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F L A G S TA F F v i s i t o r c e n t e r
One East Route 66 p Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5530 USA
800-842-7293 p 928-774-9541
flagstaffarizona.org
2010 Flagstaff
Visitor Guide
Welcome to Flagstaff...........................................1
Arizona State Map and Distances.......................2 Welcome to Flagstaff
Climate and Comfort..........................................3 The destination for all seasons
Flagstaff Attractions............................................4
Flagstaff is a special place,
Regional Attractions...........................................8 combining a modern
Recreation and Adventure................................14 sense of discovery with
Transportation and Tours.................................22 a strong Western legacy
echoing the days of our
Flagstaff Map............................................... 26-27 region’s pioneer ranch-
Arts and Entertainment.....................................28 ers, railroad builders and
Flagstaff Happenings.........................................31 lumbermen. Rich with
excitement and alive
Shopping Opportunities....................................32 with cultural diversity,
Hotels and Motels.............................................34 beauty and history, Flagstaff is home to amazing educa-
tional, recreational and scientific opportunities.
Business and Conference..................................38
Bed and Breakfasts............................................39 Visitors from the world over are attracted to our clean
mountain air and the West’s most beautiful country, from
Cabins, Hostels and Lodges..............................41 the alpine forests of our San Francisco Peaks (12,633 feet/
Campgrounds....................................................43 3,851 meters) to the rugged deserts of neighboring Native
Dining and Nightlife.........................................44 American nations. Grand Canyon National Park, Wupatki
National Monument and Meteor Crater are all within easy
Visitor Center Services......................................53 driving distance, as are many more archaeological treasures
Information Resources......................................53 and attractions. Additionally, Flagstaff proudly boasts
Lowell Observatory, the Museum of Northern Arizona,
The Official 2010 Flagstaff Visitor Guide Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, The Arboretum at
Published by the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau Flagstaff and authentic Route 66 nostalgia.
Today, modern day explorers, outdoor enthusiasts, river
runners, mountain climbers, hikers, scientists, educators,
artists and seekers of wide open spaces continue to make
their way to Flagstaff for the mystique, charm and free-
dom of the American West.
On behalf of the Flagstaff community, we welcome you!
F L A G S TA F F visitor center
One East Route 66 p Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5530 USA
800-842-7293 p 928-774-9541
flagstaffarizona.org
visitorcenter@flagstaffaz.gov
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Grand Canyon
Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area
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Lake Powell Monument Valley
Antelope
89 Canyon
160 Navajo Tribal Park
Climate & Comfort
National Park Canyon de Chelly
National Monument
Hopi Indian Reservation Flagstaff’s combination of high altitude, low hu-
Hoover
Navajo Nation
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Dam Grand Canyon
Village midity and diverse terrain provide mild weather
Wupatki National Monument
To Las Vegas 64 180
89
Sunset Crater Volcano Nat. Mon. conditions and clear air throughout the year. At
66
To Albuquerque 7,000 feet (2,135 meters) elevation, Flagstaff is
Walnut Canyon Nat. Mon.
40 Williams 40 located in the largest contiguous ponderosa pine
To Los Angeles Sedona Petrified Forest
Meteor Crater forest in the world. However, ecosystems spanning piñon-
70 Fo Co Fo Co inches cm
8 January 43 6 16 -9 2.18 5.54
10 February 46 8 19 -7 2.56 6.50
Tucson
10 March 50 10 23 -5 2.62 6.65
April 58 14 27 -3 1.29 3.28
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May 68 20 34 1 0.80 2.03
Nogales
June 79 26 41 5 0.43 1.09
Arizona July 82 28 50 10 2.40 6.10
Distances from Flagstaff
City/Attraction Miles Km
August 80 27 49 9 2.89 7.34
Albuquerque, NM.............. 323 520 September 74 23 42 6 2.12 5.38
Surrounded by Canyon de Chelly October 63 17 31 -1 1.93 4.90
World-famous National Monument.......... 212 341
November 51 11 22 -6 1.86 4.72
Grand Canyon
Attractions National Park.................... 81 130 December 44 7 17 -8 1.83 4.65
Hoover Dam...................... 214 344 Average Annual Days of Sunshine: 288 days
Getting to Flagstaff Hopi Reservation............... 70 113 Average Annual Precipitation: 22.96 inches (58.32 cm)
Traditional Arrivals Lake Powell and Page........ 136 219 Average Annual Snowfall: 108.8 inches (276.35 cm)
From the East or West: Interstate 40 Las Vegas, NV.................... 252 406
From the South/Phoenix: Interstate 17 Laughlin, NV..................... 200 322 Tips for Comfort
From the North/Page/Lake Powell/ Los Angeles, CA................. 467 752
Monument Valley: Highway 89 At high altitude the sun is more intense and you may experi-
Meteor Crater.................... 45 72
Scenic Arrivals ence fatigue and shortness of breath. Drink plenty of water, use
Monument Valley.............. 171 275
From Sedona: Highway 89A north sunscreen and rest often. Layered clothing is a must, as are
Navajo Reservation........... 52 84
through Oak Creek Canyon comfortable shoes, a sweater or fleece, a hat and sunglasses.
