Watson Lake is absolutely stunning and a must-visit in Prescott! The unique granite boulders surrounding the lake make for some of the most picturesque views you’ll find anywhere. It’s a great spot for hiking, kayaking, fishing, or just enjoying a peaceful picnic by the water. The trails around the lake are beautiful and offer plenty of photo opportunities. Easy to spend a whole afternoon here soaking in the scenery. A true gem in Prescott and perfect for nature lovers!

One of the most beautiful lakes I've ever visited. Tucked away just outside of Prescott Arizona it is definitely a hidden jewel. The layers of rocks surrounding the lake are absolutely gorgeous. It's almost like going back in time. The photo opportunities are many. The water reflections of the hillside's, rocks, and beautiful blue sky and clouds make for phenomenal photos. We live in San Diego but we make it a point whenever visiting Arizona or Phoenix, we make the drive up to Prescott

I almost don't want to post anything about it because I want it to remain the treasure that it is. This is a beautiful place to kayak, plus there's trails all over the place, really cool ones through riparian areas.

Went kayaking for an hour. The first time slot at 8 am I believe is the best time to go. The birds are out and you can see cows on the mountain. We saw an Eagle. Beautiful boulder of rocks and fish. Wasn't hot and a good little work out on your arms and core. Good price for the hour. You can tandem or solo.

Beautiful place to spend some time relaxing. You can rent a kayak and go kayaking in the lake just no swimming. View from up top was beautiful and the place was not that crowded. Best time to visit the lake is early morning or later in the evening. There is an entry fee for day time entry and for overnight camping. There is a designated area for the camping and recreational activities. Plenty of parking so no issue there. Hike around the lake is easy to moderate (depending on the hikers capacity) but a perfectly tracked way with easy walk. So, Enjoy !!!

Love to kayak here!! Have for years

Great Lake and Park outside of Prescott, AZ. Great trails that run the perimeter of the lake. Great views on the trail. Peaceful no wake lake. Perfect spot to kayak. The surrounding park has picnic areas, playgrounds and open fields to play. Clean bathrooms. A well maintained park. $3 for day visit.

Such a cool place to go. It was an added stop during out travels, and it was well worth it! I am going to have to go back and do it backwards so I can remember that half of it as well. Make sure you eat at the first Saloon when you go....

Be very aware that some establishments here are cash only. While this is labeled on the entryway, this isn't something people normally stop to check for. So after they've poured your drink and you try to pay with your card they point to their private ATM which charges an additional fee which the establishment collects. I don't have a problem paying cash I just don't normally carry it and would have appreciated being told prior to the drinks being poured that it was cash only. I was clearly a tourist in the area and I'm sure this is something they routinely experience. I felt like this was just another upcharge because I was a tourist.

I had a blast roaming the antique and consignment stores. I spent two afternoons doing that during our three day visit. However one afternoon included the craft fair that was going on in the center square. All the stores are clean and well maintained. Items are nicely displayed. For those of you that have dogs, some businesses have water bowls outside their front entrance for them.

Great bars and atmosphere in the area. There are so many shops and eateries in the area that I didn’t have a chance to stop at each place. Would definitely visit again

Had dinner at The Palace Saloon! What a terrific restaurant. Loved the decor and atmosphere, including the bartenders and servers dressing in style for the late 1800's. Put this on your to do list.

Great stretch of historical shops and saloons. We stopped at The Palace and had a couple yummy appetizers and whiskey drinks. Lots of interesting, historical paraphernalia and pictures. The service was excellent and the food and drinks thanks were very good. We will be back again some day.

Been going to this oldest established continously bars west of the Mississippi for 25 yrs plus,thee place to go for weekend nights,holidays any day too. Safe street and fun energetic people having fun!

Definitely worth doing if you have some extra time in Prescott. This is the location of the first building, the governors mansion and the first headquarters of government when it was established as the capital. The transportation museum is really awesome and really a lot of really cool replicas and actual old buildings takes you back in time! !!

We loved this museum! Our family - ages 10 to 60+ enjoyed reading, learning, and exploring. We spent three hours here and did not see it all. It was nice that kids are free and that admission covered two days!

