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Located in the mountains of northern Arizona, Welcome to Flagstaff 1 Flagstaff is not the Arizona Flagstaff At A Glance 2 experience you may expect. Visitors can choose Flagstaff Visitor Center 9 the season and the adventure that best fits their Climate & Comfort 10 travel style. History buffs will delight in the Route Getting Here 12 66 nostalgia and the museums and attractions Getting Around 14 dedicated to Flagstaff’s Native American culture and Old West legacy. Those who like to hit the Culture & Heritage 16 town will have a hard time choosing between all of the locally-owned shops, restaurants and Northern Arizona University 21 galleries in historic downtown. Depending Performing Arts Venues 22 on the time of year, outdoor enthusiasts have hundreds of miles of trails to explore on foot, Shopping Districts 24 bike, horse, skis and snowboard. Outdoor Recreation 26 Welcome to Flagstaff to Welcome Outdoor Adventure 30 Flagstaff Events 34 Accommodations 36 Hotels & Motels 36 Bed & Breakfasts 41 Cabins, Cottages & Yurts 43 Vacation Rentals 44 This guide will help jump start your introduction RV Parks & Camping 45 to Flagstaff, but you won’t truly know this town until you experience it firsthand. ou’llY Flagstaff Lodging Map 46-47 see photos of the awe-inspiring San Francisco Dining & Nightlife 48 Peaks, read about world-class attractions, learn about a storied past full of pioneers and Explore the Region 59 scientific discovery, and be inspired to hike, bike, climb, ski and play among our beautiful stand of Ponderosa pines. We invite you to turn this inspiration into a reality and experience Arizona’s premier mountain town.

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flagstaffarizona.org  WELCOME 1 RICH IN HISTORY and work in Flagstaff today. In the ensuing century since, the formation & CULTURE of the Normal School would become NAU, Lowell Observatory was estab- Flagstaff’s lished, and the surrounding area Early History became a vast National Forest. Flagstaff’s early history is described in the brochure Although Flagstaff “The Early History of Flagstaff,” available became an incorporated at the Visitor Center or for download at town in 1894, the modern flagstaffarizona.org. "Old Main" building at history really dates back Northern Arizona University. to 1876 when settlers passing through honored Haunted Flagstaff Railroad workers on the the nation’s centennial With more than a century of history, Lumbering R.R., 1852. by raising an American Flagstaff’s paranormal past and well- flag up a pine tree. Their “flag staff” became known spectors have earned the city a landmark for those who followed, and a reputation as one of Arizona’s most eventually became the town’s namesake. haunted locations. Ghostly legends The western expansion of the railroad in the of bank robbers who didn’t get away, 1880s attracted merchants and saloonkeepers murdered ladies of the night, faithful to set up shop for the Historic Milligan House, workers still finishing a job and railroad workers and built in 1904. eccentric hotel guests who never lumbermen. Within a checked out can be found throughout town. Seasonal guided Flagstaff at a Glance Flagstaff couple of years, Flagstaff tours of the haunted buildings in historic downtown depart was a thriving town of the Flagstaff Visitor Center railroad, lumber and throughout the month of October. ranching industries. Flagstaff’s haunted hangouts are Early families such as the described in the self-guided tour bro- Riordans (lumber) and chure “Flagstaff Haunted Places,” Babbitts (ranching) have Riordan Mansion State available at the Visitor Center or for descendants who still live Historic Park. download at flagstaffarizona.org. Historic Orpheum Theater.

The Hotel Weatherford in 1897 and present day.

continued on page 4 2 FLAGSTAFF AT A GLANCE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  FLAGSTAFF AT A GLANCE 3 Flagstaff at a Glance continued from page 3 Route 66 Nostalgia SFAST FACT Route 66 is synonymous with the classic American road trip, Historic Buildings and that carefree spirit is still alive in Flagstaff today. When When exploring historic downtown Flagstaff, you'll walk Route 66 became a highway in through streets lined with sandstone brick buildings Museum Club on Route 66 has been 1921, Flagstaff was established built in the 1890s, and through "newer" structures a famous landmark since 1931. as a popular stop on the iconic built during the roaring 1920s to early 1930s. Flagstaff highway. Famous musical acts making their way to Los cherishes its past through historic preservation efforts. Angeles would stop at the Museum Club for a gig, and Popular Historic Landmarks the Eagles’ classic “Take it Easy” was written by musician o Brannen Buildings 1883-87 o Abineau Building 1912 Jackson Browne after he found himself “standing on the o McMillan Building 1886 o Finley Building 1913 corner in Flagstaff, Arizona” when traveling Route 66 o Babbitt Brothers o Orpheum Theater 1916 to California. Winslow, Arizona was easier to sing and Building 1888 o Masonic Building 1917 made the final lyrics, but Route 66 nostalgia is abundant o Church of the Nativity o Riordan-Babbitt around Flagstaff. Construction of the 1888-1930 Building 1917 modern interstate may have relegated o Santa Fe Depot 1889 o Nackard Building 1922 it to “Historic Route 66,” but modern o Coconino County o Monte Vista Hotel 1926 travelers can still enjoy that iconic Courthouse 1894 o Santa Fe Depot (after fire experience. Flagstaff’s nostalgic Route o Weatherford Hotel 1898 destroyed the first) 1926 66 buildings are described in the self- o Elks Hall 1899 o New Babbitt Building 1935 guided tour brochure “Flagstaff's Route o Citizen's Bank Building 1903 o Federal Building 1936 66,” available at the Visitor Center or for download at flagstaffarizona.org.

continued on page 6 Native Peoples Flagstaff is in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its rich Native American history. Evidence of the earliest native cultures in the Galaxy Diner on Flagstaff area can be found in the Historic Route 66. cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon National Monument and the rock-

Hopi Dancers, Museum of walled pueblos of Wupatki National Northern Arizona. Monument where the ancient Sinagua and Anasazi tribes inhabited more than 800 years ago. This Native American heritage still permeates the culture today, as tribal lands cover more than 31,000 square miles (49,890 km2) in this region and are home to the Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, Kaibab-Paiute and Hualapai peoples. To learn more about the uniquely diverse Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau, visit Flagstaff's world-renowned Museum of Northern Arizona. Ancient dwellings, Walnut Canyon National Monument.

4 FLAGSTAFF AT A GLANCE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  FLAGSTAFF AT A GLANCE 5 Flagstaff at a Glance continued from page 5 History of Innovation Flagstaff has been known as a town HELPFUL RESOURCES of discovery and innovation for more than 100 years. Here scientists have Favorite Hikes made discoveries in astronomy, Flagstaff is a hiker’s paradise with trails available for all medicine, biosciences and renewable skill levels. When exploring the backcountry, remember energy. As early as 1894, Percival to bring plenty of water, snacks, a trail map, sunscreen, Lowell located his observatory in wear layered clothing, a hat and comfortable shoes. It’s Flagstaff, and from the time he Percival Lowell, Lowell also a good idea to let someone know where you are Observatory. discovered Pluto in 1930, Lowell going and plan to return. Be safe and have fun! Observatory continues to be an active research facility while also providing visitors the opportunity to view and Easy Hikes Moderate Hikes Advanced Hikes learn about our expanding universe. In the early 1960s, o Veit Springs o Lava River Cave o Kachina Trail Flagstaff played a large role in preparing o Lava Flow Trail o Fat Man’s Loop o Abineau/Bear the Apollo astronauts for their missions o Anderson Mesa o Bismark Lake Jaw Canyon Loop o to the moon. The U.S. Geological o Buffalo Park o Red Butte Elden Lookout Survey Branch of Astrogeology was established in Flagstaff due to the surrounding number of natural geological landmarks that resembled the surface of the moon. Field training for the Wildlife Watching astronauts took place at Sunset Crater Flagstaff is home to many wild char- Volcano National Monument, Meteor SenesTech research scientist. acters, but some of the most interesting Crater, Grand Canyon National Park and other areas in the ones are out in the mountains, forests region. The USGS Branch of Astrogeology continues to be and lakes that surround this area. a part of NASA's exploration of space. While Flagstaff’s Northern Arizona’s diverse terrain past is rich with scientific discovery, emerging research and makes it ideal for a wide variety of development companies call the city home, adding to its wildlife. While you’re out on the strong scientific community. Flagstaff’s role in the lunar mis- Large herds of elk live in the hundreds of trails in and around sions is described in the brochure “Flagstaff and the History of the Coconino National Forest. Flagstaff, don’t be surprised if you Apollo Missions,” available at the Visitor Center or for download encounter elk, mule deer or coyotes. at flagstaffarizona.org. When hiking in the backcountry,

Field training at Cinder you might be lucky enough to spot a Hills with Apollo 15 porcupine, badger, pronghorn, black astronauts Jim Irwin and Dave Scott, 1971. bear or mountain lion. Those that prefer their wildlife sightings in the trees will delight in the birdwatching opportunities, with bald eagles, northern goshawks, Mexican spotted owls, Peregrine falcons, wild turkeys and The Western Bluebird several species of neotropical migra- migrates through Flagstaff. tory birds making their way through Flagstaff. For optimal wildlife watching, remember to stick to the sidelines and let the animals be themselves. For information on the watchable wildlife of northern Arizona, visit the Arizona Fish and Game Department at azgfd.gov.

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Fall Colors The Flagstaff Visitor Center Leaf peepers will rejoice in exploring the scenic drives in and around Flagstaff that highlight the golden One E. Route 66 928-774-9541 • 800-842-7293 aspens and red hues of oak trees. Take the most scenic flagstaffarizona.org route to the Grand Canyon and enjoy winding through Located in the historic old growth aspen stands, or head up the Snowbowl downtown train station, Road to enjoy not only a drive through the changing the Flagstaff Visitor leaves, but amazing 360° views. Late in the season, Center is your one-stop take a trip south through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. resource for personalized travel information, Fall Color Drives free guides, maps and brochures. The gift o Scenic Highway 180 shop features a wide selection of Flagstaff Visitor Center Visitor o Scenic Oak Creek Canyon souvenirs and clothing, books, maps, Route o Snowbowl Road off of Highway 180 66 memorabilia and more. What can we do for you? • Suggest the best places to visit or dine The Ponderosa Pine based on your personal preferences. Flagstaff boasts many superlatives, • Give you easy-to-follow directions but perhaps the most appropriate one anywhere in the Flagstaff area. is the fact that the town is located in • Sell passes to popular attractions such the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine as the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Ranger forest in the world. The ecosystems District and Grand Canyon Railway. that surround Flagstaff span from • Recommend attractions and activities piñon-juniper woodland to alpine that match your time and interests. tundra, but it is the Ponderosa pine • Provide insider tips on how best to forest in-between that dominates the area. experience all that Flagstaff has to offer. This towering tree only grows at eleva- tions between 6,000 and 8,000 feet, making Flagstaff’s 7,000-foot elevation HELPFUL RESOURCES the perfect home. Explore the outdoors and admire this beautiful conifer, with its characteristic long needles Visitor Info and oversized seeded cones. F lagstaff onventionC & Visitors Bureau 323 W. Aspen Ave. • 928-213-2910 • 800-217-2367 flagstaffarizona.org • TWITTER: @VisitFlagstaff F lagstaff ityC Hall 211 W. Aspen Ave. • 928-213-2000 flagstaff.az.gov • TWITTER: @CityofFlagstaff F lagstaff ity-CoconinoC County Public Library 300 W. Aspen Ave. • 928-779-7670 flagstaffpubliclibrary.org 30 minutes free internet access for visitors