From Grand Canyon National Park Painted Desert and
(South Rim): Highway 180 south
Petrified Forest................. 116 187 April-August Mild, refreshing days and balmy evenings are
(seasonal - see listing for more information) Phoenix............................ 142 229 perfect for outdoor fun. Bring shorts, light pants and rain gear.
Arrival by Rail Prescott............................ 87 140 Expect afternoon showers during the July-August rainy season.
Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily Tucson.............................. 257 414
September-October The perfect season to enjoy colorful fall
on the Southwest Chief line. Sedona............................. 28 45
foliage. Days are comfortably cool; evenings turn slightly
Arrival by Air Sunset Crater Volcano
National Monument.......... 15 24 chilly. Layered clothing is a must with a warm sweater, fleece
Air Service into Flagstaff’s Pulliam
Airport is available daily to and from Walnut Canyon or jacket for night.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport National Monument.......... 7 12 November-March “Winter wonderland” and snow-sports
(PHX) via US Airways, and to and from Williams........................... 32 51
season with crisp days and cold nights. Heavy snow at times.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Wupatki National
via Horizon Air. Monument........................ 39 63 Bring warm pants, winter coat, gloves, boots and heavy socks.
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Flagstaff Coconino National Forest
Attractions
1824 S. Thompson St. • 928-527-3600
fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
The world’s largest contiguous
ponderosa pine forest surrounds
Flagstaff. With elevations rang-
The Arboretum at Flagstaff ing from 2,600 to 12,633 feet,
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. • Four miles the forest features diversity from
Flagstaff Attractions
south of Route 66 in west Flagstaff desert cactus to alpine tundra and is home to a variety of
928-774-1442 • thearb.org wildlife. Respect and enjoy your national forests.
Explore one of the nation’s largest
collections of high-country wildflowers Flagstaff Nordic Center
at “America’s Mountain Garden.” Highway 180, mile marker 232; 15 miles
northwest of downtown Flagstaff
Situated at 7,150 feet in elevation, this 928-220-0550 • flagstaffnordiccenter.com
200-acre botanical garden and nature
Flagstaff Nordic Center offers
preserve offers spectacular views of
more than 25 miles of groomed
the San Francisco Peaks, a nature trail through a ponderosa
cross-country trails and 10 miles
pine forest, daily live birds of prey programs and a gift
of snowshoe trails through
shop. Open April-October, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Guided tours at
beautiful forests. The trails will entertain and challenge
11:00 a.m., 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
beginner and seasoned cross-county skiers alike. Rentals
Arizona Historical and lessons available. Located one mile from Crowley Pit
Society-Pioneer Museum snowplay area. Open daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-6272
arizonahistoricalsociety.org Heritage Square
The Pioneer Museum is housed Downtown on Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St.
928-853-4292 • heritagesquaretrust.org
in the former Coconino County
Hospital for the Indigent, often A friendly gathering spot in the heart of downtown, the
called the Poor Farm by locals. The three-acre property Square is the place to find an array of free entertainment
includes numerous territorial-era buildings and a steam and events. “Thursdays on the Square,” a live music series,
locomotive. See exhibits on early medicine, Route 66, is offered from Memorial through Labor Day. Also in the
logging, Flagstaff history and newly opened “Pioneer Kids,” summer, “Movies on the Square,” popular with families,
a fun family oriented interactive exhibit. Open Monday- plays here Friday nights and the Heritage Square Trust
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday. summer concert series entertains on weekend afternoons.
