Prescott, arizona
Prescott is known to be a town for all seasons – Just 90 miles north of Phoenix, nestled inone of the nation’s largest contiguous forests of Ponderosa Pines, is Prescott Arizona. Prescott is rich with history and offers many diversions for the traveler.
Prescott began as a mining town with the discovery of gold. In 1864 Arizona became a territory and Prescott was selected to be the capital. It held the title until 1889 when Tucson was awarded the distinction. Although the designation of State Capital now belongs to Phoenix, Prescott is still the seat of government for Yavapai County, and a gateway to much of the state.
Prescott is home to World’s Oldest Rodeo, celebrating more than 120 years around every Fourth of July weekend with many thrilling performances. The famous Palace Saloon, the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state.
Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza is the pivot around which the town was designed and built. Today, quaint boutiques, fantastic restaurants, and an eclectic array of galleries featuring local, regional and national artists surround this famous landmark.
Prescott’s motto is “History Lives On,” and indeed it does. With nearly 800 buildings on the National Register of Historic Buildings, Prescott is Arizona’s best-preserved town.
The Sharlot Hall, Phippen and Smoki Museums trace the history of the area from the perspectives of settlers, Native Americans, and of course, through the art of the West.
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