R FLAGSTAFF TO WELCOME more archaeologicaltreasuresandattractions. easy drivingdistance,asaremany within all are Crater Monument, National Monument andMeteor Wupatki Canyon National Park,Crater Sunset NationalVolcano deserts ofneighboringNativeAmericannations.Grand 3,851 meters) totheRedRocksofSedonaandrugged San FranciscoPeaks,Arizona’shighestpoint,(12,633 feet/ Flagstaff, fromtheCoconinoNationalForestand Some ofthecountry’s mostbeautifulscenerysurrounds and wideopenspacesoftheAmericanWest. people seekingtheadventure, natural beauty, charm depot, Flagstaffisaneasilyaccessibledestinationfor served byaregionalairportaswellanAmtraktrain Situated atthecrossroadsoftwomajorU.S. interstates, ONLY 80 MILES FROM GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL CANYON GRAND FROM MILES ONLY 80 THE HUB OF NORTHERN ARIZONA: CHECK IT OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST - GRAND CANYON & 7 NATIONAL MONUMENTS THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS

historic charm. outdoor recreation,livelyfestivalsandauthentic are attractedtothecleanmountainair,year-round beauty andhistory, visitors fromallovertheworld Rich withexcitementandaliveculturaldiversity, activities tokeepvisitorsbusybothinsideandout. modern-day innovationtocreateadestinationfullof beckons. Echoesofaruggedpioneerpastblendwith mix ofsmalltowncharmandendlessoutdooradventure Flagstaff isafourseasonhubofactivitywhereaneclectic the world’slargestcontiguousPonderosapineforest, elevation of7,000 feet(2,134 meters),inthemidstof is nottheArizonaexperienceyoumayexpect.Atan Located inthemountainsofnorthernArizona,Flagstaff Canyon andclose tosevennationalmonuments. world. Thecity is only80 miles (130 km)from theGrand to exploresomeofthemostspectacular sceneryinthe While youarehere,plantouse Flagstaff asyourhomebase Nordic Village. Arizona Extreme AdventureCourse,Arizona Snowbowland Route 66nostalgia.Playinthe outdoorsatFlagstaff Historic Park,TheArboretumat Flagstaffandauthentic the MuseumofNorthernArizona,RiordanMansionState and scientificattractionsincluding:LowellObservatory, Flagstaff proudlyboastsawidevarietyofcultural,historic elevated service. to welcomeyouwithhighcountryhospitalityand more than200restaurantsandnightspotsarewaiting conference andmeetingvenues,bedbreakfasts, Flagstaff’s manyhotelandmotelaccommodations, FLAGSTAFF: THE DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS HOSPITALITY ELEVATED Revised May2018(PR)

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | public relations services & media resources flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF the nationalpark.flagstaffarizona.org/grandcanyon canyon maketheirhomeinFlagstaffandwillpickupfromhotelsaroundthecitytotransportparticipants majestic worldfamouschasm.Manyhiking,raftingandtourcompaniesofferingguidedexperiencesinthe jumping off point for all Grand Canyon adventures or an ideal home base for a roundtrip day-long visit to the Grand CanyonNationalParkisquiteaccessiblefromFlagstaff,onlyan80miledrive.Thecitymakesaperfect START YOUR GRAND CANYON ADVENTURES IN FLAGSTAFF private, non-profit institution.mnaventures.org provided throughtheMuseum of NorthernArizona,a between participantsandtripleaders.These programsare program keepsgroupssmallto allowmaximuminteraction may createacustomtourforyour outing.Theventures tours andlodge-basedexcursions onthePlateau.Oryou include hiking,backpacking,river rafting,camping,van camping tohotelbasedprograms.Diverseitineraries Ventures rangeinlengthfromadaytoweek, scientists, writers,artists,culturalconsultantsandguides. wonders andculturesofthisregionthroughtheeyes mapping. flagstaffarizona.org/lunarlegacy science training,instrumentdevelopmentandlunar MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA VENTURES IN THE APOLLO MOON MISSIONS... CELEBRATING FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA’S SCIENTIFIC ROLE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES the Flagstaffareaincludingastronaut in whichmanymilestonesoccurred possible onlywithyearsofpreparation, on andexploredtheMoon.Thiswas walked three years,11people other citizens oftheworld.Over the ensuing Moon, whileturningourspeciesinto The Museum of Northern Arizona’s The MuseumofNorthernArizona’s Experience the50thanniversaryof Mexico. Experience the rich natural Mexico. Experiencetherichnatural of Arizona,Utah,Colorado,andNew canyonlands intheFourCornersregion spectacular mountains,mesas,and Plateau —130,000squaremilesof to discoverandexploretheColorado Ventures offerunparalleledopportunities to landanAmericansafelyonthe challenge ofPresidentJohnF.Kennedy 1969, heatoncemettheaudacious stepped ontotheMoononJuly20, another world.WhenNeilArmstrong achievements insettingfooton one ofhumankind’sgrandest PAGE 1 grandcanyon.org thousands ofstudentsinclassroomsacrossthecountry. includes Travelin’Trunksandvideosforloan,reaches Canyon NationalPark.GCFI’soutreachprogram,which educational contacthourseachyearinsupportofGrand and more.Collectively,instructorsprovideover40,000 geology, ecology,archaeology,history,photography