I have a lovely time here with my husband, brother, and sister in law. It's a laid back museum that shows artifacts from Prescott History. It's super cute and I found a couple neat books in the gift shop too. You can take a couple of hours to get through it, or, take extra time to sit on the benches and enjoy the landscaping.

Omg, this is a must see museum in Prescott, AZ. It's $15 adult admission, but, worth every penny! It is on 4 acres with beautiful landscaping between the historical buildings. Each building has a different theme regarding the history & artifacts of the evolution of Prescott. One is Travel, which has bicycles from the 1800's to an actual covered wagon. Another an original house exactly as it looked, with the household items displayed. I could go on & on. So, if you are lucky enough to be in Prescott, AZ, you should plan it as part of your itinerary.

Fantastic visit and history of Prescott and surrounding the with a really nice native American exhibition

The rose garden is so beautiful! Everyone was so kind and the buildings are all so great. There was even a neighborhood kitty (Mr. Chunk) who stopped in to say hello. It's an excellent place and we'll be going again very soon.

The Sharlot Hall Museum was so nice to visit! There was so many historical artifacts to see, ranging from natural history, Native American History, and Western history. We especially enjoyed walking through the Governor's Mansion and Fremont House. It was so fun to see what our everyday products used to look like in the 1800s. The docents were friendly and informative. Highly recommended stop while visiting Prescott!

Beautiful scenery overlooking Lynx Lake. Great place for a family picnic or a romantic intimate setting. There's also a free of charge telescope to view the overall area. There's a five dollar a day entrance fee here. Free admission on Wednesdays. If you've got the time, take a walk around the Lake. Most of it is asphalt paved. You can even bring along a stroller if needed. For the more adventurous download the Prescott Circle Trail Map from the City of Prescott. It's an online map with real time GPS location so you'll know where you are at all times. Venture a little north and you'll find some pretty awesome trails to hike on. TRAVEL 😁 HAPPY

Beautiful area, well-maintained walking path along the lake. Great way to get a morning walk in! $5 for the day-use pass. I can't wait to see it refilled!

Epic Experience! Arrived 7 a.m. on a Wednesday in May with a surplus of Parking which is free on Wednesdays! Trail was paved or you can circle nearer to the lake on the dirt track, A couple areas crossing shallow water you need to watch your footing. Trail had the most courteous people I've ever had to share a park/ Lake with! VERY fulfilling couple of hours! 5🌟

Absolutely lovely area at the end of the day. Especially right before closing at 6:00. Highly recommend a quick drive over around 5:30 to see the shadows of the trees on the lake. Something magical around that time of day. Don’t believe the camp host when she tells you that “some people” have trouble coming back up the “steep hill” implying that you won’t be able to do it. She may even try to send you to the south shore “where it isn’t as steep.” The paved sidewalk on the north shore is smooth and the steepness of the hill is minimal, even wheelchair accessible. You’ll get down and back in plenty of time. Small children don’t have a problem coming back up this accessible hill. Truly, don’t believe the camp host. Her issues are her own, and she’ll say anything to skip out of work early, even if her implications are condescending and rude.

TONS OF GREAT SPOTS AND STUNNING VIEWS!🏞✔ Parking is only $5.00, you just have to fill out the form at the site and seal up your payment. The trails are extremely clean and heavily shaded🌲🌲🌲 . Water views are something worth seeing. You'll see tons of butterflies🦋, dragonflies, fish🐟, and ducks🦆. Plus tons of strips to be lakeside. Bathrooms here are the basic park bathroom, but they are well kept/clean. It's a great place to escape the city and lounge around for the day. If this was helpful, give a thumbs up! 💛👍

Again up in Prescott playing around in the snow and went out to lynx lake and it was beautiful. I really wish they hadn't closed all the roads so that you could get down to the lake, But I guess not everybody has 4 wheel drive and who knows who would try to get down there and have to be rescued. But it's still a beautiful place can't wait till it opens up so we can camp there while it's still cold. Yall have a great day out there and enjoy yourselves👋

The sites were very nice. I enjoyed the hike with the exception that they are not well marked and there were places you had to guess where the trail was.

