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5.0 / 5 from 107 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 107 reviews
About this tour
Prescott was Arizona's first territorial capital, a mining boomtown where gold, ambition and the Wild West collided. The stories behind these streets are bigger, wilder and stranger than most visitors realize.
On this 2-hour, 1.5-mile daytime walk your local guide leads you from Courthouse Plaza along Whiskey Row to the Victorian mansions of Nob Hill. Hear what happened at the Palace Saloon the night the Row burned in 1900, why one mansion's family connections reach all the way to the U.S. Senate, which saloon hosted a rock legend nobody expected, and why Prescott claims the world's oldest rodeo. Stops include the Yavapai County Courthouse, the Palace Saloon, the Hassayampa Inn, the Elks Theater and Nob Hill.
Every story is originally researched by co-founder and local author Susan Johnson. Mother and son owned, five generations of Arizona roots, 2,000+ verified reviews. No scripts, no recycled facts.
Comfortable shoes and water advised. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Courthouse Plaza, in front of the Rough Rider Statue. On the north side of the courthouse, look for two rows of flags leading to a horse and roughrider statue. 120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Start at the Rough Rider Statue on Courthouse Plaza. Prescott won the territorial capital over Tucson in 1864, and gold miners, governors and Wild West legends all passed through these grounds.(pass by)
- 2
Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.(pass by)
- 3
Whiskey Row's most storied bar. Hear what happened the night the Row burned in 1900, when citizens carried the bar across the street to the courthouse lawn, and ask about the bullet holes still in the wood.(pass by)
- 4
Built in 1927 with 67 rooms, original furnishings and Arizona's last staff-operated historic elevator. The Hassayampa has hosted Hollywood stars and territorial power brokers, and the stories go deeper than the lobby.(pass by)
- 5
Where Prescott's culture and community converge under one historic roof, and the building's role in one of America's most famous military chapters.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- A 1.5-mile walking tour through Prescott’s historic downtown plaza and beautiful Knob Hill
- Expert local guides who bring history to life through impassioned storytelling.
- Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
Not included
- Tips are never mandatory, but gravely appreciated by our local guides!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Prescott, Arizona
- Meeting point
- Courthouse Plaza, in front of the Rough Rider Statue. On the north side of the courthouse, look for two rows of flags leading to a horse and roughrider statue. 120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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