8 FLAGSTAFF AT A GLANCE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  FLAGSTAFF VISITOR CENTER 9 weather in the Average Flagstaff Temperatures high country Month High Low Precipitation Fo Co Fo Co inches cm The following are tips to help you feel your best January 43 6 16 -9 2.18 5.54 and experience the beautiful high country in February 46 8 19 -7 2.56 6.50 optimal comfort: 1.) At high altitude the sun is more intense and it is possible to experience March 50 10 23 -5 2.62 6.65 fatigue and shortness of breath. Drink plenty of April 58 14 27 -3 1.29 3.28 water, rest often and wear sunglasses and a hat. May 68 20 34 1 0.80 2.03 2.) Spending time outdoors at 7,000 feet can lead June 79 26 41 5 0.43 1.09 to sunburn on cool and cloudy days as quickly as on warm and sunny ones. Remember to apply July 82 28 50 10 2.40 6.10 sunscreen before you venture out. 3.) Make August 80 27 49 9 2.89 7.34 layered clothing a key factor when packing. Be September 74 23 42 6 2.12 5.38 prepared for possible (and sudden) changing October 63 17 31 -1 1.93 4.90 weather including snowfall in the winter months. November 51 11 22 -6 1.86 4.72 4.) Now that you know, get out and enjoy the great outdoors. December 44 7 17 -8 1.83 4.65

Climate & Comfort Climate HELPFUL RESOURCES What to Pack Year-Round HELPFUL RESOURCES o layered clothing appropriate for the season o sunscreen and sunglasses Weather Info Spring/Summer (April-August) A verage Annual Days of Sunshine 288 days o shorts or light pants A verage Annual Precipitation 22.96 inches (58.32 cm) o short and long sleeve shirts A verage Annual Snowfall 108.8 inches (276.35 cm) o light jacket, sweatshirt or hoodie o summer hat National Weather Service o raingear during rainy season (July-August) 928-556-9161 • weather.gov/flagstaff o comfortable shoes or boots R ecorded Weather Information Fall (September-October) 928-774-3301 o long pants or jeans A rizona Department of Transportation o long sleeve shirts 888-411-ROAD (7623) • azdot.gov o warm sweater, fleece, jacket or windbreaker 511 (in AZ) • az511.gov • TWITTER: @ArizonaDOT o warm shoes or boots R egional Weather o hat and gloves for evenings 928-774-4545 • arizonadailysun.com • TWITTER: @azds Winter (November-March) A rizona Snowbowl o heavy pants or jeans 928-779-4577 • arizonasnowbowl.com • TWITTER: @AZSnowbowl o long sleeve thermal shirts for layering Coconino National Forest o warm sweater, sweatshirt or fleece 928-527-3600 • coconinoforest.us • TWITTER: @CoconinoNF o winter coat, hat, gloves and a scarf Grand Canyon National Park o waterproof winter boots and heavy socks 928-638-7888 • nps.gov/grca • TWITTER: @GrandCanyonNPS

10 CLIMATE & COMFORT  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  CLIMATE & COMFORT 11 Glen Canyon National Page/Lake Powell Recreation Area Antelope Canyon Monument Valley 89A Navajo Tribal Park Navajo National 160 n National Pa nyo rk Monument the hub of Ca Canyon de Chelly d National Monument an r Tuba City G 191 HOP N AVA northern arizona I IND J O 64 IA N N R A ES T Hoover Dam Grand Canyon Cameron ER I O VA N Village TI To Las V egas 64 89 ON Wupatki Historic Route 66 To Albuquerque Flagstaff is situated at a major crossroads, easily 93 66 180 National Monument Seligman Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Bullhead Williams accessible from the east, west and south. Inter- City Walnut Canyon National Monument 40 Ashfork Winslow states 40 and 17 provide direct access from the Kingman 89 Sedona 40 89A Meteor Tuzigoot Holbrook West’s major metro areas, including Albuquerque, National Monument Crater Petried Forest To Los Ange les 179 National Park / 260 Painted Desert El Paso, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego 93 Prescott 169 69 Montezuma and, of course, Phoenix and Tucson. Highway 89 89 Castle National Flagstaﬀ Monument provides access from states to the north, and 17 Highway 180 links Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, Peoria Scottsdale just 81 miles (130 km) to the northwest. 10 Glendale Mesa Tempe Gilbert Phoenix Chandler 60 Population 65,914 (2012 U.S. Census Bureau Data) 10 70 Getting Here 8 Elevation 7,000 feet above sea level (2,130 meters) Yuma Elevation of San Francisco Peaks Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,851 Tucson meters). Following in elevation are the three other 10 major peaks–Agassiz, Fremont and Doyle. 19 U N I T E D Size of the Coconino National Forest S Nogales Mexico T A BORDER 2 T 1.856 million acres (7,511 km ) E S Location 35° 11’ 57” N, 111° 37’ 52” W Arizona

HELPFUL RESOURCES Distances from Flagstaff City/Attraction Miles Km By Ground, A lbuquerque, NM...... 323 520 Air or Rail Canyon de Chelly National Monument...... 212 341 Traditional Arrivals Grand Canyon National Park...... 81 130 F rom the East or West: Interstate 40 Hoover Dam...... 214 344 From the South/Phoenix: Interstate 17 Hopi Reservation...... 70 113 From the North/Page/Lake Powell/ Lake Powell and Page...... 136 219 Monument Valley: Highway 89 Las Vegas, NV...... 252 406 S cenic Arrivals Laughlin, NV...... 200 322 Los Angeles, CA...... 467 752 F rom Sedona: Highway 89A north through Oak Creek Canyon Meteor Crater...... 45 72 From Grand Canyon National Park Monument Valley...... 171 275 (South Rim): Highway 180 south Navajo Reservation...... 52 84 Painted Desert and Petrified Forest...... 116 187 A rrival by Air Phoenix...... 142 229 Air Service into Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Prescott...... 87 140 (FLG) is available daily to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Tucson...... 257 414 Sedona...... 28 45 A rrival by Rail Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument...... 15 24 Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily on the Walnut Canyon National Monument...... 7 12 Southwest Chief line from the historic train Williams...... 32 51 station on Route 66. Wupatki National Monument...... 39 63

12 GETTING HERE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  GETTING HERE 13 transportation TO Shuttle Service flagstaff & BEYOND Arizona Shuttle 928-226-8060 • arizonashuttle.com Air Transportation Shuttle service offering sched- Flagstaff Pulliam uled trips daily from various Airport (FLG) Flagstaff locations, including 6200 S. Pulliam Dr. historic downtown to Phoenix, and daily shuttles between 928-556-1234 Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, the Grand Canyon South Rim flagstaff.az.gov Village, and Sedona. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) Flagstaff Shuttle and Charter offers aviation services to the northern Arizona 888-215-3105 • flagshuttle.com See complete listing on page 31. region. US Airways provides daily flights to and from Phoenix (PHX). Full services are Taxi Cab Companies provided for private and corporate aircraft. A Friendly Cab 928-774-4444

Getting Around U S Airways Express Reservations: 800-428-4322 800-853-4445 • afriendlycab.com usairways.com A pex Taxi 928-779-0000 Wiseman Aviation 928-779-9585 • flywise.com Gypsy Cab 928-779-9779 Hurry Cab 928-525-3333 Rail Service Sun Taxi & Tours 928-779-1111 866-999-1957• suntaxiandtours.com Amtrak® 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245) amtrak.com Rental Car Companies ® A -Rental counters located at Pulliam Airport The Southwest Chief F-Rental offices located in Flagstaff arrives daily in Flagstaff from Los Angeles, the Alamo 877-222-9075 • alamo.com A Midwest and Chicago – Avis 800-230-4898 • avis.com A/F traveling through the Budget 877-527-0700 • budget.com A/F fabled American West. Enterprise 800-261-7331 • enterprise.com A/F Travel in reclining coach seats or private Hertz 800-654-3131 • hertz.com A/F accommodations, plus enjoy meals in the National 877-222-9058 • nationalcar.com A dining car or snacks and beverages in the Sightseer lounge. "Welcome Aboard." Motorcycle Rentals

Bus Service EagleRider Flagstaff/Sedona F: 800lagstaff W. Route 66 Flagstaff Public 928-637-6575 • route66rider.com Transit - Mountain Line Sedona: 2900 W. State Route 89A South 928-779-6624 928-282-0137 • eaglerider.com/sedona mountainline.az.gov Live your dream and rent a Harley-Davidson®. Take a Convenient fixed route day ride to the Grand Canyon or south to the red rocks of bus transit around Flag- Sedona. EagleRider’s experienced staff will assist you with staff including stops at all of your needs, including riding apparel and accessories. Flagstaff Mall, NAU campus and attractions. Your tour from Flagstaff starts on the scenic roads of Route 66 and avoids “big city” traffic. Guided day tours also offered. Greyhound Bus Lines 800-231-2222 • greyhound.com Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

14 GETTING AROUND  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  GETTING AROUND 15 exploring Flagstaff Coconino Center for the Arts 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-779-2300 area treasures culturalpartners.org Showcasing the very best of Local Attractions local and regional artwork in the largest art gallery in The Arboretum northern Arizona. Popular at Flagstaff exhibitions include Underneath It All (January-February), 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. the 12th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition (April-May), and 928-774-1442 • thearb.org It’s Elemental Fine Crafts Exhibition (November-December), The Arboretum at plus year-round concerts and performances in an intimate Flagstaff is located on theater. Regular hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 200 acres within the Coconino National Elden Pueblo Heritage Site Forest. A research West side of Hwy 89 at Townsend- and environmental education center, the Winona Rd. • 928-527-3452 Arboretum is home to 2,500 species of plants coconinoforest.us in greenhouses, gardens and natural habitats. Elden Pueblo is an ancestral The Arboretum encompasses horticultural Hopi site inhabited by the collections, rare plant specimens, historic Sinagua culture from 1050 to buildings and a nature trail through the 1275 A.D. Public archaeology Culture & Heritage Culture Ponderosa pine forest. Open to the public May- programs are offered during the spring/summer/fall season. October, Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Check website for event dates. Visitation open to the public anytime, along self-guided trail. Arizona Historical Society-Pioneer Museum Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, Northern 928-774-6272 Arizona University campus • 928-774-5107 arizonahistoricalsociety.org Tickets 928-523-5661 • flagstaffsymphony.org The Pioneer Museum Under the baton of Maestra Elizabeth is located on more than Schulze, the Flagstaff Symphony three acres and includes Orchestra (FSO) is northern Arizona’s a full-size locomotive and professional orchestra, bringing classi- caboose, the historic Doney cabin and Lockett cal and pops music performances and cabin, 1880s railroad exhibit, a Model T automo- music education programs to the region for 63 seasons. bile and a 1950s Farmall tractor. The museum “It’s not just old music by dead guys.” exhibits feature local history and county hospital artifacts including an iron lung and Lowell Observatory pioneer gear. Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. • 928-233-3211 • lowell.edu Founded in 1894, Lowell is an astro- nomical research facility that also HELPFUL RESOURCES features visitor programs. During the day, explore the Observatory’s history Itineraries and current research by joining guided The "Explore Flagstaff" guide, detailing tours. In the evening, view through a five days of exploring local and regional variety of telescopes and experience attractions, is available at the Visitor Center interactive live presentations in the mini-planetarium. Also or for download at flagstaffarizona.org. featured at the facility are multi-media programs, an exhibit hall and gift shop. Call or visit website for seasonal hours and information. continued on page 18

