Spencer’s Guidebook to Prescott
City/town information
Nearby cities and town for a quick day-trip!
Sedona
Gorgeous scenery and hiking trails.
Jerome
Historic Mining town outside of Prescott.
Sightseeing
West Spruce Trail #264 Trailhead
Thumb Butte RoadGreat hike with amazing views
Beautiful lake surrounded by granite boulders. Tons of outdoor activities.
171 locals recommend
Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park RdBeautiful lake surrounded by granite boulders. Tons of outdoor activities.
Granite mountain wilderness area has a lot of great hiking trails.
20 locals recommend
Granite Mountain
Granite mountain wilderness area has a lot of great hiking trails.
Upper Goldwater Lake
2875 S Goldwater Lake RdFun lake to spend the day at!
About an hour away from Prescott! Beautiful hike with a creek to jump in!
16 locals recommend
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Bell TrailAbout an hour away from Prescott! Beautiful hike with a creek to jump in!
Wolf Creek Falls
Thumb Butte Recreation Area
2285 Thumb Butte RdGreat hiking and picnic area in the pine trees!
About an hour away from Prescott. Great for a day trip!
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadAbout an hour away from Prescott. Great for a day trip!
Granite Basin Lake
Small lake at the foot of Granite Mountain.
Historic Whiskey Row is a great place to spend the evening! Blast to the past by visiting these historic bars and restaurants!
84 locals recommend
Whiskey Row
North Montezuma StreetHistoric Whiskey Row is a great place to spend the evening! Blast to the past by visiting these historic bars and restaurants!
The courthouse plaza make for a great stroll any time day. A beautiful courthouse surrounded by gorgeous trees and history!
64 locals recommend
Courthouse Plaza
120 S Cortez StThe courthouse plaza make for a great stroll any time day. A beautiful courthouse surrounded by gorgeous trees and history!
Great for a day at the lake! Fishing, hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking, and swimming!
116 locals recommend
Lynx Lake
Great for a day at the lake! Fishing, hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking, and swimming!
Granite Gardens Park
2523-2695 E Granite Gardens DrGreat place for hiking among huge granite boulders.
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.
96 locals recommend
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W Gurley StThe 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.
Food scene
Atmesfir
232 S Montezuma StGreat food! Awesome place for a date!
Bill's Grill
333 S Montezuma StAwesome sandwiches and burgers. Great lunch spot!
BiGA.
623 Miller Valley RdGreat food! Fresh bread made in store!
Bird Cage Saloon
160 S Montezuma StFun bar in the heart of downtown
Limoncello Pizzeria Napolitana
218 W Goodwin StAmazing italian food!
El Gato Azul
316 W Goodwin StGreat tapas and drinks! Fun place for a date!
Maya Restaurant
410 S Montezuma StGreat place for tacos! BYOB!
The County Seat
120 West Gurley StreetGreat place for a bite to eat and drinks.
The Barley Hound
234 S Cortez StGreat place for dinner
Papa's Italian Restaurant
129 1/2 N Cortez StGreat Italian food for the family or a date night!
Palace Restaurant & Saloon
120 S Montezuma StHistoric bar on Whiskey Row
Jersey Lilly Saloon
116 S Montezuma StHistoric saloon on Whiskey Row
Neighborhoods
North Mount Vernon Street
North Mount Vernon AvenueHistoric Victorian homes line this street.