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.