Attractions

Attractions/Activities

Cool summers, spring flowers, fall colors and great skiing. Not what you expect. Whether you’re looking for an easy, two-day getaway or the vacation of a lifetime, Flagstaff will make any trip a Northern Arizona adventure.  With several restaurants, unique attractions, and colorful nightspots, this small-town charm will give you big-town excitement. Culture and clean air, festivals and forest paths, Flagstaff is year-round enjoyment.

Some of the most beautiful country in the Southwest surrounds you here, from lush woodlands to rugged deserts. The Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon and a string of breathtaking National monuments are all within a short drive. At the heart of all this is Flagstaff--its charm, character and distinctive appeal are just a few of the reasons that people are drawn to Flagstaff.

Outdoor Family Fun

Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon South Rim Ph (928) 638-7888 Arizona’s most famous attraction and one of the Seven Wonders of the World for its overwhelming size and intricate colorful landscape, the Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of arid-land erosion in the world.  The layers exposed in the steep walls of this famous canyon represent geological time. The park encompasses 1,904 square miles, including 277 miles of Colorado River.  The canyon measures nearly 1 mile deep, averages eight miles across by air, and stretches 260 miles from its northeast border near Utah to its end at the near Lake Mead.	Arizona Snowbowl Hwy 180 & Snowbowl Rd Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 779-1951            Enjoy Arizona skiing at its peak. Snowbowl features 2,300 feet of vertical drop, average snowfall of 260 inches, 32 trails, four chairlifts, full-service rental shop, repair shop, ski school. Skiing mid-December through mid-April. From mid-June through mid-October, ride the scenic skyride toward the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view.
Coconino National Forest 2323 E. Greenlaw Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Ph (928) 527-3600            The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to alpine tundra. Explore mountains and canyons, fish forest lakes and wade in lazy creeks and streams.	Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Ph (928) 526-0502 Sunset Crater is the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. The volcano's red rim and the dark lava flows seem to have cooled and hardened to a jagged surface only yesterday. As plants return, so do the animals that use them for food and shelter. And so do human visitors, intrigued by this opportunity to see nature’s response to a volcanic eruption.
Walnut Canyon National Monument 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Ph (928) 526-3367 Hike down into Walnut Canyon and walk in the footsteps of the people that lived here over 900 years ago. Under limestone overhangs, the Sinagua built their homes. These single story structures, cliff dwellings, were occupied from about 1100 to 1250.	The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Flagstaff AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-1442 Experience a fascinating array of plants native to alpine tundra, coniferous forest, and high desert. Located at 7,150 feet, The Arboretum occupies 200 acres of ponderosa pine forest with a visitor center, gift shop, children's garden, wildflower meadow, herb garden, various display gardens, passive solar greenhouse, constructed wetlands, nature trail, riparian area, picnic tables, and more.

Grand Canyon Railway/Tours/Horseback Riding/White Water Rafting

Grand Canyon Railway 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, AZ 86046 Ph (800) 843-8723 The lure of the most magnificent of the seven natural wonders. An inexplicable urge to get acquainted with Mother Nature's crown jewel. A lifelong desire to come face to face with the world's deepest chasm. Of all that may pull you to the Grand Canyon, nothing is more powerful than Grand Canyon Railway's fleet of vintage locomotives.	Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters Grand Canyon Airport P.O. Box 455, Highway 64 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 USA Ph (928) 638-2419 Papillon is the only Helicopter Company certified to fly both the South and West Rim of the Grand Canyon with three exclusive landing sites at the bottom of the Grand Canyon!
Detours Tempe, Arizona 85284 Ph (866) 438-6877	Open Road Tours, Inc. 1 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (800) 766-7117 Tours including Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Historic Flagstaff and Colorado River floats.
Arizona Helicopter Adventure 235 Air Terminal Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 Ph (800) 282-5141            See Sedona's famous Red Rocks, spectacular canyons, and explore ancient Sinagua Indian ruins.	Air Safari, Inc Sedona Airport Sedona, AZ 86336 Ph (520) 204-5939 1-888-TOORIDE Soar over the breathtaking Red Rock Country of Sedona.
Red Rock Biplane Tours 1225 Airport Road (Sedona Airport) Sedona, AZ 86336-5801 Ph (928) 204-5939 Take a spin in a new open cockpit Super Waco Bi-plane for breathtaking views and a glorious adrenalin rush.	Desert Jeep & Bike Rentals 75 Bell Rock Plaza Sedona, AZ 86351 Ph (928) 284-1099 Street Cruiser Motorcycles-Polaris Victory, Harley Davidson & Suzuki Intruder.  New K2 Pro-Flex Full Suspension 24 Speed Bicycles for Rent.
Star Tours 8080 N. Colt Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86004-3233 Ph (888) 920-0237	Keyah Hozhoni Tours 10080 Palomino Road Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Ph (928) 380-8541
High Mountain Stables Ph (928) 354-2359	Western River Expeditions Arizona Ph (866) 904-1161
Flagstaff Tours Ph (888) 328-1261	Grand Canyon Airlines Ph (928) 638-2359

