Flagstaff Attractions

The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. • 928-774-1442
www.thearb.org

Explore one of the nation's largest collections of high-country wildflowers at The Arboretum - America's Mountain Garden. Situated at 7,150 feet in elevation, this 200-acre botanical garden and nature preserve offers visitors a peaceful respite. Hike the nature trail through a ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks from the wildflower meadow, or join a guided tour at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the natural history of the region. Offering daily live birds of prey programs, picnic areas, and a gift shop. The Arboretum is located four miles south of west Route 66 on scenic Woody Mountain Road. Open April 1-October 31, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Arizona Historical Society-Pioneer Museum
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-6272
www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

The Pioneer Museum is housed in the former Coconino County Hospital for the Indigent, often called the Poor Farm by locals. The three-acre property includes numerous territorial-era buildings and a steam locomotive. You will see exhibits on early medicine, Route 66, logging, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon. Open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

Arizona Snowbowl

Off Highway 180, north on Snowbowl Rd. • 928-779-1951, snow report 928-779-4577
www.arizonasnowbowl.com

Your year-round playground. Winter: 2,300 foot vertical drop, average snowfall of 260
inches, 32 trails, four chairlifts. Rental equipment, banquets, ski school, special events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Summer: Scenic Skyride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. Dining, disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Coconino National Forest
1824 S. Thompson St. • 928-527-3600
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino

The world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounds Flagstaff. With elevations ranging from 2,600 to 12,633 feet, the forest features diversity from desert cactus to alpine tundra and is home to a variety of wildlife. Respect and enjoy your national forests.

Continental Country Club
2380 N. Oakmont Dr. • tee times 928-527-7999, pro shop 928-527-7997
www.continentalflagstaff.com

Narrow ponderosa pine-lined fairways, open meadows, lush fairways, and fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combine to make Continental Country Club a great golfing experience. Open to the public. Groups are welcome. Complete pro shop. Driving range. PGA professionals available for lessons.

Flagstaff Nordic Center
Highway 180, mile marker 232, 15 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff 928-220-0550 • www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com

Offering over 25 miles of groomed cross-country trails and 10 miles of snowshoe trails through beautiful forests. The trails will entertain and challenge beginner and seasoned crosscounty skiers alike. Rentals and lessons available. Located one mile from Crowley Pit snowplay area. Open Monday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
113-A E. Aspen Ave. • 928-774-5107
www.flagstaffsymphony.org

The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (FSO), Northern Arizona's premier symphony orchestra, presents a seven-concert series at NAU's Ardrey Auditorium. The concert season begins mid-September and ends mid-April. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. FSO also presents its popular Summer Pops series at Pine Mountain Amphitheater.

Heritage Square
Downtown on Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St.928-853-4292
www.heritagesquaretrust.org

A friendly gathering spot in the heart of downtown, the Square is the place to find an array of free entertainment events. “Thursdays on the Square,” a live music series, is offered from Memorial through Labor Days. Also in the summer, “Movies on the Square,” popular with families, plays here Friday nights, and the Heritage Square Trust summer concert series entertains on weekend afternoons.

Lowell Observatory
1400 W. Mars Hill Rd.928-233-3211
www.lowell.edu

Founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell, the observatory is active in research and also welcomes visitors year-round for tours and telescope viewing. Guided tours take visitors to an original Lowell telescope, a 24-inch refractor built in 1896, to the telescope used to discover Pluto in 1930, and through the historic Rotunda museum. Open daily for tours and certain evenings for telescope viewing.

Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. 928-774-5213
www.musnaz.org

At a stunning new exhibit, Therizinosaur-Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur, learn about the life and death of an amazing 93-million-year-old dinosaur. MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world, evoking the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau, with Native cultures, tribal lifeways, natural sciences, and fine arts in nine exhibit galleries, Outdoor Ventures trips and custom tours. Museum Shop and Bookstore on-site. Open daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff • 928-523-5511 • ticket office 928-523-5661
www.nau.edu

Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites you to enjoy a variety of on-campus performing arts, athletic events, and fine arts displays throughout the year. While you are in Flagstaff, explore the impressive exhibits at NAU Art Museum, moving symphony performances, engaging theater productions, or cheer on the Lumberjack athletic teams.

