| Although Flagstaff is mostly
known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, it's one of the
prettiest towns you'll ever see and stands on its own as a tourist destination.
Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is a charming
town surrounded by pine forests, volcanic peaks, dramatic canyons and
alpine lakes.
Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University, and is an exciting
cultural center famous as an archaeological and anthropological Mecca.
You'll find coffee houses, historical exhibits, and fun, family-oriented
entertainment in between your forays into the fascinating natural wonders
and historical monuments of the area.
Flagstaff offers plenty of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding,
and nearby fishing and boating in the summer. In the winter, you'll
find cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and even sleigh
rides.
Attraction Guide
Arizona Snowbowl
P.O. Box 40Flagstaff, Az. 86002-0040
Enjoy Arizona skiing at its peak. Snowbowl features 2,300 feet of vertical
drop, average snowfall of 260 inches, 32 trails, four chairlifts, full-service
rental shop, repair shop, ski school, weddings, banquets, and special
events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April. From mid-june through
mid-October, ride the scenic skyride toward the top of the mountain
for a breathtaking view.
Coconino National Forest
Supervisor's Office, 2323 E. Greenlaw Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounds Flagstaff.
The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including the American
bald eagle and the black bear. Forest elevations, from 2,600 to 12,633
feet, host plant life from desert cactus to endangered alpine-tundra
groundsel.
Elden Hills Golf Course
2380 N. Oakmont Dr.Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Narrow ponderosa pine-lined holes, open meadows, lush fairways, and
fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combine to make
Elden Hills Golf Course a wonderful experience. Individuals and groups
are welcome. Food and beverage service and meeting/function rooms are
available
Flagstaff Nordic Center
Arizona Snowbowl, P.O. Box 40 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0040
If a vertical drop is not your thing, the Flagstaff Nordic Center offers
more than 40 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails through the
beautiful Coconino National Forest. Whether you are a beginner or a
seasoned cross-country skier, the Nordic Center\'s trails will entertain
and challenge you. Rentals, lessons, snowshoeing, and group packages
are available. The Nordic Center operates from December to April. Visit
us on the internet.
Heritage Square
On Aspen Ave. between Leroux and San Francisco Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Heritage Square is a location where today, much as in the past,
historic sights and sounds abound. Every Thursday Flagstaff Live! sponsors
\" Thursdays on the Square,\" a series of musical entertainment,
offered Memorial Day through Labor Day. \"Flagstaff Friends of
Traditional Music Series\" and the \"Classical Music Series\"
entertain every Saturday and Sunday afternoon during the summer months.
There\'s always something going on \" on the square, \" so
stop by and enjoy Flagstaff\'s favorite meeting place.
High Altitude Sports Training Complex at Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 5769 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5769
HASTC, located on the NAU campus, coordinates training camps for world-class
athletes who wish to train at altitude to improve competitive performance.
Additionaly, HASTC engages in community programming, provides job training
for students through internships and hosts the biannual International
Altitude Training Symposium. HASTC: Where the World Comes to Train.
Lowell Observatory
1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Lowell Observatory offers extensive outreach activities to educate visitors
about the exciting world of astronomy. The Steele Visitor Center, the
staging area for all day tours and evening programs, also houses our
interactive exhibit hall, a gift shop and the McAllister Public Observatory.
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
People of all ages and interests meet on the intergenerational museum
campus. Celebrate regional art and the cultures of Hopi, Navajo, Pai,
Zuni, and prehistoric people. Discover the secrets of dinosaurs, geology,
fossils, and native plants and animals. Explore the outdoors on hikes,
raft trips, llama treks, and expeditions. Listen to the voices and see
the visions of the Colorado Plateau.
Northern Arizona University
P.O Box 4084 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084
Northern Arizona University has earned a reputation as one of the West\'s
premier universities for undergraduate education with unparalleled research
opportunities. What makes NAU special? A century-old tradition of innovatively
preparing students for their chosen futures. In fact, more than 95 percent
of NAU students either work in their major fields of study or go on
to graduate programs. While you are in Flagstaff, NAU invites you to
visit the campus and enjoy a variety of performing-arts, athletic, and
fine-arts events throughout the year. NAU Downtown (523-INAU) provides
ticketing for sporting and cultural events, as well as admission information.
Or, tune in to 1610 AM on your radio to find out why NAU is \"so
much more.\"
Pioneer Museum
2340 N. Ft. Valley Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-774-6272
This state agency collects preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents
and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona and
presents changing exhibits and annual special events on the museum grounds.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 Riordan Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Completed in 1904 in the Arts & 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.
The Museum Club
3404 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
This famous roadhouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
is rich in country legends and ghost stories. The southwest\'s largest
log cabin, it was built in 1931 to house Native American artifacts and
a collection of genetically unique animals preserved through taxidermy.
Later, it became a nightclub, nicknamed \"The Zoo,\" where
musicians traveling Route 66 stopped to perform. The Museum Club continues
to host rising country stars while patrons two-step around the trees,
or browse in the Route 66 gift shop.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon Rd. #3 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Experience the beauty and history of this tranquil, pristine stream-cut
gorge. A hike down the paved trail reveals the ancient cliff dwellings
built in the steep canyon walls where ancient pueblo residents lived
nearly a thousand years ago. The visitor center museum displays artifacts
that make it possible to imagine how the inhabitants lived and farmed.
The monument, located seven miles east of Flagstaff off Interstate 40,
is open daily, except Christmas. Admission fee.
Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
The Elden Pueblo project provides educational programs in archaeological
research for school groups and the public. Participants in these programs
learn about archaeological concepts, skills, laws, and practices by
engaging in a variety of archaeological activities. Elden Pueblo is
open to the public and located one mile north of the Flagstaff Mall
on Highway 89. Please call for program information.
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
113A Aspen Ave., P.O. Box 122 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0122
The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been a source of enjoyment, enrichment,
and pride of the citizens of Northern Arizona for more than 50 years.
The 75-member orchestra plays to packed houses in the Ardrey Auditorium,
September through April, with \"Great Classics\" and \"Best
of Pops\" concerts.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Route 3 Box 149 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
More than 900 years ago, Sunset Crater Volcano began to form as ash
and cinder erupted from a fissure in the ground. Lava flowed from the
base of the crater, leaving black rivers of hardened lava. Trails and
viewpoints allow close examination of the natural features. John Wesley
Powell named the volcano for the red-orange hue around the rim. Located
15 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89. Open daily except Christmas.
Admission fee.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Treat yourself to the beauty of wildflowers, shrubs, and trees of the
high country around Flagstaff at northern Azrizona\'s public botanic
garden. Situated on 200 acres at 7,150 feet in elevation, the Arboretum
offers a sensory journey. View a wildflower meadow in all its glorious
color, smell the sweet scents of herbs, find a quiet bench to enjoy
a view of the San Francisco Peaks, or walk the nature trail. Guided
tours. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April 1-December 15. Located
3.8 miles south of West Route 66 on Woody Mountain Road.
Wupatki National Monument
H.C. 33 Box 444A Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Situated in the rain shadow of the San Francisco Peaks, the area called
Wupatki National Monument was once home to the farmers and traders of
the Anasazi and Sinagua people, or \"Hisatsinom,\" as their
Hopi descendants call them. Today you can visit four of the pueblos
on trails that allow you a window into the past. Located 39 miles north
of Flagstaff off Highway 89. Open daily, except Christmas. Admission
fee. |
