Flagstaff Visitor Center 1 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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u i d e Inside the Guide Welcome to 1 Flagstaff Visitor Center Flagstaff, Arizona 2 Climate & Comfort 4 Getting Here Flagstaff is located in the mountains of northern 6 Transportation Arizona, and is the destination for all seasons and all 8 Calendar of Events types of adventurers. Depending on the time of year and your calling for outdoor adventure, your experiences could 10 Things to Do include world-class downhill skiing, hundreds of miles 10 Area Attractions 28 Recreation Centers of scenic trails for hiking, outdoor festivals from June to 16 Historic Downtown 28 Public Pool October, magnificent fall colors, or a gaze at the stars – as 18 Historic Downtown 28 Ice Skating Rink Flagstaff is the first designated international dark sky city. Walking Tours 28 Public Libraries Flagstaff is the best of both worlds; after a day of exploring 20 Northern Arizona 28 Creative Arts Studio the many nearby national monuments and Grand Canyon University Campus 30 National Parks National Park, enjoy a vibrant city at night. Enjoy one-of-a- 22 Hiking & Biking 31 National Historic Sites kind local shops, art galleries, dining and seven award- 23 Skiing & Snowboarding 31 National Monuments winning craft breweries in a historic downtown setting. 23 Cross-Country Skiing 33 National 23 Snowplay & Tubing Recreation Areas For the history buffs, 2018 will kick off our one year 24 Climbing & Ziplining 34 Arizona State Parks celebration of the first Moon landing. Much of the lunar 24 Community Parks 35 Arizona State mapping for the Apollo missions and training for the 26 Skate & Freestyle Parks Historic Parks famed NASA astronauts happened right here in Flagstaff. 26 Disc Golf Courses 36 Navajo Nation There will be celebrations, suggested itineraries, and 27 Dog Parks Tribal Parks activities beginning July 20, 2018 through July 20, 2019 – 27 Regional Park 37 Guided Tours the actual date marking the 50th anniversary of this 27 Natural Areas 40 Shopping Districts historic leap for mankind. (See historic photo below) We invite you to turn the pages and start planning your 42 Accommodations uniquely Flagstaff vacation now. 42 Hotels & Motels 50 Full-Service 48 Bed & Breakfasts/ Meeting Facilities Cabin Rentals 51 Visit. Discover. Grow. Trace Ward, CDME 49 RV Parks & 52 Accommodations Map Campgrounds Flagstaff CVB Director 54 Dining & Nightlife 62 Helpful Resources 62 Camping 63 Fishing & Boating 63 Fall Color Drives 64 Wildlife Watching 63 Favorite Hikes 65 Visitor Directory
The Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide is a publication of the Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau. 211 W. Aspen Ave. | Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 800.217.2367 | 928.213.2910 | flagstaffarizona.org In 1964, twenty-nine NASA astronauts 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide © 2018. All rights reserved. Reproduction visited Flagstaff for early geologic training without permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort is made to ensure the before the first Moon landing.Left to information in this guide is as accurate as possible and current at the time right: trainer Dale Jackson (U.S. Geological of printing, January 2018. Tourism-related companies wishing to be included Survey), astronauts C.C. Williams, Frank in the 2019 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide and/or on flagstaffarizona.org may Borman (Apollo 8) and Gene Cernan contact the Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau office for information. (Apollo 10 and Apollo 17) at Sunset Crater Front cover: The Clark Telescope at Lowell Observatory. Photo credit: Lowell Volcano National Monument. Observatory. Back cover and foldout page (Welcome) photo credit: United States Geological Survey, Branch of Astrogeology, Flagstaff, Arizona. City of Flagstaff | Map City of Flagstaff | Map
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Points of Interest Visit Us! « Flagstaff Area Attractions Flagstaff Visitor Center 1 E. Route 66 | 800.842.7293 | 928.213.2951 Points of Interest flagstaffarizona.org Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1. Flagstaff Visitor Center 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and and Amtrak Train Station* New Year’s Day. 2. The Aquaplex Want to know more about Flagstaff 3. Babbitt Brothers Building* and must-see attractions? Our trained 4. Buffalo Park information specialists can answer your 5. Bushmaster Park and Bark Park questions, make recommendations, offer 6. Coconino County Courthouse* directions, provide free maps and suggest 7. Continental Country Club itineraries. For added convenience, Grand and Elden Hills Golf Course Canyon National Park and Red Rock State 8. Flagstaff Airport Park Passes as well as local bus passes 9. Greater Flagstaff Chamber may be purchased at the Visitor Center. of Commerce Flagstaff-centric, Route 66 and train- 10. Flagstaff City Hall themed souvenirs are available in the gift 11. Flagstaff Convention and shop, and don't miss the Route 66 street Visitors Bureau Administration mural in the Visitor Center parking lot. Office - Historic Milligan House* Historic Train Station 12. Flagstaff Main Public Library 13. Flagstaff Mall and Flagstaff Visitor Center is located in the The Marketplace historic downtown train station along 14. Flagstaff Medical Center the world-renowned Route 66. Train 15. Flagstaff Police Department experiences abound as Amtrak and freight 16. Fort Tuthill County Park trains pass by nearly 100 times daily. 17. Foxglenn Park Marvel at the model train replica of the town’s "Old Two Spot" and delight in the 18. Greyhound Bus Depot coin-operated journey around the train 19. Heritage Square station. A brief walk leads to Two Spot, 20. Jay L. Lively Activity Center an authentic Baldwin locomotive. Two 21. Jim Cullen Memorial Park Spot is retired and displayed on a track 22. Historic 1890 Lumberyard* ideal for photo opportunities. 23. McMillan (Bank) Building*
24. McMillan Mesa Park Flagstaff Visitor Center 25. McPherson Park and historic Amtrak 26. Hotel Monte Vista* train station 27. NAU Walkup Skydome 28. Orpheum Theater* 29. Sawmill County Park 30. Thorpe Park 31. Thorpe Park Softball Complex and Bark Park 32. Weatherford Hotel* 33. Wheeler Park *Historic Downtown Landmark
flagstaffarizona.org | 1 Climate & Comfort Weather in the High Country Climate & Comfort Average Flagstaff High Temperatures Low Precipitation Fᵒ Cᵒ Fᵒ Cᵒ inches cm
January 43 6 16 -9 2.18 5.54 February 46 8 19 -7 2.56 6.50 AtTips high altitude,for High the sun Altitudeis more intense and it is possible to March 50 10 23 -5 2.62 6.65 experience fatigue and shortness of breath. Drink plenty of April 58 14 27 -3 1.29 3.28 water, rest often, apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses and a May hat, even on cool days. When packing, plan to wear layered 68 20 34 1 0.80 2.03 clothing, as the temperature and weather can change quickly June 79 26 41 5 0.43 1.09 at 7,000 feet. July 82 28 50 10 2.40 6.10 August 80 27 49 9 2.89 7.34 September 74 23 42 6 2.12 5.38 Layer for Optimal Comfort October 63 17 31 -1 1.93 4.90 Spring/Summer Winter November 51 11 22 -6 1.86 4.72 (April-August) (November-March) December 44 7 17 -8 1.83 4.65 o shorts or light pants o heavy pants or jeans o short and long sleeve shirts o long sleeve thermal shirts o light jacket, sweatshirt for layering or hoodie o warm sweater, sweatshirt o summer hat or fleece jacket Flagstaff Annual Averages o rain gear during monsoon o winter coat, hat, gloves Average Annual Days of Sunshine: 288 days season (July-August) and a scarf Average Annual Precipitation: 22.96 inches (58.32 cm) o comfortable shoes or boots o waterproof winter boots Average Annual Snowfall: 108.8 inches (276.35 cm) and heavy socks Fall Earliest Snowfall on Record: September 19, 1965 (September-October) Year-Round Latest Snowfall on Record: June 8, 1907 o long pants or jeans o layered clothing o long sleeve shirts appropriate for the season o warm sweater, fleece, jacket o sunscreen and sunglasses or windbreaker o warm shoes or boots o hat and gloves for evenings
ArizonaWeather Department Resources 888.411.ROAD azdot.gov of Transportation (ADOT) (888.411.7623) @ArizonaDOT Road Conditions Dial 511 in AZ az511.gov National Weather Service 928.556.9161 weather.gov/flagstaff @NWSFlagstaff Recorded Weather Report 928.774.3301 Flagstaff Winter 844.256.SNOW flagstaffarizona.org Snowplay Hotline (844.256.7669) @visitflagstaff Arizona Snowbowl 928.779.4577 snowbowl.ski Ski Report @AZSnowbowl Coconino National Forest 928.527.3600 fs.usda.gov/coconino @CoconinoNF Grand Canyon 928.638.7888 nps.gov/grca National Park @GrandCanyonNPS
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Glen Canyon National « Page/Lake Powell « The Hub of Northern Arizona Recreation Area « Antelope Canyon Monument Valley 89A Navajo Tribal Park Navajo National 160 n National Park « nyo Monument Getting Here Ca nd Canyon de Chelly ra National Monument « G « Tuba City 191 N AVA J O 64 HO N PI INDI AT Hoover Dam Grand Canyon AN R I O « ESE N Cameron RVA Village TI To Las Vegas 64 89 ON Historic Route 66 Wupatki 93 66 « 180 « National Monument To Albuquerque Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Bullhead Seligman Williams « City/AttractionDistances from Flagstaff miles km City Walnut Canyon National Monument 40 Ashfork Winslow Kingman 89 « 40 Sedona « 89A « Phoenix 142 229 Tuzigoot « « National Monument Meteor Holbrook Petrified Forest To Los Ange les 179 Crater National Park / Albuquerque, NM 323 520 260 Painted Desert Lake Havasu 93 Prescott 169 « City 69 Montezuma Canyon de Chelly National Monument 212 341 89 Castle National Monument Grand Canyon National Park 81 130 17 Hoover Dam 214 344 Peoria Scottsdale 10 Glendale Mesa Hopi Reservation 70 113 Tempe Gilbert Lake Powell/Page 136 219 Phoenix Chandler 60 70 10 Las Vegas, NV 252 406 8 Yuma Los Angeles, CA 467 752 Meteor Crater 42 68 Tucson Monument Valley 171 275 10 Navajo Reservation 52 84 19 U N I T E D Painted Desert and Petrified Forest 116 187 S T Nogales Mexico A T BORDER Prescott 87 140 E S « Tucson 257 414 Arizona Sedona/Red Rock State Park 28 45
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 18 29 Walnut Canyon National Monument 11 18 Williams 32 51 Flagstaff by the Numbers Winslow 58 93 Population: 70,320 (2015 U.S. Census Bureau Data) Wupatki National Monument 39 63 Elevation: 7,000 feet above sea level (2,134 meters) San Francisco Peaks: Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet above sea level (3,851 meters). Following in elevation are three other major peaks–Agassiz, Fremont and Doyle.
