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Food scene
BiGA.
623 Miller Valley RdBiga is a great restaurant which sources local and organic food.
The Local
520 W Sheldon StThe Local is a fun restaurant open for breakfast and lunch
Lazy G is restaurant with really good food reasonably priced. It is less than a mile away if you want to walk.
51 locals recommend
LazyG Brewhouse
220 W Leroux StLazy G is restaurant with really good food reasonably priced. It is less than a mile away if you want to walk.
Farm Provisions
148 N Montezuma StFarm Provisions has wonderful food and is located right downtown.
Sprouts is an Arizona grocery store, you can choose healthy options such as their delicious panini sandwiches made with Boar's Head meats to take on day trips.
39 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
174 E Sheldon StSprouts is an Arizona grocery store, you can choose healthy options such as their delicious panini sandwiches made with Boar's Head meats to take on day trips.
Fry's is a grocery story about a mile away for any last minute items you need to pick up, such as a bottle of wine or pint of Haagen Dazs!
20 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
950 Fair StFry's is a grocery story about a mile away for any last minute items you need to pick up, such as a bottle of wine or pint of Haagen Dazs!
The County Seat is an American Bistro type of restaurant, on a second story, with a view of the Courthouse Square and excellent chai tea.
29 locals recommend
The County Seat
120 West Gurley StreetThe County Seat is an American Bistro type of restaurant, on a second story, with a view of the Courthouse Square and excellent chai tea.
City/town information
The city of Sedona, consistently voted 'Most Beautiful Place' is only a short drive north, 67 miles, an hour and a half, perfect for a day trip from Prescott. Hiking trails abound, from simple and easy to challenging.
187 locals recommend
Sedona
The city of Sedona, consistently voted 'Most Beautiful Place' is only a short drive north, 67 miles, an hour and a half, perfect for a day trip from Prescott. Hiking trails abound, from simple and easy to challenging.
Jerome, a former mining town, is about an hour away, 35 miles over Mingus Mountain, a beautiful drive cherished by motorcyclists; the town has shops, restaurants and museums and is great fun to explore.
476 locals recommend
Jerome
Jerome, a former mining town, is about an hour away, 35 miles over Mingus Mountain, a beautiful drive cherished by motorcyclists; the town has shops, restaurants and museums and is great fun to explore.
The Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world, is two hours away, 122 miles, perfect for a day trip to enjoy its beauty and take a walk along the Rim Trail, which has magnificent views and is an easy walk with no elevation gain.
98 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Village
The Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world, is two hours away, 122 miles, perfect for a day trip to enjoy its beauty and take a walk along the Rim Trail, which has magnificent views and is an easy walk with no elevation gain.
Flagstaff AZ is a perfect day trip from Prescott, 95 miles, one hour and 40 minutes away. The Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered is near the Barnes and Noble bookstore, Flag boasts a walkable, historic downtown with shops and restaurants, and is a Dark Sky City. It's fun to visit and explore.
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Flagstaff AZ is a perfect day trip from Prescott, 95 miles, one hour and 40 minutes away. The Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered is near the Barnes and Noble bookstore, Flag boasts a walkable, historic downtown with shops and restaurants, and is a Dark Sky City. It's fun to visit and explore.
Sightseeing
V Bar V, an hour north via the I-17, features much of the best preserved petroglyph rock art of the SInagua people, if you are interested in archeology. Over 1,000 petroglyphs to see at this site, and an easy walk.
30 locals recommend
V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdV Bar V, an hour north via the I-17, features much of the best preserved petroglyph rock art of the SInagua people, if you are interested in archeology. Over 1,000 petroglyphs to see at this site, and an easy walk.
Best Shopping Spot
What Ever Was is a delightful consignment shop featuring quality clothes, shoes, handbags and jewelry, right downtown, close enough to walk to from here. Treasures are always to be found browsing through the varied selection carried by What Ever Was, the shop is a jewel.
What Ever Was
124 S Granite StWhat Ever Was is a delightful consignment shop featuring quality clothes, shoes, handbags and jewelry, right downtown, close enough to walk to from here. Treasures are always to be found browsing through the varied selection carried by What Ever Was, the shop is a jewel.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Arizona's weather is a quick change artist.
It is best to dress in layers, which can be added or taken off, depending on which way the weather goes, as it can swing considerably depending on the season as well as the time of day.
What to pack
Bring a gallon of water per person per day.
Though this advice seems hyperbolic, Arizona is state of extremes and is also extremely arid. Whether you're biking, driving or hiking, bring plenty of water!