(Photo page 7)
Arizona Snowbowl
Off Highway 180, north on Lowell Observatory
Snowbowl Rd. • 928-779-1951 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. • 928-233-3211
snow report 928-779-4577 lowell.edu
arizonasnowbowl.com Founded in 1894 by Percival
Your year-round playground. Lowell, the Observatory is active
Winter: 2,300-foot vertical drop, in astronomical research and also
average snowfall of 260 inches, welcomes visitors year-round
32 trails, four chairlifts. Rental for tours and telescope viewing.
equipment, banquets, ski school, special events. Skiing mid- Guided tours take visitors to the
December through mid-April 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Summer: classic 24-inch refracting tele-
Scenic Skyride to 11,500 feet for incredible views. Dining, scope built in 1896 and through
disc golf. Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-October the historic Rotunda Museum. Open daily for tours and many
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. evenings for telescope viewing.
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Museum of Northern Arizona Walnut Canyon
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. National Monument
928-774-5213 • musnaz.org 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff
Now celebrating its 82nd year, via I-40, Exit 204 • 928-526-3367
nps.gov/waca
MNA is one of the great regional
museums of our world in one of Walk among the cliff dwellings
Earth’s most spectacular land- and pueblos where people lived
scapes. The museum and its nine only 800 years ago. Experience
Flagstaff Attractions
exhibit galleries evoke the very the dramatic geology, varied
spirit of the Colorado Plateau and vegetation and wildlife that made their lives possible. Visitor
its richly diverse Native cultures, Center exhibits explain their daily lives.The strenuous one-
tribal lifeways, natural sciences, mile Island Trail descends into Walnut Canyon. The shorter
ecology and fine arts. Let MNA be your gateway to under- Rim Trail offers overlooks and a pithouse display. Open daily.
standing this unique area. Museum Shop and Bookstore Closed on Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
on-site. Open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving,
Wupatki
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
National Monument
33 miles north of Flagstaff via
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Highway 89 • 928-679-2365
409 W. Riordan Rd. • 928-779-4395 • azstateparks.com nps.gov/wupa
Completed in 1904 in the Arts Rock walls of 800-year-
and Crafts style of architecture, old pueblos dot a desert
the historic mansion is expansive, landscape once home to
with more than 40 rooms and thousands of people. Visi-
13,000 square feet of living area tor Center exhibits explain how they survived by farming,
and servants’ quarters. A tour hunting and gathering, and trading. Short trails lead to
guide will lead you through this Wupatki, Lomaki and other pueblos. The scenic drive to
richly furnished home, filled with Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument climbs rapidly
original artifacts, Stickley furni- from desert to mountain landscapes. Open daily. Closed on
ture and many other personal possessions of the Riordan Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information.
families. Also featured are a visitor center, a self-guided
tour of the grounds and picnic tables. Reservations are Heritage Square
recommended for the mansion tour. Call or visit website for hours
and information.
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Regional Explore Navajo
Interactive Museum
Regional Attractions
Chinle, Arizona • 928-674-5508 • nps.gov/cach the help of leading Navajo scholars, museum personnel and
With its beautiful, steep-walled canyons and the Navajo artistic community to provide a vibrant experi-
numerous Native American ruins nestled ence for all ages and all nations. Open daily with seasonal
below towering cliffs, Canyon de Chelly hours. Call or visit website for hours and information.
National Monument offers visitors the
chance to learn about Southwestern Native Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
American history from the early Pueblo 691 Scenic View Dr., Page, Arizona • 928-608-6404 • nps.gov/glca
to the Navajos who still live in the area. The park lies in the midst of the
Self-guided rim drives and one self-guided hike. nation’s most rugged canyon
Backcountry tours require a park service permit country. Lake Powell, formed by
with an authorized Navajo guide. Open year-round. Closed on one of the world’s highest dams,
Christmas. Call or visit website for hours and information. stretches for 186 miles along the
old Colorado River channel with
Dead Horse Ranch State Park a shoreline of 1,960 miles. Boat-
675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd., ing, camping, fishing, swimming
Cottonwood, Arizona • 928-634-5283 and sightseeing opportunities
azstateparks.com
abound. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and
Dead Horse Ranch is situated New Years Day. Call or visit website for hours and information.
