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Area Attractions
Points of interest within the
city of Flagstaff:
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 ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy spectacular views of the
San Francisco Peaks from the wildflower meadow, or join a guided
tour (11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.) to learn about the natural history of
the region. Offering weekend live birds of prey programs, picnic
areas, and a gift shop. Located four miles south of West Route 66 on
scenic Woody Mountain Road. Open April 1-Oct. 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
This state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts,
documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern
Arizona, and presents changing exhibits of artifacts and photos
illustrating themes in Flagstaff history. Annual events include the
Flagstaff Wool Festival, Independence Day Festival, and “Playthings
of the Past” exhibit.
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 Symphony Orchestra
113A E. Aspen Ave. • 928-774-5107 •
www.flagstaffsymphony.org
The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been a source of enjoyment,
enrichment and pride for the citizens of northern Arizona for more
than 56 years. Our 57th season will run from September 2006 to April
2007, filling NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium with world-class programming
including classics, pops, dance and opera. “The Flagstaff Symphony
is the place to be on a Friday night!” Concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff and Historic Rt. 66
On Aspen Ave. between Leroux St. and San
Francisco St.
• 928-774-6929 • 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 the original Lowell
telescope, a 24-inch refractor built in 1896; to the telescope used
to discover planet Pluto in 1930; and through the historic Rotunda
museum. Open daily for tours and many evenings for telescope
viewing. Visit our web site for hours, directions, specials, etc.
The Museum Club
3404 E. Route 66 • 928-526-9434 •
www.museumclub.com
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 performed. The Club
continues to host rising country stars while patrons two-step around
the trees, or browse in the Route 66 gift shop.
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213 •
www.musnaz.org
Inspiring love and responsibility for the beauty and diversity of
the Colorado Plateau. Native cultures, tribal lifeways, natural
sciences, and fine arts from the region. Museum shop and bookstore
on-site. Open daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., except Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
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.
Points of interest within two
hours of Flagstaff:
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-Oct., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Coconino National Forest
(San Francisco Peaks & The Kachina Wilderness)
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 from 2,600 to 12,633 feet, the forest
ranges from desert cactus to alpine tundra and is home to a variety
of wildlife. Respect and enjoy your national forests.
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 through
beautiful forest. The trails will entertain and challenge beginner
and seasoned cross-county skiers alike. Rentals and lessons
available. Located one mile from Crowley Pit snow play area. Open
Monday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Grand Canyon National Park
81 miles northwest of Flagstaff via
Highways 180 and 64 • 928-638-7888
• www.nps.gov/grca
Known around
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-Oct. 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 • 1-800-843-8724
(1-800-THE-TRAIN) • 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.
Hopi &
Navajo Reservations
50-80 miles northeast of Flagstaff.
Jerome State Historic Park
100 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.
La Posada
Hotel / Restaurant in Winslow, AZ
55 miles east of Flagstaff.
www.laposada.org
Arizona’s Grandest Estate ~ A National Historic Landmark
Meteor Crater
35 miles east of Flagstaff via I-40 exit
233 • 928-289-2362
• 800-289-5898 • www.meteorcrater.com
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 I-17, going south, take exit 283 east. Fee: $5 per
adult, children 15 and under no charge. Federal passes accepted;
open 365 days a year.
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 US
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.
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
adults, 15 years and under no charge. Federal Recreation Passes
accepted. Open daily, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Christmas Day.
City of
Sedona, Sedona Red Rocks and
Oak Creek Canyon
30 miles south of Flagstaff. www.visitsedona.com
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 self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Open
every day except Christmas, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Extended summer
hours; please call.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via
I-40, exit 204 • 928-526-3367
• www.nps.gov/waca
Walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos where people lived over
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. Extended summer hours; please
call.
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. Extended summer hours; please call.
For additional information, visit
www.flagstaffarizona.org
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