Teresa’s Prescott Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurant and liquor store. Staggering selection. The largest bottle shop in northern AZ.
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Park Plaza Liquor and Deli
402 W Goodwin StRestaurant and liquor store. Staggering selection. The largest bottle shop in northern AZ.
Our favorite restaurant in Prescott. Great Tapas, we usually order two or three per person. Try the sangria!
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Gato Azul
316 W Goodwin StOur favorite restaurant in Prescott. Great Tapas, we usually order two or three per person. Try the sangria!
Best brewery in Prescott, they won a silver metal at the American Beer Festival in Denver 2020. Amazing food too!
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LazyG Brewhouse
220 W Leroux StBest brewery in Prescott, they won a silver metal at the American Beer Festival in Denver 2020. Amazing food too!
New Mexico style diner with the best biscuits you will have in your life. Hands down the best breakfast in Prescott. Homemade jams and signature hashbrown dishes. The “Clint” is topped with slow roasted pork, chorizo and red or green chili. Very small seating area, but it’s worth the wait.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
b. simple
220 South Montezuma StreetNew Mexico style diner with the best biscuits you will have in your life. Hands down the best breakfast in Prescott. Homemade jams and signature hashbrown dishes. The “Clint” is topped with slow roasted pork, chorizo and red or green chili. Very small seating area, but it’s worth the wait.
Best coffee, roasted in house. Really unique biscuits and gravy.
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Local
520 W Sheldon StBest coffee, roasted in house. Really unique biscuits and gravy.
Bustling and lively Italian staple with huge portions. Try the grandma pie or Sicilian.
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rosa's Pizzeria
330 W Gurley StBustling and lively Italian staple with huge portions. Try the grandma pie or Sicilian.
Oldest continuously run bar in Arizona.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Palace Restaurant & Saloon
120 S Montezuma StOldest continuously run bar in Arizona.
Authentic pizza, the oven was custom built and sent from Italy. Great for a romantic date night.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Limoncello Pizzeria Napolitana
218 W Goodwin StAuthentic pizza, the oven was custom built and sent from Italy. Great for a romantic date night.
The best cold cut sandwiches. Nick is a Prescott icon!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nick's Feed Your Face
418 W Goodwin StThe best cold cut sandwiches. Nick is a Prescott icon!
BiGA.
623 Miller Valley RdOwner chef, farm to table restaurant.
Coffee shop and bar with 80 self serve beer taps. Rotating food trucks outside.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Founding Fathers
218 N Granite StCoffee shop and bar with 80 self serve beer taps. Rotating food trucks outside.
Prescott’s only fine dining. World class food in a unassuming location. Farm to table, rotating menu.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Atmesfir
232 S Montezuma StPrescott’s only fine dining. World class food in a unassuming location. Farm to table, rotating menu.
A trendy late night spot for artisan tacos.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Planchada Taqueria
217 West Gurley StreetA trendy late night spot for artisan tacos.
Great BBQ overlooking courthouse square. They are counter service and can get busy on the weekends. Get takeout and have a picnic on the courthouse lawn.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
COLT Grill - BBQ & Spirits
202 South Montezuma StreetGreat BBQ overlooking courthouse square. They are counter service and can get busy on the weekends. Get takeout and have a picnic on the courthouse lawn.
Historic breakfast spot located in one of Prescott’s oldest hotels. Get a Bloody Mary at the 100 year old bar.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bistro St. Michael
100 S Montezuma StHistoric breakfast spot located in one of Prescott’s oldest hotels. Get a Bloody Mary at the 100 year old bar.
Fancy gastropub focusing on Arizona beers and upscale food.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Barley Hound
234 S Cortez StFancy gastropub focusing on Arizona beers and upscale food.
Prescott’s newest restaurant. High end Japanese fusion. Nice wine list featuring local beers.
The Black Goat
120 North Montezuma StreetPrescott’s newest restaurant. High end Japanese fusion. Nice wine list featuring local beers.
Sightseeing
Prescott’s iconic landmark, quick and moderate loop hike with views of the town.
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Thumb Butte Recreation Area
2285 Thumb Butte RdPrescott’s iconic landmark, quick and moderate loop hike with views of the town.
Museum of local Arizona history and the original territorial capital. Beautiful rose garden.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W Gurley StMuseum of local Arizona history and the original territorial capital. Beautiful rose garden.
Great picnic spot for people watching. Barry Goldwater announced his presidential bid here.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza del Palacio de Justicia
120 S Cortez StGreat picnic spot for people watching. Barry Goldwater announced his presidential bid here.
Bars and restaurants on a historic location. Fabled old haunt of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whiskey Row
North Montezuma StreetBars and restaurants on a historic location. Fabled old haunt of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
Animal rescue featuring local Arizona animals.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santuario Zoológico del Parque Patrimonial
1403 Heritage Park RdAnimal rescue featuring local Arizona animals.
Unique rock formations with hiking and biking trails.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Granite Dells
Unique rock formations with hiking and biking trails.