sky refugeforhundredsofamateur astronomersaswell. Prototype OpticalInterferometer (NPOI).Thecityisadark Observatory, BraesideObservatory andtheNavy Flagstaff Station,theNationalUndergraduate Research of LowellObservatory,theU.S. NavalObservatory’s complete theirnightskyresearch. Flagstaffisthehome were makingitdifficultforprofessionalastronomersto lighting ordinancebanningadvertisingsearchlightsthat In 1958theFlagstaffCityCouncilpassedworld’s first telescopes throughouttheyear.lowell.edu They alsooffernightskyviewingthroughhighpower daily, offeringtoursandeducationalprogramstovisitors. GRAND CANYON FIELD INSTITUTE IN 2001 WORLD’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY CITY

The Grand Canyon Field Institute offers The GrandCanyonFieldInstituteoffers Beginning withthearrivalofPercival visiting enthusiasts. Learn about visiting enthusiasts.Learnabout residents andstudents,aswell world withparkvisitors,employees, natural historyofthiswonderthe depth; sharingtherichculturaland Grand CanyonNationalParkinmore visitors anopportunitytoexplore where Plutowasdiscovered,isopen the nightsky. LowellObservatory, visitors toviewandlearnmoreabout in theworldandideallocationfor premier deepspaceresearchsites 1894, Flagstaffhasbecomeoneofthe Lowell andhisClarkTelescopein Revised May 2018

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF you uponrequest. it. ThestaffoftheFlagstaffCVBwouldbehappytocreateacustomfood-themedpresstripitineraryfor your platewaspluckedfromalongsideatrailorforagedtheforestjustmileswhereyouwill eat multi-day foodvacationtotasteitall.Dedicationlocalingredientsmeansthatit’slikelytheon many mouthwateringlocationselevatingthecity’sdiningexperienceyouwillneedtotakeafull-fledged Resourceful youngchefsandtalentedculinarymindshavetakenoverthefoodsceneinFlagstaff.With TAKE A FOODCATION IN FLAGSTAFF stores aroundFlagstaff.drinkinghornmeadery.com with Pineappleisavailableforpurchase atbarsandliquor varieties. CurrentlyMeadwith Black CherryandMead drinking hornsforsaletousewhen sippingtheirmead Viking andtheyplantosoonoffercustombranded name isanodtotheowner’sobsessionwithallthings only beganbottlingandsellingin2017.Themeadery Monday fordinneronly.thecottageflagstaff.com incorporate locallysourcedingredients.OpenWednesday- interpreted withChefHeinonen’smodernsensibilityand and thosenewtocountrydishesfromFranceastheyare countryside. Thenewmenuissuretodelightbothfoodies cuisine inspiredbytheflavorsandbeautyofFrench is designedtoofferseasonallychangingapproachable years, TheCottage,hasbeenfreshenedupandthemenu FLAGSTAFF CRAFT BEVERAGE OFFERINGS DRINKING HORN MEADERY SWEETENS UP GOURMET COTTAGE NEW CHEF AND MENU AT FLAGSTAFF’S PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES Long known as a “craft beer town,” a Long knownasa“craftbeertown,” Longtime finediningfavorite,The locally sourced ingredients in 2014, but locally sourcedingredientsin2014,but batches ofmeadusingallnaturaland Meadery beganfermentingsmall Arizona made beverage. Drinking Horn searching forasweeterauthentic is delightingthepalettesofthose n became knownforoverthelast30 food thatthecharmingrestaurant Maintaining thelegacyofgourmet The Cottage,FarmhouseFrenchBistro. leadership ofChefScottHeinonenas spring 2017andreopenedunderthe Cottage Place,changedownershipin ew locally created libation in Flagstaff ew locallycreatedlibationinFlagstaff