2 TraditionalArrivals Arrivals to Flagstaff Coconino National Forest: 1.856 million acres (7,511 km ). The area hosts the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest in the world From the East or West: Interstate 40 as well as ecosystems ranging from piñon-juniper to alpine tundra. From the South (Phoenix): Interstate 17 From the North (Page, Lake Powell, Monument Valley): Highway 89 GPS Coordinates: 35° 11' 57" N, 111° 37' 52" W
Scenic Arrivals Riding on the From Sedona: Highway 89A north through Oak Creek Canyon authentic Route 66 From Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim): Highway 180 south Arrival by Air Air service into Flagstaff Airport (FLG) is available daily to and from Phoenix (PHX) on American Airlines. See full listing on page 6 for additional nonstop flights being offered in Summer 2018. Arrival by Rail Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily on theSouthwest Chief® line from the historic train station on Route 66. 4 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 5 Transportation By Air, Rail or Ground Transportation MountainBus Service Line Public Transit 3773 N. Kasper Dr. | 928.779.6624 mountainline.az.gov Mountain Line is Flagstaff's award-winning FlagstaffAir Transportation Airport (FLG) public transit system, serving residents and visitors on eight routes throughout town 6200 S. Pulliam Dr. | 928.556.1234 | flagstaff.az.gov and stopping at many of the area's biggest Flagstaff Airport (FLG) offers aviation services attractions. Don't hassle with parking and to the northern Arizona region. Air service is leave the driving to Mountain Line on their available daily to and from Phoenix (PHX) on fleet of hybrid-electric buses. Visit the website American Airlines. Additional weekly nonstop for trip planning assistance and information flights to Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas Forth- on fares and passes. Worth (DFW) will be offered in May and June respectively. Full services are provided for private and corporate aircraft. EagleRiderMotorcycle Flagstaff Rentals American Airlines 800 W. Route 66 | 928.637.6575 | easyrider-usa.com Reservations 800.321.2121 | aa.com See full listing under Guided Tours, page 38. Wiseman Aviation 928.779.9585 | flywise.com
Rail Service Amtrak® ATaxi Friendly Cab Cab Companies928.774.4444 afriendlycab.com 1 E. Route 66 | 800.USA.RAIL | amtrak.com ActionCab Taxi & Tours 928.774.4427 actioncabtaxiandtours.com Traveling through the vast expanse of the Apex Taxi 928.779.0000 fabled American West, the Amtrak Southwest Burly Cab 877.287.5922 burlycab.com Chief® runs daily between Chicago, the Midwest and Los Angeles. On-board, enjoy Gypsy Cab & Shuttle 928.600.6000 savory meals in the Dining car or scenic Lyft lyft.com/cities/flagstaff views through large picturesque windows Hurry Cab 928.525.3333 flagstaffhurrycab.webs.com of the Sightseer Lounge. Enjoy your trip in spacious reclining seats or private sleeping Sun Taxi & Tours 928.779.1111 accommodation. See the true majesty of Top Hat Taxi & Tours 928.719.0909 tophattaxi.webs.com America on Amtrak. Uber 520.275.5681 uber.com/flagstaff
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6 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 7 Calendar of Events | 2018 Entertainment Highlights JULY Calendar of Events Fourth of July Parade Historic Downtown A Flag Fourth with the Pepsi Amphitheater at Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Fort Tuthill County Park Enrich your stay in Flagstaff by taking Fourth of July Lights on the Lawn Continental Country Club advantage of the year-round selection of Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture Museum of Northern Arizona local entertainment and cultural events. Flagstaff Art in the Park Wheeler Park, Downtown Visit flagstaff365.com for a complete and up-to-date schedule of events. Arizona Highland Celtic Festival Foxglenn Park AUGUST Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture Museum of Northern Arizona Flagstaff Arts & Crafts Festival Wheeler Park, Downtown Annual Event Highlights SEPTEMBER YEAR-ROUND Coconino County Fair Fort Tuthill County Park Concerts, Music and Visit flagstaff365.com Flagstaff Festival of Science Events throughout Flagstaff Theater Performances Venues throughout Flagstaff Cornucopia Fall Festival Thorpe Park Lowell Observatory Star Fests Lowell Observatory Pickin’ In the Pines Bluegrass Pepsi Amphitheater at First Friday ArtWalk February through December & Acoustic Music Festival Fort Tuthill County Park Historic Downtown Flagstaff Art in the Park Wheeler Park, Downtown THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER OCTOBER Downtown Friday Nights Friday nights during Summer Heritage Square Celebraciónes de la Gente Museum of Northern Arizona Movies on the Square Saturday nights May-September Flagstaff Oktoberfest Wheeler Park, Downtown Heritage Square Halloween Tours at Riordan Mansion Historic Community Farmers Market May through October Riordan Mansion State Park Flagstaff City Hall Pumpkin Walk & Fall Festival The Arboretum at Flagstaff Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival July through September NOVEMBER Various venues and locations Annual Holiday Lights Festival Little America Hotel FEBRUARY North Pole Experience By trolley - Little America Hotel Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival The Orpheum Theater DECEMBER Flagstaff Chocolate Walk Flagstaff Visitor Center Northern Lights Holiday Parade Historic Downtown MAY Flagstaff Snowflake Festival Flagstaff Visitor Center Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture Museum of Northern Arizona Weatherford Hotel New Year’s Weatherford Hotel National Train Day Flagstaff Visitor Center Eve Great Pinecone Drop Historic Downtown Flagstaff Arts & Crafts Festival Wheeler Park, Downtown New Year's Eve Great JUNE Pinecone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel Flagstaff Hullabaloo Wheeler Park, Downtown Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival Continental Country Club Driving Range Pride in the Pines Thorpe Park Made in the Shade Pepsi Amphitheater at Beer Tasting Festival Fort Tuthill County Park Wool & Fiber Festival Pioneer Museum
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Experience Flagstaff & the Region Arizona Nordic Village Things to Do Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232 | 928.220.0550 arizonanordicvillage.com Arizona Nordic Village is northern Arizona's premiere outdoor recreation area featuring overnight camping in yurts and cabins, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, skate skiing and AlpineArea Pedaler Attractions a memorable rustic chic year-round venue 928.213.9233 | alpinepedaler.com for destination weddings, business retreats and reunions. Features more than 30 miles The Alpine Pedaler is a fleet of three human- of trails for hiking, skiing and wildlife viewing. powered pedal trolleys that offer a two-hour Ski and skate rentals available. pub crawl through the historic downtown Flagstaff with stops at three local favorite Arizona Snowbowl Summer bars/restaurants of your choosing. Tours can Scenic Chairlift accommodate 4-34 people and are great for 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. | 928.779.1951 parties, celebrations, corporate events and snowbowl.ski friend/family outings. Family-appropriate tours to pizza and the park also available. Take in a bird’s eye view of the dramatic scenery Reserve online or by phone. on the Scenic Chairlift – right to the top of an extinct volcano at 11,500 feet (3,500 m). Enjoy The Arboretum at Flagstaff interpretive talks, hiking, rounds of disc golf, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. | 928.774.1442 or treat yourself to lunch with a view at Agassiz thearb.org Lodge Restaurant. Open Memorial Day through fall colors in mid-October. Specializing in plants native to the Colorado Plateau, The Arboretum is home to 750 Arizona Snowbowl Winter Resort species of plants in greenhouses and gardens 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. | 928.779.1951 and a seasonal Southwest butterfly house. 800.957.0404 | snowbowl.ski Also offering educational programs, youth camps, special events and entertainment Home to Arizona’s longest ski season, more throughout the summer season. This is a than 240 inches of annual snowfall and state- family-friendly destination not to be missed. of-the-art snowmaking system, Snowbowl offers the premier winter experience from Arizona Historical Society– mid-November through the end of April. Known Pioneer Museum for its 2,300-foot vertical rise, variety of trails, largest learning terrain in the Southwest, 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. | 928.774.6272 arizonahistoricalsociety.org three parks, fresh powder and blue skies, Snowbowl has something to offer everyone. Arizona Historical Society's Pioneer Museum is housed in the 1908 County Hospital for Bearizona Wildlife Park the Indigent and features exhibits displaying 31 miles west of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 165 the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona. 1500 E. Route 66 | Williams, AZ (35 minutes) The museum is located on three acres with 928.635.2289 | bearizona.com historic buildings and objects and is the site Bearizona invites guests to drive into three of the Flag Wool & Fiber Festival and year- miles of Arizona wilderness and witness round monthly events. North American wildlife in natural habitats. The Fort Bearizona walking area offers even more wildlife exhibits including the new 11,000 square-foot Jaguar exhibit, gift shop Arizona Snowbowl Summer Scenic Chairlift and full restaurant and bar, Canyonlands. The complementary Wild Ride bus guided tour takes visitors through the exhibits for an up-close experience.