Parque Watson Lake
3101 Watson Lake Park RdLake in the granite dells.
My favorite lake, fishing and a mostly paved hiking trail.
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lynx Lake
My favorite lake, fishing and a mostly paved hiking trail.
Willow Lake Park
1497 Heritage Park RdLake near Watson lake and granite dells.
Upper Goldwater Lake
2875 S Goldwater Lake RdSmall lake, great views on the ride there.
Phippen Museum
4701 AZ-89Collection of western art.
Easy trail located on the site of the Sante Fe Railway. Walk along Lake Watson through the Granite Dells.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peavine Trail (Prescott Peavine Trail)
Peavine Trail (Prescott Peavine Trail)Easy trail located on the site of the Sante Fe Railway. Walk along Lake Watson through the Granite Dells.
Yavapai Casino
1505 AZ-69Bucky's Casino
1500 E. Highway 69Neighborhoods
One of the Prescott’s oldest neighborhoods with many historic Victorian homes. Great place to walk around.
South Mount Vernon Avenue
South Mount Vernon AvenueOne of the Prescott’s oldest neighborhoods with many historic Victorian homes. Great place to walk around.
Cortez Street
Cortez StreetCortez street, also know as Antique Row, has dozens of antique shops and boutiques.
Groceries
Fry's Food And Drug
950 Fair StThe closest grocery store.
Walmart Supercenter
2003 E Rodeo DrThe closest Walmart.
Sprouts Farmers Market
174 E Sheldon StOrganic grocery store.
Best place for prepared organic food. Get a wine and cheese plate to go here!
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trader Joe's
252 N Lee BlvdBest place for prepared organic food. Get a wine and cheese plate to go here!
Bar scene
Most of the bars downtown are located on whiskey row or within walking distance of the square
Prescott’s only cocktail bar, try the rum punch or Pimm’s cup.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Point Bar and Lounge
114 N Montezuma StPrescott’s only cocktail bar, try the rum punch or Pimm’s cup.
Prescott’s famous cowboy bar on Whiskey Row. Come here to see cowboys two step in Stetsons.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Matt's Saloon
112 S Montezuma StPrescott’s famous cowboy bar on Whiskey Row. Come here to see cowboys two step in Stetsons.
Whiskey row staple. Live music and a balcony over looking the courthouse.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jersey Lilly Saloon
116 S Montezuma StWhiskey row staple. Live music and a balcony over looking the courthouse.
Live music in a historic venue on Whiskey Row. Old wooden bar and taxidermy give this place a lot of character.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bird Cage Saloon
160 S Montezuma StLive music in a historic venue on Whiskey Row. Old wooden bar and taxidermy give this place a lot of character.
Dive bar catering to a younger crowd. Mostly locals. A refreshing respite when you’re tired of tourists on whiskey row.
Prescott Public House
218 W Gurley StDive bar catering to a younger crowd. Mostly locals. A refreshing respite when you’re tired of tourists on whiskey row.
Newly remodeled bar with lots of beers on tap and some signature cocktails. Huge patio in the back that hosts cover bass during summertime.
Montezuma Tavern
214 S Montezuma StNewly remodeled bar with lots of beers on tap and some signature cocktails. Huge patio in the back that hosts cover bass during summertime.
Ad Astra Brewing Company
123 N Cortez StPrescott’s newest brewery. Space themed with a charming patio.
Mark’s Beer Garden
1590 Swenson StreetLocals spot for German beer off whiskey row.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Qué meter en la valija
Prescott Tips
Prescott has a mile high altitude. Weather conditions can change suddenly. Make sure to wear layers clothes to adapt to the changing temperatures. In addition, ensure you properly hydrate while you are here, and even before your trip. This will help with the dry Arizona climate and altitude sickness
Frases útiles
Prescott Pronunciation
Locals pronounce Prescott as “Preskitt.” Rhymes with biscuit.
Cómo moverse
Uber and Lyft
Prescott is a pretty small town, it may be difficult to get an Uber or Lyft late or on a weeknight.
No te lo pierdas
Untouched wilderness
Prescott is most famous for its wilderness and hiking trails. The town is surrounded by Prescott National Forest, make sure to spend some time in our beautiful ponderosa pine forests before you leave!
Formas de ahorrar
Bring your National Park Pass
Many nearby outdoor recreation areas are in the Prescott National Forest. Parking is free with a park pass. This includes Thumb Butte, Lynx Lake, Goldwater lake and many trailheads. If you do not have a pass, parking in the National Forest is free on Wednesdays. Watson and willow lakes are on state land, you will still need to pay a small fee to park.