Month: February 2021

Adult Beverages

Prescott has a wide selection of venues for adult beverages of wide varieties…Distillery, Breweries, Meadery, Wine (Tasting & Vineyards)

Breweries: If you are into craft beer, Prescott is the place for you.  Most restaurant have a generous selection of beers available, but to go directly to the source, check out the local breweries / brew pubs available here…

  •  Prescott Brewery: Classic tavern featuring house-brewed beers & a selection of traditional pub grub & appetizers.
  •  Granite Mountain Brewing: Brewery & taproom with indoor/outdoor seating, a light food menu & live music on the weekends.
  •  Barnstar Brewing: Open Saturday and Sunday.  Worth the drive.

Wine Tasting: Wine tasting shops and nearby vineyards…

Superstition Meadery : Mead is wine made from honey.  These guys make their own with all kinds of spins on the theme.  Get a flight to try as many as you can.  Amazing.

Thumb Butte Distillery : Fine assortment of distilled liquors made on site.  Great bar and live music events inside.

Museums

  •  Sharlot Hall Museum: Open-air museum and heritage site dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Central Highlands of Arizona
  •  Phippen Art Museum: Intimate museum exhibiting cowboy- and Native American-themed works tracing the culture of the West.
  •  Smoki Museum: Collections of Native American artifacts.
  •  Fort Whipple Museum: U.S. Army post which served as Arizona Territory’s capital prior to the founding of Prescott

Live Performances

Night Life

Night life in Prescott mostly centers on “Whiskey Row,”  just across from the Square.  Music, dancing and good times roll as the rest of the town quietly sleeps.  Here are some popular hot spots in and around the Row…

  •  Jersey Lilly Saloon: Great live music and bar.  Hang out on the porch overlooking the Square.
  •  Matt’s Saloon: One of Prescott’s last true Honky Tonks.
  •  Hassayampa Hotel: Beautifully restored 1927 hotel, two blocks from the Row.  Tamer time, with live music most nights.
  •  Thumb Butte Distillery: A little further off the Whiskey Row path, but not far.  Dancing and live music in the bar attached to the distillery.

Some Quick Day Trips

  •  Phoenix: Great shopping, eating, museums, concerts.
  •  Outlet Mall: Huge shopping venue in Anthem, AZ – about an hour away.
  • Jerome: Quaint old mining town perked on top the cliffs.  Try Haunted Burgers.  Lots of shops, bars, and live bands.  About an hour away.
  •  Lake Havasu: Boating mecca.  London Bridge.  About 3 hours away.
  •  Palm Springs: LA’s premiere resort town.  Day spas galore.  Four hours away.

Prescott Lakes

Check out our webpage devoted to Prescott Lakes: PrescottLakesAZ.com

By far the largest subdivision in Prescott, home-owners pay approximately $140 per month per household for membership at the club – which includes access the athletic facilities and related activities, clubhouse / restaurant, social events, and one round of golf per month.

In addition, there is a quarterly HOA assessment for maintenance ranging from about $50 to $250, depending on which neighborhood your are in (there are 12).

Additional rounds of golf require golf membership.  These are available to non-residents.  Social memberships are also available to non-residents.

*Subject to change.

Selling Your Existing Home

Some Tips & Resources for Selling Your Existing Home

What’s Your Home’s Value?
We’d be glad to help you get an accurate assessment of what your current home is worth on the market today.  For areas we don’t know well, we can generate an extensive Seller’s Report for you.  This will give you a fair estimate and also provide much of the information a buyer will want to know about your property and the surrounding area.  This will provide a starting point for you and your listing agent in marketing your property.
If you are selling a home in Prescott, we can provide additional support and give you a more accurate estimate.

To request this service, click here: Home Valuation Report

Finding a Good Listing Agent
If you do not have a Realtor or would like help selecting one, we’d be glad to help you with that.  We have an extensive network of industry professionals, so we can find good agents in just about any area of the country.

To request this service, you can use the contact form here: Contact Us Form
In addition, we’d be glad to answer any questions you may have or assist in any way we can with your “outbound transaction.”

Useful Numbers

We’ve compiled loads of contact information you should find most helpful in executing your move to Prescott. It’s a quick PDF download.

  •  Utilities: Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water, etc.
  •  Government: Police, Zoning, Library, Schools, etc.
  •  Hookup: TV, Internet
  •  Repair:  Inspector, Roofer, HVAC, Handyman, etc.
  •  Moving: Vans, Furniture Movers, Storage, etc.
  •  Vehicles: License, Car Registration
  •  Protection: Home Warranty, Insurance
  •  Health: Doctors, Dentist
  •  Pet Care: Vet, Grooming, Supply, Boarding, etc.
  •  Personal: Hair, Nails, Skin, Massage, etc.
  •  Gifts: Crafts & Special Thank You’s

Click Here to Download the Useful Number List PDF

Escape California

It’s no secret that a mass exodus is underway in California, as more and more retirees are taking their money and leaving a state they feel has turned its back on them.  This video explores why they are leaving and why more and more of them are turning to Prescott as their refuge.