Family Fun in Flagstaff

Flagstaff is the ultimate destination for families seeking adventure. Surrounded by awe-inspiring parks, a variety of exhilarating outdoor activities, and seemingly endless things to do with family, our city is bursting with excitement. Tour our museums, enjoy indoor activities, spend time wildlife watching, and set off on scenic day trips that promise fun and excitement for every member of the family!

Outdoor Adventures

1. The Arboretum

Pack a picnic and make your way to The Arboretum for a serene lunch among the vibrant wildflowers. After lunch, stroll along the trails to admire the plants and wildlife. Keep an eye out for different pollinators and enchanting birds along the way!

2. Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors throughout the year in Flagstaff. Whether your family adores skiing and snowboarding during the winter months or prefers hiking and disc golf amidst warmer weather, there's something for everyone to enjoy on the mountain.

3. Bushmaster Park Skate Park

Bring your skateboards and roller skates to Bushmaster Park for a fun family outing. Teach the kids their first ollie or simply enjoy a leisurely skate around the park.

4. The Challenge Course at Buffalo Park

Dive into an array of fitness challenges with The Challenge Course's structures and workout instructions tailored to train your legs, core, and upper body strength, while your kids can run around and explore the paved trail.

5. Coconino National Forest

Lace up your boots and hit the trails in Coconino National Forest, a 1.856 million acre forest encompassing the Flagstaff region. While hiking you will encounter a variety of plant and animal species, making every step in the forest an educational experience.

6. Disc Golf at Thorpe Park

Work on perfecting your throw at the scenic disc golf course at Thorpe Park. The park also has playgrounds, basketball, sand volleyball, racquetball and tennis courts.

7. Segway Tour with AZ Segway Tours

Glide through downtown Flagstaff on an exciting Segway tour with AZ Segway Tours. Delve deep into the local history on a guided tour that is fun for guests of all ages.

8. Ziplining with Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course & Adventure Ziplines

Soar through the treetops on an exhilarating ziplining adventure. Feel the wind rush past you as you zip from platform to platform and conquer a variety of obstacles on the adventure courses.

Indoor Activities

9. Laser Tag at FlagTag AZ

Dodge lasers and tag opponents in an electrifying game of laser tag with your family. Strategize together as you navigate the black-lit arena, or take a break from laser tag by visiting the arcade or trying your hand at axe throwing.

10. Bowling at Starlite Lanes

Roll for a strike, or score a turkey and secure the highest score, when you and your family go bowling at Starlite Lanes. With 16-lanes, snacks, and daily specials, this bowling alley is a must-visit spot for families looking for some indoor fun.

11. Coconino Center for the Arts

Spend the afternoon strolling through the exhibits at Coconino Center for the Arts. The exhibits change often making each visit a new experience for guests of all ages.

12. Rock Climbing at Flagstaff Climbing Center

Climb routes of varying difficulty at the Flagstaff Climbing Center. Drop in with a day pass to learn how to rock climb with your child (all ages welcome!) and help them send their first route.

13. Levitate Adventure Park

Jump for joy at Levitate Trampoline Park! Bounce from trampoline to trampoline and burn lots of energy, then head to the arcade to play some games.

Uncover the Past

14. Historic Route 66

Get your kicks on Route 66 by getting in a walk and learning about this historic road! Take a self-guided walking tour and visit local businesses along the way, including the family-friendly brewery Mother Road Brewing Company.

15. Museum of Northern Arizona

Discover the vibrant art, diverse Native cultures, and fascinating natural history of the Colorado Plateau at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Enhance your visit by requesting an activity kit to keep your children engaged and deepen their understanding of each exhibit. Afterward, head outside to enjoy the museum's outdoor nature trail, gardens, and adjacent playground, where kids can burn off some energy while still learning and having fun.

16. The Pioneer Museum

Learn about Flagstaff’s history when you tour the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. Find old locomotives used in the logging industry, historic farm equipment, a 1950s lung ventilator used to treat polio patients, and uncover the stories of the pioneers who left a mark on Flagstaff.

17. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Step onto the red carpet and join a captivating guided tour through this storied mansion's halls. Plus, don't miss out on the Junior Ranger program tailored for children aged 6 to 12, offering them a chance to delve deeper into the mansion's fascinating history and secrets.

Learn About Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy

18. Lowell Observatory

Admire the stars at Lowell Observatory, a 130-year old observatory. Stargaze through telescopes, watch science demos, wander through exhibits, and more!

19. Meteor Crater

Created more than 50,000 years ago when a meteor struck the earth, Meteor Crater allows visitors of all ages to explore the impact of space on our planet. During your visit walk the rim and lookout over the expansive crater and enjoy hands-on learning at the interactive Discovery Center.

20. U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Center (USGS)

Walk on Mars, visit Grover - the rover USGS built to train Apollo astronauts, and admire giant images of our solar system’s planets at USGS. Founded in 1963, this is a must-visit location for an aspiring astrogeologist!

Tours are by appointment only and are led by Astrogeology scientists, please contact USGS at least 48 hours in advance.

Traverse Volcanic Attractions

21. Lava River Cave

Take the family spelunking in a lava tube cave formed roughly 700,000 years ago when molten rock erupted from a volcanic vent! While rare, you may see crickets, beetles, porcupines, squirrels and bats during your visit.

22. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Hike the trails at Sunset Crater Volcano - one of around 600 cinder cones in the Flagstaff region - to be transported to another world. The unique geological formations caused by lava flows from 1,000 years ago serve as a reminder of the forces that have shaped the Earth over millennia.

Take a Day Trip

23. Walnut Canyon National Monument

Gaze into the past at Walnut Canyon, just 30-minutes from Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, by following trails to view cliff dwellings and visiting the museum to learn about the way of life for the Ancestral Puebloans.

24. Wupatki National Monument

Immerse yourself in history at Wupatki Pueblo, the largest freestanding pueblo in northern Arizona. This ancient site, once a vibrant center of trade and agriculture, offers a glimpse into the past like no other.

25. Bearizona Wildlife Park

Drive through the Arizona wilderness to spot bison, big horn sheep, wolves and black bear as you make your way to Fort Bearizona, where your family can admire small and baby animals and learn about wildlife through animal encounters.

26. Grand Canyon National Park

Hop in the car to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World right in Flagstaff’s backyard– the Grand Canyon. Admire the expansive view from the rim, hike down into the canyon, or help your little one complete activities to become a Grand Canyon Junior Ranger.

27. Petrified Forest National Park

Wander through Petrified Forest National Park to marvel at awe-inspiring geological formations including the Painted Desert, Blue Mesa, petrified wood at Jasper Forest, and petrified logs glimmering with quartz crystals at Crystal Forest.

28. Red Rock State Park

Explore Red Rock State Park, a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center with some of the best hiking in Sedona. Embark on trails winding to Oak Creek's banks, admire red rock formations, and keep an eye out for wildlife.

29. Verde Canyon Railroad

Climb aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a 4-hour scenic journey through the backcountry. Soak up the scenery while enjoying comfortable seating and a variety of snacks or check out the open-air viewing car.