The Tri-Cities are: Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley, of which Prescott is the most populated
at 42,000 and highest in elevation at 5300'. This area borders Coconino, Tonto, and
Prescott National Forests, as well as the Bradshaw Mountains.
The Prescott Area's mild climate provides an average of 300 sunny days per year, with a high-low
range (fahrenheit) of 80-50 in summer, and 50-20 in winter.
Dubbed "America's Hometown," Prescott's downtown square is shaded by large mature elm trees,
and charmed with several well-maintained historic surroundings, making the courtyard square
a perennial scene of well-attended community events. "Whiskey Row" is a sidewalk
conglomerate of restaurants, art galleries, and still hosts the oldest
restaurant-bar in all of Arizona - The Palace.
The mining town of Prescott became Arizona's first capital when Arizona was made a U.S.
Territory in 1863. Now, Prescott isteeming with commercial growth and educational
opportunities. Prescott's public schools consistently receive high ratings; and
a full spectrum of college programs are available through: Yavapai College
(community college), Prescott College (liberal arts), NAU, Old Dominion,
and also the local campus of the world's largest aviation and
aeronautical center- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.