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Elden Pueblo Heritage Site Grand Canyon National Geographic West side of Hwy 89 at Townsend-Winona Rd. Visitor Center– IMAX 928.699.5421 | fs.usda.gov/coconino 73 miles north of Flagstaff, Hwy 64 at Grand Elden Pueblo is an ancestral Hopi site with Canyon South Rim entrance | 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ (1 hour, 20 minutes) approximately 70 rooms that were inhabited 928.638.2468 | explorethecanyon.com by the Sinagua culture from 1070 to 1275 A.D. Self-guided tour brochures are available Explore 4,000 years of history in 34 minutes on-site during open hours with educational in the IMAX film–Grand Canyon: The Hidden programs and group tours by appointment. Secrets. See the mysterious Anasazi people who inhabited the canyon and ride the raging Flagstaff Arts Council Colorado River with John Wesley Powell. Also 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. | 928.779.2300 on site is Pink Jeep Tours, National Geographic flagartscouncil.org Store, air tour booking, Explorer's Café and park pass sales. Purchase IMAX tickets in The Flagstaff Arts Council hosts phenomenal advance online and save 20%. performances, ground-breaking art exhibitions and exciting events year-round at the Coconino Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel Center for the Arts. The Center boasts a 200- 32 miles west of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 161 seat theater and two distinctive gallery spaces. 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. | Williams, AZ Open Tuesday-Saturday. (35 minutes) | 928.773.1976 | 800.843.8724 thetrain.com Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course & Adventure Ziplines The Grand Canyon Railway is more than just an iconic train. Riding the rails to the Canyon 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 Fort Tuthill County Park (15 minutes) | 888.259.0125 is one part of an unforgettable Grand Canyon flagstaffextreme.com experience. You can also enjoy the luxury of a bygone era with a stay at the Grand Canyon Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course and Railway Hotel and indulge in delicious dining Adventure Zips are elevated obstacle courses options at the Grand Canyon Depot Café and set tall in the Ponderosa pines. Both courses Spenser’s Pub. All aboard the Grand Canyon challenge your physical and mental strength Railway. with features such as suspended bridges, rope swings and ziplines. Pick your preferred Lowell Observatory adventure and enjoy a beautiful day in the 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. | 928.774.3358 | lowell.edu Ponderosa pine forest. At Lowell Observatory, history and science come Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra together. Founded in 1894, the observatory Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, Northern is the home of Pluto and has been a fixture in Arizona University | 928.774.5107 | Ticket Office astronomical research for more than a century. 928.523.5661 | flagstaffsymphony.org Enjoy guided tours of the historic campus, and peer through the famous Clark Telescope. Daily The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra enriches, safe viewing of the sun and nightly stargazing engages and inspires the community through are offered during favorable weather. the performance of orchestral music. Founded in 1950, the FSO is a regional orchestra of more Meteor Crater than 60 musicians. Beginning its 68th season, 42 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 233 the FSO season includes six symphonic concerts, (50 minutes) | 928.289.5898 | 800.289.5898 a holiday production of The Nutcracker, and meteorcrater.com an outdoor summer pops concert on the Meteor Crater is the breathtaking result of Meteor Crater Fourth of July. a collision between a piece of an asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour and planet Earth approximately 50,000 years ago. Visitors should allow two hours to go through the Interactive Discovery Center, lookout points and take the guided rim trail tour.
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Museum of Northern Arizona Twin Arrows Casino Resort 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. | 928.774.5211 | musnaz.org 25 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 219 22181 Resort Blvd. (28 minutes) | 928.856.7200 Founded in 1928, the mission of the Museum 855.946.8946 | twinarrows.com of Northern Arizona is to inspire a sense of love and responsibility for the beauty and More to Love! Play more than 1,100 of the diversity of the Colorado Plateau and the newest slot machines with denominations region’s natural and cultural heritage. The starting from a penny up to high stakes $25. 200-acre campus includes an exhibit building, Twin Arrows Casino Resort features 100% research labs, state of the art collections payback on select video poker, $5 blackjack facilities and award-winning gift shop. MNA and bingo. And don’t miss the action at any also hosts annual Zuni, Hopi, Navajo and of the 18 table games. Latino Festivals of Art & Culture, as well as other events. Verde Canyon Railroad 70 miles southwest of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 293 North Pole Experience 300 N. Broadway | Clarkdale, AZ (1 hour, 15 minutes) 928.639.0010 | 877.800.7325 | verdecanyonrr.com Trolley Departure Station located at Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Ave. | 480.779.9679 Postcard-perfect scenery is the magic of Verde northpoleexperience.com Canyon Railroad. Passengers lose themselves Delight in the magic of the holiday season at in the crisp canyon air, the snaking curves of Santa’s enchanting, 400-year-old workshop. the Verde River and beauty of glorious red rock Kids will enjoy an unforgettable North Pole formations. First-class cars boast comfortable experience inside the toy factory, Mrs. Claus’ seating, complimentary appetizers and a full- Bakery, Elf University, Santa’s Sleigh Hanger, service bar. and family time and photos with St. Nick himself. Open November-December. Tickets Willow Bend Environmental available online. Reservations required. Education Center 703 E. Sawmill Rd. | 928.779.1745 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park willowbendcenter.org 409 W. Riordan Rd. | 928.779.4395 Visit the Center’s sustainable building made azstateparks.com/parks/rima of straw bales and heated by the sun; tour Riordan Mansion is a 1904 Arts and Crafts the five habitat gardens with plants native to style home of early lumber magnates, Timothy the Colorado Plateau; and explore the new and Michael Riordan, and their families. The exhibits tracing the path of a drop of water property includes a visitor center, extensive featuring a 3-D relief map of northern Arizona. gardens, original furnishings and is listed on Access a trail along an incised section of the the National Register of Historic Places. The Rio de Flag through a lush riparian area great interior of Riordan Mansion is seen by guided for birding. Open Monday-Friday and Summer tour only; reservations are recommended. Saturdays.
Theatrikos Theatre Company 11 W. Cherry Ave. | 928.774.1662 | theatrikos.com Theatrikos is an award-winning community playhouse committed to producing high- quality live theatrical productions for more than 40 years. Each year Theatrikos presents six Main Stage productions, TheatriKids and Stage Buddies youth theater programs, Studio Series productions, special preview performances for local social service groups Riordan Mansion State Historic Park and senior centers, as well as workshops and other developmental opportunities.
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Heritage Square 22 E. Aspen Ave. | flagdba.com Historic Downtown Downtown Flagstaff Located in the heart of historic downtown, Humphreys St. to Verde St., and south to Route 66 Heritage Square is filled with music, movies, flagdba.com live performances, festivals and special events throughout the year. This outdoor venue is a They say go where the locals are...historic gathering place for the popular First Friday downtown is certainly that hub of activity ArtWalk and home to Movies on the Square offering an abundance of must-do activities and Summer Nights on the Square. including self-guided walking tours, restaurants, attractions, ale trail, art galleries, boutiques, The Orpheum Theater outdoor outfitters, breweries... let’s just say 15 W. Aspen Ave. | orpheumflagstaff.com downtown is an itinerary must. Originally built in 1911, the renovated Orpheum Southside Historic District Theater has long been an iconic downtown Mike's Pike to San Francisco St., south of Route 66 landmark and entertainment venue hotspot to Butler Ave. | flagstaffarizona.org featuring local and national artists, concerts, film screenings and a wide variety of local Venture south of the tracks to the evolving community events. revitalization of the Southside Historic District featuring eclectic dining selections ranging from made-to-order hot dogs to award-winning gourmet. Many restaurants and shops are located in restored buildings from the 1890s. Tips for Parking Downtown Historic Downtown Flagstaff and the Convenient downtown parking is available for a nominal fee Southside Historic District feature: payable via kiosks or the Whoosh! app on mobile phone or o o 63 restaurants 29 boutiques/shops the internet. Debit or credit card is required and it will be o 11 bars/wine bars o 1 historic theater necessary to know the vehicle’s license plate number. o 5 microbreweries o 6 lodging options o 11 coffee/tea shops o 1 ale trail Free parking is also available north of Cherry Street o 13 art galleries and west of Humphreys Avenue. o 37 stops along the Historic Downtown walking tour o 7 stops along the Haunted walking tour o 9 stops along the Historic Route 66 walking tour o 15 Summer Movies on the Square o 11 First Friday ArtWalks (February-December)
Historic Downtown, intersection of Aspen Avenue and San Francisco Street
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Haunted Flagstaff Walking Tour Free self-guided map available at Flagstaff Visitor Historic Downtown Center or by download at flagstaffarizona.org. With more than a century of haunted history Flagstaff-GrandWalking Tours Canyon Ale Trail and ghostly legends about bank robbers, 866.773.8787 | flagstaffaletrail.com ladies of the night, eccentric hotel guests and Purchase Ale Trail Passport packages online or unfortunate lovers, Flagstaff has earned the locally at participating breweries. reputation as one of Arizona’s most haunted cities. Stroll through Flagstaff’s paranormal The Flagstaff-Grand Canyon Ale Trail is your past on this self-guided tour. Guided tours self-guided beer tasting adventure in Flagstaff, also offered seasonally. Williams and Sedona - Arizona's Grand Canyon Country. Discover locally-brewed craft beer Historic Downtown Walking Tour and delicious food in the craft beer hub of the Free self-guided map available at Flagstaff Visitor Southwest. Center or by download at flagstaffarizona.org. Flagstaff Public Art Tour Meander through historic 1900s era downtown Free self-guided map available at Flagstaff Visitor Flagstaff, reveling in stories about the lynching Center or viewed online at flagstaffarizona.org. of outlaws, fires that destroyed entire blocks, friendly saloon owners and other early day Flagstaff has a growing and varied selection of characters. Learn how and why the town was original public artworks including large-scale permanently relocated across from the train murals, three-dimensional and interactive station on this self-guided tour. Guided tours pieces, mosaics and photo exhibits. Much also offered seasonally. of the artwork was inspired by the natural surroundings and local culture of northern Historic Route 66 Walking Tour Arizona, often reflecting the rich heritage of Free self-guided map available at Flagstaff Visitor the area. Center or by download at flagstaffarizona.org. Flagstaff Selfie Trail Also known as "The Mother Road," Route 66 Self-guided map available by download at continues to bisect Flagstaff today, and the flagstaffarizona.org. #flagstaffselfie road is lined with relics from the route’s heyday. Travel along the original alignment The Flagstaff Selfie Trail consists of 15 locations through the redeveloped Southside Historic throughout Flagstaff where a self-portrait or District. This self-guided tour begins at the "selfie" can be taken along with an iconic Historic Train Station, passing by classic Flagstaff building. Each location is marked drive-in motels and Flagstaff landmarks of old. with a metal ground medallion placed in the perfect place to snap the selfie.
