Flagstaff and Grand Canyon hotels and travel information
Regional Attractions
Icons of the American LandscapePlaces like Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest are icons of the American landscape — and they are all within a day's drive of Flagstaff.
Because of our great restaurants and hospitality, many explorers of this unique and exhilarating country include Flagstaff in their travel plans.
3 miles east of Highway 191 on Route 7, Chinle, Arizona • 928-674-5508 • nps.gov/cach
With its beautiful, steep-walled canyons and numerous Native American ruins nestled below towering cliffs, Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors the chance to learn about Southwestern Native American history from the early Pueblo to the Navajos who still live in the area. Self-guided rim drives and one self-guided hike. Backcountry tours require a park service permit with an authorized Navajo guide. Open year-round. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd., Cottonwood, Arizona • 928-634-5283 • azstateparks.com
Dead Horse Ranch is situated amidst an abundance of life along the Verde River. Its unique ecosystem, the cottonwood-willow riparian ecosystem, is one of less than 20 such riparian zones in the world. Camping facilities are available with more than 150 sites. The Verde River and the park's lagoons provide excellent fishing opportunities. Miles of developed trails provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use. Call or visit website for hours and information.
125 E. Hollaman St., Camp Verde, Arizona • 928-567-3275 • azstateparks.com
Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Fort Verde was a primary base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the late 19th century. Some of the original buildings still stand, giving visitors a unique glimpse into Arizona’s yesterday. Living history programs are scheduled periodically. Open daily. Call or visit website for hours and information.
10 N. Main St., Tuba City, Arizona • 928-640-0684 • explorenavajo.com
Explore Navajo Interactive Museum is an extraordinary look at Navajo people. The Museum was created with the help of leading Navajo scholars, museum personnel and the Navajo artistic community to provide a vibrant experience for all ages and all nations. Open daily with seasonal hours. Call or visit website for hours and information.
691 Scenic View Dr., Page, Arizona • 928-608-6404 • nps.gov/glca
The park lies in the midst of the nation’s most rugged canyon country. Lake Powell, formed by one of the world’s highest dams, stretches for 186 miles along the old Colorado River channel with a shoreline of 1,960 miles. Boating, camping, fishing, swimming and sightseeing opportunities abound. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Call or visit website for hours and information.
81 miles northwest of Flagstaff via Highways 180 and 64 • 928-638-7888 • nps.gov/grca
Often described as Earth’s greatest geological show- case, the breathtaking ensemble of colorful rock layers, impressive buttes and shadowed side canyons sets Grand Canyon apart. Enjoy the views, hike a trail, observe the wildlife, watch a sunrise or sunset, or immerse yourself in almost two billion years of geology. South Rim is open year-round. North Rim is open mid-May to mid-October. Call or visit website for park entrance fees and information.
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, Arizona • 800-THE-TRAIN (800-843-8724) • thetrain.com
Travel a century-old rail line to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park aboard a vintage train with four classes of carefully restored passenger service. Journey through pine forests and wide-open prairies as musicians play the tunes of the West on this uniquely historic Grand Canyon expedition. Call or visit website for schedule, hours and information.
I-40 Exit 257, 1.5 miles north on Highway 87, Winslow, Arizona • 928-289-4106 • azstateparks.com
Tour and learn about Pueblo Indian ruins and northeastern Arizona heritage. The park offers an informative visitor center. Call or visit website for hours and information.
1/2 mile west of Ganado, Arizona on State Route 264 • 928-755-3475 • nps.gov/hutr
Established in the late 1870s, Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Navajo Nation. The post continues to serve the Navajo community much as it did 100 years ago. Some of the finest Hopi kachinas and Navajo rugs and jewelry are found here. Open daily; summer 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (mountain daylight saving time); winter 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
35 miles east of Flagstaff via I-40 Exit 233 • 928-289-2362 • 800-289-5898 • meteorcrater.com
Experience the “Best Preserved Meteorite Impact Site on Earth!” Formed 50,000 years ago by a giant meteor weighing several hundred thousand tons, this crater is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and nearly one mile across. Featuring three lookout points on the rim, interactive displays, a large-screen theater, Astronaut Wall of Fame, Apollo space capsule and more. Guided trail tours of the rim are offered daily (weather permitting).
2800 Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde, Arizona • 928-567-3322 • nps.gov/moca
Montezuma Castle is one of the best preserved American Indian cliff dwellings in the United States. Only one hour south of Flagstaff, the trail to view this important prehistoric site is flat and easy with no climbing. From Interstate 17, going south, take Exit 289 east. Federal passes accepted. Open daily; summer 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; winter 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas.
5525 Beaver Creek Rd., Rimrock, Arizona • 928-567-4521 • nps.gov/moca
Montezuma Well is a dramatic limestone sinkhole with prehistoric American Indian dwellings in the interior and along the rim. Less than an hour south of Flagstaff, take I-17 to Exit 293 and follow the signs. The trail is easy to moderate. No entry fee. Open daily; summer 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; winter 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas.
4 miles east of U.S. Highway 163 at the Arizona-Utah border • 435-727-5870 • navajonationparks.org
The park is approximately 92,216 acres and features a 17-mile drive. The Wildcat Trail, a 3.3-mile self-guided hiking trail around one of the mittens, winds through desert country alongside washes and sandy slopes offering spectacular views of the rock monuments from the valley floor. Mitten View campsite is currently closed, alternative "primitive" campgrounds available, $10 per night. Open daily October-March 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., April-September 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
9 miles north on Highway 564 off Highway 160, near Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation • 928-672-2700 • nps.gov/nava
Navajo National Monument preserves Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interprets both modern and ancient American Indian culture through volunteer demonstrations, Native guides and museum exhibits. Entrance, tours and camping are free. The visitor center and self-guided trails are open year-round. Call or visit website for hours and information.
Exit 311 off I-40, 25 miles east of Holbrook, AZ • 928-524-6228 • nps.gov/pefo
The park features one of the largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood in the world. It also has the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archaeological sites, and displays of 225-million-year-old fossils, making it a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. Open year-round. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Arizona • 928-282-6907 • azstateparks.com
A nature/wildlife preserve located five miles west of Sedona off U.S. 89A with opportunities for hiking, picnics and guided tours. The visitor center features exhibits and a theater. Open daily with guided walks, five miles of nature trails, first-Sunday programs, full-moon walks, and an astronomy festival in June. Group ramada and special programs on request. Call or visit website for hours and information.
6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, Arizona •928-282-3034, water quality hotline 602-542-0202 • azstateparks.com
Located in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, 18 miles south of Flagstaff, the park is best known for the natural waterslide in the creek and is the site of the historic Pendley homestead and apple orchard. Glass containers and pets are prohibited in the swim area. Call or visit website for hours and information.
Tuzigoot Rd., Clarkdale, Arizona • 928-634-5564 • nps.gov/tuzi
Tuzigoot National Monument is a prehistoric American Indian pueblo with one of the finest museums in north-central Arizona. The trail is easy to moderate with some elevation gain. Tuzigoot is 75 miles south of Flagstaff, take Exit 293 or Exit 287 off I-17 and follow signs to the town of Cottonwood. Fee: $5 per adult, children under 15 free. Federal passes accepted. Open year-round. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
National Park Service • nps.gov
Arizona State Parks • 602-542-4174 • azstateparks.com
Navajo Nation Parks • 928-871-6647 • navajonationparks.org
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