Heritage Park Zoo is a great place for kids. All the exhibits are the perfect height for children, and closer than a larger zoo so you have a better chance of seeing the animals. There are large conservation efforts and it seems like the animals are well taken care of. There is also a playground and water feature for children to run through and scheduled times for feeding where the caretakers introduce the animals, tell their back stories, and educate patrons. There are mostly native species of animals to see with some exotic species as well and they are currently working on expanding the reptile house. Overall neat zoo and a great time for children and adults.

Amazing place for little kids. Really enjoyed how close the animals are. The petting zoo area was a fun spot. There are lots of playgrounds throughout to play on and even a little splash pad. The zookeeper interactive sessions with the bears and jaguar were real highlights!

What a great place! Wow! We were so impressed! Playground, splash pad, and all the animals to see, makes it an awesome experience for kids! Well kept grounds! Highly recommend!

What a fantastic experience! We opted for the private behind the scenes tour (1.5 hours, just under $300 for two people), and it was so worth it. You get up & close to several animals to give them snacks, and the host gives you a plethora of information about the sanctuary and each animal. Dyann was so knowledgeable and a great guide for our experience. The sanctuary is a wonderful cause and well worth every minute. It's not a massive complex either, so it's very easy to take a stroll around with just a few little hills and awesome scenery. Highly recommend!

Just spent a wonderful few hours visiting the zoo. The park was clean and the walk through clearly marked. The zoo is fairly small compared to those in large cities. We finished the walk through, played in the splash pad (SO glad they had one), and visited the gift shop in about 2.5 hours. We loved seeing the wide assortment of large cats and birds of prey. There was a summer camp happening and all the kids looked like they were having a blast.

This is a great little zoo. Seems well kept but most of the animals are nowhere to be found of it is a warm day or unless they are being fed. Just be aware of that before you go.

I absolutely loved it!! It was just me and my son that went and we had a blast! All the staff were super friendly and helpful! 10/10 would recommend. (My only "complaint " would be options for food..but thats okay i brought lunch anyway!)

The Courthouse Square in Downtown Prescott is a place where people walk around, sit on benches, walk their dogs, or enjoy one of the weekends where there are lots of vendors selling products and the community comes together. Lots of great stores down here, antique shops, and some great places to eat. The Courthouse Square, or Whiskey Row, use to have several bars downtown 100 years ago but a few are left. The trees are very thick & tall so there is lots of shade. People bring blankets to sit on the grass and enjoy a lunch sometimes. I lived and worked in the Phoenix heat for 30 years, so this was a COOL PLACE to come and breathe fresh air instead of the hot air of Phoenix. In retirement, I’m thankful to be here at 5,000 feet in Prescott and have a chance to walk the Square and talk to friendly people.

This is a small town square with restraunts, bars and specialty shops around a beautiful historical courthouse and park. Plenty of places to wander around for a couple of hours or more. Can be crowded during weekend events. It's a great place just to wander around and relax.

Such a beautiful and peaceful spot in the heart of Prescott! The courthouse itself is full of history, and the surrounding square is perfect for a relaxing stroll. Shady trees, benches, and charming shops nearby make it a great place to unwind and take in the pretty surroundings. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town!

I’ve heard it called the “gem of Yavapai County” It’s pretty charming. I take my sun here to play in the shade of the trees during the summer. It’s lovely during the holiday season too. The trees are festooned with colored lights. The Plaza hosts numerous events over the course of the year. Restaurants and bars surround. Definitely worth a walk around if you’re in Prescott.

The court house is beautiful, it holds that hometown America feel. The statues are amazing the grounds manicured I encountered both Prescott Police and YCSO deputies, they were friendly and professional! Unfortunately there was a crowd disparaging law enforcement, carrying signs with vulgarities and distracting the American flag. They swore and flipped people off who were not swearing or making obscene gestures to them. They were attendees of the No Kings Protest. Sort of ruined the feel.

Well I hadn't been there in 30 years so it obviously changed. It's a very nice space with some nice monuments and lots of eateries around. You could easily spend a day here. It'd be nice if the bathrooms were open after 5:00. But such is life.