The Sound of Flight mural on the Public Art Tour
18 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 19 Things to Do | NAU Campus Things to Do | NAU Campus
NAU Athletics Department J.L. Walkup Skydome | 1705 S. San Francisco St. Northern Arizona 928.523.5353 | nauathletics.com University Campus The NAU Lumberjacks are a member of the Big NAU Alumni Relations Sky Conference and sponsor 15 NCAA Division Welcome Center 1 level programs. NAU Lumberjacks football 624 S. Knoles Dr., Old Main Bldg. 10 | 928.523.3757 and basketball games are held in the J.L. Walkup 888.628.2586 | nau.edu/alumni Skydome, the second largest wooden dome structure in the country. NAU also runs an The Welcome Center is the central hub for indoor track and field schedule in the Dome, NAU alumni and community engagement. while soccer, swimming and diving, outdoor Located in the university's oldest building, track and field programs have on-campus the Welcome Center provides resources and facilities, including Lumberjack Stadium and information on upcoming events, alumni news, Wall Aquatic Center. volunteer opportunities and alumni benefits. Alumni Relations' mission is to provide a NAU Art Museum platform for all Lumberjack graduates to get 620 S. Knoles Dr., Old Main Bldg. 10 | 928.523.3471 involved and stay connected to the university. nau.edu/art_museum Ardrey Memorial Auditorium The NAU Art Museum is housed in Old Main, 1115 S. Knoles Dr., Bldg. 37A | 928.523.4120 on the historic quad. In addition to four major nau.edu/cal/ardrey exhibitions each year, the Museum maintains a permanent collection of more than one The 1,300-seat Ardrey Memorial Auditorium thousand works of art including the Marguerite is NAU’s largest performing arts venue as well Hettel Weis collection of approximately 500 as the premier performing arts and concert pieces, and a donation of more than 200 objects hall between Phoenix and Las Vegas. Ardrey from various Asian cultures, some of them is home to the NAU School of Music, Flagstaff thousands of years old. Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale of Flagstaff, and has hosted a diverse variety NAU Cline Library of performers including Itzhak Perlman, Jerry 1001 S. Knoles Dr., Bldg. 28 | 928.523.2173 Seinfeld, Willie Nelson and Spike Lee. nau.edu/cline Clifford E. White Theatre Cline Library offers more than 1.4 million 1115 S. Knoles Dr., Bldg. 37 | 928.523.3781 volumes in its collections, including books, nau.edu/cal periodicals, videos, sound recordings, and archival materials related to the Colorado Home to the NAU Department of Theatre, Plateau. The 400-seat Cline Library Assembly the Clifford E. White Theatre is a 300-seat Hall offers a venue for events such as public proscenium theatre that hosts a variety of lectures, film showings and more. stage performances. The Theatre and the adjoining Studio Theatre feature four to six main stage productions each year, and numerous second stage offerings.
20 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 21 Things to Do | Hiking & Biking Things to Do | Winter Recreation
Skiing & Snowboarding AbsoluteHiking Bikes & Biking Arizona Snowbowl Winter Resort 202 E. Route 66 | 928.779.5969 | absolutebikes.net 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. | 928.779.1951 800.957.0404 | snowbowl.ski Absolute Bikes is a full-service bike shop featuring Specialized, Scott, Electra, Pivot Home to Arizona’s longest ski season, more and Moots bicycles. They have an assortment than 240 inches of annual snowfall and state- of mountain, road, town cruiser, kids and of-the-art snowmaking system, Snowbowl tandem bikes for rent or sale as well as offers the premier winter experience from clothing, parts and accessories. The repair mid-November through the end of April. Known shop features some of the best-trained for its 2,300-foot vertical rise, variety of trails, mechanics in the industry. Visit for advice on largest learning terrain in the Southwest, area trail and road rides. Also located in Sedona. three parks, fresh powder and blue skies, Snowbowl has something to offer everyone. Coconino National Forest Supervisor's Office | 1824 S. Thompson St. 928.527.3600 | fs.usda.gov/coconino For a list of Favorite Hikes, see page 62. ArizonaCross-Country Nordic Village Skiing The Coconino National Forest is one of the Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232 | 928.220.0550 most diverse National Forests in the country arizonanordicvillage.com with landscapes ranging from the famous red Arizona Nordic Village is northern Arizona's rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa pine forests, premiere outdoor recreation area featuring from southwestern desert to alpine tundra. overnight camping in yurts and cabins, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, skate skiing and Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) a memorable rustic chic year-round venue 211 W. Aspen Ave. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation for destination weddings, business retreats FUTS Map available at Flagstaff Visitor Center and reunions. Features more than 30 miles or by download. of trails for hiking, skiing and wildlife viewing. Ski and skate rentals available. The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) is a citywide network of more than 55 miles of non-motorized pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and nature watching. FUTS trails offer a diverse FlagstaffSnowplay Snow Park& Tubing range of experiences within the urban areas of 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 Flagstaff including beautiful canyons, riparian Fort Tuthill County Park (15 minutes) areas, grasslands, meadows and forests. 928.679.8000 | flagstaffsnowpark.com Flagstaff Snow Park offers exceptional winter snowplay opportunities with seven groomed tubing runs and a designated kiddie hill. Build a snowman or warm up around the outdoor
Official fireplaces. Food trucks on-site offer a variety WinterDesignated as Arizona'sRecreation Official Winter of great food and drink choices. Snow tubes Wonderland, Flagstaff is the perfect destination provided. Tickets available online. Flagstaff to enjoy the best of the season. As one of the sunniest U.S. cities during winter, it's easy to find activities and events for the entire family.
Flagstaff Winter 844.256.SNOW flagstaffarizona.org Snowplay Hotline (844.256.7669) #visitflagstaff STAY & PLAY RESPONSIBLY Flagstaff Winter Available at the Download at flagstaffarizona.org Recreation Map Flagstaff Visitor Center flagstaffarizona.org 1 E. Route 66
22 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 23 Things to Do | Climbing & Ziplining Things to Do | Community Parks
Foxglenn Park 4200 E. Butler Ave. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation FlagstaffClimbing Climbing & Ziplining Center Foxglenn Park is home to events such as Soar 205 W. San Francisco St. | 928.556.9909 Into Spring Kite Festival and the Northern flagstaffclimbing.com Arizona Celtic Heritage Festival. The park features multiple ramadas, a skate park, soccer, Offering two climbing gyms with more than baseball and softball fields, Children's Garden 9,000 square feet of bouldering, top roping memorial public art sculptures, and access to and lead climbing terrain, gear shop, outdoor the 1.9-mile Foxglenn FUTS trail. climbing guide service and local climbing area information, Flagstaff Climbing Center is the Peaks View County Park center for climbing in northern Arizona. No 10 miles east of Flagstaff, Hwy 89 at Silver Saddle experience required. Come climb with us! Rd. Exit | 8805 Koch Field Rd. (20 minutes) 928.679.8000 | coconino.az.gov/parks Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course & Adventure Ziplines Overlooking the breathtaking San Francisco Peaks, Peaks View County Park in Doney Park, 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 Fort Tuthill County Park (15 minutes) | 888.259.0125 north of Flagstaff, features picnic areas and flagstaffextreme.com three ramadas, a playground, walking trail and bridle path, a sports field with artificial turf Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course and for soccer and softball, and a neighborhood Adventure Zips are elevated obstacle courses equestrian arena. set tall in the Ponderosa pines. Both courses challenge your physical and mental strength Raymond County Park with features such as suspended bridges, 9 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 333 rope swings and ziplines. Pick your preferred 3305 Kachina Trail Rd. (20 minutes) | 928.679.8000 adventure and enjoy a beautiful day in the coconino.az.gov/parks Ponderosa pine forest. Raymond County Park offers a spectacular view of the iconic San Francisco Peaks. The park features a ball field, picnic ramadas, Community Parks basketball court and a climbing wall. A Buffalo Park watchable wildlife viewing platform, adjacent 2400 N. Gemini Rd. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation to Pumphouse County Natural Area, is a popular wildlife viewing area of this unique With spectacular views of the San Francisco wetland habitat. Peaks, novice and veteran hikers will discover access to a vast network of trails including Sawmill Multicultural the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), Art and Nature County Park Coconino National Forest and the Arizona Trail. Buffalo Park has long been Flagstaff's 703 E. Sawmill Rd. | 928.679.8000 coconino.az.gov/parks most beloved park. Stroll the backyard wildlife habitat gardens Bushmaster Park and see how an industrial sawmill site can 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation be transformed into an environmental and aesthetic amenity. This 2-acre community park With multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, features a public art sculpture walk, playground basketball courts, picnic ramadas, bark park, and access to FUTS trails. The ramada made skate park, sand volleyball court, roller skating from repurposed Ponderosa pine trees is a arena and outdoor fitness area, Bushmaster has perfect stop for hikers and bicyclists. amenities for the entire family. Each summer the park is home to Concerts in the Park as well as the Children’s Music Festival. Buffalo Park Estimated travel times originate at the Flagstaff Visitor Center.