Hiking/Biking/Running Trails

Flagstaff Urban Trail System 211 West Aspen Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Ph (928) 774-5281 The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) extends throughout the City of Flagstaff. The trails are improved surface trails suitable for hikers, runners, and cyclists.

San Francisco Peaks At 12,643 feet, the San Francisco Peaks is not only the dominant feature of the forest area we call the Volcanic Highlands, it's also the highest mountain in Arizona. Three of the summits that ring this dormant volcano's now quiet inner caldera are higher than any other mountain in the state.  Views from the summit of the San Francisco Peaks stretch to the Grand Canyon's North Rim over eighty miles away.  Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife watching and skiing are the predominant recreation activities enjoyed in this land of mountains, forests and lava flows.

Museums/Observatory/Historic Parks

Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project 1824 S. Thompson St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 527-3600 The Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project provides educational programs in archaeological research for school groups and the public. Participants in these programs learn about archaeological concepts, skills, laws, and practices by engaging in a variety of archaeological activities	Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-3358 Lowell Observatory is famed among astronomers since this is where the plant Pluto was discovered in 1930. Boston businessman Percival Lowell founded the observatory in 1894, lecture tours and observation sessions are offered nightly.
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Ft. Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-5213 Founded in 1928 and originally established as a repository for Native American artifacts and natural history specimens from the Colorado Plateau. Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and cultures of northern Arizona.	Northern Arizona University Art Museum & Gallery South San Francisco Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 Ph (928) 523-3471          Presenting creative, cutting edge, and socially diverse exhibitions, the NAU Art Museum-the premier showcase for art in the region.
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum 2340 Fort Valley Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-6272 "To Collect, Preserve, Interpret and Disseminate the History of Arizona, the West, and New Mexico as it Pertains to Arizona."	Artists Gallery Cooperative 17 N San Francisco Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 773-0958 Art lovers must experience the authenticity of Flagstaff's Artist's Gallery. Owned and operated by local artisans, this shop has been delighting the cultural community for eight years from its scenic location on San Francisco Street.
Fort Verde State Historic Park 125 E. Hollaman St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Ph (928) 567-3275 Fort Verde is the best surviving assemblage of Indian wars military architecture in Arizona. Four buildings from 1871 allow visitors to experience the life of a real Old West army fort.	Riordan Historic Park 409 West Riordan Road Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Ph (928) 779-4395 This is a turn-of-the century mansion which was built by one of Flagstaff’s original families, lumber barons Tim & Mike Riordan. The home is richly furnished with original artifacts and handcrafted furniture.

Sports Venues                                    

J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome--Home of the NAU Lumberjacks South San Francisco Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 Ph (928) 523-5353            The Skydome is the second largest clear-span timber dome in the world. Nestled in the cool pines of Northern Arizona University’s Campus, the Skydome is a multipurpose building which provides facilities for football, basketball, indoor track and field, soccer, weight lifting, lacrosse, etc.

Bushmaster Park 3150 N. Alta Vista Flagstaff, AZ 86004        This is one of Flagstaff's best-loved parks; just ask the locals! Footpaths set the stage for a nature walk, with picnic facilities and playgrounds dotting the landscape. Basketball and tennis courts are open to the public, and the BMX skate park is famous in the state of Arizona.

Jay Lively Ice Arena 1850 N. Turquoise Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph. (928) 774-1051

Golf

Continental Country Club 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Ph (928) 527-7999 Narrow ponderosa-pine-lined holes, open meadows, lush fairways, and fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combine to make Elden Hills Golf Course a wonderful experience.

Theatres

IMAX Theatre Highway 64 & 180 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Ph. (520) 638-2203 SEE MORE, HEAR MORE, FEEL MORE -- IMAX is the ultimate movie experience. With crystal clear images up to eight stories high, and wrap-around digital surround sound, IMAX takes you to places you only imagined.

Harkins Theatre 1959 South Woodlands Village Blvd Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-4847

Orchestra

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra 113 East Aspen Avenue, Suite A Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Ph (928) 774-5107 The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been a source of enjoyment, enrichment, and pride for the citizens of northern Arizona for more than 50 years.