Hotel at a Glance: Prescott Resort & Conference Center

From its hillside setting, Prescott Resort & Conference Center looks out toward mountains and the city of Prescott. Private balconies attached to all of its rooms and suites allow guests to take in the scenery, and a large communal patio with a fire pit gives them panoramic views of the landscape.

• The suite life: Larger than deluxe rooms, each suite has a separate parlor.
• Date night: Icha Maajoh restaurant pairs dishes such as filet mignon with selections from its lengthy wine list.
• Splashy fun: indoor pool and hot tub
• Spa days erase stress with Swedish massages and hydrating seaweed wraps.
• Lady luck: Players choose from table games like Texas hold’em and 300 slot machines at the resort’s casino.

Prescott, Arizona: Historical Mountain Town Encircled by Wilderness

A mile up in the mountains of Arizona’s central highlands, Prescott maintains small-town charm with a Wild West touch. Across the street from the courthouse plaza you’ll find the saloons of Whiskey Row—a historical block of bars once frequented by notorious outlaws and cowboys. Push through the swinging doors of the Palace Restaurant and Saloon and you can sit at a bar where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were known to wet their whistles.

There’s a ton of outdoor activities here as well. Trek up the steep paved paths of iconic Thumb Butte and pause at the summit for panoramic views, or try your hand at rock climbing at the Granite Mountain Wilderness. About a 10-minute drive north of town, Watson Lake Park is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing. Many families favor the park’s short hiking trails through rocky, high-desert landscapes.