24 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 25 Things to Do | Community Parks Things to Do | Natural Areas
Thorpe Park 191 N. Thorpe Rd. |flagstaff.az.gov/recreation Thorpe Park is conveniently located just BarkDog Parks Parks (Off Leash Areas) west of downtown. Playgrounds, FUTS trails, Thorpe Park | 1600 N. Thorpe Rd. picnic ramada, basketball, sand volleyball Bushmaster Park | 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd. and racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts, flagstaff.az.gov/recreation ball fields, bark park and northern Arizona's Flagstaff is a dog-friendly city, and with two premier disc golf course are among the many popular bark parks conveniently located on recreation opportunities available. both the west side and east side of Flagstaff, Wheeler Park your dog will enjoy time at the park as much as your family. 212 W. Aspen Ave. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation During the summer and fall months, Wheeler Park is home to Art in the Park, Concerts in the Park, Oktoberfest and many other events Regional Park and community programs such as pet adoptions Fort Tuthill County Park and running competitions. Located across from 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 City Hall, Wheeler Park is also the perfect place 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop (15 minutes) 928.679.8000 | coconino.az.gov/parks to enjoy a picnic lunch in the grass. Historic Fort Tuthill is Coconino County's premier regional park for year-round recreation and host to a myriad of events, including the Skate Parks & Freestyle Parks Coconino County Fair and music concerts at the Pepsi Amphitheater. The park features a Bushmaster Park | 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd. multi-use trail system, bike park, campground, Foxglenn Park | 4200 E. Butler Ave. archery facilities and equestrian facilities, flagstaff.az.gov/recreation and is home to Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Both Bushmaster Park and Foxglenn Park Course and Flagstaff Snow Park. offer skate parks with skateboarder-approved features such as bowls, a street course with square rails, pyramids and medium ledges– all within a beautiful park setting. ObservatoryNatural Mesa Areas Natural Area The Basin, BMX Freestyle Facility FUTS Trailhead at Thorpe Park Bark Park 1600 N. Thorpe Rd. (10 minutes) | 928.213.2154 1700 E. 6th Ave. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation flagstaff.az.gov/observatorymesa The Basin is northern Arizona's premier BMX Experience the expansive views and diverse freestyle facility, with multiple bowls and plants and animals found in this 2,251-acre features for beginners and advanced riders. native forest ecosystem. Observatory Mesa The park is located between West Street and serves as an important wildlife corridor for 6th Avenue in East Flagstaff. large mammals, and is a great place to hike, mountain bike and experience fall colors.
Picture Canyon Natural 18-HoleDisc DiscGolf Golf Courses Courses and Cultural Preserve Thorpe Park | 245 N. Thorpe Rd. 8 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Historic Route 66 to McPherson Park | 1650 N. Turquoise Rd. N. El Paso Flagstaff Rd. (20 minutes) | 928.213.2154 Arizona Snowbowl | 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. flagstaff.az.gov/picturecanyon Northern Arizona University | South Recreation Fields flagstaffdiscgolf.org This 478-acre natural and cultural preserve Maps available by download at flagstaffdiscgolf.org. features ancient Northern Sinagua petroglyphs and canyon waterfalls. Picture Canyon is a These popular 18-hole disc golf courses offer critical riparian habitat for wildlife and song- exciting challenges as they wind through the birds, and is a great place to hike, mountain Ponderosa pines with incredible views. bike and experience fall colors.
26 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 27 Things to Do | Natural Areas Things to Do | Indoor Recreation
Pumphouse County Natural Area 7 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 333 (20 minutes) | 928.679.8000 Ice Skating Rink coconino.az.gov/parks Jay L. Lively Activity Center 1650 N. Turquoise Dr. | 928.213.2340 One of the rarest wildlife habitats in Arizona, flagstaff.az.gov/recreation this 128-acre natural area is a spring-fed wetland that attracts a wide variety of wildlife The Jay L. Lively Activity Center provides ice including elk, fox, deer, waterfowl, wading skating opportunities for all ages, including birds, wintering bald eagles, songbirds and adult skate times, public skating, ice skating small mammals. Hike the Pumphouse Nature lessons and private ice time available for Trail, an easy three quarter-mile trail with broomball, pickup hockey or other on-ice wildlife viewing blinds and educational displays. activities. Jay L. Lively is home to the NAU Ice Jacks hockey team. Public hours vary. Rogers Lake County Natural Area 10 miles southwest of Flagstaff on Woody Mountain Rd. at Forest Road 231 (30 minutes) 928.679.8000 | coconino.az.gov/parks FlagstaffPublic PublicLibraries Libraries A high-elevation wetland, Rogers Lake is an Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library important habitat to wildlife including elk, 300 W. Aspen Ave. | 928.213.2330 black bear, pronghorn, bald eagles, waterfowl East Flagstaff Community Library and wading birds. Experience striking vistas 3000 N. Fourth St. | 928.213.2348 while hiking and biking on two trails in this flagstaffpubliclibrary.org 2,250-acre natural area. The area also features Open seven days a week, both libraries feature 5,000-year-old prehistoric sites and structures wi-fi, one-hour computer access passes for from Flagstaff’s sheep herding and logging era. visitors, pleasant areas to read or work, a youth area at the downtown location, and a quiet room and a teen room at the Eastside location. Enjoy weekday and Saturday story CityRecreation of Flagstaff RecreationCenters Services times or pick up a public transportation 928.213.2300 | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation schedule, local maps and other resources. Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center 245 N. Thorpe Rd. | 928.213.2765 Hal Jensen Recreation Center 2403 N. Izabel St. | 928.213.2760 Creative Arts Studio Siler Homes Activity Center Creative Spirits 3330 E. Elder Dr. | 928.213.2762 928.600.9291 | creativespiritsaz.com City of Flagstaff Recreation Services offers a Creative Spirits is Flagstaff's only local BYOB year-round variety of facilities and activities paint and sip studio. Get creative, listen to such as recreational programs and community good music, drink some wine or beer and enjoy events, and athletic programs including softball, the company of good friends. One of their basketball, volleyball, swimming and ice skating. talented artists will teach you to recreate a featured acrylic on canvas painting. Visit the online calendar to pick your event.
ThePublic Flagstaff Pool Aquaplex 1702 N. 4th St. | 928.213.2300 flagstaffaquaplex.org Offering full-service recreation including a climbing wall, aquatic swimming area with lazy river, fitness lanes and water slides, cardio and strength fitness area, indoor track and full gymnasium. Day care and drop-in Rogers Lake County activities also available. Day passes available. Natural Area
28 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 29 Things to Do | National Parks Things to Do | National Monuments
Petrified Forest National Park 116 miles east of Flagstaff via I-40 | Holbrook, AZ (1 hour, 40 minutes) | 928.524.6228 | nps.gov/pefo GrandNational Canyon National Parks Park 81 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwys 180 and 64 In the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Grand Canyon, AZ (1 hour, 20 minutes) Desert, Petrified Forest National park offers 928.638.7888 | nps.gov/grca a full experience, from historic structures, For your convenience, Grand Canyon National Park archaeological sites and displays of 225 Passes are available for purchase at the Flagstaff million-year-old fossils. The park features one Visitor Center. of the largest and most colorful concentra- tions of petrified wood in the world, making Often described as Earth’s greatest geological it a surprising land of scenic wonders and showcase, the breathtaking ensemble of fascinating science. Open year-round. 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 HubbellNational Trading Historic Post Sites of geology. Visit the East Rim entrance for National Historic Site another Grand Canyon gem in the Desert View 176 miles northeast of Flagstaff via I-40 Watch Tower and many scenic stops along Ganado, AZ (2 hours, 30 minutes) | 928.755.3475 the way. The South Rim Village features nps.gov/hutr buildings from the early 1900s including Hubbell Trading Post’s cultural landscape is a the historic El Tovar Hotel, Mary Colter’s fine example of a complete trading post estab- Lookout Studio and Hopi House, Verkamp’s lishment. Visitors experience an authentic Visitor Center and Kolb Studio. South Rim is trading post operation from the 19th and open year-round. North Rim open mid-May to 20th centuries. Grounds are open for a mid-October. glimpse into this remarkable business and ranch. Tours of the Hubbell home are general- ly offered on the hour. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
CanyonNational de Chelly Monuments National Monument 212 miles northeast of Flagstaff via I-40 | Chinle, AZ (3 hours) | 928.674.5500 | 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 autho- rized Navajo guide. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Estimated travel times originate at the Flagstaff Visitor Center.