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a caseforfutureevents.wineblendz.com Blendz willsaveitalongwithyour labelsoyoucanorder custom labelforyou.Noworries ifyouforgettherecipe, found theperfectmix,Blendzwill bottleitandcreatea wineblending tocreateacustom blend.Onceyouhave ever, adventuresometravelerscanlearntheartof

craftbeerflg.com and TrailCrest.craftbeerflg.com Brewing Company,MotherRoadCompany Company,Wanderlust BrewingCompany,DarkSky Company; andsomenewerfavorites,HistoricBrewing BREWERY TRAIL HIT THE TRAIL AND EXPERIENCE THE FLAGSTAFF BLEND AND PERSONALIZE YOUR OWN WINE Not justanotherwinebar,Blendz, to pairwithalmostanything.How- barrels, youwillbeabletofindawine varietals servedstraightfromoak conversational atmosphere.With15 education andwineblendingina establishment, offerswinetastings, Flagstaff’s newestbeverage-focused Company and Flagstaff Brewing Company andFlagstaffBrewing Street Brewery,LumberyardBrewing with stopsatinstitutionslikeBeaver taste ofFlagstaff’smicrobrewhistory On thetrailyouwillgeta breweries. online orlocallyatparticipating Free BreweryTrailPassportsavailable The FlagstaffBreweryTrailisyour Beer Citywithaward-winningbrews. Flagstaff isArizona’sdesignatedCraft craft beerhuboftheSouthwest. craft beeranddeliciousfoodinthe Country. Discoverlocally-brewed Flagstaff -Arizona’sGrandCanyon self-guided beertastingadventurein

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF Monday night.shiftflg.com three coursechef’stastingmenu foronly$25available Monday throughFriday.Anotherfavoriteisaweekly pastries areofferedinabakerystylesettingfrom8-11a.m., year ago,Shifthasadded“TheMorningShift”where season andavailabilityofingredients.Sinceopeninga progressive dishesthatwillbeeverchangingwiththe The dinneronlymenufeaturessharableplatesof meal. guests sitfacetowiththechefpreparingtheir eight stoolsattheinteractivechef’scounterwhere building wherethebestseatinhouseisoneof cuisine. Shiftseats34guestsinanintimatehistoric ingredients areonamissiontoredefinemountaintown memorable flavors.canyondiablospirits.com inspires andinfluencesthemasterdistillertocreatebold the “toughesthellholeinwest.”Itisthislegacythat Dodge CityandTombstonecombined,oftencalled West townlocatedeastofFlagstaff.Itwasmeanerthan Diablo, areal,butlittleknown,shortlived,trueWild Competition. ThecompanywasnamedforCanyon Spirits already wonasilvermedalintheSanFranciscoWorld collection ofcraftspiritofferings.Thenewwhiskeyhas Whiskey wasreleasedandaddedtothedistillery’s Chili PepperflavoredVodka.Infall2016,GrandCanyon

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the gentlewaters atLakeMary. fishing, camping, hiking,bikingorrentapaddleboard for 10) Dependingonthetimeofyeargo skiing,leafpeeping, flagstaff365.com enter towinfreefestivaltickets atflagstaffarizona.orgor delivering adifferentfestivalnearly everyweekendand 9) Flagstaffisaspectacleoffestivals fromJune–October walks, gardentoursandthebutterfly house. 8) Canyon, WupatkiandSunsetCrater. 7) HikeatFlagstaffareaNationalMonuments:Walnut options andtakeaday-triptoGrandCanyonNationalPark. 6) StayinFlagstaffforrestaurants,attractionsandhotel pineforestatFlagstaffExtremeAdventureCourse. derosa 5) Ziplinethroughtheworld’slargestcontiguousPon- point. located ontheSanFranciscoPeaks-Arizona’shighest 4) RidethescenicchairliftatArizonaSnowbowl moon landing. and learnaboutFlagstaff’slunarlegacywiththefirst city atLowellObservatorywherePlutowasdiscovered visiting thesouthwest.coppacafe.net Coppa Caféisacan’tmissdestinationforseriousepicureans locally ranched beefandproducefromsmallareafarms, foraged ingredients,house-curedmeats,finepastries, their mushroomforagerwithgourmetmeals.)Withforest their unconventionalprocurementmethods(they“pay” Arizona whilekeepingtheofferingshyperlocalthrough brings asophisticatedtasteofEuropetothemountains TO SERIOUS FOODIE DESTINATION FOREST FORAGED CUISINE ELEVATES COPPA CAFE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN FLAGSTAFF Stroll through The Arboretum at Flagstaff for wildflower Stroll throughTheArboretumatFlagstaffforwildflower 1) The Ponderosa pine forests of Flagstaff The PonderosapineforestsofFlagstaff World’s firstinternationaldarksky 3) Viewspectacularstargazinginthe Colorado Plateaudiscovery. to viewNativeAmericanartifactsand 2) restaurants, nightlife,andevents. on Route66forshopping,artgalleries, European-style bistro,openedin2011, wife culinaryteamatCoppaCafé.This foodie experiencesbythehusbandand pilgrimage-worthy soiltostomach which aretransformeddailyinto saplings, honey,pinenutsandberries yield abountyofwildmushrooms,pine Visit the Museum of Northern Arizona Visit theMuseumofNorthernArizona Flagstaff Explore HistoricDowntownFlagstaff Revised May2018

