- Los Pinos: Best frozen margaritas.
- Casa Alvarez*: Seating and hours are limited. But great reputation. Try the chimichanga.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
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Japanese Restaurants
Exotic Restaurants
- Atmesfir*: Fine, fine dining in intimate venue with chef and kitchen on display. Owned and operated by caring and passionate family.
- El Gato Azul*: Tapas.
- Taj Mahal*: Great Indian fare. Lunch buffet.
- Raven Cafe*: Hipster vibe. Extensive beer, wine and coffee offerings. Upstairs area is really cool and has a great view.
- Barley Hound*: Great outdoor seating available. Get the duck tacos.
- BiGA: Modern, snug kitchen offering New American sandwiches & entrees
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*).
Chain Restaurants
- Applebee’s: Yep. We have one.
- Red Robin: Burgers and brews.
- Texas Roadhouse: Free peanuts in abundance. Good meat & ribs.
- Olive Garden: How do they stay in business with all the great Italian here?
- Chik Fil-a: You can never have enough nuggets.
- In & Out: Animal style. Always.
- Chipotle*: Several locations.
- Red Lobster: New England themed seafood chain.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
Burgers
- Bill’s Grill: Great burgers and a great beer selection.
- Susie’s Skyway: The diner in the airport. Great fun and great burgers.
- Brown Bag: Delicious! Good shakes too.
- Marino’s Mob*: Gangster theme. Burgers and ice cream. Liquor bar too.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
Breakfast
- Prescott Junction: Family-owned diner. Breakfast buffet. Good pies.
- Zeke’s Eatin’ Place: Lots of home-style food.
- St. Michael’s Bistro*: Great brunch spot.
Places within walking distance of the downtown Square are marked with an star (*)
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Big Annual Events
- World’s Oldest Rodeo: Early July – Old West at its finest
- Halloween: Oct 31 – Mount Vernon south of Gurley is cordoned off for massive trick-or-treating
- Acker Night: Early Dec – Downtown shops open house and entertain
- Lighting of the Courthouse & Parade: Early Dec – Heart-warming holiday tradition
Things to Do in the High Country
Event Calendar – February 2021
Fishing
- Fishing in Prescott: PDF Download
- Fishing Equipment: Sportsman Warehouse
Hiking & Biking
- 5 Best Prescott Hiking Trails (Photos): Trip Advisor
- Best Trails Near Prescott: All Trails
- Trail Maps & App: City of Prescott
- Hiking Equipment: Hike Shack
- Biking Equipment: High Gear Bike Shop
Golf
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…
- Flying Leap Vineyards Tasting: Tasting room is convenient from downtown. Vineyard is out in Skull Valley, a 30-minute drive.
- Granite Creeks Vineyards: Up in Chino Valley. Short drive.
- Vino Zona: Curated Arizona wines. In Jerome.
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
- Elk’s Theater: Classically designed opera house from 1905. Live plays, musicals and classic films.
- Prescott Center for the Arts: Performing arts center in an old church featuring community productions of popular plays & musicals.
- Yavapai College Performing Arts Center: Community college theater featuring live plays, musicals and musical performances
Movie Theaters
- Picture Show: Right outside of the downtown area. Comfy recliner chairs.
- Harkins: Mega cinema out in Prescott Valley
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.
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