Flying from Phoenix to Denver? Ernest A. Love Municipal Airport in Prescott offers a convenient alternative to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Located between Flagstaff and Phoenix, Prescott is served by Great Lakes Airlines with daily flights that include a short stop in Farmington.
Prescott, once Arizona’s territorial capital and a favored destination of historical figures like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, is rich in outdoor recreation and Western history. Visitors can enjoy golf, kayaking, fishing, hiking and mountain biking across varied terrain and scenic trails. The city’s historic Whiskey Row, which once housed as many as 40 saloons, remains a lively district today, featuring shops, restaurants and classic establishments such as the Bird Cage Saloon and the Jersey Lilly.
Whether you’re passing through on your way to Denver or planning a longer stay, Prescott combines easy air access with a compact downtown, abundant outdoor activities and a touch of Old West charm.