Prescott Guidebook
Coffee House
The Porch
226 N Montezuma StFun breakfast spot! Great smoothies and breakfast bites!
Wild Iris Coffee House
124 S Granite St ECool Vibe down town! Yummy baked goods!
Food scene
The oldest operating bar and business in all of Arizona, the atmospheric Palace Restaurant and Saloon lies on Whiskey Row and dates all the way back to 1877. Like the rest of the saloons along the street, it also burned down during the infamous fire of 1900 before bouncing back, rebuilding, and reopening for business just under a year later.
52 locals recommend
Palace Restaurant & Saloon
120 S Montezuma StThe oldest operating bar and business in all of Arizona, the atmospheric Palace Restaurant and Saloon lies on Whiskey Row and dates all the way back to 1877. Like the rest of the saloons along the street, it also burned down during the infamous fire of 1900 before bouncing back, rebuilding, and reopening for business just under a year later.
LazyG Brewhouse is a brewpub located in historic downtown Prescott, Arizona.
Food is great! Love their meatloaf sandwich.
51 locals recommend
LazyG Brewhouse
220 W Leroux StLazyG Brewhouse is a brewpub located in historic downtown Prescott, Arizona.
Food is great! Love their meatloaf sandwich.
Murphy’s historic landmark building was a Mercantile & General Store in the 1890s.
The mahogany bar is a century old, polished lovingly by bartenders then and now. It’s a great place for Sunday champagne brunches and special occasions, as well as happy hour, lunch or dinner.
Their Carrot cake is amazing!
23 locals recommend
Murphy's
201 N Cortez StMurphy’s historic landmark building was a Mercantile & General Store in the 1890s.
The mahogany bar is a century old, polished lovingly by bartenders then and now. It’s a great place for Sunday champagne brunches and special occasions, as well as happy hour, lunch or dinner.
Their Carrot cake is amazing!
The Raven Café quickly becomes a go-to spot for food, drinks, and nightly entertainment. Its moniker, “Prescott’s Gathering Place,” is well deserved.
104 locals recommend
Raven Cafe
142 N Cortez StThe Raven Café quickly becomes a go-to spot for food, drinks, and nightly entertainment. Its moniker, “Prescott’s Gathering Place,” is well deserved.
At COLT we cook our foods carefully, in giant steel smokers with genuine hardwoods, ensuring each item is permeated with rich smoked flavors that typify the American West.
Amazing brisket sandwiches. Ask for 1/2 and 1/2!!! That’s lean and fatty ( full flavored) meat.
12 locals recommend
COLT Grill, BBQ & Spirits
2970 Park AveAt COLT we cook our foods carefully, in giant steel smokers with genuine hardwoods, ensuring each item is permeated with rich smoked flavors that typify the American West.
Amazing brisket sandwiches. Ask for 1/2 and 1/2!!! That’s lean and fatty ( full flavored) meat.
Best steaks ever!! Abut 20 mins outside Prescott in Dewey. Worth the drive!!
15 locals recommend
Leff-T's Steak House & Grill
150 AZ-69Best steaks ever!! Abut 20 mins outside Prescott in Dewey. Worth the drive!!
This place is so cool. Barbershop, taproom, coffee shop, gym, food truck, outdoor eating, and music all in one place.
It’s a must see.
17 locals recommend
Founding Fathers
218 N Granite StThis place is so cool. Barbershop, taproom, coffee shop, gym, food truck, outdoor eating, and music all in one place.
It’s a must see.
The County Seat
120 West Gurley StreetGreat Coffee! Cool vibe!
Hiking, kayaking & Fishing
The Watson Lake Reservoir has created a unique scene where granite boulders jut up out of the water. it is a city park and there is a $3 dollar entrance fee to get into the parking area. I recommend pulling through and driving all the way to the back and parking in the back lot. There is a fairly strenuous hike through the boulders down to the water if you choose to go that way
The Watson Lake Reservoir has created a unique scene where granite boulders jut up out of the water. it is a city park and there is a $2 entrance fee to get into the parking area. I recommend pulling through and driving all the way to the back and parking in the back lot. There is a fairly strenuous hike through the boulders down to the water if you choose to go that way
171 locals recommend
Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park RdThe Watson Lake Reservoir has created a unique scene where granite boulders jut up out of the water. it is a city park and there is a $2 entrance fee to get into the parking area. I recommend pulling through and driving all the way to the back and parking in the back lot. There is a fairly strenuous hike through the boulders down to the water if you choose to go that way
Lynx Lake, Arizona, is a 55-acre reservoir located within Prescott National Forest, approximately 5 miles east of Prescott, Arizona, in the Bradshaw Mountains. The lake is located at 5,530 feet elevation and is stocked for fishing. It is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona
116 locals recommend
Lynx Lake
Lynx Lake, Arizona, is a 55-acre reservoir located within Prescott National Forest, approximately 5 miles east of Prescott, Arizona, in the Bradshaw Mountains. The lake is located at 5,530 feet elevation and is stocked for fishing. It is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona
Although it only lies ten minutes’ drive south of the center, the peaceful and picturesque Goldwater Lake feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Besides some simply stupendous scenery, it offers up all kinds of outstanding outdoor activities with playgrounds, picnic areas, and park benches dotted here and there.
101 locals recommend
Upper Goldwater Lake
2875 S Goldwater Lake RdAlthough it only lies ten minutes’ drive south of the center, the peaceful and picturesque Goldwater Lake feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Besides some simply stupendous scenery, it offers up all kinds of outstanding outdoor activities with playgrounds, picnic areas, and park benches dotted here and there.