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF flagstaffarizona.org/selfie. selfie. memories ofyourvisittothese iconiclocationswitha seasonal favoritesofthesurrounding area.Capture Route 66,thearchitectureofhistoric downtownandthe medallions ateachlocation.Experience theneonof selfie spotsthroughoutthecityandplacedground the fallAspenleaveseasonends.arizonasnowbowl.com from MemorialDayweekendthroughmid-Octoberwhen summer of2017thescenicchairliftridewilloperatedaily from skiing,haveadrink,andtakeintheviews.In and firepitsadjacenttoHartPrairieLodgetakeabreak create a“beacharea,”completewithAdirondackchairs you ontheslopesquicker.Theimprovementswillalso with theGrandCanyonExpressandSunsetChairliftgets of apedestrianbridgethatconnectsHartPrairieLodge complete withafirepit–perfectforaprèsski.Installation at thebaseareawith300indoorseats,plusapatio new slopesiderestaurantwilldoublethediningcapacity winter andthatcontinuesintospring.Theadditionofa coverage providesanimprovedskierexperienceinthe the distancefromchairlift.Expandedsnowmaking United StateswhereriderscanseetheGrandCanyonin the factthatArizonaSnowbowlisonlyskiareain in lessthansixminutes.Thenameoftheliftisanodto in 2016-2017andwhiskedridersupa1,500 footvertical high-speed sixpersonchairliftsawitsfirstseasonofuse TAKE A HIKE ON THE FLAGSTAFF SELFIE TRAIL WINTER AND SUMMER EXPERIENCES ARIZONA SNOWBOWL INVESTS MILLIONS IN #Flagstaffselfie. Downloadaprintablemapat PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES Every goodvacationthesedays Canyon Express,Arizona’sfirst three consecutiveyears.TheGrand for agrandtotalof$35millionover 2017-2018 seasonwillbenodifferent, at theArizonaSnowbowland invested inthewinter/ski essentials million dollarsofcapitalimprovements The pastfewyearshaveseenseveral a map with directions to one-of-a-kind a mapwithdirectionstoone-of-a-kind spot. TheFlagstaffCVBhasprovided Selfie Trailwillpointyoutotheperfect Flagstaff’s iconicscenery,theFlagstaff place tostandforyourselfiewith right? Noneedtosearchforthebest includes afairamountofselfietaking,

