Exploring Prescott

Prescott Day Trip: Located 1.5 Hours  West of Sedona

Best Hikes in Prescott

• Prescott Peavine National Recreation Area: This easy hike offers great views of Watson Lake and Granite Dells. This easy-to-follow trail is accessible and a good choice for observing wildlife, jogging, and taking sunset photography. Allow 3.5 - 4 hours to complete this hike. Google Maps

• Thumb Butte: A moderate hike with medium levels of traffic and abundantly wonderful views of Prescott National Forest. This hike is great at sunrise or sunset. Allow 2.5 hours to complete the hike. Google Maps

• Constellation Trail: A moderate hike with great exposure to the area's unique "Granite Dells." This trail is great at sunset and has good exposure to the sun in the middle of the day. Allow 2 - 3 hours to complete this entire hike and it's neighboring trails. Google Maps

• Granite Mountain Trail: A hard & rugged hike to the most beautiful overlook in Prescott. Although the trail has been effected by recent forest fires, it still offers great solitude and inspiring views of the beautiful ponderosa forest of Prescott National Forest. Google Maps

SUP/Kayak/Boat Rentals

• Watson Lake Kayak/Canoe Rentals (Prescott Outdoors): This boating site is awesome and the area leading down to the water can be easily accessed. This would be a superb site to explore the awe-inspiring Granite Dells and view the amazing wildlife around Watson Lake. The boat ramp at Watson Lake is low grade to the water and is handicap accessible if needed. 

Music/Entertainment/Shows

• Findlay Toyota Center

Fishing in Prescott

• Lynx Lake
• Goldwater Lake 
• Watson Lake 

Museums in Prescott

• Phippen Art Museum 
• Sharlot Hall Museum 

Zoo in Prescott 

• Heritage Park Zoo

Dinner in Prescott

• Hassayampa Inn
• El Gato Azul
• Dry Gulch Steakhouse

Nightlife in Prescott

•  Whiskey Row in Downtown Prescott: Several fun historic bars and cool art galleries. 

Favorite Bars on Whiskey Row

• Jersey Lilly Saloon
• Matts Saloon
• Rickety Cricket Brewing

Breweries in Prescott 

• Prescott Brewing Company
• Granite Mountain Brewing

Meaderies in Prescott

•  Superstition Meadowy

Wine Tasting

• Flying Leap Vineyards

Casino in Prescott

• Bucky's Casino at Prescott Resort 

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Useful Hiking Links

Prescott National Forest Maps & Publications / City of Prescott Interactive Hiking Map