Prescott, AZ is located in the mountains of north central Arizona. The City borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.

Prescott is known for being "Everybody's Hometown." Prescott is home to the downtown Courthouse Plaza, famous Whiskey Row, World's Oldest Rodeo, Prescott Fine Arts Association, Sharlot Hall Museum, Phippen Art Museum, Folk Arts Fair, Frontier Days, and Territorial Days. It has been officially designated as “Arizona’s Christmas City” by the State of Arizona.

Five area lakes within 10 miles of downtown Prescott provide boating and fishing. The 1.2 million-acre Prescott National Forest, which surrounds the city on three sides, contains hiking trails and other outdoor recreational opportunities.

Facts about Prescott:
* 96 miles NW of Phoenix
* Yavapai County seat
* Avg. Elevation 5,400
* Population as of July 2003: 38,244
* Encompasses 38.4 square miles (as of July 2001)
* 637 buildings and more than 60 objects listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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