Northern Arizona University Art Museum
NAU campus, Old Main, Building 10,on the corner of Tormey Ave. and Knoles Dr. 928-523-3471

www4.nau.edu/art_museum/index.html

The Northern Arizona University Art Museum is located in the Old Main Building on the NAU campus. From Tozan Kiln ceramics to stained and blown glass, from painting to sculpture, professional artists around the world are displayed for the community to enjoy throughout a variety of mediums. The prestigious permanent collection is also exhibited in selected shows. Open Monday-Friday,10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 W. Riordan Rd. • 928-779-4395
www.azstateparks.com

Completed in 1904 in the Arts and Crafts style of architecture, the historic mansion is expansive, with over 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet of living area and servants’ quarters. A tour guide will lead you through this richly furnished home, filled with original artifacts, Stickley furniture, and many other personal possessions 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.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
12 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 928-526-0502
www.nps.gov/sucr

Born in a series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset Crater is still the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Visitor center exhibits explain the powerful geologic forces and their aftermath. See for yourself on the one-mile, selfguided Lava Flow Trail. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Extended summer hours.

Walnut Canyon National Monument
10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via I-40, Exit 204 928-526-3367 •
www.nps.gov/sucr

Walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos where people lived only 800 years ago. Experience the dramatic geology, varied vegetation, and abundant wildlife that made their lives possible. The strenuous one-mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon. The shorter Rim Trail offers overlooks, forest, and a pithouse. Open every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wupatki National Monument
33 miles north of Flagstaff via Highway 89 928-679-2365 •
www.nps.gov/wupa

Rock walls of 800-year-old pueblos dot a desert landscape once home to thousands of 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 every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
691 Scenic View Dr., Page, Arizona • 928-608-6404 •
www.nps.gov/glca

The park lies in the midst of the nation’s most rugged canyon country. Lake Powell, formed by one of the world’s highest dams, stretches for 186 miles along the old Colorado River channel with a shoreline of 1,960 miles. Boating, camping, fishing, swimming, and sightseeing opportunities abound.

Grand Canyon National Park
81 miles northwest of Flagstaff via Highways 180 and 64 928-638-7888
www.nps.gov/grca

Known throughout the world for its overwhelming size and intricate and colorful landscape, the Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of arid-land erosion in the world. The park encompasses 1,904 square miles, including 277 miles of the Colorado River. South Rim facilities are open all year. North Rim facilities are open mid-May to mid-October. Those interested in visiting the Grand Canyon are invited to write or call for a trip planner.

Grand Canyon Railway
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams,Arizona • 800-843-8724 (800-THETRAIN)
www.thetrain.com

Travel a century-old rail line to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park aboard a vintage train with six classes of carefully restored passenger service. Journey through pine forests and wide-open prairies as musicians play the tunes of the West on this uniquely historic Grand Canyon expedition.

Homolovi Ruins State Park
I-40 Exit 257, 1.5 miles north on Highway 87, Winslow, Arizona 928-289-4106 •
www.azstateparks.com

Tour and learn about Pueblo Indian ruins and northeastern Arizona heritage. The park offers an informative visitor center and excellent camping opportunities.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Park
1/2 mile west of Ganado, Arizona on Highway 264 928-755-3475
www.nps.gov/hutr

Established in the late 1870s, Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Navajo Nation. The post continues to serve the Navajo community much as it did 100 years ago. Some of the finest Hopi kachinas and Navajo rugs and jewelry are found here. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day; summer, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (daylight-savings time); winter, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Jerome State Historic Park
Douglas Rd., Jerome, Arizona 928-634-5381
www.azstateparks.com

The Douglas Mansion, built in 1916, houses exhibits on history, mining and geology. Enjoy spectacular views of the Verde Valley and distant San Francisco Peaks. Park open every day except Christmas, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; museum open 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Meteor Crater
35 miles east of Flagstaff via I-40 Exit 233 928-289-2362 • 800-289-5898
www.meteorcrater.com

Experience the “Best Preserved Meteorite Impact Site on Earth!” Formed nearly 50,000 years ago by a giant meteor weighing several hundred thousand tons, this crater is 550 ft. deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and nearly one mile across. Featuring interactive displays, a large-screen theater, the Astronaut Wall of Fame, an Apollo space capsule, and more. Guided trail tours of the rim are offered daily (weather permitting).

