Prescott Attractions

Flinn Park in Prescott has a playground, picnic areas, a basketball court and a ballfield.

Fort Whipple in Prescott served as a tactical base for the United States Cavalry during the Indian Wars of 1864 to 1882. During the Spanish War, it was the headquarters for the Rough Riders. Today it serves as a Veterans Administration hospital.

The Hassayampa Inn has been in operation for 80 years with 67 well-appointed rooms. It is located within walking distance of shops, nearby mountains, galleries and entertainment.

Prescott Animal Park is a small wildlife sanctuary with reptiles, farm animals and exotic creatures. Many of the animals have been rescued from the wild or from inappropriate captive arrangements. At the zoo, the animals live in their natural habitats.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott has picnic areas, ballfields and a small zoo. One of the highlights of the Sanctuary is the Tarantula Grotto, a building with a cave-like feel that houses 26 different spiders from all over the world.

Acker Park was designated by its founder as a place for children to learn about nature and the arts. There is a children's play area and public art exhibits.

Acker Park in Prescott has hiking trails and picnic areas. The hiking trails lead to higher elevations, which provide excellent views.

The Phippen Museum of Western Art in Prescott is named for artist George Phippen, the first President of the Cowboy Artists of America. The art on display focuses on Western heritage through paintings, etchings, drawings, bronze sculptures, photography and jewelry.

Pioneer Park in Prescott has hiking trails, four ballfields, soccer fields and bleachers.

The Prescott Fine Arts Association is housed in the Sacred Heart Church that was built in 1891. Theatrical and music programs are offered including family shows, opera, variety shows and melodramas.

Roughrider Park in Prescott has two ballfields and six tennis courts.

The Smoki Museum in Prescott has been open since 1935. The exhibits highlight artifacts from Indian cultures such as prehistoric, historic and contemporary pottery, jewelry, stone artifacts, and baskets.

Clothing, ornaments and other items from the Sioux, Apache and Woodland Indians are part of the ethnographic collection at the Smoki Museum.

The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Reservation occupies 1,395 acres next to Prescott. The tribe owns a business park and shopping center located at the gateway to Prescott.

The town of Cherry has many summer homes. It was founded as a mining community in the 1860's. At one time, Cherry was the site of six mills to support the 40 local mines in and around the town.

Chino Valley is located on Highway 89 north of Prescott. Chino Valley was the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona until it moved to Prescott in 1864.

Dewey is located at the junction of Highways 69 and 169 to the east of Prescott. Visitors to this Arizona town won't want to Miss Young's Farm with a number of culinary treats and a bakery.

Hillside is a mining town near Prescott that dates from 1887. In the 1930's a full scale operation was underway, tungsten and uranium were later discovered and the machinery on site is from that operation.

Prescott Valley is a relatively new community, founded in 1966. It lies between the Bradshaw and Mingus Mountains, 80 miles north of Phoenix.