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Things to see in Prescott, Arizona (United States): 7 places and when to go
Prescott, Arizona is a town in United States with around 55,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Mount Union, Granite Mountain and Fort Whipple, Arizona. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.59, -112.4478
- Population
- About 55,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 553 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Union, at 2,427 m.
What to see in Prescott, Arizona
The places in and around Prescott, Arizona, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount UnionMountain in United States of America20 km
- Granite MountainMountain in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States13 km
- Fort Whipple, ArizonaHistoric U.S. Army post in Arizona, in the present time a museum4.2 km
- Museum of Indigenous PeopleMuseum in Prescott, Arizona5.3 km
- Sharlot Hall MuseumAn open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona5.9 km
- Prescott Circle TrailHiking4.9 km
- Thumb Butte DistilleryDistillery4.9 km
When to go to Prescott, Arizona
The best time to visit Prescott, Arizona is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:18
- JulBest time14:06
- AugBest time13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:09
- DecPossible9:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. In July, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Prescott, Arizona
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 553 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Camp Verde6 places54 km
- Sedona8 places67 km
- Flagstaff, Arizona20 places99 km
- Scottsdale, Arizona6 places113 km
- Glendale, Arizona10 places115 km
- Phoenix, Arizona25 places122 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Prescott, Arizona?
The best known: Mount Union, Granite Mountain, Fort Whipple, Arizona, Museum of Indigenous People, Sharlot Hall Museum. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Prescott, Arizona?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.
How do you get to Prescott, Arizona?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 553 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Prescott, Arizona as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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