This is the best place to take a walk with your pup! It is Christmas time and it will be lit up soon. I love going here. The people of Prescott are so awesome. I enjoy meeting out of Towner's and chatting it up about our fine town. Go Preskitt!

Had the smokey burger. Ordered medium, got medium rare. Which is ok, cause most places undercook and hit the tempreture I prefer. Burger however was tasteless. Fries or the potato wedges were bland. And my Cola was watered down. I don't drink alcohol, maybe I should for here.

Went to the 3rd floor bar area and talked with Mary, she's great. Found a phone in the men's room, and found the owner of it at security looking for it. My wife won a nice jackpot.....might as well go back.

Small and cozy casino on top of the hill. Good snack food and cold beers with all the machines and table games. Great location and weather. We stopped in for a couple hours and gave them our usual amount. Maybe next time.

Had fun friendly staff did not win big prizes or money but had a good time

Really enjoyed this place love that it's at the top of a mountain so you can look down on the town. It's a smaller casino but there's a good amount of games to keep ya busy. Good security. And everyone was pretty friendly.

Don't play the fireworks slot machines. It was so disappointing and greedy. I love playing slots, I don't have to win, it's just fun when the game plays - give and take. This game in particular though, was just guzzling $20's without any payout even though the fireworks were all lit. We stayed the night here, as we rode a motorcycle to Jerome to eat & it was too late and too cold to drive all the way home. The room was $177 per night and ended up totaling $200. The bed was not comfortable sadly. We also ate breakfast in the cafe. This is where the 3 stars were gained. Even though it took about 20 minutes to get service, the food was satisfying and our waiter was so kind and pleasant. The eggs Benedict was cooked deliciously and our whole food order was served well.

My experience was comfortable i enjoyed the courtesy of the staff,they were very polite and nice to ymtalk with.comfortable atmosphere. Seemed nice and clean and my service dog was able to sleep peacefully fully now only if my x wife would have turned the lights off I would have been a ks to get some sleeop.I would definitely come again card tables were full and everybody seemed to be having a really nice time

Beautiful lake in the mountains of "Preskitt". We went kayaking and we had the whole lake to ourselves at 10:00 a.m. on a Thursday. Lots of wildlife and beautiful hiking trails.

It was a fun evening here. It was very relaxing. We actually saw some deer too. They were eating the shrubbery.. along a nice path (Holy Grail reference). Lol

Absolutely gorgeous trail! It’s the perfect moderate hike — a nice mix of elevation changes, switchbacks, and some narrow paths that keep things interesting without being too hard. The views are stunning the entire way, with the lake beside you and plenty of wildlife to spot. We saw a deer lay down for a nap, had a bald eagle fly right over our heads (you could feel the wind from its wings!), and spent the whole hike watching tree and water birds. There are two bathrooms — one at the upper lake park and another at the lower lake, right near the crossover sub-trail behind the dam between the two lakes. Both are vaulted toilets, clean, and well-stocked, which was a nice surprise! The trail also has tons of benches spaced out frequently, perfect for resting, birdwatching, or taking in the lake views. We ended up doing the trail as a figure-8 loop to adjust for the sun later in the day, and it worked perfectly. I’m a photographer and tend to wander slowly (about 125 photos per mile 😅), so including breaks and photo stops, our full outing took around 3 hours. It’s also a beautiful place to visit in autumn when the leaves change color — the reflections on the lake are incredible. Bonus: there’s a great playground for kids and a nice spot for catch-and-release fishing, making it a fun destination for families too.

Very good place to hike! Entrance fee is only $3 to park and they have playgrounds and lots of benches around the lake to stop and rest. I highly recommend it!