PAGE 4 difficulty levels. flagstaffextreme.com levels. difficulty five into divided challenges 70 aerial than more offers which course adventure popular highly the joins course line zip The platforms. take off line zip to the to get bridges eight traverse and seven ladders have to climb will riders floor, forest the above high air the through cruising takes participants experience the of majority the While forest. surrounding the into deeper pants viewed onlineat flagstaffarizona.org. guided mapavailable atFlagstaffVisitorCenter or Orpheum Theaterinhistoricdowntown. Afreeself- more than4,500feetlocatedon theexteriorof mural, “TheSoundofFlight”designed bySkyBlack,at area. Flagstaffishometothestate ofArizona’slargest about-flagstaff/at-a-glance/haunted-flagstaff. download aprintablemap at Haunted Places,” availableattheVisitorCenteror the self-guidedtourbrochure“Flagstaff in described throughout town.Flagstaff’shauntedhangoutsare FLAGSTAFF EXTREME ADDS 30 ZIP LINE COURSE SEE, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE PUBLIC ART HAUNTED FLAGSTAFF The tree top thrills at the Flagstaff Flagstaff the at thrills top tree The Flagstaff has a selection of original Flagstaff hasaselectionoforiginal With morethanacenturyofhistory, Tuthill County Park sending partici sending Park County Tuthill Fort of pines Ponderosa the through zagging zig lines zip 30 of network a find Adrenaline will Course. seekers of the Adventureaddition Line Zip the with heights to new soaring are Course Adventure Extreme often reflecting the rich heritage of the often reflectingtherichheritage ofthe and localcultureofnorthernArizona, inspired bythenaturalsurroundings exhibits. Muchoftheartworkwas interactive pieces,mosaicsandphoto murals, three-dimensionaland public artworksincludinglarge-scale who nevercheckedoutcanbefound get awayandeccentrichotelguests legends ofbankrobberswhodidn’t most hauntedlocations.Ghostly city areputationasoneofArizona’s well-known spectershaveearnedthe Flagstaff’s paranormalpastand flagstaffarizona.org/

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF fs.fed.us/r3/coconino one milefromthenearestlightsource. sources oflight,suchasheadlamps,itcanbeverydark you mayevenfindsomeiceinside.Bringtwoorthree shoes. Thecaveisascool42°eveninsummer,and when youcometovisit,withwarmclothesandsturdy emptying outthepresentcave.Dressappropriately after whichtheinsidesoflavarivercontinuedtoflow, sides andbottomoftheflowcooledsolidifiedfirst, from avolcanicventinnearbyHartPrairie.Thetop, roughly 700,000yearsagobymoltenrockthaterupted Flagstaff, thismile-longlavatubecavewasformed is coveredwithlargeboulders.Located14milesnorthof some sites. sites. Therearealsodownloadableaudioguidesfor at eachofthelocationsandcanaccessamap30 can getmoreinformationonwhattheywillfindandview On theAWWEwebsite,azwatchwildlife.com,visitors platforms andblindstoenhancetheoutdoorexperience. can enjoyinterpretivesigns,kiosks,telescopes,viewing samples ofwhatyoumaysee.Ateachthesitesvisitors optimal. Elk,deer,waterfowlandbirdsofpreyare YOUNG AND OLD CAN EXPLORE LAVA RIVER CAVE: A NATURAL MUSEUM THAT WATCHABLE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES Discovered in1915byalumberman, The Ponderosapineforests,canyons in thegroundandfloorjustinside Cave. Theentranceisactuallyahole walk throughadoortovisitLavaRiver Unlike othermuseums,youcan’tjust geology, biologyandcaveclimates. where peoplecanlearnabouthistory, Lava RiverCaveisanaturalmuseum sites wherewildlifeviewingismost opportunities tovisit30designated offers visitorstothearearecreational AWWE. TheAWWE“Peak’sTour” Wildlife Experience,knownas the homeofArizonaWatchable and wetlandsinFlagstaff,Arizonaare

PAGE 6 fs.usda.gov/coconino day-long excavations, ormultiple-dayprograms. programs arealsoavailable,from 1-2hourstours,to their handatusingancienthunting weapons.Custom actual excavation,artifactwashing andanalysis,try Days, inwhichthepubliccanparticipate insitetours, Annual programsincludeseveral PublicArchaeology and becomeinvolvedinthescience ofarchaeology. Forest toprovideopportunitiesforpeoplelearnabout Pueblo ArchaeologyProjectwiththeCoconinoNational bike orcruiseratoneofFlagstaff’smanylocalshops. can bringtheirownbikesorrentamountainbike,road location, thesetrailsvaryindifficultyandaccess.Visitors Trail andCoconinoNationalForesttrails.Dependingon completed trails.OthertrailsystemsincludetheArizona (FUTS) offersaneasyridethroughtownwith50milesof adorable babyanimalsondisplay. bearizona.com the driveinFortBearizonawalk-thruareawith around thecars.Youcanstretchyourlegsatendof WALK ON THE WILD SIDE AT BEARIZONA GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY AT ELDEN PUEBLO RUINS FLAGSTAFF HIGH COUNTRY AND URBAN TRAIL SYSTEM Located about30minuteswestof Elden Pueblo is the site of an ancient Elden Puebloisthesiteofanancient Flagstaff isanavidoutdoorscommu- windows astheseanimalsroam parents alikewillbegluedtotheir sheep andblackbears,kids bison andarcticwolvestobighorn close andpersonalwithwildlife.From park inWilliamsletsfamiliesgetup Flagstaff, Bearizonadrive-thruanimal History Association sponsors the Elden History AssociationsponsorstheElden to thepublic.TheArizonaNatural the studyofancientpeoplesaccessible importantly, itmakesarchaeologyand for avarietyofreasons.Most A.D. 1070to1275.Thesiteisunique Sinagua village,inhabitedfromabout The FlagstaffUrbanTrailSystem to singletrackthroughthemountains. trails rangefromsimplegradedrides the mountainsandcanyons.These residents year-roundaccessibilityto systems thatallowvisitorsand nity, dueinparttothemanytrail Revised May 2018