amidst an abundance of life along
the Verde River. Its unique eco- Grand Canyon National Park
system, the cottonwood-willow 81 miles northwest of Flagstaff via Highways 180 and 64
riparian ecosystem, is one of less than 20 such riparian 928-638-7888 • nps.gov/grca
zones in the world. Camping facilities are available with Often described as Earth’s greatest geological showcase,
more than 150 sites. The Verde River and the park’s lagoons the breathtaking ensemble of colorful rock layers, impressive
provide excellent fishing opportunities. Miles of developed buttes and shadowed side canyons sets Grand Canyon
trails provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking apart. Enjoy the views, hike a trail, observe the wildlife,
and equestrian use. Call or visit website for hours and information. watch a sunrise or sunset, or immerse yourself in almost
two billion years of geology. South Rim is open year-round.
Fort Verde State Historic Park North Rim is open mid-May to mid-October. Call or visit website
125 E. Hollaman St., Camp Verde, Arizona for park entrance fees and information.
928-567-3275 • azstateparks.com
Experience life through the eyes of
a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State
Historic Park. Fort Verde was a pri-
mary base for General Crook’s U.S.
Army scouts and soldiers in the late
19th century. Some of the original
buildings still stand, giving visitors
a unique glimpse into Arizona’s yesterday. Living history
programs are scheduled periodically. Call or visit website for
hours and information.
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Meteor Crater
35 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40,
Exit 233 • 928-289-2362
800-289-5898 • meteorcrater.com
Experience the “Best Pre-
served Meteorite Impact
Site on Earth!” Formed
50,000 years ago by a giant
Regional Attractions
meteor weighing several
hundred thousand tons,
this crater is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and
nearly one mile across. Featuring three lookout points on
Grand Canyon Railway
the rim, interactive displays, a large-screen theater, Astro-
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, Arizona • 800-THE-TRAIN
(800-843-8724) • thetrain.com naut Wall of Fame, Apollo space capsule and more. Guided
trail tours of the rim are offered daily (weather permitting).
Travel a century-old rail line to the heart of Grand Canyon
National Park aboard a vintage train with four classes of Montezuma Castle
carefully restored passenger service. Journey through pine National Monument
forests and wide-open prairies as musicians play the tunes 2800 Montezuma Castle Rd.,
of the West on this uniquely historic Grand Canyon expe- Camp Verde, Arizona • 928-567-3322
dition. Call or visit website for schedule, hours and information. nps.gov/moca
Montezuma Castle is one of the
Homolovi Ruins State Park best preserved American Indian
I-40 Exit 257, 1.5 miles north on Highway cliff dwellings in the United States.
87, Winslow, Arizona • 928-289-4106
Only one hour south of Flagstaff,
azstateparks.com
the trail to view this important
Tour and learn about Pueblo Indian prehistoric site is flat and easy with
ruins and northeastern Arizona no climbing. From Interstate 17,
heritage. The park offers an infor- going south, take Exit 289 east.
mative visitor center. Call or visit Federal passes accepted. Open daily;
website for hours and information. summer 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; winter
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on Christmas.
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Monument Valley Red Rock State Park
Navajo Tribal Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd.,
4 miles east of U.S. Sedona, Arizona • 928-282-6907
Highway 163 at the azstateparks.com
Arizona-Utah border A nature/wildlife preserve
435-727-5870
navajonationparks.org located five miles west of
Sedona off U.S. Highway
The park is approxi-
89A with opportunities for
mately 92,216 acres
Regional Attractions
and features a 17- hiking, picnics and guided
mile drive. The tours. The visitor center
Wildcat Trail, a features exhibits and a the-
3.3-mile self-guided ater. Guided walks, five miles of nature trails, first-Sunday
hiking trail around programs, full-moon walks, and an astronomy festival in
one of the mittens, winds through desert country along- June. Group ramada and special programs on request. Call
side washes and sandy slopes offering spectacular views or visit website for hours and information.
of the rock monuments from the valley floor. Mitten View
campsite is currently closed, alternative “primitive” campgrounds Slide Rock State Park
available, $10 per night. Open daily October-March 8:00 a.m.- 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, Arizona
5:00 p.m., April-September 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 928-282-3034, water quality hotline
602-542-0202 • azstateparks.com
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Recreation & 18-Hole Disc Golf Courses
Adventure
245 N. Thorpe Rd. • 928-774-2868 1650 N. Turquoise Rd. • 928-774-2868
Arizona Snowbowl • 928-779-1951 Northern Arizona University • 928-523-9011
These courses offer exciting challenges as they wind
through the ponderosa pines. Call for more information.
