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Discover the golf courses, lakes, hiking trails, parks, restaurants, coffee shops, history, entertainment and outdoor experiences that make the Prescott area special.

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Places Worth Exploring

Start with some of the places locals and visitors love throughout the Prescott area.

Watson Lake

Granite Dells, kayaking, fishing, hiking and some of the most recognizable scenery in Prescott.

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Willow Lake

A beautiful Granite Dells recreation area with hiking, paddling and wildlife viewing.

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Goldwater Lake

A forested mountain lake south of Prescott with trails, fishing and recreation.

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Thumb Butte

One of Prescott's signature landmarks and a popular hiking destination.

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Granite Dells

Iconic granite formations surrounding Watson and Willow Lakes.

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Prescott Circle Trail

A major trail network connecting many of Prescott's outdoor recreation areas.

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Talking Rock Golf Club

A premier golf and residential community north of Prescott.

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StoneRidge Golf Course

An 18-hole golf course located in Prescott Valley.

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Sharlot Hall Museum

Explore the history and heritage of Prescott and the Arizona Territory.

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Prescott

Historic downtown, the Granite Dells, lakes, pine forests, hiking, golf, restaurants and outdoor recreation.

Prescott Valley

Wide-open spaces, parks, recreation, golf, shopping, restaurants and easy access to Prescott.

Chino Valley

Western heritage, open country, outdoor recreation, local restaurants and small-town living.

Dewey-Humboldt

Ranch country, golf, historic roots, open space and convenient access to Prescott Valley and Prescott.

A Little Prescott History

1863

Fort Whipple

Fort Whipple was established in the area before the founding of Prescott.

1864

Prescott Is Founded

Prescott was established and became the first territorial capital of Arizona.

1867

The Capital Moves

The territorial capital moved from Prescott to Tucson.

1877

Prescott Becomes Capital Again

Prescott regained its position as Arizona's territorial capital.

1889

Phoenix Becomes Capital

Phoenix became Arizona's permanent territorial capital.

1980

Edward Tucker Is Born

Prescott becomes part of the Tucker story.

2004

Dewey-Humboldt

Dewey and Humboldt officially incorporated as the Town of Dewey-Humboldt.

Today

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Four communities, incredible outdoor recreation and a lifestyle worth exploring.

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