Flagstaff and Grand Canyon hotels and travel information
Local Attractions
The Wonders of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff is blessed with a wide variety of interesting attractions right in town or within easy driving distance. For visitors interested in everything from the cultural history of northern Arizona to the exploration of space, Flagstaff has something to offer. This wide array of attractions and activities by day — plus the great dining and nightlife — make Flagstaff the ideal home base for an extended exploration of northern Arizona.
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. • 928-774-1442 • thearb.org
Explore one of the nation's largest collections of high-country wildflowers at The Arboretum — America's Mountain Garden. Situated at 7,150 feet in elevation, this 200-acre botanical garden and nature preserve offers visitors a peaceful respite. Hike the nature trail through a ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks from the wildflower meadow, or join a guided tour at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the natural history of the region. Offering daily live birds of prey programs, picnic areas, and a gift shop. The Arboretum is located four miles south of west Route 66 on scenic Woody Mountain Road. Open April 1 – October 31, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-6272 • arizonahistoricalsociety.org
The Pioneer Museum is housed in the former Coconino County Hospital for the Indigent, often called the Poor Farm by locals. The 3-acre property includes numerous territorial-era buildings and a steam locomotive. See exhibits on early medicine, Route 66, logging, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon. Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
Off Highway 180, north on Snowbowl Rd. • 928-779-1951 • snow report 928-779-4577 • arizonasnowbowl.com
Your year-round playground. Winter: 2,300-foot vertical drop, average snowfall of 260 inches, 32 trails, four chairlifts. Rental equipment, banquets, ski school, special events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Summer: Scenic Skyride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. Dining, disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1824 S. Thompson St. • 928-527-3600 • fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
The world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounds Flagstaff. With elevations ranging from 2,600 to 12,633 feet, the forest features diversity from desert cactus to alpine tundra and is home to a variety of wildlife. Respect and enjoy your national forests.
2380 N. Oakmont Dr. • tee times 928-527-7999, pro shop 928-527-7997
• continentalflagstaff.com
Narrow ponderosa pine-lined fairways, open meadows, lush fairways, and fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combine to make Continental Country Club a great golfing experience. Open to the public. Groups are welcome. Complete pro shop. Driving range. PGA professionals available for lessons.
Highway 180, mile marker 232, 15 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff • 928-220-0550 • FlagstaffNordicCenter.com
Offering over 25 miles of groomed cross-country trails and 10 miles of snowshoe trails through beautiful forests. The trails will entertain and challenge beginner and seasoned cross-county skiers alike. Rentals and lessons available. Located 1 mile from Crowley Pit snowplay area. Open Monday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 p.m. –9:00 p.m.
113A E. Aspen Ave. • 928-774-5107 • flagstaffsymphony.org
FSO, northern Arizona's premier symphony orchestra, presents a seven-concert series at NAU's Ardrey Auditorium. The concert season begins mid-September and ends mid-April. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a preconcert lecture at 6:30 p.m. FSO also presents its popular Summer Pops series at Pine Mountain Amphitheater.
On Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St. • 928-774-6929 • heritagesquaretrust.org
A friendly gathering spot in the heart of downtown, the Square is the place to find an array of free entertainment events. "Thursdays on the Square," a live music series, is offered from Memorial through Labor Days. Also in the summer, "Movies on the Square," popular with families, plays here Friday nights, and the Heritage Square Trust summer concert series entertains on weekend afternoons
1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. • 928-233-3211 • lowell.edu
Founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell, the observatory is active in research and also welcomes visitors year-round for tours and telescope viewing. Guided tours take visitors to an original Lowell telescope, a 24-inch refractor built in 1896, and through the historic Rotunda museum. Open daily for tours and many evenings for telescope viewing. Call or visit our website for hours, directions, specials and more.
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 • musnaz.org
At a stunning new exhibit, Therizinosaur — Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur, learn about the life and death of an amazing 93-million-year-old dinosaur. MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world, evoking the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau, with Native cultures, tribal life ways, natural sciences, and fine arts in nine exhibit galleries, Outdoor Ventures trips and custom tours. Museum Shop and Bookstore on site. Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Flagstaff • 928-523-5511 • ticket office 928-523-5661 • nau.edu
Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites you to enjoy a variety of on-campus performing arts, athletic events, and fine arts displays throughout the year. While you are in Flagstaff, explore the impressive exhibits at NAU Art Museum, moving symphony performances, engaging theater productions, or cheer on the Lumberjack athletic teams.
Building 10, corner of Tormey Ave. and Knoles Dr. • 928-523-3471 •
The NAU Art Museum is located in the Old Main Building on campus. From Tozan Kiln ceramics to stained and blown glass, from painting to sculpture, professional artists around the world are displayed for the community to enjoy throughout a variety of mediums. The prestigious permanent collection is also exhibited in selected shows. Open Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
409 W. Riordan Rd. • 928-779-4395 • azstateparks.com
Completed in 1904 in the Arts and Crafts style of architecture, the historic mansion is expansive, with over 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet of living area and servants' quarters. A tour guide will lead you through this richly furnished home, filled with original artifacts, Stickley furniture, and many other personal possessions of the Riordan families. Also featured are a visitor center, a self-guided tour of the grounds, and picnic tables. Reservations are recommended for the mansion tour.
12 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 • 928-526-0502 • nps.gov/sucr
Born in a series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset Crater is still the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor center exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces and their aftermath. See for yourself on the 1-mile, self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended summer hours, please call.
10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via I-40, exit 204 • 928-526-3367
• nps.gov/waca
Walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos where people lived only 800 years ago. Experience the dramatic geology, varied vegetation, and abundant wildlife that made their lives possible. The strenuous 1-mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon. The shorter Rim Trail offers overlooks, forest, and a pithouse. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended summer hours, please call.
33 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 • 928-679-2365 • nps.gov/wupa
Rock walls of 800-year-old pueblos dot a desert landscape once home to thousands of people. Visitor center exhibits explain how they survived by farming, hunting and gathering, and trading. Short trails lead to Wupatki, Lomaki, and other pueblos. The scenic drive to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument climbs rapidly from desert to mountain landscapes. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended summer hours, please call.
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