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Mountain View Park
519 W. Piute Rd.
A beautiful open, restful park – perfect for small weddings
and family reunions.
Thorpe Park
1919 N. Thorpe Rd.
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Athletic Clubs Canyoneers, Inc.
7195 N. Highway 89 • 928-526-0924
Flagstaff Athletic Club 800-525-0924 • canyoneers.com
1200 W. Route 66 and 3200 N. Country Club Dr. • 928-779-4593 World-class Grand Canyon
flagstaffathleticclub.com whitewater rafting adventures
The Flagstaff Athletic Club has two full-service fitness with three to 14-day motor-
clubs in Flagstaff. Each club offers group fitness classes, ized and rowing trips. Friendly
cardo machines, weight rooms and a supervised area for
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National Park Service/U.S. Forest Service Vertical Relief Climbing Center
Interpretive Partnership 205 S. San Francisco St. • 928-556-9909
NPS: 6400 N. Highway 89 • USFS: 5075 N. Highway 89 verticalrelief.com
928-526-1157, ext 273 • 928-527-8222 • fs.fed.us/r3/coconino The most serious fun in town! Cus-
The NPS/USFS Inter- tomized rock-climbing adventures to
pretive Partnership make your vacation extraordinary.
provides ranger talks at Indoor gym, outside guiding, equip-
the top of Snowbowl’s
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Transportation & Flagstaff Public Transit -
Mountain Line
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Discovery Treks Mountain Goat
480-247-9266 • 888-256-8731 Air Tours
discoverytreks.com 928-600-2491
Named one of the “Best Ad- mountaingoatairtours.com
venture Travel Companies on Flying, family and fun!
Earth” by National Geographic Join us for a spectacular
Adventure magazine. Offering airplane tour of Northern
custom, guided tours throught Arizona. Experience the
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To Grand Canyon National Park
Museum of To Flagstaff Nordic Center
Northern Arizona To Arizona Snowbowl To Sunset Crater
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Arts & Flagstaff
Symphony Orchestra
Heritage Square
Coconino Center for the Arts Downtown on Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San Francisco St.
928-853-4292 • heritagesquaretrust.org
2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-779-2300
culturalpartners.org A friendly gathering spot in the heart of downtown, the
Showcasing the very best of local Square is the place to find an array of free entertainment
and regional artwork in the largest art events. “Thursdays on the Square,” a live music series, is
gallery in Northern Arizona. Popular offered from Memorial through Labor Day. Also in the
exhibitions include the 9th Annual summer, “Movies on the Square,” popular with families,
Recycled Art Show (April), Prelude to plays here Friday nights and the Heritage Square Trust
Flagstaff Open Studios (September) and summer concert series entertains on weekend afternoons.
the It’s Elemental fine crafts exhibition
(December), plus year-round concerts in Museum of Northern Arizona
the intimate theatre. Regular hours are 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 • musnaz.org
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Heritage Program offers
a balance of ancient and modern cultural presentations,
Historic Downtown Flagstaff performances, and activities– providing visitors a deeper
and Historic Southside District insight into the living cultures on the Colorado Plateau
Information available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center • One E. Route 66 and in the Four Corners region. Join us in 2010 for the 20th
928-774-9541 • 800-842-7293 • flagstaffarizona.org • flagdba.com
Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture (May 29-30), 77th
Offering a pedestrian-friendly Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture (July 3-4), 61st
collection of independent art Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture (August 7-8)
galleries, shops, restaurants, and and 7th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente (October 23-24).
a year-round calendar of exciting
events. The streets of downtown
are home to annual favorites such
as the Fourth of July and Holiday
Lights parades, Flagstaff Route
66 Days and Flagstaff Farmer’s
market. First Friday ArtWalk has
become a community tradition
encouraging residents and visitors to experience Flagstaff’s
unique arts scene. The historic Orpheum Theater and sev-
eral other venues feature live music almost nightly.