In the ongoing saga I like to call “Healing from Hurricane Beau”, I’ve been driving all over Arizona looking for two things: water to paddleboard on and peace of mind that doesn’t cost $200 an hour in therapy. Which brings me to Goldwater Lake in Prescott, a shimmering little oasis nestled in the pines that delivered both. I rolled up to Goldwater on a hot summer day, paddleboard in the back, trauma in the front seat, and hope somewhere in the cupholder. The $3 entrance fee felt like a small price to pay for a shot at inner peace, especially with the friendly staff who smiled like they hadn’t just seen me sobbing in the rearview mirror five minutes prior. The upper lake had a solid crowd, enough people that it felt lively, but not so packed that I started panicking about who would film my rescue video if I accidentally drifted into the middle and capsized. (Spoiler alert: I did fall in. But I pulled myself out like the resilient, slightly damp legend I am.) The water was perfect, refreshingly cool but not frigid, like a good therapist who tells you the truth without making you cry too hard. There are little beachy pockets scattered around, perfect for pulling ashore, laying back, and pretending your ex doesn’t exist. Honestly, Goldwater Lake might be the best water day I’ve had in a while. No speedboats. No party bros with Bluetooth speakers. Just paddleboards, pine trees, and peace. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking to reset, reconnect with nature, or just float and emotionally reboot. I’ll definitely be back, emotionally lighter, SPF heavier.

Beautiful lake & recreational area. The playground for kids is perfect

Goldwater Lake takes the cake!!! I went here today with a friend. We brought our kids (1yr old and 9 month old). It was fun! We had a picnic at the park, we attempted to go 4X4 with the strollers on two trails. We didn’t get far, but it was quite the experience. 🤣 We also fed the ducks, so that was nice to see as well. We paid $3 to get into the park and the park closes at 10pm. What a time! Take a trip and go! You can Kayak, fish, BBQ, or just relax. Take your eyes and mind outside of your home and into nature. 😊

More of a museum of Western art, mostly paintings, than an exhibit of historical Western items, it was still a good time. If you are not into art, but want a museum of Western culture abd items, this may not be for you. My teen sons got bored quickly, but I enjoyed it.

Nice trip through western history. Spent about 2 hours there but I like to read a lot of the information associated with the pictures and the artifacts. I really enjoyed it. Nice little gifts shop. Also opportunities to buy art, posters etc.

They ask, because it's an art gallery, for people not to post pictures of the art... That said, we had a wonderful time!!! Some truly stunning art from the Cowboy Artists, which includes canvas, sketches, bronze statues, and actual exhibits of the artists' workshops. The items belong to the museum or are on loan, and the exhibits change from time to time. If you are a veteran, make sure to mention this before paying for tickets. Prices for senior citizens are $10 at the time of this post. I am not a senior, but I AM interested in art. I wouldn't bring young children here, but its truly a wonderful place for a day trip for anyone over 20... I had a wonderful time, and they DO allow photography as long as you don't post it or use flash... Well worth the trip, very close to Prescott, gorgeous views of the rocks around the museum too. Loved the volunteers who took time to show people around and tell stories about the art and artists. FUN!

Women of the West exhibit is outstanding. A friend, Barbara Gerard-Mitchell has her painting there so we stopped to see all the art. Wonderful museum. Off the beaten path, so take your time and enjoy.

If you love western art this is the place to see some of the best work. Mr Phippen’s work is amazing and There are a ton of other Cowboy Artist’s (CA) work as well. We loved it all especially the Sculptures. We really enjoyed our tour from Linda. She was very insightful and informative. We would recommend this to anyone that wants to see some great paintings. You can even buy some of the art that is displayed and they have a nice little gift shop too. They change the showcase every so often so you can always get a chance to see other artist’s work throughout the year.

What an amazing small museum! We had a personal guided tour by Docent Lonnie! Lonnie provided us with a plethora of information on the museum and George Phippen, the artist. A Western Museum opened in 1984. This museum may be small, but the exhibits are of high quality and are very unique. Admission is $10.00 and $8.00 for Seniors. I had never heard of George Phippen or Ray Swanson prior to today, or any of the other talented artists! The current temporary exhibit is 'The River Flows' and features watercolors of the American West. This museum is well worth a visit.

This friendly Prescott museum is an excellent destination to take a break from the summer heat in Phoenix. The Cowboy Artist exhibits include paintings, sculptures, and studio work items. There are some ranching museum collections too that give us a feel for what ranching life was like before machinery.

