A WEEKEND IN PRESCOTT Beautiful landscapes, cowboy history and old-timey watering holes make for a Wild West-filled weekend. FRIDAY EVENING Stay in the heart of downtown at the historic Hotel St. Michael , located amid the action of Whiskey Row . Unload your bags and explore nearby art galleries, candy stores and souvenir shops before pulling up a chair at The Palace Restaurant & Saloon , Arizona’s oldest bar. natural beauty, see the clear waters and unusual boulders of Watson Lake and the Granite Dells . Mountain bikers can get an even better view from the Prescott Peavine Trail , a remnant of the P&AC Railway. When the sun goes down, head back to town for live music at The Bird Cage Saloon . The Palace Restaurant & Saloon, Prescott Phippen Museum, Prescott SUNDAY MORNING Savor an organic brunch and bohemian vibe at the Raven Café , where vegan and gluten-free options are plentiful. Before leaving town, stroll through Western art, cowboy heritage and changing exhibits at Phippen Museum . SATURDAY Kickstart your day with a seasonal coffee drink or loose-leaf tea at Wild Iris Coffeehouse & Bakery before delving into American Indian and frontier history at the Sharlot Hall Museum . For EXPERIENCE PRESCOTT One of Arizona’s Most Beautiful & Historic Destinations. Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons, breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife. Visit experienceprescott.com for more details. 68 VISITARIZONA.COM TOP TO BOTTOM: CHRISTOPHER MARCHETTI; PHIPPEN MUSEUM