About Prescott Prescott Area information
Map and directions to the Embry-Riddle Campus and Flight Line. The Prescott area is centrally located and whether you like adventure, wildlife, nature, sports, culture, any kind of music, metaphysics, or a shopping extravaganza, you will find all that and more within just a few hours drive. Many of the local accommodations offer discounts to Embry-Riddle related guests, be sure to ask. To help you find local lodging we provide a list of hotels. If you are interested in B&B's or other forms of lodging please check here for more information or check with the local Chamber of Commerce. Here are links to sites featuring some of our favorite destinations: The historic mining town of Jerome, high up on Mingus mountain. Arizona Office of Tourism Sedona is within an hour's drive from Prescott and its famous red rock landscape deserves to be explored up close and personal - on foot. There are countless trails to choose from, varying greatly in length and difficulty. All can be explored on your own, but there are numerous companies that offer guided tours that can greatly enhance your outdoor experience. For those of you who prefer to be chauffeured around, there are plenty of driven sightseeing tours to choose from. The most memorable by far are the jeep tours that offer everything from outright thrill rides to more reverent natural and native history tours. Also not to be missed is the Sedona Arts Center.
From large malls to farmer's markets, shoppers can find a wide selection of choices. Find the best locations to shop-til-you-drop, Do you play music or enjoy listening to music, then check out the Arizona Music Scene. The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder that is a must see when in Arizona. Located a mere hour and a half from the Prescott Campus, it's an easy destination to enjoy. Also, explore the Grand Canyon by train! Every summer, you can enjoy a historical event that is fun for the entire family. Prescott presents the World's Oldest Rodeo. From June 29 to July 4 come and enjoy the fun of the Wild West. Between concerts, sporting events, and more, there's always something going on at the Prescott Valley Events Center! Home to the Arizona Sundogs minor league hockey team, the center provides great entertainment for college students and their families alike. To find FREE stuff in the area or get rid of things you do not need check out FreeCycle.org
http://www.prescott.org
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Embry-Riddle now has our own Social Network! Join us. Follow along with our bloggers' first year on campus. Professor Tarek El Dokor has qualified for one of seven prestigious Honda Advanced Research Grants. He and his Electrical and Computer Engineering students will work with development of holographic instrument panel controls and displays. The ERAU-Prescott Golden Eagles Flight Team won their sixth national championship in 2007. Follow the team as they chase another title... Embry-Riddle to Offer $60,000 Annually in
National Science Foundation Grants to Deserving Scholars
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, will
offer substantial scholarships to academically talented students
who enroll in the Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
programs and who are in need of financial assistance. These scholarships
are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant, allowing
up to $10,000 per academic year to qualified, selected students
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