Thriving Community
Prescott Chamber of Commerce – www.prescott.org
City of Prescott – www.cityofprescott.net
Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism – www.visit-prescott.com
Prescott Downtown Partnership – www.Prescottdowntown.com
Prescott Fact Sheet
 Location
Via interstate and state highways, 1.5 to 2 hours from metropolitan Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona (driving directions to Talking Rock)
Elevation
5,200 feet above sea level
Climate
Prescott enjoys a year-round mild climate, with summertime highs in the mid 80s, and winter highs in the mid 50s.
Population
32,000 in Prescott, Arizona
70,000 in Prescott, Arizona area
Medical Care
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is a full-service facility including 125 beds, trauma center, and more than 100 physicians on staff. The hospital is home to a cardiac cath lab and angioplasty, state-of-the-art imaging services and a full spectrum of healthcare options that range from preventive medicine to family-centered obstetrics. A 24-hour emergency department with inpatient and outpatient surgical services makes the hospital a welcome health partner to residents and visitors alike.
Yavapai Medical Regional Center - www.ymrc.org
Education
Just like any small town in America, education is a centerpiece of the community. Prescott offers every level of education, from pre-schools, elementary, middle and high schools to college level education, including Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott College – a private, 4-year, liberal arts school; and Yavapai County Community College. Nearby Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University.
Prescott Unified School District – www.prescottschools.com
Prescott College – www.prescott.edu
Yavapai County Community College - www2.yc.edu
NAU-Prescott - www.distance.nau.edu/campuses/
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - www.erau.edu/pr/index.html
North Central University - www.ncu.edu/
Shopping
For being a small town, Prescott has amazing shopping. The downtown square has a variety of quaint stores including antique shops and art galleries. The new 500,000 sq.ft. Regional shopping mall features Dillard’s department store and Barnes and Noble, to name a few. You will also find a Costco here.
Restaurants
Prescott offers a wide variety of dining options, from fancy to casual. Whether you like bistros, California cuisine or live jazz with your dinner, there is a restaurant here to suit your taste.
129 1/2: An American Jazz Grille - www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
ACME Fish Co. - www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
Agostino's Italian Cucina
Belvedere's Bistro - www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
Caffe St. Michael - www.caffestmichael.com
Casa Sanchez
Cattleman's Bar & Grill - www.cattlemansbar.com
Coyote Joe's
Dinner Bell Inc.
El Gato Azul - www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
Genovese's Ristorante Italiano
Gurley Street Grill
Kendall's Famous Burgers & Ice Cream
Murphy's Restaurant - www.murphysrestaurant.com
N'awlins on Montezuma - www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
The Palace - www.historicpalace.com
Peacock Dining Room at the Hassayampa Inn - www.hassayampainn.com
Plaza Cafe
Prescott Brewing Company - www.prescottbrewingcompany.com
Prescott Pantry - www.prescottpantry.com
The Rose Restaurant
The Uptown
Wildflower Bread Company - www.wildflowerbread.com
Hotels and Accomodations
When you visit Prescott and need a place to stay, you have many excellent options. You can choose from historic hotels on the square to quaint bed and breakfast places, motels, casinos and resorts.
Hassayampa Inn - www.hassayampainn.com
Hotel Vendome – www.vendomehotel.com
Hotel St. Michael - www.stmichaelhotel.com
Prescott Resort - www.prescottresort.com
Attractions
How much is there to do in Prescott? Well, how much time do you have? Because Prescott offers such a wide variety of attractions and amenities, you will really never run out of things to do. Prescott has 450 miles of trails and 100,000 acres of forest so you have plenty to choose from when it comes to outdoor activities. Add to that parks, museums and art galleries and you have plenty to see and do in Prescott.
Museums
Sharlot Hall – http://www.sharlot.org/index.shtml
Smoki Museum - http://www.smokimuseum.org
Phippen Museum - http://www.phippenartmuseum.org
Galleries
A Loft Gallery - http://www.aloftgallery.com
Artistic Images of Prescott
Arts Prescott Gallery
Mountain Artists’ Guild Gallery - http://www.mountainartistsguild.org
Mountain Spirit Gallery - http://www.mountainspiritgallery.com
Black Arrow Indian Art - http://www.BlackArrowIndianArt.com
Parada Gallery - www.paradagallery.com
Prescott Fine Arts Gallery - www.pfaa.net
Yavapai College Sculpture Garden and Art Gallery - www.friendsofyca.org
Theatres
Prescott Fine Arts Theatre - www.pfaa.net
Elks Theatre - www.cityofprescott.net/Elks%20Opera%20House/index.cfm
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Blue Rose Theatre – www.sharlot.org
Parks/Lakes/Trails
Parks:
Acker Park
Flinn Park
Goldwater Lake Park
Granite Creek Park
Heritage Park
Peavine Trail Park
Pioneer Park
Roughrider Park
Stricklin Park
Watson Lake Park
Trails: (Partial List)
Granite Mountain Trail
Thumb Butte Trail
Groom Creek Loop Trail
Peavine Trail
Lakes:
Watson Lake
Lynxs Lake
Goldwater Lake
Willow Lake
Granite Basin Lake
Hiking Clubs:
Prescott Outings Club – www.geocities.com/prescottoutingsclub
Trek About
Air Service
Prescott Municipal Airport is a large and active facility with three concrete runways (primary runway of 7,600 feet). Daily commercial service to and from Phoenix is available via America West Airlines.
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