16 CULTURE & HERITAGE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  CULTURE & HERITAGE 17 Culture & Heritage continued from page 17 Museum of Northern Arizona U.S. Geological Survey 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 Astrogeology Science Center musnaz.org 2255 N. Gemini Dr., Bldg. 6 Now celebrating its 85th year, MNA 928-556-7037 • astrogeology.usgs.gov is one of the great regional museums The year 2013 marks the 50th of the world in one of Earth’s most anniversary of when the USGS spectacular landscapes. The museum Astrogeology Science Center and its nine exhibit galleries evoke became part of Flagstaff’s vibrant science community. The the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau Center explores and maps the Solar System. Free guided and its richly diverse Native cultures, tribal lifeways, tours of exhibits and the historical archive are available to natural sciences, ecology and fine arts. Let MNA be your individuals, families, groups and classes throughout the gateway to understanding this unique area. Museum Shop year. Appointments are required; please call to schedule your visit. and Bookstore on-site. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Theatrikos Theatre Company 11 W. Cherry Ave. • 928-774-1662 North Pole Experience theatrikos.com Fort Tuthill County Park • 480-779-9679 Theatrikos produces quality stage northpoleexperience.com performances each season utilizing The North Pole Experience is a one-of- the diverse talents of the Flagstaff a-kind, interactive Christmas adventure community. The non-profit theatre that brings Santa’s workshop to life. company also hosts educational Guests travel to Santa’s workshop on workshops and fosters artistic youth a special Christmas trolley that allows through its Theatrikids program. access to Santa’s magical headquarters through the portal in Flagstaff. Once families arrive at the National Monuments workshop, children tour Santa’s Toy Hall of Fame, meet Alibaster Snowflake, and are invited to work side-by-side Sunset Crater Volcano with the elves building toys and enjoy family time with National Monument Santa. Open November 15-December 27. 12 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 • 928-526-0502 Riordan Mansion nps.gov/sucr State Historic Park Born in a dramatic series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset 409 W. Riordan Rd. • 928-779-4395 Crater is still the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. arizonahistoricalsociety.org Visitor Center exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces Completed in 1904 in the Arts and their aftermath. See for yourself on the one-mile, self- and Crafts style of architecture, guided Lava Flow Trail. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call the historic mansion is expan- or visit website for hours and information. continued on page 20 sive, with more than 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet of Riordan Mansion living area and servants’ quarters. A tour guide leads visitors State Historic Park through this richly furnished home, filled with original artifacts, Stickley furniture and many other personal posses- sions of the Riordan families. Also featured are a visitor center, a self-guided tour of the grounds and picnic tables. Reservations are recommended for the mansion tour. Call or visit website for hours and information.

18 CULTURE & HERITAGE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  CULTURE & HERITAGE 19 Culture & Heritage continued from page 19 Walnut Canyon Northern Arizona National Monument 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff University via I-40, Exit 204 • 928-526-3367 nps.gov/waca Northern Arizona Walk among the cliff dwellings University is located and pueblos where people lived in the heart of Flagstaff, only 800 years ago. Experience the dramatic geology, varied creating a college town vibe that permeates vegetation and wildlife that made their lives possible. Visitor the city. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Center exhibits explain their daily lives. The strenuous one- growing campus, attend a Lumberjacks mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon while the athletic event, or enjoy one of the many live shorter Rim Trail offers overlooks and a pithouse display. performances offered throughout the year. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.

Wupatki National Monument 33 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 • 928-679-2365 nps.gov/wupa Rock walls of 800-year-old pueblos dot a desert landscape once home to thousands of Campus Mountain people. Visitor Center exhibits explain how they survived by farming, hunting and gathering, and trading. Short trails lead to Wupatki, Lomaki and other pueblos. The scenic drive to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument climbs rapidly from desert to mountain landscapes. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information. NAU’s J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome, the third largest clear-span timber dome in the world, is home to Lumberjacks athletics and Walnut Canyon National Monument major concert events. NAU’s Ardrey Audito- rium is home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, and the NAU Art Museum features professional works from artists around the world. For more information, visit nau.edu.

HELPFUL RESOURCES Campus Info NA U Central Ticket Office 928-523-5661 • 888-520-7214 • nau.edu NAU Lumberjacks Athletic Schedules nauathletics.com NA U Art Museum NAU campus, Old Main, Building 10, on the corner of Tormey Ave. and Knoles Dr. 928-523-3471 • nau.edu/art_museum

20 CULTURE & HERITAGE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  MOUNTAIN CAMPUS 21 diverse venues The Doris Harper-White Playhouse and entertainment 11 W. Cherry Ave. • 928-774-1662 theatrikos.com Flagstaff’s diverse range of cultural offerings Located in the heart of historic requires an equally diverse group of venues. downtown, the Doris Harper- Taking advantage of the inspirational outdoor White Playhouse is home to the setting, there are venues such as the Pepsi Theatrikos Theatre Company and host to several quality Amphitheater at Ft. Tuthill or Heritage Square, stage performances each season. offering free events right in the heart of downtown. The Orpheum Theater offers a glimpse Museum of Northern Arizona into Flagstaff’s rich history, and the Coconino 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 Center for the Arts provides an intimate concert musnaz.org experience. Plus many of the bars, cafés and At MNA’s four weekend-long pubs throughout town feature live music nearly annual festivals, explore the rich every night of the week. heritage of northern Arizona and the Four Corners Region. Northern Arizona Meet Native artists, performers, ethnobotanists and culture Performing ArtsPerforming University interpreters. Enjoy stories, dances and songs, and attend Northern Arizona Heritage Insight programs to learn more about the Colorado University campus Plateau. Festivals for 2013 include the Zuni Festival (May 928-523-4120 nau.edu 25-26), Hopi Festival (July 6-7), Navajo Festival (August 3-4) and Celebraciónes de la Gente (October 26-27). Open daily The NAU campus 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. features a collection of premier performing arts venues such as Ardrey Auditorium– Orpheum Theater home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. 15 W. Aspen Ave. • 928-556-1580 Prochnow Auditorium, Clifford E. White orpheumpresents.com Theater and the historic Ashurst Hall each Originally opened in the early 1900s, host a variety of cultural performances, and the historic Orpheum Theater is a the 272,000 square foot NAU J. Lawrence landmark in downtown Flagstaff. Walkup Skydome hosts major concerts and Today, this one-of-a-kind venue athletic events. features a year-round calendar of local Coconino Center and nationally-renowned acts, film for the Arts festivals, private parties and more. 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. Pepsi Amphitheater 928-779-2300 culturalpartners.org at Fort Tuthill Fort Tuthill County Park, just west of Home to northern I-17 at exit 337 • 928-214-6485 Arizona’s finest acoustic flagstaffamp.com listening room, the As Flagstaff’s premier outdoor Coconino Center for venue, the Pepsi Amphitheater the Arts hosts a year-round calendar of live provides entertainment among the towering Ponderosa pine performances including the annual Classical trees. The summer season features national music acts, local Guitar Concert Series, Valentine’s Concert, music festivals, culinary events, sing-along movies, comedy the Flagstaff Folk Music Festival (June) and acts and more. intimate concerts with nationally-renowned musical acts.

22 PERFORMING ARTS  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  PERFORMING ARTS 23 distinctly different The Hilltop Shops at Woodlands Village retail experience 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., adjacent to Walmart and Kohl’s In search of the perfect souvenir? Or maybe the Situated adjacent to Walmart perfect gear for your hiking excursion? Perhaps and Kohl’s and just minutes you’re looking for an authentic Native American from NAU, The Hilltop Shops piece of art? Whatever kind of treasure you are at Woodlands Village offers unique and diverse restaurants seeking, Flagstaff has you covered. From gift shops such as Traverna Greek Grill, Pizza Furiosa, Teppan Fuji and antique stores to outdoor stores and art and Tacos Los Altos. galleries, shopping in Flagstaff is a one-of-a-kind experience. Browse these different shopping Historic Downtown Flagstaff districts for a distinctly different retail experience. and Historic Southside District Information available at the Flagstaff Visitor Aspen Place at Center • One E. Route 66 • 928-774-9541 the Sawmill 800-842-7293 • flagstaffarizona.org Butler Ave. and Along historic 1890s streets, you will Lonetree Rd. find numerous clothing boutiques, aspenplace.com outdoor outfitters, unique bookstores Satisfy your hun- and art galleries, plus a wide variety of ger at Wildflower great restaurants, cafés and microbreweries. Live entertain- Shopping DistrictsShopping Bread Company and Pita Jungle or treat ment can be found almost every evening. Just south of the yourself to a massage at Flagstaff Face & Body Visitor Center, visit the Historic Southside District, full of when you visit this pleasant outdoor shopping diverse shops, cafés, bars and eateries. center, situated adjacent to NAU and a short distance from downtown. Aspen Place is also Varsity Shopping Center home to Chico’s and local destinations such 1500 Riordan Ranch St., north of as Flagstaff Jean Company. New Frontiers Target on Milton Rd. Natural Marketplace is located nearby. Conveniently located on Milton Road near NAU and home to Flagstaff Mall and local favorites such as Bookmans The Marketplace Entertainment Exchange, Jo-Ann 4650 N. Highway 89 Fabric & Craft, Pier One Imports, Michaels Arts & Crafts, 928-526-4827 Traders Outlet Smoke Shop, Cedar Music, Beyond the Basics flagstaffmall.com Hair Salon, Burritos Fiesta Fresh Mexican, Peter Piper Pizza Flagstaff Mall and and B&T Frozen Yogurt. The Marketplace serve northern Arizona with more than 80 stores including Hollister Co., Eddie Bauer, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, Best Buy, Cost Plus World Market, Old Navy, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears. A food court offering Historic Downtown Flagstaff complimentary Wi-Fi and Ruby Tuesday suits everybody’s tastes. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