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF CLIMATE flagstaffarizona.org ATTRACTIONS FLAGSTAFF AREA public anytime,includingself-guidedtrail. are offeredduringthespring/summer/fall season. Opentothe culture from1050to1275A.D.Publicarchaeologyprograms Elden PuebloisanancestralHopisiteinhabitedbytheSinagua Elden PuebloHeritageSite|fs.usda.gov/coconino presentations. other and offers concerts,performances,films features diverseexhibitionsandan intimate 200-seat theater largest galleryinnorthernArizona,the4,000squarefoot Showcasing theverybestoflocalandregionalartworkin Flagstaff ArtsCouncil|flagartscouncil.org more animalsandenjoyabirdsofpreyshow.Seasonalhours. explore theFortBearizonawalk-throughareatoobserve view bears,bison,wolvesandotherwildlife.Guestscanthen Visitors drivethemselvesthroughtheArizonawildernessto Experience NorthAmericanwildlifeinanaturalenvironment. Bearizona |bearizona.com sweeps visitorsuptoan11,500 foot(3,505meter) view. winter skiing.Inthesummerandautumn,scenicchairliftride 2,300-foot verticaldropand averagesnowfallof260inchesfor A year-roundplaygroundontheSanFranciscoPeaksboastinga Arizona Snowbowl|arizonasnowbowl.com cabin rentalsavailableyear-round. the trailsareusedforhikingandmountainbiketours. Yurt and trails throughbeautifulmixedpineandaspenforest.Insummer groomed cross-countrytrailsand10miles(16km)ofsnowshoe Arizona NordicVillageoffersmorethan25miles(40km)of Nestled inasnowpocketoftheSanFranciscoPeaks, Nordic Arizona |Village arizonanordicvillage.com history. and presentschangingexhibitsillustratingthemesinFlagstaff artifacts, documentsandphotographsofNorthernArizona, This statemuseumcollects,preservesandexhibitshistorical arizonahistoricalsociety.org Arizona HistoricalSocietyPioneerMuseum the Ponderosapineforest. rare plantspecimens,historicbuildingsandanaturetrailthrough October, theArboretumencompasseshorticulturalcollections, gardens andnaturalhabitats.OpentothepublicMaythrough tion center,hometo2,500speciesofplantsingreenhouses, Arboretum atFlagstaffisaresearchandenvironmentaleduca Located on200acreswithintheCoconinoNationalForest, The ArboretumatFlagstaff|thearb.org FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS

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ground andequestrianfacilities. Flagstaff ExtremeAdventureCourse,abikeskillscourse,camp- is hometotheCoconinoCountyFairgrounds,PepsiAmphitheater, year-round recreationandentertainmentdestination. The park Coconino County’spremier413-acreregionalparkservingasa Located 3miles(4.8km)southofFlagstaff,FortTuthillis Fort TuthillCountyPark|coconino.az.gov children andadults. 70 aerialchallengesdividedintofivecolor-codedcoursesfor Adventure Course,atree-topobstaclecoursewithmorethan Experience thrillshighinthepinesatFlagstaffExtreme flagstaffextreme.com Flagstaff ExtremeAdventureCourse&Ziplines Flagstaff AreaAttractionscontinuedonpage2 2012 andisavailablefortours. Channel TelescopelocatednearFlagstaffsaw“firstlight”inJune historic Rotundamuseumandchangingexhibithall.TheDiscovery telescope viewing,guidedtoursthroughtheClarktelescope, of Pluto,theobservatorywelcomesvisitorsyear-roundfor Founded in1894byPercivalLowellandfamousforthediscovery Lowell Observatory|lowell.edu restored buildingsfromthe1890s-1930s. Many ofthedowntownrestaurantsandshopsarelocatedin District featuringamixofeclecticdiningandnightlifelocations. railroad trackstothecontinuouslyevolvingSouthsideHistoric city gatheringplace“HeritageSquare.”Venturesouthofthe art galleries,outdooroutfitters,breweriesandthecentral must-do activitiesincludingrestaurants,boutiqueshopping, town iscertainlythathubofactivityofferinganabundance They saygowherethelocalsare…Flagstaff’shistoricdown- Historic DowntownFlagstaff|flagdba.com 9a.m. at AZ Williams, year, departing the throughout everyday Operates expedition. Canyon Grand historic uniquely this West on the of tunes the play musicians as prairies wide-open and forests pine through Journey service. passenger restored carefully of classes five with train avintage aboard Park National Canyon Grand of heart to the line rail Travel acentury-old Grand CanyonRailway|thetrain.com North Rimisopenmid-Maytomid-October. 81 miles(130km)fromFlagstaff.SouthRimisopenyear-round. and shadowedsidecanyonssetGrandCanyonapart.Located breathtaking ensembleofcolorfulrocklayers,impressivebuttes Often describedasEarth’sgreatestgeologicalshowcase,this Grand CanyonNationalPark|nps.gov/grca Revised May2018

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS flagstaffarizona.org ATTRACTIONS FLAGSTAFF AREA available inbothEnglishandFrench. Center orfordownloadatflagstaffarizona.org. The brochureis tour brochure“Flagstaff’sRoute66,”availableattheVisitor nostalgic Route66buildingsaredescribedintheself-guided as newbusinessesreinventingthespiritofRoute66.Flagstaff’s and theroadislinedwithrelicsfromroute’sheydayaswell Mother Road,”Route66continuestobisectthecitytoday road trip,canallbefoundinFlagstaff.Alsoknownas“The national parks;elementsthatmadeRoute66theiconicAmerican Scenic byways,quirkyroadsideattractions,andbeautiful Route 66|flagstaffarizona.org on guidedtoursthroughthisrichlyfurnishedhistoricfamilyhome. feet oflivingarea.Experiencelifeasitwasoveracenturyago the historicmansionhasmorethan40roomsand13,000square Completed in1904theArtsandCraftsstyleofarchitecture, azstateparks.com Riordan MansionStateHistoricPark mid-November-December. side withtheelvesandattendElf University. by side toys are invitedtotourSanta’s Toy HallofFame,build Santa’s workshoptolife. Visitors totheNorthPoleExperience A oneofakind,interactiveChristmasadventurethat North PoleExperience|northpoleexperience.com the campusArtMuseum. opera performances,orviewtheimpressivefineartexhibitsat can attendLumberjackathleticevents,symphony,theaterand Flagstaff ishometoNorthernArizonaUniversitywherevisitors Northern ArizonaUniversity|nau.edu and cultureannually.Museumshopbookstoreon-site. The museumhostsfourweekend-longheritagefestivalsofart lifeways, naturalsciences,andfineartsinnineexhibitgalleries. the MuseumofNorthernArizonapresentsNativecultures,tribal Showcasing thebeautyanddiversityofColoradoPlateau, Museum ofNorthernArizona|musnaz.org Daily guidedrimtrailtours.Seasonalhours. (3.8 km)incircumferenceandnearlyonemile(1.6across. thousand tons,thiscrateris550feet(167 meters) deep,2.4miles Formed 50,000yearsagobyameteorweighingseveralhundred Experience the“bestpreservedmeteoriteimpactsiteonearth.” Meteor Crater|meteorcrater.com FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS (CONTINUED) THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS Seasonal hours, brings PAGE 2

