In case you were wondering what downtown historic Prescott, Arizona is like—it’s charming, clean, friendly and fun. Lots of historic buildings, galleries, shops, restaurants, hotels and old time saloons. I’m sure glad my road trip took me here. I had a blast exploring the area—hiking and mountain biking in the nearby Prescott National Forest by day and kicking up my heels on the saloon dance floors by night. As a solo woman traveler, I felt completely safe my entire trip. (Though it appears some don’t—lol. The concealed carry handbag in the picture below was featured in one of the store windows.)
Nightlife – yes! Live Music – yes! Dancing – yes!

Stay tuned for my top picks of places to stay and eat and for more of my active escapades in and around Prescott.
Hiking : Thumb Butte
Mountain Biking: Prescott Valley to Prescott via the Iron King & Peavine Trails
Restaurants: The Barley Hound Gastropub