24 SHOPPING DISTRICTS  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  SHOPPING DISTRICTS 25 hike, bike, climb, Bark Parks (Off-Leash Areas) 600 N. Thorpe Rd.; located in Thorpe Park ski and play 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd.; located in Bushmaster Park • flagstaff.az.gov Trails and Parks Thorpe Park Flagstaff Urban 1919 N. Thorpe Rd. • flagstaff.az.gov Trails System (FUTS) Playgrounds, trails, picnic ramada, basketball and tennis courts, ball flagstaff.az.gov fields and northern Arizona’s premier disc golf course are The FUTS is a among the recreation opportunities available. citywide intercon- necting network Coconino County Parks and Recreation of non-motorized transportation corridors 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 • 928-679-8000 and linear recreation areas. More than 55 miles coconino.az.gov/parks of completed trails link employment areas, activity centers, neighborhoods, schools and Fort Tuthill County Park parks, offering year-round opportunities for Three miles south of Flagstaff bicycling, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing off Highway 89A, Exit 337 and educational activities. Interconnection coconino.az.gov/parks with the Arizona Trail, Coconino National Home to the Coconino County Forest trail system and the Flagstaff Bikeways fairgrounds, horse race track,

Outdoor Recreation System creates an attractive regional rodeo and roping arena, recreational opportunity for visitors performing arts amphitheater, and residents alike. Flagstaff’s Urban multi-use trails, camping, stables, playground, picnic areas, Trails and Bikeways map is available Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course and winter recreation. at the Visitor Center or for download at flagstaff.az.gov. Recreation Facilities

City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation The Aquaplex Reservations 928-213-2300 • flagstaff.az.gov 1702 N. 4th St. • Recreation Services 928-213-2300 • flagstaffaquaplex.org Buffalo Park Offering full service recreation including 2400 N. Gemini Rd. a climbing wall, aquatic area with lazy flagstaff.az.gov river, fitness lanes and water slides, Flagstaff’s most cardio and strength fitness area, indoor beloved park! track and full gymnasium. Fun for kids With spectacular and adults alike. Day passes available. views of the San Francisco Peaks, novice and veteran hikers Jay L. Lively Activity Center will discover access to a vast network of trails 1650 N. Turquoise Dr. • 928-213-2340 • flagstaff.az.gov including the Flagstaff Urban Trails System The Jay L. Lively Activity Center has ice skating opportuni- (FUTS), Coconino National Forest trails and ties for all ages including adult skate times, public skating, Arizona Trail. birthday party rooms available for rent, ice skating lessons and private ice time available for broomball or skating. The Basin, BMX Freestyle Facility Special events and adult pickup hockey also available. Public 1700 E. 6th Ave. • flagstaff.az.gov hours vary, call or visit website for current programs.

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Flagstaff Extreme Arizona Snowbowl Adventure Course Off Highway 180, north on Snowbowl Fort Tuthill County Park • 888-259-0125 Rd. • 928-779-1951 • Snow report flagstaffextreme.com 928-779-4577 • arizonasnowbowl.com An exciting and unique tree top expe- Your year-round playground. rience that is fun for all ages, Flagstaff Winter: 2,300-foot vertical drop, Extreme Adventure Course is an average snowfall of 260 inches, elevated obstacle course set in the 40 trails, six lifts. Rental equipment, ski school, special beautiful Ponderosa pines of northern events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arizona and securely suspended between the trees at 15 to Summer: Scenic Skyride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. 45 feet above the ground. Come play in the trees! Call or Banquets, dining, disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend visit website for more information. through mid-October 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rock Climbing Flagstaff Nordic Center Highway 180, mile marker 232; 15 miles Flagstaff Climbing Center northwest of downtown Flagstaff 928-220-0550 • flagstaffnordiccenter.com 205 S. San Francisco St. • 928-556-9909 flagstaffclimbing.com Flagstaff Nordic Center is the South- west’s premier cross country ski Flagstaff Climbing Center is located area with 50k of well groomed cross in historic downtown Flagstaff and country ski trails and 25k of marked features over 6,500 square feet of snowshoe trails. The Lodge sells and widely varied climbing terrain to suit rents ski and snowshoe equipment as well as hot beverages all abilities and climbing styles. For beginners, try the Day and snacks. Off Grid Getaways at FNC offers cabin and Visit Package and get instruction and rental equipment. yurt camping in a back country environment. Snow play is No experience required. Looking to climb outside? Guided available at nearby Crowley Pit. Open daily during ski season outdoor climbing is also available. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-8 p.m. Snow Play Winter Recreation Disc Golf Courses F lagstaff isitorV Center: 928-774-9541 • flagstaffarizona.org 18-Hole Disc Golf Courses Coconino National Forest: 245 N. Thorpe Rd. • 928-774-2868 928-527-3600 • coconinoforest.us 1650 N. Turquoise Rd. • 928-774-2868 Coconino County: Arizona Snowbowl • 928-779-1951 928-679-8000 • coconino.az.gov/parks Northern Arizona University • 928-523-9011 City of Flagstaff arksP & Recreation: 928-779-7690 • flagstaff.az.gov These popular 18-hole disc golf courses offer exciting challenges as Several dedicated winter recreation they wind through the Ponderosa areas are available around Flagstaff, perfect for family- pines with incredible views. Call for friendly snow play such as sledding, tubing, and snowman more information. building. It is recommended that you consult flagstaffarizona.org for information about Public Golf Course recreation area parking, rules, fees and safety tips prior to your outing. Flagstaff’s Winter Continental Country Club Recreation map details snow play recreation areas is available at the Visitor Center or for 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. • Tee times 928-527-7999 Pro shop 928-527-7997 • continentalflagstaff.com download at flagstaffarizona.org.

28 OUTDOOR RECREATION  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  OUTDOOR RECREATION 29 Explore more Angel’s Gate Tours 928-814-2277 with guided tours 800-957-4557 seegrandcanyon.com There’s a lot to explore in northern Arizona, and You’ve invested a lot in your sometimes a trained guide can help you make the vacation; make sure you “See most of your adventures. Guided tours give you Canyons, Not Crowds.” Angel’s the opportunity to sit back and let someone else Gate Tours offers full-day scenic rim tours, adventure hikes do the driving, or hit the trails with confidence, and overnight backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon. knowing you’re following someone who knows Ensure a carefree vacation for you and your family. Call the way. If do-it-yourself adventures are more for details. your speed, there are plenty of bike rental shops and outdoor outfitters in Flagstaff who can equip Bloomington Gold you with everything you need to head out on Corvette Tours your own. 928-527-8388 (928-527-VETT) bloomingtongoldtours.com All-Star Enjoy a unique experience Grand Canyon Tours behind the wheel of America’s 928-814-8887 • 800-940-0445 greatest sports car– Corvette! allstargrandcanyontours.com Bloomington Gold Tours offers Corvette tours to the All-Star Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Route 66, Yellowstone, Bryce Tours offers the best Canyon, Zion, the Colorado Rockies and more. Interested Outdoor Adventure daily Grand Canyon in joining the fun? Corvette rentals available in Las Vegas. tour from Flagstaff, as Now that’s exciting! well as custom private tours of Grand Canyon and the surrounding Bright Angel Bicycles area. Daily tours only pick up in Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Visitors Center; guaranteeing Flagstaff’s guests the best Grand 10 South Entrance Rd. • 928-638-3055 928-814-8704 • bikegrandcanyon.com Canyon route and experience. Call for details. Bright Angel Bicycles offers Alpine Pedaler bicycle rentals and guided bicycle 7 S. Mike’s Pike tours on the South Rim of the 928-213-9233 Grand Canyon. Before or after your tour, enjoy Mather alpinepedaler.com Point Café, featuring gourmet coffee, sandwiches and salads, The “Pedaler” is as well as a wide selection of snacks and convenience items. part bicycle, part pub crawl and 100 Flagstaff Shuttle and Charter percent fun. The 14 passenger, human pow- 888-215-3105 • flagshuttle.com ered, party on wheels rolls rain or shine (or Flagstaff Shuttle and Charter snow), and features VIP discounts at nearly a provides professional and custom dozen establishments in historic downtown door to door transportation and Flagstaff. Tickets for an individual seat are tours for individuals and groups available for the weekly pub crawl, or the traveling to both rims of the entire Alpine Pedaler can be rented for special Grand Canyon, as well as Sedona, Flagstaff, Page, Phoenix events. Downtown restaurant tours are also and Las Vegas. Offering tours, hiking and airport shuttles, offered. corporate events and weddings. Services available 24 hours daily, year-round. Phone reservations 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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30 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 31 Outdoor Adventure continued from page 31 Hitchin Post Stables Rivers & Oceans 4848 Lake Mary Rd. • 928-774-1719 A Travel Co., Inc. hitchinpoststables.com 1500 E. Cedar Ave. • 928-526-4575 Experience the majestic landscape 800-473-4576 • rivers-oceans.com of northern Arizona by horseback. Rafting the Grand Canyon The wranglers of Hitchin Post Stables is the most thrilling family will guide you through scenic riding whitewater vacation in the trails in the Coconino National Forest. country. Since 1987, Rivers & Oceans has provided the Offering one hour to eight hour trail most knowledgable one stop resource for finding you the rides as well as wagon rides, cowboy steak dinners and in best trip with the right outfitter at no additional cost. Trips the winter, sleigh rides complete with a warm campfire range from 1-18 days and arrangements are made for all- and cowboy entertainment. Open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. inclusive packages.

Mormon Lake Lodge Touch the Southwest 30 minutes southeast of Flagstaff; 21 Tours, LLC miles on Lake Mary Rd. to Mormon 2401 W. Coronado Ave. • 928-213-9085 Lake Village Exit, turn right, go seven 888-244-5256 • touchthesouthwest.com miles to lodge • 928-354-2227 travel-forever.com Luxury tours to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Experience nature and enjoy ancient ruins created by Condé fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking or rent Nast Top Travel Specialist Bruce Sawyer. Conducted by an ATV to explore more than 20 miles of forest, lakes regional experts, tours include Classic Victorian Picnics, and trails within the Coconino National Forest. During Executive Touring Vehicles and Exclusive Insider Access. the winter snow rent cross-country skis or snowmobiles. Southwest destination professionals produce custom tours Country store, gas station, steakhouse and saloon, arena of exceptional quality, like only a Condé Nast Specialist can. and buffalo habitat. Hours are according to season. Call or visit website for information. Ventures with the Museum of Northern Arizona National Park Service/ 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 U.S. Forest Service mnaventures.org Interpretive Partnership Experience unparalleled oppor- NPS: 6400 N. Highway 89 USFS: 5075 N. Highway 89 tunities to discover and explore 928-526-1157, ext 273 the Colorado Plateau with coconinoforest.us experts–scientists, writers, artists and guides on outdoor The NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership provides ranger adventures. Diverse itineraries include hiking, backpacking, talks at the top of Snowbowl’s Scenic Skyride, evening river rafting, camping, van tours and lodge-based excursions. ranger programs in local campgrounds: Bonito, Pine Grove Custom tours can be designed for groups and families. Call and Dairy Springs, and ranger-led interpretive walks in the or visit the website for information. local Coconino National Forest (CNF). For upcoming events visit the CNF website (above), the “Arizona Daily Sun” weekly calendar, flagstaff365.com or the Flagstaff Visitor Center.