This was an excellent trail to ride my e-bike. It is mostly flat and very wide so easy to navigate past hikers, other cyclists and folks on horseback. The trail takes you around the lake and there are various spots to spot and take in the beautiful views. There is a large parking lot near the start of the trail. Parking is $3 per day.

Easy, flat, wide, scenic trail that curves past the lake, up through the boulders and rock formations. About halfway along, at the outhouse, the Iron King Trail continues for a few miles before it ends in a new neighborhood in Prescott Valley. Or, you can fork to the left and continue along the Peavine. There is a tunnel under the highway on the trail just past the north parking lot that is worth checking out.

Prescott E-bike rental s Owner Tony is a class business man. It had been a few years since I had been on this trail and was missing it. Spent last Sunday doing it with my boys! It is a place to see with a Lake to hike around a trail to ride and a picnic to be anywhere among the beautiful landscape of Watson Lake ! Beautiful !

Great Trail with Beautiful views at different spots along the way. It’s good for walking, biking, your dog, etc. One thing you might want to know is that even though this is a mostly flat trail, there are a lot of rocks jutting out of the ground, so be careful, easy to trip. And if you are looking for more challenging hikes, there are several harder trails you can access off of this trail, so you could go down this trail and connect to one of the more challenging trails, climbing the boulders, etc. I didn't go to the end, not sure how far that is.... but would like to try another time. It's definitely worth your time, unless you are looking for a more challenging hike. Thankful there's a bathroom at the entrance. Plenty of parking. Admission is FREE on Wednesdays and $3 all other days.

The Granite Dells are Beautiful. Not a challenging mountain bike ride but Visually Striking. Many hike the groomed railroad path too. If you are Exercise Challenged, there's usually a guy in the parking lot renting eBikes by the hour, at reasonable rates. Parking is $3 but Free on Wednesdays.

This is an easy out-and-back trail with very little elevation change. Goes as far as you want but keep in mind you've got to get back. At about 1.5 miles in there are stunning views of Watson Lake.

This time of year, after the late monsoon. Absolutely beautiful ride or hike. I can't give it justice with pics. Have to see it for yourself ! It's stunning right now.

The rodeo was awesome, as it is every year. The atmosphere was electric, the staff was friendly and helpful. There were so many wonderful vendors. The pregnancies between events were terrific. I hadn’t been to the rodeo for about 15 yrs and it was as awesome as I had remembered. The last time I attended my children were young. This time I got to bring my grandchildren and we intend to return each year as we did when my children were young. My grandkids just loved it and I look forward to seeing them enjoy it more and more as they get older.

This was our first time as a family attending the rodeo. The adults had been previously & have wonderful memories. I think the kiddos made great memories too. Our oldest did mutton busting before the rodeo begins for the day. 12 kids are selected in advance & they all take turns getting settled on a sheep & busting out of the gate. It was such a great experience!

One of my absolute favorite events every year! The entire town is bustling with activities and it’s fun for all ages.

I’m not one to complain and understand mistakes happen but was absolutely shocked at the widespread problem people were experiencing! The rodeo venue scammed us. We bought tickets 4 months in advance and showed up at the rodeo to be told the rodeo deleted our tickets assuming “it was a scam purchase”- zero effort to contact us, no refund and they resold the seats. With no seats then available our only option to enter was “standing room.” In our time getting it sorted, we saw at least 3 other groups experiencing the exact same scam. How many seats did they double sell? Being pregnant and bringing 2 toddlers to watch the rodeo, I bought seats because shocker, we wanted seats in addition to kids under 7ish not being tall enough to even see over the banner rail in standing. So we alternated between sitting on the dirt with zero view and holding kid up. Halfway through we were then moved out of the standing room area by rodeo workers because heads in way of the seating area. Driving 3 hours and bringing visitors from England we continuously pushed through the misery. The show itself was to be expected rodeo, but absolutely would never attend again and scared for anyone to purchase tickets at a high chance you’ll be scammed out of your purchase.

Great small town parade lots of fun I recommend checking it out!

Been to this rodeo a few times. Not my fav thing in the world but the kids like it and they had $6 beers and less expensive food options. The venue is pretty old and run down and some of the rodeo carnies are pretty creepy. Overall, not bad.

