Day Trips

 

Are you visiting Prescott with only a day to spare? Time is of the essence and the opportunities are endless. We welcome you to experience Prescott for the day and guarantee you’ll be planning a visit for at least two nights in the future.

Prescott is a destination with something for everyone. Whether adventure is what you seek, or historic discovery is what you crave, you’ll find it here.
 

True West and Real Adventure

It's what we are known for, and it can all be enjoyed on a day trip. Here you will find plenty of exciting adventures, including golf, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain bikingoff-road tours, even llama tours! Top it off with some shopping on Historic Whiskey Row with a bite to eat, and you’ll be mapping out your next adventure to Prescott before you leave.

Antelope Hills Golf Courses, in Prescott, Arizona, offers two beautiful golf courses, over 10 acres of driving range, The Centennial Center - a wedding venue, and the Manzanita Grill - a local favorite for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Arizona Backcountry Llamas is a family-owned and operated business. Come hike with our llamas and spend a few hours to a whole day in Prescott, Arizona. Explore the granite boulders, cool pines, or one of the area's many lakes. We, Janice and Chris Dunn, are both Arizona natives…

Arizona Climbing Guides welcomes you to the adventure mecca of Arizona, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the country. The mountains from Flagstaff to Tucson are truly rich in natural wonder. These mountains drop into the deserts carving deep canyons and soaring cliff faces…

We provide kayak, paddle board & canoe rentals to Watson, Willow or Goldwater Lakes in Prescott, Arizona! Rentals are dropped off to you at a lake of your choice, per reservation. Schedule 7 days a week, year-round!

Prescott Ebike Rentals and Tours is a local family-owned business that strives to show visitors and locals alike, the reason Prescott is “Everybody's Home Town”. Our mission is to create an unforgettable memory that you will cherish for years to come. Join us and let us show you…

BIKE SHOP + TAPROOM Soul Ride MTB started in 2015 by local mountain bikers, our passion is to offer anyone who visits our shop a knowledgeable and welcoming bike shop experience. Soul Ride Bike Shop and Taproom is a full service bike shop with the most experienced bike mechanics…

Once the Territorial Capital

Prescott is rich with history and full of true western fables. Whether you’re seeking the historic legacy of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday, the classic western accounts of rodeo champions past and present, or rich Native culture, you’ll soon find yourself immersed in layers of Arizona history that you will need to plan future visits around. Explore the museums and centers in Prescott to begin your true west exploration.

Sharlot Hall Museum is named after its founder, Sharlot Mabridth Hall (1870-1943), who became well-known as a poet, activist, politician, and Arizona’s first female Territorial Historian. She was one of the West’s most remarkable women; as early as 1907, Ms. Hall saw the need to…

Prescott, Arizona’s Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents museum quality fine art exhibitions, educational programming, youth and adult workshops, and special art and heritage events for…

On exhibit are pre-historic, historic, and contemporary examples of Indian cultural and artistic material from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Our focus is to enlighten the public and broaden their knowledge of the Native cultures of this part of the world…

At the Natural History Institute, we aim to make natural history engaging and relevant by blending art, science, and the humanities. Our mission is to inspire a deeper appreciation for both people and nature, encouraging actions that benefit both.

Our mission is to preserve and promote the Prescott area’s western heritage through education, art, music, events and projects that enhance its western lifestyle, making Prescott and Yavapai County unique and desirable places to live and visit.​

July 4, 1888 marked the birthdate of the professional rodeo in Prescott when a group of local merchants and professional businessmen organized the first “cowboy tournament.” They offered a cash prize, Juan Leivas became the first winner, and the rodeo was born. The art of rodeo…

Experience Prescott - True West. Real Adventure!