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32 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 33 y ear-round Pride in the Pines June • Wheeler Park, Historic Downtown Flagstaff entertainment F ourth of July Parade July • Historic Downtown Flagstaff Make the most of your stay in Flagstaff by taking A rizona Celtic Festival advantage of a year-round selection of local July • Foxglenn Park entertainment and cultural events. From classical A rizona Cardinals Summer Training Camp music to local bands, star fests to winterfests, and July-August • Northern Arizona University Campus art gallery to museum events highlighting the cultural diversity of northern Arizona, there are Coconino County Fair September • Fort Tuthill County Park/Coconino County Fairgrounds a wide range of opportunities for every age and interest. Visit flagstaff365.com for a complete Flagstaff Festival of Science September • Throughout Flagstaff calendar of events and activities. Pickin’ In the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival September • Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill R oute 66 Days flagstaff365.com September • Historic Downtown Flagstaff F lagstaff Mountain Film Festival

Flagstaff Events Flagstaff Year-Round Events October • Orpheum Theater Haunted Flagstaff Walking Tours F irst Friday ArtWalk October • Flagstaff Visitor Center First Friday of each month • Historic Downtown Flagstaff Northern Lights Holiday Parade Live Concerts, Music and Theater Performances December • Historic Downtown Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill, Orpheum Theater, W eatherford Hotel New Year’s Eve Pine Cone Drop Northern Arizona University Campus, Coconino Center December • Weatherford Hotel, Historic Downtown Flagstaff for the Arts, Doris Harper-White Playhouse and other venues throughout Flagstaff L owell Observatory Star Fests Lowell Observatory HELPFUL RESOURCES Annual Events Join in the Fun F acebook FlagstaffW interfest facebook.com/flagstaffarizona February • Throughout Flagstaff Summer Concert Series Twitter twitter.com/visitflagstaff Thursday nights in the Summer • Heritage Square, Historic Downtown Flagstaff You Tube Downtown Friday Nights youtube.com/flagstafftourism Friday nights in the Summer • Heritage Square, Pinterest Historic Downtown Flagstaff pinterest.com/visitflagstaff Movies on the Square I nstagram Saturday nights in the Summer • Heritage Square, instagram.com/visitflagstaff Historic Downtown Flagstaff Geocaching F lagstaff ommunityC Farmers Market geocaching.com May-October • Historic Downtown Flagstaff Search visitflagstaff for geocaches Museum of Northern Arizona located in the Flagstaff area, and Heritage Program Festivals historicAZ66 for a series of geocaches May-October • Museum of Northern Arizona located on Historic Route 66. Flagstaff Hullabaloo June • Wheeler Park

34 FLAGSTAFF EVENTS  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  FLAGSTAFF EVENTS 35 high country Hotels & Motels West Flagstaff hospitality & comfort of Units No. Suites Rates Group Meeting Facilities America’s Best Inn 910 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-7171 americasbestinnflagstaff.com 26 • Hotels & Motels 37 Bed & Breakfasts 41 Budget Inn Flagstaff tt Cabins, Cottages & Yurts 43 913 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-5038 866-774-7830 • budgetinnflagstaff.com 38 • Vacation Rentals 44

RV Parks & Camping 45 Canyon Inn 501 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-7301 Flagstaff Lodging Map 46-47 888-822-6966 • canyoninnflagstaff.com 21 •

Comfort Inn I-17 & I-40 ttt 2355 S. Beulah Blvd. • 928-774-2225 choicehotels.com/hotel/az080 85 • Accommodations

Courtyard by Marriott ttt 2650 S. Beulah Blvd. • 928-774-5800 flagstaffcourtyard.com 164 • • •

Days Inn Flagstaff I-40 2735 S. Woodlands Village 928-779-1575 • daysinn.com 57 • •

Days Inn Flagstaff West Key to Lodging Amenities 1000 W. Route 66 • 928-774-5221 t- AAA Rating (American Automobile Association) 800-422-4470 • daysinn.com 157 • • DBBNA - Member of Distinctive Bed and Breakfasts of Northern Arizona; flagstaff-bed-breakfast.com Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff ttt Breakfast Included Pets Allowed 300 S. Milton Rd. • 928-773-4900 Cocktail Lounge Restaurant 800-378-7946 • druryhotels.com 160 • • • Exercise Room Bus Parking Free Airport Embassy Suites Flagstaff ttt Transportation Exclusive to Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins and Cottages: 706 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-4333 In-Room Internet 866-774-4333 • flagstaff.embassysuites.com 119 • • • Wi-Fi Children Welcome Hot Tub In-Room Kitchens Indoor Pool Non-Smoking Room continued on page 38 Outdoor Pool Wheelchair Accessible

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Hotels & Motels West Flagstaff No. of Units No. Suites Rates Group Meeting Facilities No. of Units No. Suites Rates Group Meeting Facilities

Fairfield Inn by Marriott tt Super 8 NAU/Downtown 2005 S. Milton Rd. • 928-773-1300 602 W. Route 66 • 928-774-4581 800-574-6395 • fairfieldinnflagstaff.com 130 • 800-654-4667 • flagstaffsuper8.com 66 •

Highland Country Inn tt 223 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-5041 Hotels & Motels Historic Downtown Vicinity 877-470-6626 • highlandcountryinn.com 41 • Hotel Monte Vista 100 N. San Francisco St. • 928-779-6971 Hilton Garden Inn Flagstaff ttt 800-545-3068 • hotelmontevista.com 42 • • 350 W. Forest Meadows St. • 928-226-8888 800-333-0785 • flagstaff.hgi.com 89 • • Weatherford Hotel 23 N. Leroux St. • 928-779-1919 Knights Inn Flagstaff weatherfordhotel.com 11 • 224 S. Mike’s Pike • 928-774-8888 knightsinn.com 36 • •

Hotels & Motels East Flagstaff La Quinta Inn & Suites ttt 2015 S. Beulah Blvd. • 928-556-8666 Best Western Pony Soldier 800-753-3757 • LQ.com 128 • • • Inn & Suites tt 3030 E. Route 66 • 928-526-2388 800-356-4143 • bestwesternponysoldier.com 75 • •

Quality Inn University tt 2000 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-8771 choicehotels.com/hotel/az003 96 • Days Inn & Suites Flagstaff East tt 3601 E. Lockett Rd. • 928-527-1477 800-DAYS INN (800-329-7466) daysinnflagstaffeast.com 54 • • Radisson Woodlands Hotel ttt 1175 W. Route 66 • 928-773-8888 800-333-3333 • radisson.com/flagstaffaz 183 • • • Econo Lodge Flagstaff 2480 E. Lucky Ln. • 928-774-7701 econolodgeflagstaff.com 66 • Rodeway Inn Flagstaff 2765 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. 928-556-3000 • hotelinnflagstaff.com 58 • Hampton Inn Flagstaff East ttt 3501 E. Lockett Rd. • 928-526-1885 800-308-5298 • hamptoninnflagstaff.com 50 • • SpringHill Suites by Marriott ttt 2455 S. Beulah Blvd. • 928-774-8042 flagstaffspringhillsuites.com 112 • • • continued on page 40

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Hotels & Motels East Flagstaff Bed & Breakfasts No. of Units No. Suites Rates Group Meeting Facilities

Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff ttt Abineau Lodge DBBNA 2320 E. Lucky Ln. • 928-714-1000 1080 Mountainaire Rd. • 928-525-6212 • 888-715-6386 800-HOLIDAY • hiflagstaff.com 155 • • abineaulodge.com Enjoy a cool mountain getaway off the beaten path just outside of Flagstaff. This quiet and relaxing bed & breakfast offers nine rooms, all private baths. Fireplaces Little America Hotel ttt in some rooms. Hiking and biking from the Lodge. 2515 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-7900 800-352-4386 • flagstaff.littleamerica.com 247 • • • Children 7 and over welcome. Please call concerning pets.

Aspen Inn Bed and Breakfast DBBNA 218 N. Elden St. • 928-773-0295 • 888-999-4110 Ramada East -Lucky Lane tt flagstaffbedbreakfast.com 2350 E. Lucky Ln. • 928-779-3614 ramadaflagstaffhotel.com 96 • An elegant 1912 residence restored to its original historic beauty. Ideally located, only 3 blocks from downtown Flagstaff, this elegant B&B is perfect for a home base. Offering a delicious gourmet breakfast, large private baths Rodeway Inn & Suites tt and incredible personal service with a European flair. 2285 E. Butler Ave. • 928-774-1821 rodewayinn.com 100 • •

Comfi Cottages DBBNA Various downtown locations; office at 3365 N. Antler Crossing Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff ttt 928-774-0731 • 888-774-0731 • comficottages.com 3440 N. Country Club Dr. • 928-526-5555 One of the best family options in Flagstaff! Vacation 800-SONESTA • sonesta.com/flagstaff 102 • • • cottages – just like home! Featured in Arizona Highways and recommended by Arizona Republic for “great family accommodations.” Eight individual cottages with one to four bedrooms, near historic downtown, fully furnished with fireplaces, washer/dryer, Super 8-Flagstaff Mall tt free Wi-Fi and full kitchens. Light breakfast items are provided. 3725 N. Kasper Ave. • 928-526-0818 888-324-9131 • s8flagstaff.com 89 Smoking outside only. • • Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted.

Conifer House Bed and Breakfast Inn DBBNA 1701 W. Stevanna Way • 928-774-2438 • 888-788-3614 coniferhouse.com Comfortable, quiet retreat amid giant blue spruce trees just two miles from downtown. Luxurious rooms with Jacuzzi tubs and gas fireplaces, as well as private entrances. Sumptuous breakfasts served each morning to pampered guests. Only minutes from town and just steps from the forest.

Little America Hotel Entirely non-smoking. Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted.

East Cherry Inn Bed and Breakfast 427 E. Cherry Ave. • 928-774-1153 • bedandbreakfastflagstaff.com Great location! Just three blocks from Flagstaff’s historic downtown. With 1,200 sq. ft. of comfort, the Southwestern Suite is ideal for a quiet, relaxing getaway and as a home base to explore northern Arizona. The 2-level suite offers a private living room, bath and kitchenette.