Historical places
Home to an incredible collection of artworks, the fantastic Phippen Museum can be found just ten minutes’ drive north of the center. Named after George Phippen, the founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, it contains lots of fine paintings, photos, and sculptures that depict the American West and its many landscapes.
42 locals recommend
Phippen Museum
4701 AZ-89Home to an incredible collection of artworks, the fantastic Phippen Museum can be found just ten minutes’ drive north of the center. Named after George Phippen, the founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, it contains lots of fine paintings, photos, and sculptures that depict the American West and its many landscapes.
Located right in the historic center of Prescott is Courthouse Square – a lovely, leafy place that lies just a stone’s throw away from many of Prescott’s main tourist attractions. Lined by bustling bars and businesses as well as the renowned Whiskey Row, the pretty plaza is the heart and soul of life in town, hosting countless community events, concerts, and celebrations over the course of each year.
64 locals recommend
Courthouse Plaza
120 S Cortez StLocated right in the historic center of Prescott is Courthouse Square – a lovely, leafy place that lies just a stone’s throw away from many of Prescott’s main tourist attractions. Lined by bustling bars and businesses as well as the renowned Whiskey Row, the pretty plaza is the heart and soul of life in town, hosting countless community events, concerts, and celebrations over the course of each year.
Recently renamed the Museum of Indigenous People due to the wishes of the local community, the ‘Smoki Museum’ offers a fascinating look at the rich history, culture, and heritage of the Southwest’s Native Americans. Situated just a short walk away from the square, it boasts a vast array of artifacts, artworks, and archaeological findings with plenty of exhibits also on show
27 locals recommend
Smoki Museum
147 N Arizona AveRecently renamed the Museum of Indigenous People due to the wishes of the local community, the ‘Smoki Museum’ offers a fascinating look at the rich history, culture, and heritage of the Southwest’s Native Americans. Situated just a short walk away from the square, it boasts a vast array of artifacts, artworks, and archaeological findings with plenty of exhibits also on show
A very interesting and educational place to visit, the superb Sharlot Hall Museum both protects and promotes the history and culture of Arizona’s Central Highlands. Its huge open-air campus in the city center has almost a dozen well-preserved historic buildings for guests to explore that are full of artifacts and exhibits highlighting the area’s past.
96 locals recommend
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W Gurley StA very interesting and educational place to visit, the superb Sharlot Hall Museum both protects and promotes the history and culture of Arizona’s Central Highlands. Its huge open-air campus in the city center has almost a dozen well-preserved historic buildings for guests to explore that are full of artifacts and exhibits highlighting the area’s past.
Family fun
If instead of art and culture it is awe-inspiring animals both large and small that you are interested in seeing then you’ll definitely want to head to the excellent Heritage Park Zoo. Located just fifteen minutes’ drive north of downtown, the sanctuary’s spacious enclosures and educational exhibits lie on the banks of the scenic Willow Lake.
59 locals recommend
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
1403 Heritage Park RdIf instead of art and culture it is awe-inspiring animals both large and small that you are interested in seeing then you’ll definitely want to head to the excellent Heritage Park Zoo. Located just fifteen minutes’ drive north of downtown, the sanctuary’s spacious enclosures and educational exhibits lie on the banks of the scenic Willow Lake.
Billed as the ‘World’s Oldest Rodeo’, the Prescott Frontier Days really is an exciting and adrenaline-packed event like no other. Held every year since 1888, its incredible ‘Cowboy Contests’ encompass everything from bull and bareback riding to steer wrestling, roping, and trick riding with plenty of performances and a parade also taking place.
14 locals recommend
Prescott Frontier Days, World's Oldest Rodeo
840 Rodeo DrBilled as the ‘World’s Oldest Rodeo’, the Prescott Frontier Days really is an exciting and adrenaline-packed event like no other. Held every year since 1888, its incredible ‘Cowboy Contests’ encompass everything from bull and bareback riding to steer wrestling, roping, and trick riding with plenty of performances and a parade also taking place.
Sightseeing
An absolute treat to explore, the almost untouched and unspoiled wilderness of the Prescott National Forest coats an enormous part of central Arizona. In no time at all, you can find yourself hiking and biking about its scenic confines which offer up a whopping number of fun outdoor activities and recreation opportunities.
13 locals recommend
Prescott National Forest
An absolute treat to explore, the almost untouched and unspoiled wilderness of the Prescott National Forest coats an enormous part of central Arizona. In no time at all, you can find yourself hiking and biking about its scenic confines which offer up a whopping number of fun outdoor activities and recreation opportunities.
Nightlife
Bars and restaurants
Matt’s Longhorn Saloon has been a part of Prescott’s famous "Whiskey Row" since the early 1960’s and is still going strong today as one of Prescott’s last true Honky Tonks. Occupying the historic D. Levy Building, built in 1901 as a mercantile, then becoming a saloon just at the end of prohibition in 1934, Matt’s Saloon has become an internationally recognized and highly acclaimed destination place for country music. Great country western music and dancing. Dancing lessons on Thursdays. Kick up your heels or belly up yo the bar.
22 locals recommend
Matt's Saloon
112 S Montezuma St
Matt’s Longhorn Saloon has been a part of Prescott’s famous "Whiskey Row" since the early 1960’s and is still going strong today as one of Prescott’s last true Honky Tonks. Occupying the historic D. Levy Building, built in 1901 as a mercantile, then becoming a saloon just at the end of prohibition in 1934, Matt’s Saloon has become an internationally recognized and highly acclaimed destination place for country music. Great country western music and dancing. Dancing lessons on Thursdays. Kick up your heels or belly up yo the bar.