafood · 3.5 mi
520 Miller Valley Road
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Bill's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.7 mi
107 South Cortez Street, Prescott
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 4.8 mi
5707 AZ 69, Prescott Valley
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Dee Thai Express
Restaurant · Curry, Local, Tea, Thai · 3.6 mi
520 Suite 1 West Sheldon Street
Su-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
Ginza Sushi & Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese, Korean, Local, Ramen, Sushi · 3.7 mi
220 West Gurley Street
Su-Mo, Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:30
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 3.0 mi
1901 AZ 69, Prescott
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 08:00-21:00
Gurley St. Grill
Diner · American · 3.7 mi
230 West Gurley Street, Prescott
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 07:00-10:30,11:00-21:00
LaBruzza's Italian Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 3.2 mi
1480 W Iron Springs Rd, Prescott
Tu-Th 17:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 05:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
1512 Willow Creek Road, Prescott
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
126 more on the map.
History
Prescott was originally inhabited by the indigenous Yavapai, who had split off from Patayan groups around 1300 AD. The first recorded European contact with the Yavapai was made by Spaniard Antonio de Espejo in 1583, who was looking for gold. Until the 1860s, there was no permanent European presence. The territory was explored by the Walker Party in 1862 and 1863. Walker and his men discovered gold at Hassayampa Creek, just south of Prescott, in 1863. Further gold was struck at nearby Lynx Creek, Weaver Creek, and Big Bug. With the backing of Ohio railroad magnates, the Arizona Organic Act establishing the Arizona Territory was pushed through in February 1863. The land was now open to settlers. Fort Whipple was established the same year near present day Chino Valley. The fort was also made the territorial capital.
From the History section of Prescott, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship16
First Congregational Church and Parsonage
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
School · 1.6 mi
3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott
Healthcare12
Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital · 2.7 mi
500 Highway 89 North, Prescott
Yavapai Herbal Services Prescott Valley
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.3 mi
6287, Suite A East Copper Hill Drive
Medical Behavioral Hospital Of Northern Arizona
Hospital · 2.8 mi
181 Whipple Street, Prescott
Map of Prescott
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 24°F | 1.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 26°F | 1.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 32°F | 1.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 37°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 45°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 61°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 60°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 52°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 40°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 30°F | 0.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Prescott Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yavapai County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2022-04-19: Crooks Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-27: Spur Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-11: 89 East Fire (Fire)
- 2017-06-25: Goodwin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Prescott Valley 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Williamson 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Chino Valley 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Dewey-Humboldt 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Verde Village 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Cottonwood 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Camp Verde 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
- New River 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Peoria 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Anthem 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Courthouseplaza buckeyoneil, Cityofprescott, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dawn on the Dells of Prescott, Trajan Maxon, CC BY 4.0
- Prescott, Arizona (101309315), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Granite Dells, North of Prescott, Arizona (101308458), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- View N US 89 in the Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio (3), Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio (4), Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Splam^ Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio (1), Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Dells, Prescott, AZ 2013 - panoramio (2), Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prescott - Granite Dells (5171290158), Raniel Diaz from Corona del Mar, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Prescott - Granite Dells (5171290158) (cropped), Raniel Diaz from Corona del Mar, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Icarus, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prescott ball park (28079623422), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Hassayampa Inn (5871246676), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- GovernorsMansion PrescottArea268 May2008, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldPublicLibraryPrescott422, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Prescott, Arizona), Chris06, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Vendome, tombothetominator, CC BY-SA 2.0
- United States Post Office and Courthouse–Prescott Main Goodwin St, MB, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NRHP 109 N Pleasant, MB, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prescott-House-Sloan House-1900, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building a future (25220200771), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Willow Lake (22086285080), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Full moon over Watson Lake, Tom Check from Prescott, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watson lake with the smoke of a wildfire, Tom Check from Prescott, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moonlit on Watson Lake, Tom Check from Prescott, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watson Lake Panoramic, Tom Check from Prescott, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yes, This Is Arizona - Flickr - A Guy Named Nyal, A Guy Named Nyal, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I Like This Lens! (54057751574), A Guy Named Nyal, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Campus - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morning Wood on Ice - panoramio, Sean Foster, CC BY 3.0
- The San Francisco Peaks from the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Campus, 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- With Some Clouds, Michael Wilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Remembering the Dude Fire and Paul Gleason, 2013 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Constellation Trails in Granite Dells, a rancid amoeba, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Abandoned bridge on a former Arizona state route, MatthewAnderson707, CC BY-SA 4.0
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