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Bed & Breakfasts Cabins, Cottages and Yurts

England House Bed and Breakfast DBBNA Arizona Mountain Inn 614 W. Santa Fe Ave. • 928-214-7350 • 877-214-7350 4200 Lake Mary Rd. • 928-774-8959 • 800-239-5236 englandhousebandb.com arizonamountaininn.com Named one of “Arizona’s 10 Best Bed and Breakfasts” Peace, nature and adventure in a beautiful mountain and “52 of the State’s Best Adventures”-Phoenix Magazine. setting. The Arizona Mountain Inn offers 17 fully fur- Savor the richness of the past in this 1902 stone cutter’s nished, cozy cabins with fireplaces and three charming house near historic downtown and hiking trails. Four rooms with private B&B suites tucked back on 13 acres of secluded ponderosa pines. Located baths, one two-room suite with gas-log stove, one with jetted tub. Gourmet just one mile south of town. and healthy breakfasts. Recommended by Frommer’s. All major credit cards accepted. Children 12 and over welcome. Mormon Lake Lodge Cabin Rentals Fall Inn to Nature Bed and Breakfast DBBNA 1991 S. Mormon Lake Rd., Mormon Lake • 30 minutes SE of 4555 S. Lake Mary Rd. • 928-714-0237 • 888-920-0237 Flagstaff; 21 miles on Lake Mary Rd. to Mormon Lake Village fallinntonature.com Exit, turn right, go seven miles to lodge • 928-354-2227 travel-forever.com “Best Hospitality in the Southwest” with historic charm and surroundings. Relax in the cool pines near Relaxation awaits in one of the cozy cabins nestled in NAU and Lake Mary only three miles from shopping the pines. A variety of cabin and room styles, some with kitchenettes and and dining. Large suites, in-room jetted tub, fireplace, balconies, small fireplaces. Rates vary depending on style, size and amenities. Handicap fridge in-room. Log home with three rooms, private baths, full “sit down” accessible and non-smoking available. Many seasonal activities, general breakfast, massage packages and more. store, gas station, steakhouse and saloon, horseback riding and more.

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The Inn at 410 Bed and Breakfast ttt DBBNA Flagstaff Nordic Center 410 N. Leroux St. • 928-774-0088 • 800-774-2008 • inn410.com Mile Marker 232, Highway 180 • 928-220-0550 flagstaffnordiccenter.com “Bed, Breakfast and Beyond”–Arizona Highways. Nine luxurious guest rooms, all with private baths and Trailside yurts and cabins in the Coconino National fireplaces, some with Jacuzzi tubs. Cable TV, DVD/ Forest. Hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing while VHS movie library. Quiet garden gazebo. Award-win- enjoying camping in comfort. ning breakfasts. In historic downtown Flagstaff, walk to fine dining and unique shops. Mobil 3 Star. Frommer’s top recommendation. Children 8 and over welcome. Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins MasterCard and VISA accepted. 6355 Highway 180 • 928-774-0729 800-472-3599 (AZ/CA) • arizonasnowbowl.com Starlight Pines Bed and Breakfast ttt DBBNA 3380 E. Lockett Rd. • 928-527-1912 • 800-752-1912 These comfortable, affordable cabins are located at the starlightpinesbb.com base of Snowbowl Road, only minutes from Flagstaff. Rand McNally editor pick and a “Top 10 Bed and Breakfast”- Cabins have front porches; some feature gas fireplaces. Phoenix Magazine. Magnificent views of Mount Elden Enjoy direct access into the Coconino National Forest for hiking and biking from back balconies. Large wrap-around porch with adventures. The Ski Lift Lodge operates a full-service restaurant that swing, 14-ft ceilings, hardwood flooring and Tiffany decor. Four rooms provides a continental breakfast and homemade dinners. with private baths. Gourmet breakfasts, fireplaces. Free Wi-Fi.

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Alpine Million Dollar Vacation Home J and H RV Park 1771 N. Wakona • 928-863-0854 • flagvacation.com 7901 N. Highway 89 928-526-1829 Family gatherings, big group events, romantic getaways. flagstaffrvparks.com • • • • Luxury, 5,000-square foot, air-conditioned peaceful retreat. Huge gourmet kitchen, flat-screen TVs, theater 4 acres with 51 RV spaces; room, bonus room, pool table, foosball, video games, 50 and 30 amp, hot tub, rugged stone fireplaces. Continental Country Club access. Warm and Wi-Fi, cable TV. Big Rigs welcome. Open inviting, enjoy all comforts of home plus more. Sleeps 16-18+. April 25-October 25.

Meteor Crater RV Park Meteor Crater Road & I-40, 35 Comfi Cottages DBBNA miles east of Flagstaff, Exit 233 Various downtown locations; office at 3365 N. Antler Crossing off I-40 • 928-289-4002 928-774-0731 • 888-774-0731 • comficottages.com 800-478-4002 One of the best family options in Flagstaff! Vacation meteorcrater.com • • • • • cottages – just like home! Featured in Arizona Highways 10 acres with 72 RV spaces and 8 tent spaces. and recommended by Arizona Republic for “great family Wi-Fi. Open year-round. accommodations.” Eight individual cottages with one to four bedrooms, near historic downtown, fully furnished with fireplaces, washer/dryer, free Wi-Fi and full kitchens. Light breakfast items are provided. Mormon Lake RV Park & Campground Smoking outside only. Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted. 1991 S. Mormon Lake Rd., Mormon Lake 30 minutes SE of Flagstaff; 21 miles on Lake Mary Rd. to Mormon Lake Village Exit, turn right, go seven miles to lodge • 928-354-2227 • travel-forever.com • • • • • • SFAST FACT 300 acres with 74 pull-through RV spaces, tent sites and group areas; 56 cabins and rooms; Area Lakes seasonal camping and RV Park availability. Wi-Fi. Lakes throughout the Coconino National Forest provide many recreational opportunities including fishing, Woody Mountain boating, kayaking, water play, and wildlife watching. Campground & RV Park Ashurst Lake Marshall Lake Kinnikinick Lake 2727 W. Route 66 928-774-7727 • 800-732-7986 Lake Mary Mormon Lake woodymountaincampground.com • • • • • 25 acres with 85 RV spaces and 40 tent spaces. Wi-Fi. Open March 15- November 1. Upper Lake Mary

All RV Parks listed above offer wheelchair accessibility.

HELPFUL RESOURCES Camping Outdoors Coconino National Forest Campgrounds Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger District 1824 S. Thompson St. • 928-527-3600 • coconinoforest.us

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46 FLAGSTAFF LODGING MAP  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  FLAGSTAFF LODGING MAP 47 family casual to American/Continental foodie gourmet Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar $$$$ 413 N. San Francisco St. • 928-213-1021 • brixflagstaff.com Seasonal, farm focused, contemporary American cuisine. American/Continental 49 Named one of the 95 hottest new restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, and top 25 restaurants Steak/Seafood 50 in Arizona by Arizona Highways. Patio dining in season and convenient parking. Serving dinner from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Barbeque/Cajun 51 Mexican/Southwestern/Latin 51 The Cottage Place Restaurant ttt $$$$ Italian/Pizza 51 126 W. Cottage Ave. • 928-774-8431 • cottageplace.com For more than 30 years the Cottage Place has been Mediterranean 52 Flagstaff’s best fine dining establishment, featuring upscale catering, a popular series of cooking classes Asian 52 and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Chef Frank Branham is author of the newly published cookbook, Cottage Place Flavors. Coffee Shop/Café/Deli/Diner 53 Open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations recommended. Faster Food/Take Out 55 Dining & Nightlife Microbreweries/Bars & Grills 56 Country Host Restaurant & Porky’s Pub $ 2285 E. Butler Ave. • 928-774-1000 • countryhostrestaurant.com Flagstaff Ale Trail 58 Country Host Restaurant has been a locals favorite for 23 years. Great service in a casual, family-friendly environment serving food prepared fresh daily. Enjoy cocktails and beer at Porky’s Pub.

Josephine’s Modern American Bistro ttt $$$ 503 N. Humphreys St. • 928-779-3400 josephinesrestaurant.com Casual elegant atmosphere in a historic building with outdoor patio dining in the summer, two lit fireplaces in the winter, award-winning Southwestern-influenced cuisine, excellent cocktails, on-site parking and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Open for brunch Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch Monday- Saturday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Saturday lunch closed in winter.), dinner 5-9 p.m. Key to Dining & Nightlife Amenities Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. t- AAA Rating (American Automobile Association) Western Gold Restaurant and Tiffany Tree Average Price for Individual Meal (excluding Lounge at Little America Hotel $-$$$ alcohol, tax and tip): $ = under $10 / $$ = $11-$15 / 2515 E. Butler Ave.; located in Little America Hotel $$$ = $16-$25 / $$$$ = $26 and over 928-779-7950 • flagstaff.littleamerica.com

Beer/Wine Breakfast Delectable specialties prepared using the freshest ingre- dients available. The breakfast buffet serves traditional Full Bar Lunch favorites, fresh-baked pastries and more. Weekday lunch buffet features a Wi-Fi Dinner different regional theme each day. Specialty coffee drinks at Barista Cof- fee Bar. Open daily 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Lunch buffet Monday-Friday. Lounge open Live Entertainment late on Friday and Saturday. All Flagstaff restaurants and bars are smoke-free indoors by city ordinance.

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American/Continental Barbeque / Cajun

Woodlands Restaurant tt $-$$$ Satchmo’s BBQ, Cajun & Catering $ 1175 W. Route 66; located in Radisson Woodlands Hotel 2320 N. 4th St. • 928-774-7292 • satchmosaz.com 928-773-9118 • radisson.com/flagstaffaz Satchmo’s was named one of the best 15 restaurants Serving continental cuisine in a sunny and bright atrium- in Arizona by Arizona Highways Magazine. Serving ribs, style atmosphere–perfect for a casual and relaxed dining beef brisket, pulled pork, jambalaya, gumbo, catfish, experience. Enjoy everything from classic breakfast sweet potato fries and more. Featuring a great selection omelettes to a variety of sandwiches and fresh salads, or juicy steaks. of local and regional craft beers and wine. Live music on select nights. Open daily 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch offered on major holidays. Call for reservations. Good for your soul food!

Steak/Seafood Mexican/Southwestern/Latin

Black Barts Steakhouse, Saloon Criollo Latin Kitchen $$ & Musical Revue tt $$$ 16 N. San Francisco St. • 928-774-0541 • criollolatinkitchen.com 2760 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-3142 • 800-574-4718 Criollo Latin Kitchen brings sustainable, local and blackbartssteakhouse.com organic foods to the table. Hand-crafted cuisine is Serving oak-broiled steaks, chicken, ribs and seafood. made by drawing from the foodshed of the Four Corners Nightly musical revue featuring singing waiters perform- region. Farm to Table is a strong emphasis. Criollo ing songs from Broadway, Disney and the 60s and 70s. Open daily 5-9 p.m. contributes to the community by donating 1% of all cash sales to local Reservations recommended. non-profits.Awesome Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday.

