Holiday Travels in Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona, Art, Family Fun, Historic, Scenery, Southwest, Travel | By Shelley Gillespie | Tags: Arizona, Art, Food, Gingerbread house, Historic, Scenery, Southwest, Travel
During the holidays, Prescott decorates more than most communities. Their Courthouse, the Yavapai County Courthouse, acts as the center of a giant light display. A big ceremony is held early in December to light the courthouse. There is also a parade! These people really know how to light up the night! (I wouldn’t want to see their electric bill, though.)
Yavapai's courthouse in Prescott come alight
In my efforts to photograph the giant, lighted tree, I had a real challenge. The lights on the tree alternated in different sections and radiated from the middle as well. Finally, I took a passable photo to show you.
Christmas tree lights up the square
Gingerbread Village
Billed as the “World’s Largest Gingerbread Village,” a spectacular gingerbread display is located annually at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center (up on the hill overlooking the Prescott area). Entrants come from various groups, including schools, organizations and even a chef or two. Sponsored by the Yavapai Boys and Girls Club, entrants pay to place their edible creation in the “Village.”
Amazing artistry using sugar, nuts, and gingerbread
All charm, even the biggest Scrooge can’t help but smile as the train comes chugging around the creative, inventive buildings. Items used to build the gingerbread houses range from gumdrops to pretzel sticks to peppermint candies and even sugar panels as windows.
Creativity with gingerbread
One of the best parts of your visit is that it’s free! Visit next year from late November until a few days after Christmas.
Santa's Workshop - with miniature - edible bears, toys and even a circular staircase!
So, enjoy your visit to one of the brightest cities – called “Arizona’s Christmas City,” Prescott, Arizona (Even nearby Prescott Valley has a light display in Fain Park.)
Tomorrow…We visit Bucky’s Casino at the Prescott Resort.
And, visit our SHOP (see the top on the tabs) and find yourself an image from our gallery to keep for yourself. If you see something you’d like on a mouse pad, or other item, please let us know and we’ll get it made for you!
Tags: Arizona, Art, Food, Gingerbread house, Historic, Scenery, Southwest, Travel