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downtown Prescott at night

About Prescott

Often referred to as “Everyone’s Hometown,” Prescott was once Arizona's territorial capital. Throughout the town, visitors can trace Arizona history through the eyes of Native Americans, settlers of the Old West and old fashioned cowboys and gunslingers.

A Friendly Place to Visit, A Friendly Place to Be

Nestled in the beautiful ponderosa pine forests of the 1.25 million acre Prescott National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking and rock climbing as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing on any of Prescott’s five lakes. Golfers will enjoy the six golf courses located in and around Prescott, where the greens fees are reasonable and the backdrops are magnificent.

Visit Prescott's Chamber of Commerce website at www.prescott.org for more information

Prescott also offers many different venues for arts and entertainment, including the Yavapai College Performance Hall, a variety of small theater groups, three local museums and a wide variety of art galleries and exhibit spaces, including Yavapai College’s own art gallery. All the amenities one would find in a larger town without the downside of city living.

The convenient location of Prescott makes reaching other destinations easy.

  • 90 minutes north of Phoenix
  • 90 minutes south of Flagstaff
  • 3 hours from the south rim of the Grand Canyon

Ready to visit Yavapai College and Prescott? Call the Admissions and Recruitment Office at toll-free at 1-800-922-6787, ext. 2148 or register here for the Discover Yavapai program.

 
 


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