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Northern Arizona
University Flagstaff
NAU campus, Flagstaff
928-523-5511 • ticket office
928-523-5661 • nau.edu
Happenings
Northern Arizona
University (NAU) invites
you to enjoy a variety It’s easy to find out what’s happening
in and around Flagstaff!
Flagstaff Happenings
of on-campus athletic
events, performing arts, fine art displays, the NAU Atmo- The Flagstaff Visitor Center’s friendly staff is happy to
spheric Research Observatory and performances throughout suggest events and activities to enjoy during your stay or...
the year. While in Flagstaff, explore the impressive exhibits at
the NAU Art Museum, musical performances, engaging the- 1 Find the complete year-round Flagstaff Calendar
ater productions, or cheer on the Lumberjack athletic teams. of Events and weekly Flagstaff Happenings at
Northern Arizona University Art Museum flagstaffarizona.org.
NAU campus, Old Main, Building 10, on the corner of Tormey Ave. and 2 While on the website, subscribe to My Flagstaff
Knoles Dr. • 928-523-3471 • www4.nau.edu/art_museum/index.html
to receive free online newsletters highlighting
The Northern Arizona Uni- upcoming events.
versity Art Museum is located
in the Old Main Building on 3 Request a printed 6-month Calendar of Events
the NAU campus. From To- brochure by calling the Flagstaff Visitor Center
zan Kiln ceramics to stained at 800-842-7293.
and blown glass, from paint- 4 Keep in touch with Flagstaff online through up-
ing to sculpture, professional
to-the-minute posts, blogs, photos and video clips.
artists around the world are
displayed for the community
to enjoy throughout a variety
of mediums. The prestigious
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Coconino County Fair Lowell Observatory Star Fests
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First Friday ArtWalk Weatherford Hotel New Years youtube.com/flagstafftourism
Flagstaff Festival of Science Pine Cone Drop
Flagstaff Pine Country Pickin’ in the Pines
Pro Rodeo Bluegrass Festival Arts and Entertainment
Pine Mountain Amphitheater Events and Tickets:
Flagstaff Winterfest Events
and Orpheum Theater Live
Grand Canyon Music Festival Concerts and Performances showup.com
Grand Canyon Railway Riordan Mansion Brown Bag
Polar Express™ Lecture Series
High Country Holidays Route 66 Days
in Flagstaff
Theatrikos Theatre Company
Live Birds of Prey Programs Plays and Performances
at the Arboretum at Flagstaff
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Shopping Museum of Northern Arizona
Museum Shop and Bookstore
Shopping
928-774-9541 • 800-842-7293 ing collector for more than 50 years. Three miles north of
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downtown Flagstaff, on the way to the Grand Canyon.
Along historic 1890s streets, you’ll
find numerous clothing boutiques, Little America Hotel Gift Shop and Lifestyle Boutique
outdoor outfitters, unique book- 2515 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-7936 • littleamerica.com/flagstaff
stores and art galleries, plus a wide Our large gift shop carries such notable brands as Pendelton
variety of great restaurants, cafés wear and blankets, Stetson hats, Renegade Spirits, Mill
and microbreweries. Live entertainment can be found Creek collectibles and Camille Beckman lotions. Also
almost every evening. Also be sure to visit the south side, features a fine collection of Native American jewelry,
full of ethnically diverse shops, bars and eateries. books, music and Route 66 and Arizona memorabilia,
plush toys, travel and educational games, books and cloth-
Flagstaff Mall and ing for children. Open daily, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
The Marketplace
4650 N. Highway 89 Purl in the Pines
928-526-0940 • westcor.com
2109 N. Fourth St. • 928-774-9334
Flagstaff Mall and The purlinthepines.com
Marketplace serve Northern Full service yarn shop. Local
Arizona with more than 80 fiber as well as yarn from
stores including Hollister Co., around the world. Needles
Eddie Bauer, Bath & Body and hooks, notions and books. Friendly staff, fabulous
Works, American Eagle, Best Buy, Cost Plus World Market, selection and more often than not, a little confection! Open
Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears. A new food court offering Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesday until 8:30 p.m.
complimentary Wi-Fi and newly remodeled Ruby Tuesday
suits everybody’s tastes. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.- Shopping for Native Art
9:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
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Drury Inn & Suites ttt
300 S. Milton Road • 928-773-4900 • 800-378-7946
druryhotels.com 158 • • •
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Days Inn & Suites tt t-AAA Rating Breakfast Included Cocktail Lounge Exercise Room
3601 E. Lockett Rd. • 928-527-1477 • 1-800-DAYS INN Free Airport Transportation In-Room Internet Wi-Fi Hot Tub
(1-800-329-7466) • daysinnflagstaffeast.com 54 • • • Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed Restaurant
Wheelchair Access- Please contact individual properties for accessability information.