30 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 31 Things to Do | National Monuments Things to Do | National Monuments
Montezuma Castle Tuzigoot National Monument National Monument 75 miles south of Flagstaff on Tuzigoot Rd., 57 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 289 I-17 at Exit 293 | Clarkdale, AZ (1 hour, 15 minutes) 2800 Montezuma Castle Rd. | Camp Verde, AZ 928.634.5564 | nps.gov/tuzi (1 hour) | 928.567.3322, Ext. 221 | nps.gov/moca Tuzigoot National Monument is a prehistoric Montezuma Castle National Monument is American Indian pueblo with one of the finest one of the best-preserved American Indian museums in north-central Arizona. The trail cliff dwellings in the United States. Only one is easy to moderate with some elevation gain. hour south of Flagstaff, the trail to view this Federal passes accepted. Open year-round. important prehistoric site is flat and easy with Closed Christmas Day. no climbing. Federal park passes accepted. Open year-round. Closed Christmas Day. Walnut Canyon National Monument 11 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 204 Montezuma Well (20 minutes) | 928.526.3367 | nps.gov/waca National Monument Walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos 49 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 293 where native people lived only 800 years 5525 Beaver Creek Rd. | Rimrock, AZ (50 minutes) ago. Experience the dramatic geology, varied 928.567.4521 | nps.gov/moca vegetation and wildlife that made their lives Montezuma Well is a dramatic limestone possible. Visitor Center exhibits explain their sinkhole with prehistoric American Indian daily lives. The strenuous one-mile Island Trail dwellings in the interior and along the rim. descends into Walnut Canyon while the shorter Located less than an hour south of Flagstaff. Rim Trail offers overlooks and a pithouse The trail is easy to moderate. Open year- display. Open year-round. Closed Christmas Day. round. Closed Christmas Day. Wupatki National Monument Navajo National Monument 39 miles north of Flagstaff, Hwy 89 at Loop Rd. Exit 138 miles northeast of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 (50 minutes) | 928.679.2365 | nps.gov/wupa Tonalea, AZ (2 hours, 15 minutes) | 928.672.2700 Rock walls of 800-year-old pueblos dot a nps.gov/nava desert landscape once home to thousands of Navajo National Monument preserves ances- people. Visitor Center exhibits explain how tral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interprets they survived by farming, hunting and gather- both modern and ancient American Indian ing, and trading. Short trails lead to Wupatki, culture through volunteer demonstrations, Lomaki and other pueblos. The easy scenic Native guides and museum exhibits. Entrance drive to Sunset Crater Volcano National tours and camping are free. Open year-round. Monument climbs rapidly from desert to mountain landscapes. Open year-round. Closed Sunset Crater Volcano Christmas Day. National Monument 18 miles north of Flagstaff, Hwy 89 at Loop Rd. Exit (30 minutes) | 928.526.0502 | nps.gov/sucr Born in a dramatic series of eruptions 900 National years ago, Sunset Crater is still the youngest Recreation Areas volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor Center Glen Canyon National Recreation Area exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces 133 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 and their aftermath. See for yourself on the 691 Scenic View Dr. | Page, AZ (2 hours, 10 minutes) one-mile, self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Open 928.608.6200 | nps.gov/glca Lake Powell, year-round. Closed Christmas Day. The park lies in the midst of the nation’s most Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rugged canyon country. Formed by one of the world’s highest dams, Lake Powell stretches for 186 miles along the Colorado River channel with a shoreline of 1,960 miles, perfect for boating, camping, fishing and sightseeing. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Slide Rock State Park 25 miles south of Flagstaff via Hwy 89A Arizona State Parks 6871 N. Hwy 89A | Sedona, AZ (35 minutes) Dead Horse Ranch State Park 928.282.3034 | azstateparks.com 67 miles southwest of Flagstaff, I-17 to Exit 293 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd. | Cottonwood, AZ Located in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon 18 (1 hour, 10 minutes) | 928.634.5283 miles south of Flagstaff, Slide Rock State Park azstateparks.com is best known for the natural waterslide in the creek and is the site of the historic Pendley Dead Horse Ranch State Park sits on the homestead and apple orchard. It is one of Verde River Greenway, which is a Cottonwood- the few homesteads left intact in the canyon Willow riparian forest. The forest is one of today. Glass containers and pets are prohibited less than 20 such riparian zones in the world. in the swim area. Life along the river changes with the seasons, giving visitors a glimpse of the numerous species that make the park their home. The 3,300-foot elevation accounts for mild Arizona State temperatures ideal for camping, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and fishing. FortHistoric Verde State Parks Historic Park Homolovi State Park 58 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 to Exit 289 65 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 to Exit 257 125 E. Hollamon St. | Camp Verde, AZ (1 hour) Winslow, AZ (1 hour) | 928.289.4106 928.567.3275 | azstateparks.com azstateparks.com Fort Verde State Historic Park is the best- To protect the land and ancient ancestral sites, preserved example of an Indian Wars fort in the Hopi people supported the establishment Arizona. Fort Verde was the primary base for of Homolovi State Park. The park now serves General George Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and as a center of research for the late migration soldiers. Today, Fort Verde’s Commanding period of the Hopi from AD 1200s to the late Officer’s Quarters, Bachelors' Quarters and 1300s. Arizona State Parks provides visitors Doctor’s Quarters, furnished in the 1880s with the opportunity to visit the sites and period, are historic house museums. In the use park facilities including a visitor center, former Administration building, interpretive museum, trails, and a campground. exhibits on military life, Indian Scouts and Indian Wars history are on display. Red Rock State Park 28 miles south of Flagstaff via Hwy 89A Jerome State Historic Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd. | Sedona, AZ (1 hour) 78 miles southwest of Flagstaff, I-17 to Exit 287 928.282.6907 | azstateparks.com 100 Douglas Rd. | Jerome, AZ (1 hour, 25 minutes) For your convenience, Red Rock State Park 928.634.5381 | azstateparks.com Passes are available for purchase at the Flagstaff On the grounds of Jerome State Historic Park Visitor Center. sits the Douglas Mansion which is now a Red Rock State Park is a nature/wildlife museum devoted to the history of the Jerome preserve located five miles west of Sedona area, mining and the Douglas family. The with opportunities for hiking, picnics and mansion has been an eye-catching landmark guided tours. The visitor center features in Jerome since 1916 when James S. Douglas exhibits and a theater. The park offers guided built his home on the hill above the Little walks, five miles of nature trails, Daisy Mine. The mansion was constructed first-Sunday programs, moonlight of adobe bricks made on site. hikes and astronomy star parties. Red Rock State Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park 409 W. Riordan Rd. | 928.779.4395 azstateparks.com/parks/rima See full listing under Area Attractions, page 14.
Estimated travel times originate at the Flagstaff Visitor Center.
34 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 35 Things to Do | Tribal Parks Things to Do | Guided Tours
Navajo Nation All-StarGuided Grand Tours Canyon Tours Tribal Parks 928.814.8887 | 800.940.0445 Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park allstargrandcanyontours.com and Antelope Canyon The Grand Canyon National Park and Four 130 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 Corners region experts. The mission of All-Star Page, AZ (2 hours, 15 minutes) | 928.698.2808 Grand Canyon Tours is to help guests locate navajonationparks.org and thoroughly enjoy the best activities and The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon experiences the Southwest's Four Corners is Tse’ bighanilini, which means "the place region and Grand Canyon National Park has where water runs through rocks." Upper to offer. Daily tours and hikes as well as back- Antelope is about 4,000 feet elevation and the packing and custom private tours available. canyon walls rise 120 above the streambed. Lower Antelope Canyon is Hasdestwazi, or Canyoneers "spiral rock arches." These world-renowned slot 928.526.0924 | 800.525.0924 | canyoneers.com canyons are a treasured experience for any Canyoneers is the oldest commercial rafting traveler. Guided tours available year-round. company running the Colorado River through Little Colorado River Gorge Tribal Park the Grand Canyon. They offer oar-powered and motorized river adventures ranging from 3-14 78 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 days with professional guides. Equipment is Cameron, AZ (1 hour, 35 minutes) | 928.679.2303 state-of-the-art and meals are healthy and navajonationparks.org hearty. Leave your life behind and drop into Little Colorado River Gorge Tribal Park the depths of the Grand Canyon gorge, riding encompasses multiple areas, including Grand the swells of the mighty Colorado River. Falls and Marble Canyon in addition to two viewpoints along Highway 64 on the way to Canyon Calling Adventures the Grand Canyon. No two canyons could for Women be less alike than the Little Colorado and 928.284.8654 | canyoncalling.com Grand Canyon. The narrow gorge of the Little Colorado conceals an astonishing depth. Canyon Calling offers small group adventure The walls are almost colorless, gray, grim tours for women with destinations that are and forbidding. especially scenic and with an array of fun ways to explore the outdoors. Trips are multi-activity Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and very often include visits to spiritual places 171 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwy 89 to the such as native ruins for personal connections. Arizona-Utah border | Monument Valley, AZ Offering all-inclusive pricing and invites solo (3 hours) | 435.727.5870 | navajonationparks.org travelers with no single supplement. The park is approximately 92,216 acres and Canyon Country Grand Canyon Tours features a 17-mile drive. The Wildcat Trail, a 888.520.0024 | canyoncountrytours.net 3.3-mile self-guided hiking trail around one of the mittens, winds through desert country Canyon Country Grand Canyon Tours is a family- alongside washes and sandy slopes, offering friendly and locally-owned tour company spectacular views of the rock monuments from offering sightseeing day tours and professionally- the valley floor. Open daily. Closed Christmas guided photography tours. Guides are local, and New Year’s Day. trained and familiar with the Grand Canyon area history and geology. Tours accommodate Estimated travel times originate 8 guests with private tour reservations available. at the Flagstaff Visitor Center.
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
36 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 37 Things to Do | Guided Tours Things to Do | Guided Tours
EagleRider Flagstaff Ventures with the Museum 800 W. Route 66 | 928.637.6575 | easyrider-usa.com of Northern Arizona Located in a 1960s Dixie gas station on Route 928.774.5211, Ext. 222 | musnaz.org 66, EagleRider's multilingual staff will help Experience unparalleled opportunities to you realize your rides with Harley Davidson– discover and explore the Colorado Plateau the brand synonymous for motorcycle on outdoor adventures with archaeologists, adventure worldwide. Part of the EagleRider geologists, botanists, writers, artists and network and family, EagleRider Flagstaff guides. Diverse itineraries include hiking, offers self-guided tours with all models of backpacking, camping, van tours and lodge- Harley Davidson motorcycle rentals. Visit the based excursions. Custom tours can be vintage Route 66 Gift Shop for brand apparel designed for groups and families. and accessories. Westwind Air Service Four Season Guides 480.991.5557 | 888.869.0866 928.525.1552 | 877.272.5032 | fsguides.com westwindairservice.com Since 1999, offering guided backpacking, hiking See Arizona on a Westwind tour! Begin with and kayaking tours in Grand Canyon and across a scenic aerial tour over unique desert land- the Southwest. Choose from full-day or half- scapes, then choose your adventure of a one day hiking tours in Sedona or Grand Canyon. day white water rafting tour, visit the Grand Also offering multi-day lodge-based hiking Canyon or Monument Valley. Let Westwind and sightseeing tours including Sedona, create your perfect Arizona experience. Come Grand Canyon and other northern Arizona fly with us! destinations. Local, professional guides.
Grand Canyon Adventures 928.440.5079 | 800.514.0884 | dothecanyon.com Grand Canyon Adventures offers top-rated Native Cultures sightseeing and hiking tours to the Grand The Navajo Nation Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Located primarily in Arizona, Utah, and New They also offer private Grand Canyon tours Mexico, the Navajo people reside on the Navajo where you can see beautiful views, historic Nation which covers 27,425 square miles of sites and Native American ruins. Tours can be Native American governed lands. The Dine’, customized to create the trip of your dreams. as they call themselves, continue to reflect a Rivers & Oceans rich cultural heritage of language and beliefs. Recognized throughout the world, Navajo 928.526.4575 | riversandoceans.com traditional ceremonial arts and crafts include Since 1987, Rivers & Oceans has been the intricate silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery, complete source for connecting people to sandpaintings, woven baskets and weavings. whitewater rafting in Grand Canyon. Their team will find the best Grand Canyon river The Hopi Tribe trip for you at no extra cost, offering one and Descendants of the Anasazi, the Hopi people two-day whitewater adventures in Grand trace their history back thousands of years. Canyon with plenty of availability for 2018. They reside in villages on the 2,532 square-mile Book today and raft tomorrow! Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. Hopi Grand Canyon is translated to mean "peaceful person", which National Park is reflected in their intense spirituality and ethics of goodwill. Hopi traditional ceremonial arts and crafts include pottery, woven baskets, weavings, and wood carvings of divine beings known as Hopi Katsintithu, or katsina dolls.
Learn more about the Native cultures of Northern Arizona by visiting the Museum of Northern Arizona. See listing under Area Attractions, page 14.