Cyrano’s Seafood & Chophouse $$$ El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill $$-$$$$ 1850 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-779-0900 • cyranosdining.com 1800 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-1083 Upscale atmosphere with artistically composed plates El Capitan, a local favorite, offers outstanding Sonoran prepared by our chef. Excellent wine menu list and cuisine in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Award- elegant dessert offerings. Open daily 4-9 p.m., Happy winning appetizer, award-winning salsa bar, patio Hour 4-6 p.m. dining, daily food and drink specials. Imported Mexican beers and a variety of tasty margaritas. Convenient University location. Open daily. Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse $$-$$$ 1991 S. Mormon Lake Rd. • 30 minutes southeast of Flagstaff; 21 miles on Lake Mary Rd. to Mormon Lake Village Exit, turn right, go seven miles to lodge • 928-354-2227 travel-forever.com Italian/Pizza Bring your appetite. The Steakhouse is known for its exceptional steaks, chicken and tasty wild game, grilled to perfection on Fratelli Pizza $ one of the few authentic open-pit barbeques still in operation. Guests also 119 W. Phoenix Ave. • 928-774-9200 • fratellipizza.net enjoy live entertainment all summer long in the 1880s style saloon. Hours 2120 N. 4th St. • 928-714-9700 • fratellipizza.net vary according to season. Voted Best of Flagstaff “Best Pizza” by Arizona Daily Sun readers ten years in a row and recognized in Arizona Highways “25 Favorite Places to Eat” in 2011. Enjoy pizza by the slice or try a delicious specialty pizza. Watch HDTV with USFA Cup action and NFL Sunday Ticket. Now offering gluten-free crust. Expanded downtown location. Open daily 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Mediterranean Coffee Shop/Café/Deli/Diner

Pita Jungle $ Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery tt $ 320 S. Regent St. • 928-774-0086 • pitajungle.com 1500 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. 40 • 928-779-2187 brandysrestaurant.com Pita Jungle offers Mediterranean-inspired healthy dishes made from scratch. Featuring a variety of vegetarian A locally-owned favorite celebrating 20 years! Consis- dishes, as well as wood-fired salmon, composed salads, tently voted Best of Flagstaff “Best Breakfast” and “Best healthy burgers, wraps and pizzas, and a healthy kid’s Lunch” by Arizona Daily Sun readers. Featured on the menu. Award-winning restaurant for 18 years. Open daily for lunch, dinner, Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” with Guy Fieri. All soups, Happy Hour and Reverse Happy Hour. pancakes, quiches, breads, pastries and everything else are made from scratch. Warm atmosphere, family-friendly, surrounded by local art. Open daily 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Asian Café Daily Fare & Simply Delicious Catering $-$$ Hiro’s Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant $$ 408 E. Route 66 • 928-774-2855 • simplydeliciousflagstaff.com 1312 S. Plaza Way • 928-226-8030 • hiroflag.com Café Daily Fare offers a unique atmosphere and the same fresh cuisine as Simply Delicious Catering, Voted Best of Flagstaff “Best Japanese Food” by Arizona featuring soups, salads and specialties such as fish Daily Sun readers eight years in a row. Full traditional tacos and enchiladas, as well as great sandwiches. Japanese cuisine offering sushi, tempura, teriyaki and Vegan and gluten-free options available. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery noodles, as well as beer, wine and sake. Open daily available Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday noon-2 p.m.; dinner Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-9:30 p.m.

Campus Coffee Bean $ 1800 S. Milton Rd., Ste. 24 • 928-556-0660 Karma Sushi Bar Grill tt $$ 6 E. Route 66 • 928-774-6100 • karmaflagstaff.com Stop by and grab a cup of award-winning coffee or a smoothie while you surf the web and enjoy home- Hip and casual, Karma Sushi Bar serves fresh, beautiful baked pastries or a great breakfast or lunch special. and delicious sushi, grills and cocktails. Every dish is Offering live music four nights a week and an outdoor hand-made in the moment by our masterful chefs. The patio with a beautiful view of the Peaks. Open Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., grill menu will please even non-sushi fans, and the bar Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-11 p.m. is stocked with all of your favorite spirits.

continued on page 54 Sakura Sushi and Teppanyaki tt $-$$$ 1175 W. Route 66; located in the Radisson Woodlands Hotel 928-773-9118 • sakuraflagstaffsushi.com Sakura offers incredible works of edible art produced at Flagstaff’s original sushi bar, or have your meal prepared tableside by one of our award-winning chefs. Named one of the Best Restaurants of the Southwest by Food and Wine Magazine, and voted Best of Flagstaff by Arizona Daily Sun readers. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m., Sunday for dinner only.

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Galaxy Diner $ Miz Zips Cafe $ 931 W. Route 66 • 928-774-2466 2924 E. Route 66 • 928-526-0104 Fifties fun and fantastic food on historic Route 66. Miz Zips has been a cozy original Route 66 diner in the Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, chicken, same family since 1952. It’s where the locals meet and eat. pasta and old-fashioned shakes and sundaes from the Meat is cut on premises and burgers are hand-crafted. classic fountain. Custom car show on Fridays, swing Homemade pies have been featured in Arizona Highways. dancing on Saturdays. Open Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Wildflower Bread Company $ 530 E. Piccadilly Dr. • 928-233-5010 • wildflowerbread.com Jitters Lunchbox $ Serving award-winning food you kneadTM for breakfast 2118 N. Fourth St. • 928-526-3277 • jitterslunchbox.com lunch and dinner, featuring handcrafted artisan breads Where the locals meet for lunch! Great sandwiches, and specialty bakery. Wildflower is known for unique salads, made-from-scratch soups, coffee specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, pancakes and pastas. Open drinks, the best place for whoopee (pies that is), and Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (breakfast served until 10:30 a.m.), Saturday 7 a.m.- other homemade pastries, all served up quickly by the 9 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.-8 p.m.(breakfast served weekends until 2 p.m.), pasta friendliest staff in town. Located in the Greenlaw Shopping Center. Come served daily 3 p.m.-close. in as a customer, leave as a friend.

Late for the Train Espresso Bar and Roastery $ 107 N. San Francisco St. • 928-779-5975 • lateforthetrain.com Faster Food/Take Out 1800 Fort Valley Rd. • 928-773-0308 • lateforthetrain.com 1200 N. Beaver St.; located in Flagstaff Medical Center Mama Burger $ lateforthetrain.com 991 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-226-0616 • themamaburger.com Late for the Train roasts gourmet coffee locally here Mama serves fresh Angus burgers, hand cut fries and in Flagstaff, mountain fresh from crop to cup. Voted Best of Flagstaff “Best old-fashioned shakes. Featured in Arizona Highways. Coffee House” and “Best Coffee Roaster” by Arizona Daily Sun readers. Visit Located just north of downtown on the road to the one of our three cafés and get caffeinated with specialty coffees, espresso, Grand Canyon and Arizona Snowbowl. Let Mama lattes, mochas and signature chais. make you a Mama Burger! Dine in, take out or drive thru.

Little America Hot Grill and Deli $ continued on page 56 2515 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-7966 • flagstaff.littleamerica.com Enjoy quality food, fast. Serving breakfast all day long with fresh soups, sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, rotisseries, daily specials and more. Relax in the dining area with free Wi-Fi or get back on the road with food to go. Open daily 24 hours.

Mike & Rhonda's –The Place $ 21 S. Milton Ave. • 928-774-7008 • mikeandrhondas.com A long-time local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Located minutes from downtown and NAU campus on Historic Route 66. Home of the freshest biscuits and gravy, and creator of the infamous Hungry Man Special. Open daily 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Altitudes Bar & Grill $ Bun Huggers Restaurant & Lounge $ 2 S. Beaver St., Ste. 200 • 928-214-8218 • altitudesbarandgrill.com 901 S. Milton Rd., Ste. A • 928-779-0505 Locally-owned and operated ski and snowboard-themed Serving Flagstaff the finest in mesquite grilled fare for family restaurant offering great food and service daily. more than 30 years. Hand-formed hamburgers, steak Featuring sandwiches, BBQ, salads, soups and entrees sandwiches and grilled chicken sandwiches all served for lunch and dinner. Located in historic downtown. in a comfortable dining room. All vegetables cut fresh Open daily 11:30 a.m., serving food until 10 p.m. and prepared daily. Full cocktail service available in the adjoining lounge with pool tables, darts, shuffleboard and satellite TV.

Beaver Street Brewery $$ 11 S. Beaver St. • 928-779-0079 • beaverstreetbrewery.com Charly’s Pub & Grill and Zane Grey Ballroom $$ Casual family dining with award-winning hand-crafted 23 N. Leroux St. • 928-779-1919 • weatherfordhotel.com ales. Featuring wood-fired pizzas, specialty sandwich- Located in the historic Weatherford Hotel, Charly’s Pub es, entrees, salads, soups and chilies. Separate billiard and Grill features all-natural steaks, prime rib, fresh room. Open daily 11 a.m. catch of the day, Southwestern dishes, burgers, salads, homemade soups and daily specials. Serving more than Operating brewery on premises. 20 craft brews on tap and live entertainment. Featuring the Zane Grey bar and balcony with exquisite views of Flagstaff. Open daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings $ pub open until 2 a.m. 2700 S. Woodlands Village Blvd. • 928-774-3550 buffalowildwings.com Enjoy all of the wings, beer and sports you can handle, all under one roof. HD TVs show every sporting event Lumberyard Brewing Company every day. Daily wing and drink specials. Open Sunday- Taproom & Grille $ Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. 5 S. San Francisco St. • 928-779-2739 (928-779-BREW) lumberyardbrewingcompany.com Casual family dining with award-winning hand-crafted ales. Barbeque, unique sandwiches and burgers, soups, chilies and salads. Join Trivia on Thursday nights and country dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Open daily 11 a.m. SFAST FACT Large operating brewery on premises. Historic Southside Porky’s Sports Bar & Lounge $ 2285 E. Butler Ave. • 928-774-1011 • porkys-pub.com Venture south of the tracks to the popular area known Daily happy hour featuring 28 draught beers, NFL as Flagstaff’s Historic Southside District. This evolving Sunday Ticket, UFC and all sports. Service with a area of downtown features amazing nightlife, including smile. Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Altitudes Bar & Grill, Beaver Street Brewery, Fratelli Pizza and Lumberyard Brewing Company, along with many other local breweries and hotspots. Tiffany Tree Lounge at Little America Hotel $-$$ 2515 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-7950 flagstaff.littleamerica.com Spice up any occasion with great drink specials, delicious appetizers, flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Order lunch and dinner from the Western Gold Restaurant. Open Sunday-Monday noon-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday noon-midnight. Happy Hour daily 5-7 p.m.

