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.; four miles south of Route 66 on Woody Mountain Rd. (unpaved) in west Flagstaff • 928-774-1442 • thearb.org
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200-acre botanical garden and nature center focusing on the native plants and animals found in Northern Arizona. Grounds include a nature trail, greenhouses, meadow, wetland, picnic area and gift shop. Open April-October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily guided tours at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 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 three-acre property includes numerous territorial-era buildings and a steam locomotive. See exhibits on early medicine, Route 66, logging, Flagstaff
history and newly opened “Pioneer Kids,” a fun family oriented interactive exhibit. Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer: Scenic Skyride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. Dining, disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
1824 S. Thompson St. • 928-527-3600 www.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
Flagstaff Nordic Center is the Southwest’s premier cross country ski area with 50k of well groomed cross country ski trails and 25k of marked snowshoe trails. The Lodge sells and rents ski and snowshoe equipment as well as hot beverages and snacks. Off Grid Getaways at FNC offers hut and yurt camping in a back country environment. Snow play is available at nearby Crowley Pit. Open daily during ski season 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Downtown on Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St. • 928-853-4292
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 Day. 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, Lowell is an astronomical research facility that also features visitor programs. During the day explore the Observatory’s history and current research by joining guided tours. In the evening, view through a variety of telescopes and experience interactive live presentations in the mini-planetarium. Also featured at the facility are multi-media programs, an exhibit hall and gift shop. Call or visit website for seasonal hours and information.
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213
musnaz.org
Now celebrating its 84th year, MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world in one of Earth’s most spectacular landscapes. The museum and its nine exhibit galleries evoke the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and its richly diverse Native cultures, tribal lifeways, natural sciences, ecology and fine arts. Let MNA be your gateway to understanding this unique area. Museum Shop and Bookstore on-site. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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 more than 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet of living area and servants’ quarters. A tour guide leads visitors 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. Call or visit website for hours and information.
12 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89
928-526-0502 • nps.gov/sucr
Born in a dramatic 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 one-mile, self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
2255 N. Gemini Dr., Bldg. 6 • 928-556-7037 • astrogeology.usgs.gov
The USGS Astrogeology Science Center explores and maps the Solar System from facilities near Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park. Free guided tours of exhibits and a historical archive are available to individuals, families, groups and classes throughout the year. Appointments are required; please call to arrange your visit.
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 one-mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon while the shorter Rim Trail offers overlooks and a pithouse display. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
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 daily. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
Coconino National Forest • 928-527-3600 • www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
National Park Service • 928-526-1157 • nps.gov
Arizona State Parks • 602-542-4174 • azstateparks.com
© 2011 Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Contact us at 928-774-9541, 800-842-7293, or