38 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 39 Things to Do | Shopping Districts Things to Do | Shopping Districts
The Marketplace at Flagstaff Located east of the Flagstaff Mall via Hwy 89 on E. Marketplace Dr. AspenShopping Place at the Districts Sawmill The Marketplace at Flagstaff is northern Corner of Butler Ave. and Lone Tree Rd. 800.805.9202 | aspenplace.com Arizona's premier outdoor shopping center, featuring popular retailers such as Home Named in honor of the Stone Forest Sawmill Depot, Best Buy, Cost Plus World Market, Old that once occupied the area, Aspen Place at Navy, Marshalls, Bealls Outlet and Tuesday the Sawmill features varied dining options, Morning, and is adjacent to Harkins Theatres. multiple clothing and outdoor retail stores, a day spa and groceries including Whole Foods. Oak Creek Vista Overlook 14 miles south of Flagstaff on Hwy 89A at milepost 390 | 928.526.2968 | nacainc.org Flagstaff Mall 4650 N. Hwy 89 | 928.526.4827 | flagstaffmall.com Native Americans for Community Action works in partnership with the Coconino National Flagstaff Mall is an enclosed shopping center Forest on this Native American arts and crafts featuring a collection of more than 70 shops vending project. It creates a unique opportunity and restaurants, including Dillard’s, Sears, for Native artisans to enhance and develop JCPenney, Bath & Body Works, The Children's their economic self-sufficiency. Multiple vendors Place, Buckle and Denny's, plus a food court are on location daily to sell their high quality, with a variety of quick-service eateries. Get authentic crafts and jewelry. Open year-round. your shopping fix on Route 66! University Plaza Fourth Street District 1312 S. Plaza Way | universityplazashopping.com North 4th St. from Route 66 on Linda Vista Dr. and along 7th Ave. Conveniently located on Milton Road near Northern Arizona University, University Plaza One of Flagstaff’s first commercial corridors, is home to a wide array of shopping options the Fourth Street District offers a mix of local as well as restaurants and services. Retailers dining, business professionals and retail shop- include Safeway, Ross Dress for Less, Bed ping. Centrally located and easily accessible, Bath & Beyond, Village Baker, Sally Beauty, the corridor provides different amenities than PetSmart and more. other areas of town with locally-owned shops and restaurants lining the street. Varsity Shopping Center The Hilltop Shops at Woodlands Village 1500 Riordan Ranch St. 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. Conveniently located on Milton Road near NAU and Target, this shopping center is home to Situated adjacent to Walmart and Kohl’s and locally-owned favorites such as Bookman’s just minutes from NAU, The Hilltop Shops at Entertainment Exchange and Burritos Fiesta Woodlands Village offers unique and diverse Fresh Mexican in addition to Sprouts Farmers restaurants mixed with locally-owned shops. Market, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts. Dining options include local favorites Taverna Greek Grill, The Field House, Tacos Los Altos and Teppan Fuji. San Francisco Peaks
Historic Downtown Flagstaff Humphreys St. to Verde St., and south to Route 66 flagdba.com See full listing under Historic Downtown, page 16. Southside Historic District Mike's Pike to San Francisco St., south of Route 66 to Butler Ave. | flagstaffarizona.org See full listing under Historic Downtown, page 16.
40 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 41 Accommodations | Hotels & Motels High Country Hospitality Accommodations KITCHENETTE AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF
6 | Embassy Suites 119 by Hilton Flagstaff flagstaff.embsuites.com Hotels & Motels 706 Milton Rd. West Flagstaff AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF 928.774.4333 1 | Budget Inn Flagstaff 40 800.EMBASSY budgetinnflagstaff.com 913 S. Milton Rd. 928.774.5038 866.774.7830 7 | GreenTree Inn Flagstaff 90 greentreeinn.com 2755 Woodlands Village Blvd. 2 | Comfort Inn I-17 & I-40 85 928.773.1111 877.703.0291 comfortinn.com/hotel/az080 2355 S. Beulah Blvd. 928.774.2225 800.490.6562 8 | Hampton Inn & Suites 126 Flagstaff West/NAU hilton.com
2400 S. Beulah Blvd. 3 | Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff 164 928.913.0900 flagstaffcourtyard.com Meeting facilities available 2650 S. Beulah Blvd. 928.774.5800 888.236.2427 Meeting facilities 9 | Highland Country Inn 42 available highlandcountryinn.com
223 S. Milton Rd. 4 | Days Inn Flagstaff I-40 58 928.774.5041 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn 877.470.6626 2735 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. 928.779.1575 800.523.5534 10 | Motel 6 Flagstaff West– 150 Woodlands Village motel6.com
5 | DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff 183 2745 S. Woodlands doubletreeflagstaff.com Village Blvd. 928.779.3757 1175 W. Route 66 928.773.8888 866.309.1695 Meeting facilities available = AAA Diamond Rating (American Automobile Association)
42 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 43 Accommodations | Hotels & Motels Accommodations | Hotels & Motels
Hotels & Motels West Flagstaff continued AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF 11 | Quality Inn I-40 & I-17 96 16 | TravelodgeFlagstaff–Milton 26 choicehotels.com/hotel/az003 wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge 2000 S. Milton Rd. 910 S. Milton Rd. 928.774.8771 928.774.7171 877.424.6423
12 | Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins 24 snowbowl.ski/lodging 6355 Hwy 180 928.774.0729 Hotels & Motels 800.472.3599 Historic Downtown 17 | Grand Canyon 40 International Hostel grandcanyonhostel.com 13 | Sleep Inn Flagstaff 58 sleepinn.com/hotel/az822 19 S. San Francisco St. 928.779.9421 2765 S. Woodlands 888.442.2696 Village Blvd. Historic property 928.556.3000
18 | Motel DuBeau 16 Travelers Inn & Hostel 112 14 | SpringHill Suites modubeau.com by Marriott Flagstaff flagstaffspringhillsuites.com 19 W. Phoenix Ave. 928.774.6731 2455 S. Beulah Blvd. 800.398.7112 928.774.8042 Historic property 800.228.9290 Meeting facilities available 19 | Residence Inn by Marriott 110 marriott.com 15 | Super 8 West 66 flagstaffsuper8.com 100 N. Humphreys St. 928.440.5499 602 W. Route 66 888.236.2427 928.774.4581 New property 800.800.8000
20 | The Weatherford Hotel 11 weatherfordhotel.com = AAA Diamond Rating (American Automobile Association) 23 N. Leroux St. 928.779.1919 Historic property
44 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 45 Accommodations | Hotels & Motels Accommodations | Hotels & Motels
Hotels & Motels East Flagstaff AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF AVAILABLE KITCHENETTE ALLOWED PETS INCLUDED BREAKFAST RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/TRAIN WI-FI EXERCISE FACILITIES INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB OUTDOOR POOL/HOT TUB RATES GROUP BUS PARKING UNITS NUMBER OF 21 | Best Western Pony 75 26 | Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff 154 Soldier Inn & Suites hiflagstaff.com bestwestern.com/ 2320 E. Lucky Lane ponysoldierinnandsuites 928.714.1000 3030 E. Route 66 800.HOLIDAY 928.526.2388 (800.533.2754) 800.356.4143 27 | Little America Hotel 247 flagstaff.littleamerica.com 22 | Comfort Inn–Lucky Lane 66 2515 E. Butler Ave. flagstaffcomfortinn.com 928.779.7900 2480 E. Lucky Lane 800.352.4386 928.774.7701 888.568.8926 28 | Roadway Inn & Suites 100 choicehotels.com 23 | Days Inn & Suites 54 2285 E. Butler Ave. Flagstaff East 928.774.1821 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn
3601 E. Lockett Rd. 928.527.1477 29 | Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff 102 sonesta.com/flagstaff 1400 N. Country 24 | Fairfield Inn & Suites 99 Club Dr. Flagstaff Northeast 928.526.5555 marriott.com/flgff 800.SONESTA 1000 N. Country (800.766.3762) Club Dr. 928.707.7800 30 | Super 8 Flagstaff 89 888.236.2427 wyndhamhotels.com/super-8 New property 3725 N. Kaspar Dr. 928.526.0818 25 | Hampton Inn & Suites 103 Flagstaff East hamptoninn3.hilton.com 990 N. Country Club Dr. 31 | Twin Arrows Casino Resort 200 928.433.1234 twinarrows.com 800.426.7866 New property 22181 Resort Blvd. 25 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 219
= AAA Diamond Rating (American Automobile Association) 928.856.7200 855.946.8946
46 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 47 Accommodations | Bed & Breakfasts Accommodations | RV Parks
Bed & Breakfasts/ RV Parks & FULL HOOK-UPS FULL STATION DUMP GAS LP SHOWER/TOILETS LAUNDRY GROCERY WI-FI CABLE TV TUB POOL/HOT CAMPING GROUP ACCESS WHEELCHAIR Cabin Rentals ALLOWED PETS ROOMS NON-SMOKING ACCESS WHEELCHAIR CARDS ACCEPTED CREDIT INCLUDED BREAKFAST IN-ROOM KITCHENS WI-FI TUB HOT RATES GROUP ROOMS NUMBER OF Campgrounds 32 | Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins 21 Black Barts RV Park arizonamountaininn.com blackbartsrvpark.com 4200 Lake Mary Rd. 2760 E. Butler Ave. 928.774.8959 928.774.1912 | 800.574.4718 800.239.5236 11 acres | 178 RV spaces | 7 tent spaces Open year-round
Flagstaff KOA Campground 33 | Flagstaff KOA Cabins 12 flagstaffkoa.com flagstaffkoa.com 5803 N. Hwy 89 5803 N. Hwy 89 928.526.3524 | 800.562.3524 928.526.9926 185 RV spaces | 8 tent spaces | 4 cabins 800.562.3524 Open year-round
J and H RV Park flagstaffrvparks.com 34 | The Inn at 410 Bed & Breakfast 10 inn410.com 7901 N. Hwy 89 928.526.1829 410 N. Leroux St. 4 acres | 51 RV spaces 928.774.0088 Open May 1-October 15 800.774.2008 Meteor Crater RV Park meteorcrater.com 35 | Mormon Lake Lodge & Cabins 56 42 miles east of Flagstaff on mormonlakelodge.com Meteor Crater Rd., I-40 at Exit 233 928.289.4002 | 800.478.4002 1991 S. Mormon Lake Rd. 928.354.2227 71 RV spaces | 4 tent spaces 21 miles southeast of Open year-round Flagstaff off Lake Mary Rd. Mormon Lake Lodge RV Park & Campground 36 | Starlight Pines Bed & Breakfast 4 mormonlakelodge.com starlightpinesbb.com 1991 S. Mormon Lake Rd. | 21 miles 3380 E. Lockett Rd. southeast of Flagstaff off Lake Mary Rd. 928.527.1912 928.354.2227 800.752.1912 300 acres | 71 RV spaces | 12 tent spaces DBBNA member Open year-round (Distinctive Bed and Breakfasts of Northern Arizona) Woody Mountain 37 | Whispering Pines Inn 3 Campground & RV Park whisperingpinesinnflagstaff.com woodymountaincampground.com 2222 N. Whispering 2727 W. Route 66 Pines Way 928.774.7727 | 800.732.7986 928.853.5335 25 acres | 76 RV spaces | 52 tent spaces Cabins and vacation Open March 15-October 31 rental available
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Contact:Meet Jessica in Young, Flagstaff Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales and Marketing Manager: Meetings and Events | 928.213.2920 [email protected] meetinflagstaff.org| | flagstaffarizona.org/weddings Flagstaff is a spectacular location for meetings, events and weddings. The City offers a wide array of conventional and unique meeting facilities, including full service conference hotels and a conference center.
