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 known for true west and real adventure, and it can all be enjoyed on a day trip. Here you’ll find plenty of exciting adventures to plan a visit around including; horseback riding, golf, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and off-road navigating. Top it off with some shopping on Historic Whiskey Row, a bite to eat, and you’ll be mapping out your next adventure.

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 you’ll need to plan future visits around to uncover. Explore the museums and centers in Prescott to begin your true west exploration:

Sharlot Hall Museum

The Phippen Museum

Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning and Tribute Center

Museum of Indigenous People

Natural History Institute

Prescott Western Heritage Foundation

The World’s Oldest Rodeo

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. Experience Prescott- True West. Real Adventure!