this is still cowboy country.

Yes, real cowboys do still live in Arizona and deer and antelope do play...well maybe not together.. but they do roam on the range. Sweeping vistas of the mountains and prairies, nice buildable homesites, planned developments and close proximity into Prescott is making this one of the fastest growing areas in Arizona.

Our favorite places:

 Olson’s feed and Grain – Cool store for all your animal accessories. They specialize in natural foods for dogs and cats and you can take your pup in to get weighed on their mega scale.

Granite Creek Vineyards – A real up and coming winery that has worked hard to keep it’s character and local heritage while producing some very good wines.

Our favorite restaurants:

 The Old Red Barn – Located on the west side of Hwy 89 heading into Chino this charming restaurant offers a wonderfully fresh and flavorful menu of simple fare (can you imagine Alice Waters meets cowboy country). Closed on Mondays but open for breakfast and lunch every other day.

 Gabby’s Kitchen– I don’t know how they do it. Ample servings and all you can eat fish and chips on Friday nights at very reasonable prices makes Gabby's a must. This little place is classic Americana.  Stop in for breakfast and be sure to try the gabby potatoes.  On the East side of hwy 89 (phone 928-636-6003) they are open all day.

totally charming village life.

Good energy in the town with a great age mix. Local college crowd (we have 3 colleges here) keeps things interesting and retirees and business crowd have the money to sustain the exceptional restaurants. Housing is eclectic and runs the gamut from charming turn of the century digs, mountain cabin style and ultra modern in the boulder architectural digest homes. Prescottonians pride themselves on their quirky style so you can find just about anything you want. Although real estate prices have continued to rise and land in and around the village is becoming more scarce you can still find a hidden gem or two for a good price.

Our  favorite places:

 The Courthouse Square -Okay it may seem like this is the only thing anyone ever says about Prescott but it does have something going on most nights in the summer (music, art shows etc.) and it is CHARMING. Christmas is very much like “it’s a wonderful life” (the good part not when Jimmy Stewart is in the alternate universe).

 Sharlot Hall -Very cool museum and don’t forget to check out the grounds and gardens.

Our favorite restaurants:

 The Raven –A really interesting bistro with lots of energy. A favorite with the college kids for happy hour (they serve a wide variety of beers) it also presents a nice selection of salads, cheese platters and nightly specials. Small but impressive wine list.

 Bin 239 – Terrific wine bar but be prepared to wait. Service is a bit slow so if you are in a hurry consider an alternative. Great salads, appetizers and wood fired pizzas.

129 ½ Club – Great jazz on the weekends, good steaks and an adequate wine list make this a good special occasion restaurant.

INC. Magazine Names Prescott In Top 5 Employment Growth  for 2007