Prescott History Walking Tour: Whiskey Row to Nob Hill
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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.
Your experience
Stop 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.
Stop 2
Experience the drama of The Great Whiskey Row Fire of 1900 on the very streets where it happened.
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
What’s 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!
Meeting and pickup
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
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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