Prescott Arizona, Courthouse

The Courthouse

Photo by Dick Gerber

The Old Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza are the "Crown Jewels" of Prescott. You'll find locals and visitors strolling around at most anytime of the day or night. We still look each other in the eyes and say howdy! Back in the "old days" according to our own Melissa Ruffner, Prescott had what was called Strangers Day. Anyone new in town, or just visiting, was invited to come to the Plaza where the locals would greet and make them feel at home. Well, we don't have Strangers Day anymore, but we think you'll experience that hometown feeling from the first moment you come to Prescott!

The Courthouse Plaza is the focal point for many of the activities that make Prescott so popular. During the summer, there is something going on almost every night. We attended a band concert given by the Arizona National Guard Band from Phoenix. These guys are really great! When the band played God Bless America, the entire audience came to their feet at the same time. No one asked them to do this. It just happened. You can't begin to imagine the magic that overcame the audience and the band as well. America is alive and well in Prescott!

In fact, for a traditional hometown greeting, stop by and say hi to Dick and Nancy at Red Arrow Real Estate. Located at 1107East Gurley Street, the coffee and the maps are free.