What a load of fun! Lots of food choices, first aid station came in handy 🤦🏻‍♀️🩹Great seat in the lower section. The oldest rodeo around! It was fun and entertaining.

Our visit to the Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott was informative and enjoyable! We went on a Saturday morning, and the two docents had so much knowledge to share and so much respect for the people this museum represents. I'm grateful Prescott is preserving this incredibly important and rapidly disappearing history. Stop in to see gorgeous, handmade artifacts; imagine the ways humans lived life many many years ago; and come ready to learn about the people who were here long before we were.

Thoroughly enjoyed this! A lot of history is explained here, with a great amount and variety of artifacts and displays. Went there with my wife and two teen sons, and we all enjoyed this. We learned a lot too. Staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable too.

We really enjoyed our time at the museum of indigenous people. Tones of amazing original art and artifacts. The building is really beautiful and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely be going back on our next visit.

Love this museum. It's small, but the displays are very informative and the building all the artifacts are displayed in is an artifact itself. The museum curator was pleasant and full of information. There was a collection of old used books that have to do with anything about the lives of the Indigenous people around Prescott. I bought an amazing book about all the different types of baskets that were made in the area by the Navajo, Hopi, and Apache, for $4. I was too happy. There's also lots of Indian handmade Jewelry, pottery, trinkets, and new books written and beautifully illustrated. ♥️♥️♥️

Very informative and impressive, we had a great time! They also have a bunch of fun events.

On 5/6 in the early afternoon I visited Museum of Indigenous People for the first time. Right after entering the museum I was greeted by a very courteous and welcoming gentleman. I believe his name was Mike. His courtesy made a great impression on me. Mike gave me a brief, yet informative overview of the museum. Regarding the museum itself, wow!! An astounding collection of art, artifacts and information. I was enamored with everything that I feasted my eyes on. I visited the museum for 90 well-spent minutes. And I'd love to someday return to view the exhibits that I didn't get to see.

-Timeframe: We visited mid day on Saturday. There were only a handful of visitors in the museum. -Pricing: It cost $6 for 3 people, 2 of whom were free with Native American ID (CDIB) + $6 for a veteran discount. Kiddo could have also gotten in free for being under age 12. Ample free parking is available around the building. -The front desk was very friendly, extending invitations to show and explain exhibits -Meeting “n” Exceeding: The museum provides a relaxed hometown feel, with many regional donations and exhibits. Although there is a large volume of display items, the facility is not huge therefore it’s not difficult to peruse all exhibits within 1.5 - 2 hours. -Room to Refine: Although the front desk provides a booklet that indexes the exhibits and offers extended details, the arrangement and flow of the artwork itself left an unclear narrative. -Summary: We recommend a visit to this museum for the many unique exhibits and the support of this important history.

If you knew to the area or just haven’t done it yet there’s also the Butte loop go out to take the main road. Keep on the main road all the way it’ll take you out copper basin Road but halfway there is the lookout down skull Valley and Yarnell area. Beautiful scenery. Wouldn’t do it in the snow go check it out takes about an hour and a half take your time site to see.

Beautiful place to visit, live, camp, hike, explore the beauty of nature it's scenery and its wildlife. I live close to downtown prescott in the park avenue area and we see deer and other wildlife daily. The animals are pretty tame for being wild we have deer that will come and eat right from our hands and let's pet them. Love living here it's beautiful.

Beautiful place for hiking, or kayaking or just for a nice afternoon lunch. The facilities are always clean and the areas are litter free. Always a great time! Addendum added 03/01/21 With the severe drought we’ve had up here in the past couple of years, the water line has receded a good 6-8 feet and although the lake is still great for kayaking, the waterfall and of course the creek has been dried up for a while. It’s still a beautiful, clean, safe place for any outdoor activities so please go and enjoy!

