October is when Prescott looks its best. The summer heat that blankets the rest of Arizona never really reaches this mountain town, which sits at about 5,400 feet. By the time the calendar flips to fall, mornings are crisp, afternoons are warm and golden, and the Courthouse Plaza fills with people who seem in no hurry to be anywhere else. Why October Is the Month to Visit Prescott gets four real seasons, which is rare in Arizona. In October the days are mild and the skies are clear. The evenings cool off enough for a sweater and a patio heater, and the crowds from the busy summer weekends thin out a little. It's an ideal month for being outdoors, and the town fills its calendar to match. Things to Do This October Browse the Courthouse Plaza. The historic square is the heart of Prescott, and it's at its liveliest during festival weekends. The Prescott Fall Arts & Crafts Show takes over the plaza on October 3-4, with vendors, handmade goods, and plenty of food. That sa...