Prescott
Arizona
86301
Photos of Prescott
Lynx Lake
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai County Courthouse
Prescott, Arizona
Thumb Butte
Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, Arizona
Winter Snow Storm
Montezuma Street ‘Whiskey Row’
Prescott, Arizona
Gurley Street Downtown
Prescott, Arizona
Granite Dells and Willow Lake
Prescott Arizona
Custom Ford Hot Rod
Gurley St., Prescott, AZ
Ride The
Mother Road
Visit the past and ride Historic Rt 66 thru the old towns of Williams, gateway to the Grand Canyon, and Seligman, the town that kept the ‘Mother Road’ alive.
Enjoy a burger and shake at the popular Snow Cap drive-in along Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona or a cold one at the famous ‘Sultana Bar’ in Williams Arizona, one of Arizona’s oldest saloons.
These are just a few ‘arizona’ towns that are day rides out of Prescott Arizona. There are several more great rides out of Prescott and a lot of things to see riding around the town itself!
Visit Prescott on your next visit to Arizona. You’ll be glad you did!
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The Town of Prescott Arizona
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Ride The Spars in Prescott
Arizona Trivia
Arizona leads the nation in the production of copper.
Arizona was the last contiguous state to be admitted to the union,
the 48th state.
Indian Chiefs Geronimo and Cochise were both born in Arizona.
The blossom of the Suguaro cactus is Arizona’ state flower.
The Bola tie originated in Arizona and is the official neckwear.
The state fish is the Apache trout and is only found in Arizona.
The Arizona roadrunner can speed across the desert at 20 mph.
The original London Bridge was shipped stone by stone to Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
The world’s largest solar tele- scope is located in Arizona.
The only area in Arizona that recognizes Daylight Saving Time is the Navajo Indian Reservation.
The Suguaro cactus can live to be over 150 years and grow to 50 ft.
Arizona has the longest stretch of Route 66 still in use today.
Tombstone’s Gunfight at the OK Corral did not happen at the OK Corral but pretty close to it.
Arizona is home to 21 different native American tribes.
The largest meteor crater in the world is located in Arizona.
Camels were once a main source of cargo transport in the deserts of Arizona.
Arizona’s unofficial nickname is the Valentine State since it became a state on Valentine’s Day.
The copper star in the Arizona state flag represents the abundance of copper produced in the state.
Arizona has the largest stand of Ponderosa pines in the world.
Arizona has more parks and national monuments than any other state, more mountains than Switzerland, and more golf courses than Scotland.
Prescott, Arizona
World’s Oldest Rodeo
Arizona’s first state capitol
Prescott, Arizona, pronounced ‘Press-skit’ was Arizona’s first state capitol. Founded in 1864 on Granite Creek, the source of the placer gold discovered around 1838. The town has a ‘midwest’ feel unlike any other Arizona town. Due to the war between the states and southern sympathizers living in the Tucson area , president Lincoln selected Prescott as the new capitol and encouraged folks from the mid-west to move here.
There are over 500 homes near the center of town that are listed on the National Historic Register.
The town of Prescott is also known for being the home of the world’s oldest rodeo, and there are records to back up the claim.
Home of
Whiskey Row
On any one weekend, as long as the weather permits, downtown Prescott is bustling with tourists and local towns people. The center square park with the Yavapai County courthouse provides a great central location for various events throughout the year. On the west side of the square across the street there are several old saloons or bars, the Palace Bar and the Bird Cage Saloon to name a few.
The Palace is one of the oldest bars in Arizona having been a movie set in times past. You can also see several old relics from the days of old and old photos as well.
Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Big Nose Kate are just a few of the old west celebrities that frequented the saloons. Rumor has it that Doc Holliday won ten thousand dollars in one hand of poker at the Palace.
Downtown Prescott is a popular destination for Arizona bikers
Although the downtown square is a popular spot for biker’s to hang out, there are a lot of other things going on as well. Several crafts and antique bazars along with holiday music festivities are held annual at the courthouse square. Antique stores, restaurants, and saloons line the streets nearby. If your are interested in the history of Arizona, the Sharlot Hall museum is only a block away.
There are several great motorcycle rides out of Prescott
Prescott is located in the northern part of central Arizona. It is a mile high in elevation. Riding season is pretty much year round if you don’t mind riding in the cold. The rainy season is in the summer usually from July thru August and September.
There are four main routes a biker can take to get out of town, two of which reach desert elevations in less than an hour. Within an hour one can be enjoying the statuesque giant saguaro cactus or getting your kicks on route sixty-six. Check out the rides page for a detailed review of some of these rides out of Prescott.
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