Great views. Peaceful Saturday morning hike

You probably don't need me to tell you...but I will anyway. Mountain biking around Prescott is AMAZING! The entire city is surrounded by trails. In fact there's literally a 57 mile trail that loops the entire city. There are trails for all skill level but be sure to pick up a map of the local trails and stick to the ones you think you can do. Coincidentally the $1 map you can pick up around town is the best one I've seen. If you're into apps then go with MTB project app for great details, plus it runs in airplane mode so you won't blow your battery searching for signals. Hiking and trail running these same trails is very popular. Plenty to do up there. Camping is all on a first-come basis. Most sites are easily found off the upper portion of Thumb Butte Rd. High clearance vehicles not needed but definitely a plus, the county does not maintain the roads and they are closed in the winter. For any other details, well you'll just have to check it out yourself.

Great hike, fun for all ages. Out and back. Granite mountain is awesome and it's better now that all the dead and burnt plant life has pretty much disappeared after the fire some years ago. Lots more green everywhere.

Beautiful! Well worth the drive! Beautiful views looking over the city. The thing we like best when visiting the Prescott/Prescott Valley area is the variety of different terrains we encounter in just short distances.

Wow the starter flight is a fantastic sampling. Get the charcuterie board —no dairy yay!—the bread was heavenly and all the amazing adds were delicious and complimented the meads. Try this for a change of pace. Friendly service.

The superstition meadery is an incredible place for delicious mead, a cozy and romantic ambience, and good music. I have a lovely experience every time I go. Definitely try one of the flights.

My mother, father, and I were traveling from Phoenix to Prescott for a long weekend. We couldn’t check into our Airbnb until 4 PM, so that’s how we found ourselves rolling up to this spot around 3 PM on a Friday. There was only one other small group when we walked downstairs (cause it’s underground 😜) and so we were able to sit down and give our order promptly. We heard about the $28 12 different mead flight and definitely couldn’t pass that up. With how expensive mead is, it’s a better deal doing the flight rather than anything else. Especially since I had never tried mead before. Now, I won’t go into specifics about each mead but I will say that I liked the sunshine meemosa a lot with jalapeño and I hate jalapeños! I also quite liked the Marion mead since it has all my favorite berries in it. I was a little upset that the peanut butter jelly one wasn’t as peanut butter and jelly as I was expecting. But I digress. It was still a fun time sampling all these different alcohols that are usually on the expensive side. My parents both enjoyed our time and the service was quick and friendly! There was a nice variety of meads to sample, even though wine isn’t really our thing.

My favorite meadery. Come try a flight. The flavors are unique and fantastic. Took some bottles to go.

I always enjoy coming here when I come to visit family. The mead is YUMMY! Everyone here is super friendly and welcoming. Valerie was so welcoming once I walked in. Best service I have received!

Spencer was awesome and super informative! We loved our experience here! We will be back. I wish they had hoodies for sale though. I have one from here that is now 5 years old and I would love to replace it.

Hidden gem in Prescott, AZ. Downstairs of retail store. Meade is an early liquor first made by Vikings. Fermented honey with fruit. Very sweet. Worth checking out. On first visit, get the 12 Meade flight to try several so you can determine what you like. Very relaxing atmosphere with great service. Board games are available if you want to play games while you sip your favorite Meade and hang out with friends. Lots of soft seating in quiet spot throughout the restaurant

Great hike, 2.2 miles for the outer loop. Quiet trail, didn’t really see anyone else when I was there except at the parking lot. Mostly easy, with some climbing over rocks. Balanced rocks seeming to defy gravity. Very interesting rock formations and colorations. I imagined faces, animals, and shapes of all sorts:) highly recommend!

It's a nice place to hike as long as you don't need shade. The trails are fairly easy as well.

Excellent trail for experience Prescott hiking areas.

My dog and I were enjoying the trail though I was glad I had my all trails map open because all of the little connecting trails made it a bit difficult to be sure if we were still on the main trail. We were about half way through the loop and stumbled upon a rattle snake that luckily I saw before my dog and before the snake saw us. After looking up photos I believe it was a black tailed rattlesnake. I was so spooked that I didn’t stick around to get a detailed look at it or take a pic. We turned around and retraced our steps back to the car since we didn't have a safe way to pass the snake. (Late September for time reference)

Beautiful trails!!

Great walk.

Awesome trails and great views!!