Prescott, AZ at a Glance
Located in the mountains of north-central Arizona,
Prescott is nearly 100 mi (161 km) northwest of Phoenix
and is the county seat of Yavapai County. Prescott's location makes it popular
with summer visitors seeking cooler temperatures than Phoenix and Tucson
can offer. Known as Everybody's Hometown and Arizona's Christmas City, Prescott
boasts several unique attractions for visitors to enjoy. The World's
Oldest Rodeo is a festival that includes fireworks, a parade, live entertainment
and, of course, rodeo events. Prescott has a dedication to the December holiday
season, and the city's pride in Christmas is evident through the lighting of the
courthouse every year, an event that is accompanied by a parade and live entertainment.
The Prescott
National Forest lies partly within the city limits and provides space for
hiking, camping and picnicking in one of Arizona's many natural wonders at any
time of the year.
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