Travel Tips
The Best Time to Visit Prescott (Month by Month)
Prescott is a true four-season town. Here's what each season is really like — weather, crowds, and events — so you can pick the perfect time to visit.
June 9, 2026
From the journal
The Prescott journal
Local guides and seasonal tips to help you plan a better trip.
Local Guide
Bill's Pizza: Prescott's Whiskey Row Favorite
Bill's Pizza is a Prescott institution — wood-fired pies chasing perfection, a buzzing patio, and a spot right on the Courthouse Plaza. Here's the story and what to order.
June 8, 2026
Travel Tips
Prescott with Kids: A Family Weekend in the Pines
Cool air, easy lakes and trails, a real zoo, gold panning, and critters to catch — Prescott is a dream for families. Here's how to plan a weekend kids will love.
June 8, 2026
Local Guide
A Day Trip to Jerome: Arizona's Liveliest Ghost Town
An hour from Prescott, Jerome clings to Cleopatra Hill — a former copper boomtown turned artist colony, full of galleries, wine, history, and ghost stories. Here's how to spend a day.
June 7, 2026
Local Guide
Courthouse Plaza: The Heart of Prescott
For over 140 years, Prescott's Courthouse Plaza has been the town's gathering place — concerts, festivals, the famous Christmas lighting, and a grand 1916 courthouse. Here's what to know.
June 6, 2026
Local Guide
Where to Eat in Prescott: Our Favorite Spots
Prescott punches well above its weight for food — historic saloons, wood-fired pizza, creekside tapas, and cowboy breakfasts. Here's where to eat downtown.
June 5, 2026
Seasons
Prescott in the Fall: Golden Light & Quiet Trails
Fall might be Prescott's best-kept secret — golden cottonwoods, crisp air, empty trails, and cozy cabin nights. Here's why autumn is the time to come.
June 4, 2026
Local Guide
Our Roots in Prescott: The Story of Haymore Dairy
Our family's ties to Prescott go back generations — all the way to the old Haymore Dairy, where the owner's grandmother was raised. Here's a little of that story.
June 3, 2026
Local Guide
Kayaking & Paddleboarding Prescott's Lakes
Prescott's lakes are made for paddling — glassy water, pine-ringed shorelines, and the surreal granite of Watson Lake. Here's where to kayak and paddleboard near town.
May 31, 2026
Travel Tips
48 Hours in Prescott: The Perfect Weekend
How to spend a perfect weekend in Prescott, Arizona — lakes and trails by day, Whiskey Row by night, and a cabin in the pines to come home to. A ready-made two-day itinerary.
May 30, 2026
Events
Summer in Prescott: The World's Oldest Rodeo & Festival Season
From the World's Oldest Rodeo over the Fourth of July to bluegrass on Courthouse Plaza, Prescott's summer is packed with events. Here's what's on — and when to book your cabin.
May 28, 2026
Travel Tips
The Best Hikes Around Prescott (Easy to Epic)
From a 20-minute lake loop to a climb up a historic fire lookout, here are the best hikes around Prescott, Arizona — sorted by effort, all a short drive from our cabins.
May 20, 2026
Seasons
How to Escape the Phoenix Heat in a Prescott Cabin
Phoenix hits 110°F while Prescott sits comfortably in the 80s. Here's why a cabin in Prescott's pines is the easiest summer escape in Arizona — and exactly what to do once you're here.
May 15, 2026
Local Guide
A Night on Whiskey Row: Prescott's Historic Saloon Street
Prescott's Whiskey Row has packed saloons, live music, and Old-West history onto one block since the 1860s. Here's how to spend a perfect evening on the Row.
May 8, 2026
Local Guide
Watson Lake & the Granite Dells: Prescott's Most Surreal Spot
Billion-year-old granite boulders tumbling into bright blue water — Watson Lake and the Granite Dells are Prescott's most photographed landscape. Here's how to paddle, hike, and explore.
April 28, 2026
Local Guide
Hiking Spruce Mountain & the Groom Creek Loop
The Groom Creek Loop climbs through ponderosa pines to a historic fire lookout atop Spruce Mountain (~7,700 ft). Here's the trail, the views, and what to bring.
April 14, 2026
Local Guide
A Lazy Day at Goldwater Lake
Goldwater Lake is Prescott's easygoing, pine-ringed reservoir — kayaking, fishing, picnics, and short trails, all minutes from town. The perfect low-key day outdoors.
March 30, 2026
Local Guide
Lynx Lake: Easy Trails, Trout, and Lakeside Calm
A pine-ringed reservoir with an easy loop trail, stocked trout, gold-panning history, and a lakeside café — Lynx Lake is one of Prescott's most relaxing outings.
March 18, 2026
Travel Tips
A Romantic Getaway in Prescott: Hot Tubs, Fireplaces & Quiet Pines
Plan the perfect couples' weekend in Prescott, Arizona — a hot-tub cabin in the pines, sunset drinks on Whiskey Row, and starry nights far from the city lights.
March 10, 2026
Local Guide
Groom Creek: The Forest Neighborhood Where Our Cabins Hide
Six miles south of Prescott, Groom Creek is a hushed pocket of tall ponderosa pines, a historic schoolhouse, and the trailhead for Spruce Mountain. Here's why we love it.
March 5, 2026
Comparisons
Prescott vs. Sedona: Which Arizona Mountain Town Is Right for You?
Red rocks or pine forest? We compare Prescott vs. Sedona on scenery, crowds, cost, and vibe — and make the case for basing your Arizona trip in laid-back Prescott.
February 18, 2026
Seasons
Winter in Prescott: Snow, Cozy Cabins & Arizona's Christmas City
Yes, it snows in Arizona. Discover Prescott in winter — fireside cabins, holiday lights on Courthouse Plaza, and why "Arizona's Christmas City" is a perfect cold-weather getaway.
November 25, 2025