Fairfield Inn Embassy Suites Hampton Inn Fairfield Inn Radisson Woodlands Hotel Little America Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn ttt Radisson Woodlands Hotel ttt
350 W. Forest Meadows St. • 928-226-8888 • 800-333-0785 1175 W. Route 66 • 928-773-8888 • 800-333-3333
flagstaff.hgi.com 89 • • • radisson.com/flagstaffaz 183 • • • •
Super 8 Motel
La Posada Hotel ttt 602 W. Route 66 • 928-774-4581 • 800-654-4667
303 E. Second St., Winslow, AZ • 928-289-4366 flagstaffsuper8.com 66 • •
laposada.org 39 • • •
Travel Inn t
Little America Hotel ttt 801 W. Route 66 • 928-774-3381 • 888-828-4984
2515 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-7900 • 800-865-1399 travelinn66.com 48 • • •
littleamerica.com/flagstaff 247 • • • •
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Quality Inn I-40 & I-17 tt
2000 S. Milton Rd. • 928-774-8771 t-AAA Rating Breakfast Included Cocktail Lounge Exercise Room
choicehotels.com/hotel/AZ003 96 • • Free Airport Transportation In-Room Internet Wi-Fi Hot Tub
Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed Restaurant
Wheelchair Access- Please contact individual properties for accessability information.
Holiday Inn Express Little America Hotel Ramada West Radisson Woodlands Hotel La Posada Hotel Super 8 Motel
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Travelodge Flagstaff
2200 E. Butler Ave. • 928-779-6944
flagstafftravelodge.com 100 • • Aspen Inn Bed and Breakfast (DBBNA)
218 N. Elden St. • 928-773-0295 • 888-999-4110 • flagstaffbedbreakfast.com
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England House Bed & Breakfast (DBBNA) Cabins, Hostels &
Lodges
614 W. Santa Fe Ave. • 928-214-7350 • 877-214-7350 • englandhousebandb.com
One of “Arizona’s 10 Best Bed and Breakfasts” and “52 of the State’s Best Adven-
tures”-Phoenix Magazine. Savor the richness of the past in this 1902 stone
cutter’s house near historic downtown and hiking trails. Four rooms with
private baths, one two-room suite with gas-log stove, one with jetted tub.
Gourmet and healthy breakfasts. Recommended by Frommer’s.
Children 12 and over welcome. Alpine Million Dollar Vacation Home
The Inn at 410 B&B Fall Inn to Nature B&B t-AAA Rating DBBNA - Member of Distinctive Bed and Breakfasts of Northern Arizona;
flagstaff-bed-breakfast.com Breakfast Included Children Welcome Free
Airport Transportation In-Room Internet Wi-Fi Hot Tub In-Room
Kitchens Non-smoking Rooms Pets Allowed Wheelchair Access
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Campgrounds
Grand Canyon International Hostel
19 S. San Francisco St. • 928-779-9421 • 888-442-2696 • grandcanyonhostel.com
Shower/Toilets
Dump Station
Full Hookups
Wheelchair
This charming hostel is clean and comfortable. Four-person dorms and
Laundry
Grocery
LP Gas
Access
private doubles accommodate travelers from around the world. Amenities
Wi-Fi
include two kitchens, TV lounge with video library and FREE breakfast. FREE
Campgrounds
transport to and from the Greyhound station; only one block to Amtrak.
Affordable tours to the Grand Canyon and Sedona are offered year-round. Black Barts RV Park
2760 E. Butler Ave. • 928-774-1912
MasterCard and VISA accepted. blackbartssteakhouse.com • • • • •
10 acres with 173 RV spaces and 7 tent
Mormon Lake Lodge Cabin Rentals spaces. Open year-round.