navajonationparks.org Navajo TribalPark Monument Valley nps.gov/moca Montezuma Well nps.gov/moca National Monument Montezuma Castle nps.gov/hutr National HistoricPark Hubbell TradingPost nps.gov/glca Recreation Area Glen CanyonNational explorenavajo.com Interactive Museum Explore Navajo nps.gov/cach National Monument Canyon deChelly Walnut CanyonNationalMonument|nps.gov/waca room. than 1,000slotmachines,tablegames,liveKenoandapoker on Interstate40.The 170,000 squarefootcasinofeaturesmore in ArizonaopenedMay2013, 25 miles(40km)eastofFlagstaff A premiergamingdestinationandthefirstNavajocasinolocated Twin ArrowsCasinoResort|twinarrows.com mile self-guidedLavaFlowTrailwithoverlookviews. Colorado Plateau.Enjoyvisitorcenterexhibitsandtheone- Volcano istheyoungestofmorethan600volcanoeson Born inaseriesoferuptions900yearsago,SunsetCrater nps.gov/sucr Sunset CraterVolcanoNationalMonument trading. Short trails lead to Wupatki, Lomaki and other pueblos. other and Lomaki trading. ShorttrailsleadtoWupatki, explain howtheysurvivedbyfarming,hunting, gathering and was oncehometothousandsofpeople. exhibits center Visitor Rock wallsof800-year-oldpueblosdotadesertlandscapethat Wupatki NationalMonument|nps.gov/wupa pithouse exploration. Walnut Canyon;theshorterRimTrailoffersoverlooksanda into 800 yearsago.Thestrenuousone-mileIslandTraildescends Walk amongcliffdwellingsandpuebloswherepeoplelivedonly REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS nps.gov/tuzi Monument Tuzigoot National azstateparks.org Slide RockStatePark azstateparks.org Red RockStatePark planesoffame.org Air Museum Planes ofFame nps.gov/pefo National Park Petrified Forest nps.gov/nava Monument Navajo National Revised August2017

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS flagstaffarizona.org FACTS& TRIVIA DESTINATION Flagstaff in1899. was foundedastheNorthernArizona NormalSchoolat Northern ArizonaUniversity,which callsFlagstaffhome, railroad, lumberandlivestockindustries. Flagstaff’s earlydevelopmentwasassociatedwiththe nation’s centennial. up andattachedaflagtothetopinobservanceof chose atallpine,trimmeditsbranchesfromthebottom held ontheFourthofJulyin1876. Bostontravelers Flagstaff deriveditsnamefromaflag-raisingceremony in theareaofFlagstaff. The SinaguaandAnasazipeoplewerethefirsttosettle scenic autumnsetting. In thefall,standsofAspentreesturngoldencreatinga Flagstaff averages288daysofsunshineperyear. Flagstaff hasanaverageof108inchessnowfallperyear. and relativelymildweatherconditionsyear-round. Altitude andlowhumiditycombinetoproduceclearair The cityenjoysafourseasonclimate. 11,896,720 acres. largest countyintheUnitedStates,withanareaof Flagstaff istheseatforCoconinoCounty,second miles (130km)southoftheGrandCanyon. mately 142 miles(229km)northofPhoenix,AZand81 the junctureofInterstate17 and Interstate40,approxi- Flagstaff islocatednearthecenterofnorthernArizonaat towers aboveFlagstaffat 12,633 feet(3,851meters). Mount HumphreysisthehighestpointinArizonaand San FranciscoPeaks. mately 7,000 feet(2,134 meters),nearthebaseofArizona’s Flagstaff issituatedinthepinesatanelevationofapproxi- FLAGSTAFF HISTORY ARIZONA’S COOL MOUNTAIN TOWN LOCATION PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES

designer oftheGrandCanyon’sElTovarHotel. Riordan MansionwasdesignedbyCharlesWhittlesey, On average,100trainspassthroughFlagstaffinaday. eruptions drovethemout. Indians, wholivedinthearea1200sbeforevolcanic Walnut CanyonwasoriginallyhometotheSinagua Ponderosa pineforest. Flagstaff islocatedintheworld’slargestcontiguous sides oftown. of trailsthroughoutthecityandincludesareasonall (FUTS) whichencompassesmorethan50miles(80km) Flagstaff ishometotheUrbanTrailSystem volcanoes locatedinnorthernArizona. Sunset CraterVolcanoisjustoneofmorethan600 million southwesternartifacts. The MuseumofNorthernArizonahousesmorethan5 supernatural experiences. haunted. Guestshave reported seeing“spirits”orhaving Club, amongotherplacesinFlagstaff,arebelievedtobe The HotelMonteVista,WeatherfordandMuseum Mother RoadrunningthroughFlagstaff. historic Route.Therearestill14.2miles(22.8km)ofthe Flagstaff wasthecitywithhighestelevationon The famousRoute66runsdirectlythroughFlagstaff,and Flagstaff, Arizona. Pluto wasdiscoveredin1930atLowellObservatory FLAGSTAFF TRIVIA Revised August2017

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