Area Activities
Located in Arizona's picturesque mountains about 90 miles north of Phoenix, Prescott offers a world-class climate and the charm of a by-gone era. Thousands of acres of public lands provide one of the nations most beautiful areas. There are over 20 recreational facilities in the Prescott Arizona National Forest within a few miles of town, including an equestrian facility for campers with horses. All outdoor activities become a natural part of being in Prescott. Golfing, picnicking, camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, biking, boating, jeep wilderness tours, are easily accessible. But if you like a more exciting form of recreation, Prescott is known nation -wide for its rock-climbing opportunities. The 7,600 ft. Granite Mountain Wilderness area provides some of the most challenging climbing in the nation. There are trails throughout the Prescott area, from the nature trail in Thumb Butte Park to backpacking trails in the nearby Sycamore Canyon Wilderness area. If shopping is your bag, the new Prescott Gateway Mall is located ideally across the highway from our hotel. For entertainment and gambling Bucky's Casino is located just 1 mile away. Whether you are picnicking, taking an easy stroll, or on a longer hike, you are surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of Prescott.
Forest Villas also offers golf packages in cooperation with Antelope Hills and the new Prescott Lakes Golf Club, where the famed cool summer climate and the heights of Prescott will raise your game to a new level.
Prescott Area Parks
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Watson Lake - Location: four miles from downtown on Highway 89 North. Facilities: camping sites, boat ramp, fishing, ramadas, picnic tables, barbecue grills, restrooms, playground.
Goldwater Lake - Location: four miles south of Prescott on Senator Highway (Mt. Vernon Street) Facilities: boat ramp, fishing, ramada, barbecue grills, playground, fishing pier, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, picnic tables, restrooms.
Roughrider Park Complex - Location: north end of Washington Street. Facilities: three athletic fields, six tennis courts, restrooms, concession stand.
Ken Lindley Complex - Location: East Gurley Street. Facilities: two softball/soccer/football fields, four tennis courts, ramada, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, concession stand.
Prescott Activity Center - Location: East Gurley Street adjacent to Ken Lindley Complex. Facilities: Multi-purpose community center, gymnasium, meeting rooms, restrooms.
A.C. Williams/Granite Creek Park - Location: Sixth Street along Granite Creek. Facilities: ramada, picnic tables, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, walking course or jogging trail, restrooms.
Flinn Park - Location: corner of Linwood and Josephine streets. Facilities: ramada, picnic tables, softball/baseball field, basketball court, playground, restrooms.
Peppertree Mini-Park - Location: corner of Tamarack lane and Delano street. Facilities: Playground, picnic table.
Willow Creek ParkLocation: north of the junction of Willow Lake and Willow Creek roads. Facilities: ramada, softball field, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills, restrooms.
Heritage Park - Location: Willow Creek Road, north of Willow Lake Park. Facilities: softball/soccer fields, ramadas, picnic tables, concession stand, trails, wildlife viewing, playground.
Pioneer Park - Location: Commerce Drive off Willow Creek Road
J.S.Acker Memorial Park - Location: end of South Virginia Street. Eighty acres of open space with historic trails. Park facilities are being planned. Visit the Acker
Stricklin Park - Location: Sherwood Drive. Five acres of preserved forest land with historic trails. Access restricted to pedestrian and equestrian traffic
Watson Woods - Location: North Highway 89. One hundred and forty acres of riparian habitat, with trails and birdwatching areas. Scheduled opening: 1997. 15. VA Park — Location: Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, North Highway 89. Little League field.
Thumb Butte Park
Prescott Area Lakes
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Willow Lake and Watson Lake are both located just minutes from downtown Prescott, both provide spectacular views of the Granite Dells.
Lynx lake is located within one mile of our location, where you can enjoy the picnic areas, hiking trails, Indian ruins, fishing, boat rentals and camping. 55 acres of man made lake, created by the damming of little Lynx Creek back in 1962, it is one of the most beautiful lakes surrounding Prescott.
Prescott Area Tours
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Prescott is conveniently located in central Arizona with easy access to a variety of scenic wonders. Use Prescott as your hub for these suggested day trips.
GRAND CANYON: No photograph can prepare you for the awesome reality of the Grand Canyon, nor would any trip to Arizona be complete without a visit.
From Prescott, head north on Hwy. 89 through the historic towns of Chino Valley and Paulden to Ash Fork. Head east on I-40 to Williams, then north on 64 to Grand Canyon. An easy round-trip of 265 miles takes you through a variety of spectacular scenery
SOLDIERS TRAIL TO FLAGSTAFF: From Prescott head southeast through Prescott Valley to Dewey, then east on Hwy 169 to Camp Verde. Head north on I-17 and look out for the signs to Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's Well, ancient Indian cliff dwellings from the 12th and 13th centuries. Continue north to Flagstaff, home to numerous museums, Lowell Observatory, more cliff dwellings, and in winter, the Snowbowl- Northern Arizona's premier alpine ski resort. This is a comfortable round-trip of 175 miles
WICKENBURG & ARCOSANTI: Head south on Hwy. 89 on the Southern Loop to Skull Valley, where the old general store, post office, church, school and railroad depot still stand. Continue on to Peeples Valley-Yarnell to Congress, an old gold mining town, then south to Wickenburg, with its frontier streets and museums. After a stop at Lake Pleasant, head north on I-17 to Cordes Junction and a visit to Arconsanti, Paolo Soleri's futuristic model community. Head west on Hwy. 69 back to Prescott. This round-trip is approximately 205 miles
Prescott Area Museums
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Learn about the wild west through our many museums
Smoki Museum: Learn about the "first" people to inhabit northern Arizona.
The Museum houses irreplaceable collections of prehistoric and contemporary pottery, prehistoric jewelry and stone artifacts. The Smoki Museum exhibits also include an outstanding collection of Southwest basketry and kachinas. Among the museum's many valued collections are artist Kate Cory's numerous photographs, paintings and documents
The Smoki Museum welcomes school groups, civic organizations and travel groups. Our facilities are available for classes. A comprehensive library of books on American Indian archaeology and ethnography is available for research. The Museum Trading Post offers affordable arts and crafts created by Native North and South Americans, as well as several Southwest publications.
Sharlot Hall Museum: The Sharlot Hall Museum is the largest museum in the central territory of Arizona, and is dedicated to providing educational adventures in human and natural history. Founded by historian and poet Sharlot M. Hall in 1928, the Museum today explores the rich diversity of regional heritage through festivals, living history events, outdoor theater performances, changing exhibits, publications and research services.
Phippen Museum: To perpetuate the unique heritage, mythology, and influence of American Western Art.
George Phippen, first President of the Cowboy Artists of America, died in 1966, leaving behind a group of artists interested in creating a facility that specifically represented artists in the American West. In 1974, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation was formed to create a centralized venue that would fully support Western Art. With the assistance of a dedicated core of volunteers, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation began organizing fundraisers for the creation of their museum. The first annual Memorial Day Show was presented at the Prescott Public Library in 1974, featuring the finest of western sculptors and painters. For ten years, this show was the only financial means of the Foundation