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Flagstaff Ale Trail Most national parks and monuments are open Purchase Ale Trail Passport packages at year-round with the exception of major holidays, flagstaffaletrail.com, or: but it is recommended that you call or visit the Beaver Street Brewery • 11 S. Beaver St. individual websites for closures, hours, entrance Lumberyard Brewing Company Taproom fees and other information before traveling. & Grille • 5 S. San Francisco Visit website for other participating breweries For your convenience, Grand Canyon National and brew partners Park entrance passes are available for purchase Flagstaff is the Craft Beer Hub of the Southwest®, and the from a National Park Service kiosk in the Flagstaff Flagstaff Ale Trail is your passport to enjoying Arizona Visitor Center. Passes are valid for seven days. high country’s finest hand-crafted beers at local breweries and brew partners. The Ale Trail route is about one mile National Monuments level walking in historic downtown Flagstaff. Experience a tasting adventure, a walking tour, and create fun memories Canyon de Chelly with friends and family. Purchase your Flagstaff Ale Trail National Monument Passport package online or in person at one of the participating 3 miles east of Highway 191 locations listed on the website. Have your Passport stamped and on Route 7, Chinle, Arizona get special discounts on craft beer. The self-guided walking tour is 928-674-5500 • nps.gov/cach available any time during brewery operating hours. With its beautiful, steep- the Region Explore walled canyons and numerous Native Amer- SFAST FACT ican ruins nestled below towering cliffs, Canyon de Chelly National Pedal the Pubs Monument offers visitors the chance to learn Enjoy Flagstaff’s growing microbrewery scene via the about Southwestern Native American history Alpine Pedaler. You are able to taste the local ales and from the early Pueblo to the Navajos who hand-crafted beers with a fun, short trip through the still live in the area. Self-guided rim drives and Historic Downtown and Southside Historic District. one self-guided hike. Backcountry tours require a Learn more about Alpine Pedaler on page 30. park service permit with an authorized Navajo guide. Montezuma Castle National Monument 2800 Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde, Arizona • 928-567-3322 nps.gov/moca Montezuma Castle is one of the best preserved American Indian cliff dwellings in the United States. Only one hour south of Flagstaff, the trail to view this important prehistoric site is flat and easy with no climbing. From I-17, going south, take Exit 289 east. Federal passes accepted.

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58 DINING & NIGHTLIFE  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  EXPLORE THE REGION 59 Explore the Region continued from page 59 Montezuma Well Petrified Forest National Park 5525 Beaver Creek Rd., Rimrock, Arizona Exit 311 off I-40, 25 miles east of 928-567-4521 • nps.gov/moca Holbrook, Arizona • 928-524-6228 Montezuma Well is a dramatic nps.gov/pefo limestone sinkhole with prehistoric The park features one of the American Indian dwellings in the largest and most colorful con- interior and along the rim. Less than centrations of petrified wood an hour south of Flagstaff, take I-17 in the world. It also has the multi-hued badlands of the to Exit 293 and follow the signs. Trail Painted Desert, historic structures, archaeological sites and is easy to moderate. displays of 225-million-year-old fossils, making it a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. Navajo National Monument 9 miles north on Highway 564 off Highway National Recreation Area 160, near Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation 928-672-2700 • nps.gov/nava Glen Canyon National Navajo National Monument preserves Recreation Area ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and 691 Scenic View Dr., Page, Arizona interprets both modern and ancient 928-608-6200 • nps.gov/glca American Indian culture through The park lies in the midst of the volunteer demonstrations, Native nation’s most rugged canyon guides and museum exhibits. Entrance, country. Lake Powell, formed tours and camping are free. by one of the world’s highest dams, stretches for 186 miles along the old Colorado River channel with a shoreline Tuzigoot National Monument of 1,960 miles. Boating, camping, fishing, swimming and Tuzigoot Rd., Clarkdale, Arizona sightseeing opportunities abound. 928-634-5564 • nps.gov/tuzi Tuzigoot National Monument is a Arizona State Parks prehistoric American Indian pueblo with one of the finest museums in Fort Verde State Historic Park north-central Arizona. The trail is 125 E. Hollaman St., Camp Verde, Arizona easy to moderate with some elevation 928-567-3275 • azstateparks.com gain. Tuzigoot is 75 miles south of Experience life through the eyes of Flagstaff, take Exit 293 or Exit 287 off I-17 and follow signs a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State to the town of Cottonwood. Federal passes accepted. Historic Park. Fort Verde was a primary base for General Crook’s National Parks U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the late 19th century. Some of the original buildings still stand, giving visitors Grand Canyon National Park a unique glimpse into Arizona’s yesterday. Living history 81 miles northwest of Flagstaff via programs are scheduled periodically. Highways 180 and 64 • 928-638-7888 nps.gov/grca Homolovi State Park Often described as Earth’s I-40 Exit 257, 1.5 miles north on Highway 87, greatest geological showcase, the breathtaking ensemble of Winslow, Arizona • 928-289-4106 colorful rock layers, impressive buttes and shadowed side azstateparks.com canyons sets Grand Canyon apart. Enjoy the views, hike Explore Pueblo Indian ruins and learn a trail, observe the wildlife, watch a sunrise or sunset, or about northeastern Arizona heritage immerse yourself in almost two billion years of geology. through the visitor center exhibits, South Rim is open year-round. North Rim is open mid-May to museum and tours. The park also offers mid-October. excellent camping opportunities. continued on page 62

60 EXPLORE THE REGION  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  EXPLORE THE REGION 61 Explore the Region continued from page 61 Jerome State Historic Park Explore Navajo Douglas Rd., Jerome, Arizona Interactive Museum 928-634-5381 • azstateparks.com 10 N. Main St., Tuba City, Arizona The Douglas Mansion, built in 928-640-0684 • explorenavajo.com 1916, houses exhibits on Arizona Explore Navajo Interactive history, mining and geology. Museum is an extraordinary Enjoy spectacular views of the look at Navajo people. The Verde Valley and distant San Francisco Peaks. Museum was created with the help of leading Navajo scholars, museum personnel and the Navajo artistic com- Red Rock State Park munity to provide a vibrant experience for all ages and all 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., nations. Open daily with seasonal hours. Call or visit website for Sedona, Arizona • 928-282-6907 hours and information. azstateparks.com A nature/wildlife preserve Grand Canyon Railway located five miles west of 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, Sedona off U.S. Highway 89A Arizona • 800-THE-TRAIN (800-843-8724) with opportunities for hiking, picnics and guided tours. thetrain.com The visitor center features exhibits and a theater. Guided Travel a century-old rail line walks, five miles of nature trails, first-Sunday programs, to the heart of Grand Canyon full-moon walks and an astronomy festival in June. Group National Park aboard a vintage ramada and special programs on request. train with five classes of carefully restored passenger service. Journey through pine forests and wide-open Slide Rock State Park prairies as musicians play the tunes of the West on this 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, uniquely historic Grand Canyon expedition. Operates every- Arizona • 928-282-3034 • Water day throughout the year, departing Williams at 9 a.m. quality hotline 602-542-0202 azstateparks.com Hubbell Trading Post Located in the heart of Oak National Historic Site Creek Canyon, 18 miles south 1/2 mile west of Ganado, Arizona of Flagstaff, the park is best known for the natural water- on State Route 264, Mile Post 446.3 slide in the creek and is the site of the historic Pendley 928-755-3475 • nps.gov/hutr homestead and apple orchard. Glass containers and pets are Hubbell Trading Post’s cultural prohibited in the swim area. landscape is a fine example of a complete trading post establishment. Visitors continue Regional Attractions to experience an authentic trading post operation from the 19th and 20th centuries. Grounds are open for a glance Bearizona Wildlife Park into this remarkable business and ranch. Tours of the Hubbell 1500 E. Route 66, Williams, Arizona home are generally offered on the hour. Open daily in the summer 928-635-2289 • bearizona.com 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MST. Closed Thanksgiving, Experience North American Christmas and New Year’s Day. wildlife in a natural environ- Red Rock ment. Visitors drive through the Arizona wilderness with State Park a GPS guided tour to view bears, bison, wolves and other wildlife. Guests then explore the Fort Bearizona walk- through area to observe more animals and enjoy a birds of prey show. Seasonal hours. Call or visit website for hours and information.

continued on page 64 Photographer: Osamu Hoshino Photographer: 62 EXPLORE THE REGION  flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org  EXPLORE THE REGION 63 Explore the Region continued from page 63 Meteor Crater 35 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40, HELPFUL RESOURCES Exit 233 • 928-289-2362 800-289-5898 • meteorcrater.com Experience the “Best Preserved Regional Info Meteorite Impact Site on Earth.” Wilderness Area Information Formed 50,000 years ago by a A rizona Game and Fish Department meteor weighing several hundred thousand tons, this crater 928-774-5045 • azgfd.gov is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and nearly one A rizona State Parks mile across. Featuring three lookout points on the rim, interac- 602-542-4174 • azstateparks.com tive displays, large-screen theater, Astronaut Wall of Fame, Coconino National Forest- Supervisor’s Office Apollo space capsule and more. Daily guided rim trail tours. Supervisor’s office 928-527-3600 • coconinoforest.us flagstaff Ranger District Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park 928-526-0866 4 miles east of Highway 163 at the Arizona-Utah Mogollon Rim Ranger District border • 435-727-5870 • navajonationparks.org 928-477-2255 The park is approximately 92,216 red Rock Ranger District acres and features a 17-mile drive. The 928-203-7500 or 928-203-2900 Wildcat Trail, a 3.3-mile self-guided Grand Canyon National Park hiking trail around one of the mittens, 928-638-7888 • nps.gov/grca winds through desert country along- Kaibab National Forest side washes and sandy slopes offering 928-635-8200 • fs.usda.gov/kaibab spectacular views of the rock monuments from the valley National Park Service floor. Open March-October. Call for campground availability. 928-526-1157 • nps.gov National Geographic Tribal Lands Information Visitor Center - IMAX Navajo Nation Parks On Highway 64 at Grand Canyon 928-871-6647 • navajonationparks.org South Rim Entrance • 928-638-2468 Hopi Cultural Center explorethecanyon.com 928-734-2401 • hopiculturalcenter.com Explore 4,000 years of history Navajo Nation Tourism Department and run the river with John 928-871-6436 • discovernavajo.com Wesley Powell. Step beyond the rim in IMAX - let the giant Regional Visitor Information screen immerse you in Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets. Pink Jeep Tours, National Geographic store, the Explorer’s A rizona Office of Tourism Café and Park passes available on-site. Purchase IMAX 602-364-3700 • 866-275-5816 • arizonaguide.com tickets in advance online and save 25%. Painted CliffsW elcome Center One mile west of the Arizona/New Mexico border Planes of Fame Air Museum at Exit 359 on I-40 • 928-688-2448 755 Mustang Way, Valle-Grand Mesa, Arizona Tempe, Arizona Canyon, Arizona • 928-635-1000 visitmesa.com tempetourism.com planesoffame.org Page, Arizona Tucson, Arizona Take a fascinating look at some visitpagearizona.com visittucson.org of history’s most unique planes. Phoenix, Arizona W illiams, Arizona The museum features a late ver- visitphoenix.com experiencewilliams.com sion Messerschmitt BF109G-10, Martin 404, Western Air- Sedona, Arizona Yuma, Arizona lines Convair 240, as well as WWII fighter planes such as visitsedona.com visityuma.com T-28 Trainers, the Grumman F3F, the Douglas A-26 Invader S cottsdale, Arizona and others. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. scottsdalecvb.com

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Benton Ave. > Take Exit 337 off of Interstate 17. Turn District To Phoenix > > > > > east onto John W. Powell Blvd. Turn right at S. Pulliam Drive. Pulliam Airport Butler Ave. is approximately 6 miles from down- Beaver St. town Flagstaff, 35 miles from Williams, Leroux St. and 26 miles from Sedona. San Francisco St.