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 • mormonlakelodge.com J and H RV Park
Relaxation awaits in one of the cozy cabins 7901 N. Highway 89 • 928-526-1829
nestled in the pines. A variety of cabin and flagstaffrvparks.com • • • • •
room styles; some with kitchenettes and
4.5 acres with 53 RV spaces; hot tub.
fireplaces. Rates vary depending on style, Open April 22-October 15.
size and amenities. Handicap accessible
and non-smoking available. Many seasonal
activities, general store, gas station, steak- Flagstaff/Grand Canyon KOA
house and saloon, horseback riding and more! 5803 N. Highway 89 • 928-526-9926
Reservations 800-562-3524 (KOA-FLAG)
flagstaffkoa.com • • • • • • • •
30 acres with 185 RV spaces, 8 tent
spaces and 4 cabins; cable TV.
Open year-round.
t-AAA Rating DBBNA - Member of Distinctive Bed and Breakfasts of Northern Arizona;
flagstaff-bed-breakfast.com Breakfast Included Children Welcome Free Meteor Crater RV Park
Airport Transportation In-Room Internet Wi-Fi Hot Tub In-Room Meteor Crater Road & I-40, 35 miles east of
Kitchens Non-smoking Rooms Pets Allowed Wheelchair Access Flagstaff, Exit 233 off I-40 • 928-289-4002
800-478-4002 • meteorcrater.com • • • • • • •
10 acres with 72 RV spaces and 8
tent spaces. Open year-round.
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(B, CH, FD, FC) $-$$
•
Private Rooms
1500 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. 40 • 928-779-2187 • brandysrestaurant.com 80
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All Flagstaff restaurants and bars are smoke-free indoors by Casual family dining with award-winning breakfasts,
city ordinance; however, some offer outside smoking areas. lunches and dinners since 1993. Featured on the Food
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Cheba Hut (DS) $ Del Taco Restaurants (FD, M, QS) $
1411 S. Milton Rd. • 928-637-6430 • chebahut.com 110 4705 N. Highway 89 • 928-526-5101
The Cheba Hut experience starts the moment you walk in 2201 S. Milton Rd. • 928-226-9186
the front door. You are greeted by friendly employees, you Del Taco, we go the extra mile to provide quality food to
smell the toasted sandwiches baking in our ovens and hear our guests. Our strawberry shakes are blended with real deli
China Star t (FD, CN, QS) $ Delhi Palace Cuisine of India (FD) $
1802 E. Route 66 • 928-774-8880 130 • • 2700 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Ste. 640 • 928-556-0019
Fresh and authentic Chinese and American food. All-you-
cuisineofindia-az.com 80 • •
can-eat all day buffet with free drinks and excellent service. The exclusive renowned Indian restaurant presents a great
More than 60 buffet items including meats, shrimp, soups, tradition of delicious food from Northern India. It brings
salads, desserts and more. Menu and take-out orders avail- you back to the basics with nutrition, quality, flavor, aroma
able. Open daily 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and taste to your tongue. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,
dinner 5:00-10:00 p.m. Open daily.
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Galaxy Diner tt (CH, DS, FD) $ It’s About Coffee - The Factory (CH, FD, FC) $-$$
931 W. Route 66 • 928-774-2466 195 • 2620 N. Steves Blvd. • 928-779-1053 • itsaboutcoffee.com •
Fifties fun and fantastic food on historic Route 66. Break- Fabulously fresh, fine food...always affordable. Locally
fast, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, chicken, pasta and owned coffee house/restaurant. Large variety of freshly
old-fashioned shakes and sundaes from the classic fountain. roasted coffees daily. Full breakfast menu, fresh soups,
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Malone’s Bakery & Deli (B, CH, DS, QS) $ Mountain Delights Bakery & Coffee Shop
1490 Riordan Ranch Rd. • 928-913-0133 40 • (B, CH, QS) $
Fresh baked goods, breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, Flagstaff Mall Food Court, 4650 N. Highway 89, #E10
charburgers, sandwiches, salads and coffees. 928-779-7057 •
Locally owned bakery and coffee shop. Serving fresh
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The Place - Mike and Rhonda’s East (CH, FD, QS) $
Services
3518 E. Route 66, Suite 107 • 928-526-8138 148 • •
Casual restaurant with fast service and good prices. Voted
“Best Breakfast,” “Best Lunch” and “Best Dinner” by Arizona Make the most of
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