Montezuma Castle National Monument
2800 Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde, Arizona • 928-567-3322
www.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 Interstate 17, going south, take Exit 289 east. Fee: $5 per adult, children 15 and younger no charge. Federal passes accepted. Closed on Christmas.

Montezuma Well
5525 Beaver Creek Rd., Rimrock, Arizona 928-567-4521
www.nps.gov/moca

Montezuma Well is a dramatic limestone sinkhole with prehistoric American Indian dwellings in the interior and along the rim. Less than an hour south of Flagstaff, take I-17 to Exit 293 and follow the signs. The trail is easy to moderate. There is no entry fee. Open daily, closed on Christmas.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
4 miles east of U.S. Highway 163 at the Arizona-Utah border • 435-727-5870
www.NavajoNationParks.org

The park is approximately 92,216 acres and features a 17-mile drive. The Wildcat Trail, a 3.3-mile self-guided hiking trail around one of the mittens, winds through desert country alongside washes and sandy slopes offering spectacular views of the rock monuments from the valley floor.

Mitten View campsite is currently closed, alternative "primitive" campgrounds available, $5 per night. Open daily:October-March, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; April-September, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m

Navajo National Monument
9 miles north on Highway 564 off Highway 160, near Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation 928-672-2700
www.nps.gov/nava

Navajo National Monument preserves Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interprets both modern and ancient American Indian culture through volunteer demonstrations, Native guides and museum exhibits. Entrance, tours and camping are free. The visitor center and self-guided trails are open year-round.

Petrified Forest National Park
Exit 311 off I-40, 25 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona 928-524-6228
www.nps.gov/pefo

The park features one of the largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood in the world. It also has the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archaeological sites, and displays of 225-million-year-old fossils, making it a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. Open daily. Closed on Christmas. Call for current hours.

Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Arizona 928-282-6907
www.azstateparks.com

A nature/wildlife preserve located five miles west of Sedona off U.S. 89A with opportunities for hiking, picnics and guided tours. The visitor center features exhibits and a theater. Open daily with guided walks, five miles of nature trails, first-Sunday programs, full-moon walks, and an astronomy festival in June. Group ramada and special programs on request.

Slide Rock State Park
6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, Arizona 928-282-3034, water quality hotline 602-542-0202
www.azstateparks.com

Located in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, 18 miles south of Flagstaff, the park is best known for the natural waterslide in the creek. It is also the site of the historic Pendley homestead and apple orchard. Tours of the homestead are offered to park visitors every Saturday. Programs with insight into the geology, flora, fauna and riparian life are available free throughout the summer. Glass containers and pets are prohibited in the swim area.

Tuzigoot National Monument
Tuzigoot Rd., Clarkdale, Arizona • 928-634-5564
www.nps.gov/tuzi

Tuzigoot National Monument is a prehistoric American Indian pueblo with one of the finest museums in north-central Arizona. The trail is easy to moderate with some elevation gain. Tuzigoot is 75 miles south of Flagstaff, take Exit 293 or Exit 287 off I-17 and follow signs to the town of Cottonwood. Fee: $5 per adult, children under 15 no charge. Federal passes accepted. Open daily, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., closed on Christmas.

Flagstaff

The Destination of All Seasons

Flagstaff is a special place, combining a modern sense of discovery with a strong Western legacy echoing the days of our region’s pioneer ranchers,railroad builders and lumbermen. Rich with excitement and alive with cultural diversity, beauty and history, Flagstaff is home to amazing educational, recreational and scientific opportunities.

Visitors from all over the world are attracted to our clean mountain air and the West’s most beautiful country from the alpine forests of our San Francisco Peaks (12,633 feet; 3,851 meters) to the rugged deserts of neighboring Native American nations. The Grand Canyon, Wupatki and Meteor Crater are all within easy driving distance, as are many archaeological treasures. Additionally, Flagstaff proudly boasts Lowell Observatory, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Riordan Mansion, the Arboretum at Flagstaff, and authentic Route 66 nostalgia.

Today, modern day explorers, outdoor enthusiasts, river runners, mountain climbers, hikers, scientists, educators and seekers of wide open spaces continue to make their way to Flagstaff for the mystique, charm and freedom of the American West.