Prescott Named to the National Trust List of Distinctive Destinations for 2006

Originating as a rustic and raucous mining camp on the Hassayampa River in 1863, Prescott, Arizona gained prominence when it twice served as the capital of the Arizona Territory. To celebrate the town’s growing stature, Prescott’s founders adorned their community with colorfully painted Victorian homes - "painted ladies" - and today, the town boasts more than 700 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The centerpiece of Prescott’s vibrant downtown is Courthouse Plaza, a green oasis surrounded by museums, art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, cozy restaurants, and the 1905 Elks Opera House.

Prescott’s architectural and cultural heritage - combined with the region’s spectacular natural beauty - makes the Arizona city an ideal destination. For these reasons, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Prescott, Arizona, to its 2006 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list of unique and lovingly preserved communities in the United States.