Fun Facts

 

The back bar at Birdcage Saloon on Whiskey Row was crafted in 1867 by the Brunswick Company in Boston. It was shipped around South America and carried by mule train to Prescott.

During the fire of 1900, the men of Prescott rescued the historic bar and ice box from the burning Palace Saloon. The saloon was rebuilt, and the original bar, dating back to 1877, returned to its place, where it remains a central feature of the saloon today.

In the late 1800s, Whiskey Row had more saloons per capita than anywhere else in Arizona. It was frequented by Wild West legends like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

 

Prescott is known as Arizona’s Christmas City, with over a million lights decorating Courthouse Square every holiday season. The Christmas parade is a local favorite.

 

The World’s Oldest Rodeo, held every year since 1888, is the centerpiece of Frontier Days -- a week-long celebration of the area’s cowboy heritage and a top event in the international rodeo circuit.

 

Cottonwood is part of Arizona’s wine country and home to several wineries. The Verde Valley Wine Trail connects the best tasting rooms in the area.

Prescott Valley has tripled in population over the past 20 years. It’s now one of Arizona’s fastest-growing towns.

Chino Valley is known for its hay production and fertile agricultural land. It was one of Arizona’s first areas to develop large-scale farming.

Established in 1865, Fort Verde was a military outpost that protected settlers. It’s now a state historic park with preserved buildings to explore.

The Verde River is one of Arizona’s last free-flowing rivers. It spans over 190 miles, providing great opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching.

Doc Holliday’s companion, Big Nose Kate, is buried in Prescott. She spent her later years in the area, and after passing away in 1940, she was laid to rest at Prescott’s Pioneer Cemetery, leaving a lasting connection to the Wild West’s most infamous characters.

During the fire of 1900, the men of Prescott rescued the historic bar and ice box from the burning Palace Saloon. The bar, which dates back to 1877, was salvaged from the flames and remains a central feature of the rebuilt saloon today.