Prescott
About 1 hr 45 min by car from Phoenix
Cooler mountain town with a classic courthouse square.
Why locals go
Escape the heat in summer.
Visiting Phoenix?
At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Phoenix for your flight home.
What to book
- Watson Lake kayaking
- Whiskey Row
- Granite Dells hike
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Watson Lake at sunset
- Dinner on the square
With friends
- Whiskey Row bars
- Kayak the Dells
When to go
Spring to fall.