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FlagstaffOfficial 2018 Visitor Guide Flagstaff Visitor Center Visitor Flagstaff 66 1 E. Route AZ 86001 Flagstaff, al Visitor G ffici uide O 2018 Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau flagstaffarizona.org NASA astronaut training for the Apollo Manned Lunar Landing Program at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, 1964. National Volcano at Sunset Crater Landing Program Apollo Manned Lunar the for training astronaut NASA 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. 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Leroux St ig 23 H Underpass 9 é San Francisco St Phoenix Ave Route 66 Lake Mary and 1 Agassiz St é Flagstaff é Visitor Center Mormon Lake Verde St John W Powell Blvd 22é 17 Lake Mary Rd Cottage Ave é Milton Rd é BNSF Railroad Mike’s PikeBenton Ave r Butler Ave D m a i Beaver St l l u P Leroux St San Francisco St 16 John W Powell Blvd 8 337 Map copyright © 2018 89A Flagstaff Convention To Sedona To Phoenix & Visitors Bureau é é 2018 Official Flagstaff Visitor Guide flagstaffarizona.org | City of Flagstaff | Map Flagstaff Visitor Center 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.