Full-Service Meeting Facilities MEETING TOTAL FT) (SQ SPACE NUMBER OF ROOMS GUEST High Country Conference Center 17,478 164* highcountryconferencecenter.com 201 W. Butler Ave. 928.523.9521 *Guest rooms available at Drury Inn & Suites, located adjacent to the Conference Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff 6,243 183 doubletreeflagstaff.com 1175 W. Route 66 928.773.8888 866.309.1695
Little America Hotel 13,770 247 flagstaff.littleamerica.com 2515 E. Butler Ave. 928.779.7900 800.352.4386
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52 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | 53 Family Casualto Foodie Gourmet 54 Dining & Nightlife Dining 928.779.7950 silverpinerestaurant.com Little America at Silver Pine Restaurant &Bar 928.440.5135 shiftflg.com Shift Kitchen&Bar 928.774.7958 modubeau.com Nomads GlobalLounge 928.779.3400 josephinesrestaurant.com Josephine's Modern American Bistro 928.523.1899 1899barandgrill.com 1899 Bar &Grill Continental American/ 2515 E. Butler Ave.E. Butler 2515 107 N.SanFrancisco St. W.Ave. Phoenix 19 503 N.Humphreys St. 307 W. Dupont Ave.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Helpful Resources Outdoor Enthusiasts Helpful Resources CoconinoFavorite National Hikes Forest Supervisor's Office | 1824 S. Thompson St. 928.527.3600 | fs.usda.gov/coconino Flagstaff is a hiker’s paradise with trails avail- Camping in the Coconino able for all skill levels. When exploring the backcountry, remember to bring plenty of NationalCoconino National Forest Forest water, snacks, a trail map, sunscreen, wear layered clothing, a hat and comfortable shoes. Supervisor's Office | 1824 S. Thompson St. Flagstaff, AZ | 928.527.3600 It’s also a good idea to let someone know fs.usda.gov/coconino where you are going and when you plan to Fire Restrictions Hotline 928.226.4607 return. Be safe and have fun! Fire Dispatch Emergency 928.527.3552 Easy Hikes Moderate Hikes Flagstaff Ranger District 5075 N. Hwy 89 | Flagstaff, AZ | 928.526.0866 o Veit Springs o Lower/Upper Oldham Red Rock Ranger District o Lava Flow Trail o Fat Man's Loop 8375 State Route 179 | Sedona, AZ | 928.282.4119 o Anderson Mesa o Little Bear Trail Mogollon Rim Ranger District o Buffalo Park Loop Advanced Hikes 8738 Ranger Rd. | Happy Jack, AZ | 928.477.2255 o Griffith Spring o Kachina Trail Visit the website for camping guidelines, o Red Mountain o Abineau/Bear Jaw designated campground information, fire o Slate Mountain Canyon Loop restrictions, motor vehicle use maps and o Sunset Trail o Elden Lookout Trail other resources. Responsible enjoyment of o Little Elden Trail the forest helps minimize impacts, maintains the health of the forest and its wildlife, Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) prevents wildfires caused by abandoned FUTS map available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center or campfires, and protects archaeological and by download at flagstaff.az.gov. historic sites. Enjoy all the National Forest See full listing under Hiking & Biking, page 22. has to offer but remember toLeave No Trace. Favorite Urban Trails o Arizona Trail o Tunnel Springs Trail o Mars Hill Trail o Buffalo Park Loop o Sinclair Wash Trail o Country Club Trail FlagstaffFall Color LEAF-ometer Drives Find the best Fall color viewing in northern Arizona at flagstaffarizona.org
Leaf peepers will rejoice in exploring the ArizonaFishing Game & & FishBoating scenic drives in and around Flagstaff that 3500 S. Lake Mary Rd. | 928.774.5045 | azgfd.com highlight the golden aspens and red hues of oak trees. Take the most scenic route to the With cool summer temperatures, Flagstaff's Grand Canyon and enjoy winding through old area lakes are ideal for fishing, camping and growth aspen stands, or head up the Snow- kayaking. A fishing license is required for bowl Road to enjoy not only a drive through anglers 10 years of age or older. Licenses are the changing leaves, but amazing 360° views. available for purchase at azgfd.com/license Late in the season, take a trip south through and through authorized retail stores. scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Scenic lakes to enjoy fishing: The 5 best drives for Fall colors: o Ashurst Lake o Mormon Lake o Scenic Highway 180 o Upper Lake Mary o Kinnikinick Lake o Scenic Oak Creek Canyon, Highway 89A o Marshall Lake o Hart Prairie - FS 151 Loop o Snowbowl Road off Highway 180 o Lockett Meadow - FS 552
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Visitor Directory Wildlife Watching Flagstaff Visitor Center 1 E. Route 66 flagstaffarizona.org Arizona Watchable Wildlife Flagstaff, AZ 86001 [email protected] azwatchwildlife.com 928.213.2951 800.842.7293 The Flagstaff area and northern Arizona is Flagstaff Convention 211 W. Aspen Ave. flagstaffarizona.org and Visitors Bureau Flagstaff, AZ 86001 [email protected] a hot spot for birders, hunters, anglers and Administration Office 928.213.2910 800.217.2367 other wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. The Meeting/Event Services 928.213.2920 meetinflagstaff.org Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience Travel Trade Services 928.213.2915 flagstaffarizona.org (AWWE) provides 30 watchable wildlife sites Marketing 928.213.2916 flagstaffarizona.org within 30 miles of Flagstaff. Locations provide Media Relations 928.213.2924 flagstaffarizona.org interpretive signage, viewing platforms, blinds Film Office 928.213.2924 filmflagstaff.com and kiosks to enhance the experience. Be sure Flagstaff City Hall 211 W. Aspen Ave. flagstaff.az.gov to respect all wildlife–observe quietly, keep Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.213.2000 dogs on a leash and never attempt to follow, City of Flagstaff 928.213.2965 chooseflagstaff.com approach or feed a wild animal. Economic Development The region is home to populations of: Flagstaff City-Coconino 300 W. Aspen Ave. flagstaffpubliclibrary.org o Elk o Canada geese County Public Library Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.213.2330 o Black bears o Waterfowl East Flagstaff 3000 N. Fourth St. flagstaffpubliclibrary.org o Mule deer o Peregrine falcons Community Library Flagstaff, AZ 86004 928.213.2348 o Buffalo (bison) o Bald eagles Greater Flagstaff 101 W. Route 66 flagstaffchamber.com o Pronghorn antelope o Wild turkeys Chamber of Commerce Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.774.4505 o o Neotropical birds Mountain lions EMERGENCY 911 o Abert squirrels o California condors o Coyotes (Grand Canyon North Rim) Flagstaff Medical Center 1200 N. Beaver St. nahealth.com Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928.779.3366 Popular areas to view wildlife: Wilderness, Tribal Lands & Regional Information o Observatory Mesa Natural Area o Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve Arizona Game and 928.774.5045 azgfd.gov o Pumphouse County Natural Area Fish Department o Rogers Lake County Natural Area Arizona State Parks 602.542.4174 azstateparks.com o Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area Coconino National Forest 928.527.3600 fs.usda.gov/coconino o Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail Flagstaff District 928.526.0866 o Mormon Lake Mogollon Rim District 928.477.2255 o Upper and Lower Lake Mary Red Rock District 928.282.4119 Other opportunities to view wildlife: Grand Canyon 928.638.7888 nps.gov/grca Herd of elk National Park at Mormon Lake o Verde Canyon Railroad Kaibab National Forest 928.635.8200 fs.usda.gov/kaibab o Grand Canyon Railway National Park Service 928.526.1157 nps.gov Navajo Nation Parks 928.871.6647 navajonationparks.org Hopi Cultural Center 928.734.2401 hopiculturalcenter.com Navajo Nation 928.871.6436 discovernavajo.com Tourism Department Arizona Office of Tourism 602.364.3700 visitarizona.com 866.275.5816 The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is committed Mesa, Arizona 800.283.6372 visitmesa.com to environmental responsibility and responsible printing Page, Arizona 928.645.9496 visitpagelakepowell.com practices. This guide has been printed on paper that is FSC Phoenix, Arizona 877.CALLPHX visitphoenix.com (Forest Stewardship Council) certified which promotes Sedona, Arizona 800.288.7336 visitsedona.com forest management that ensures sustainability, wildlife Tempe, Arizona 800.283.6734 tempetourism.com and stream preservation, biodiversity and legal logging Tucson, Arizona 800.638.8350 visittucson.org practices. Visit fsc.org for more information. Please share Williams, Arizona 928.635.4061 experiencewilliams.com or recycle your Visitor Guide when you are finished using it. Yuma, Arizona 800.293.0071 visityuma.com
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