Guidebook for Flagstaff
Sightseeing
Zion National Park
Breathtaking views all around.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Another beautiful National Park.
Beautiful and culturally rich. Many old westerns were shot in this area.
35 locals recommend
Oljato-Monument Valley
Beautiful and culturally rich. Many old westerns were shot in this area.
Jerome
Historic mining town. Makes a great day trip.
Great hiking, mountain biking, beautiful scenery, and plenty of restaurants and souvenirs.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Great hiking, mountain biking, beautiful scenery, and plenty of restaurants and souvenirs.
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot RdCheck out old Native American ruins.
Nice trails, ice caves, and amazing lava flows.
161 locals recommend
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Nice trails, ice caves, and amazing lava flows.
A great way to see Native American ruins and learn about the rich cultures.
143 locals recommend
Wupatki National Monument
25137 North Wupatki LaneA great way to see Native American ruins and learn about the rich cultures.
Saguaro National Park
A must see if you head south.
You're only 3.5 hours away. If you've never been...you might as well check it out.
242 locals recommend
Las Vegas
You're only 3.5 hours away. If you've never been...you might as well check it out.
Hoover Dam
You can stop and take a tour from or on your way to Vegas.
Seligman
You could stop and check out old historic Rte 66.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 W Riordan RdLearn some history of Flagstaff.
Pioneer Museum
2340 N Fort Valley RdLearn history of Flagstaff.
Schnebly Hill Road
Schnebly Hill RoadCool offroading and nice hiking trails. High clearance vehicles only!!!
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadGreat cultural experiences.
Prescott
Historic Prescott, whiskey row, and maybe a rodeo.
Capitol Reef National Park
Breathtaking views.
Take a tour on your way to Utah or float down the Colorado River on a raft for a few hours and gaze up at the huge cliff walls.
61 locals recommend
Glen Canyon Dam
U.S. 89Take a tour on your way to Utah or float down the Colorado River on a raft for a few hours and gaze up at the huge cliff walls.
Take a smooth water float down the Colorado River on a raft for a few hours and gaze up at the huge cliff walls.
8 locals recommend
Colorado River Discovery
Take a smooth water float down the Colorado River on a raft for a few hours and gaze up at the huge cliff walls.
Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayCheck out the gooseneck on the Colorado River.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Another beautiful park in Arizona.
Parks, hiking, climbing, biking, nature, scenery and only 6 hours away. Maybe a great spot after you have spent a couple days in Flagstaff.
67 locals recommend
Moab
Parks, hiking, climbing, biking, nature, scenery and only 6 hours away. Maybe a great spot after you have spent a couple days in Flagstaff.
Gorgeous slot canyons. You should book your tour in advance, but well worth it!
243 locals recommend
Upper Antelope Canyon
Gorgeous slot canyons. You should book your tour in advance, but well worth it!
Everything Else
Skiing/snowboarding, hiking, sky ride, and extremely close to the Flagstaff EcoRanch.
436 locals recommend
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadSkiing/snowboarding, hiking, sky ride, and extremely close to the Flagstaff EcoRanch.
Historic Heritage square is a great spot for restaurants, bars, shopping, sporting goods, or learning about Flagstaff's rich history. When it's warm, they play movies outside at night for families.
29 locals recommend
Heritage Square Trust
111 W Birch AveHistoric Heritage square is a great spot for restaurants, bars, shopping, sporting goods, or learning about Flagstaff's rich history. When it's warm, they play movies outside at night for families.
I think it's always good to know where the closest medical facility is...just in case.
Beaver (Flagstaff Med Ctr) SB station
I think it's always good to know where the closest medical facility is...just in case.
Flagstaff Amtrak station
1 E Rte 66If you need another way in or out of Flagstaff.
While downtown, you may want to swing by and pick up maps or brochures.
41 locals recommend
Flagstaff Visitor Center
1 E Rte 66While downtown, you may want to swing by and pick up maps or brochures.
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
6200 South Pulliam DriveA way to get into Flagstaff.
The Yoga Experience
1071 E Old Canyon CtGet stretchy.
They offer shuttles to and from the Phoenix Airport. Super convenient!
Flagstaff-Groome Transportation Office station
They offer shuttles to and from the Phoenix Airport. Super convenient!
Entertainment & Activities
A great way to learn about Percival Lowell and then look at the night sky through his telescope. Flagstaff actually has the telescope that discovered Mars and is the first international Dark Sky City in the world!
352 locals recommend
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdA great way to learn about Percival Lowell and then look at the night sky through his telescope. Flagstaff actually has the telescope that discovered Mars and is the first international Dark Sky City in the world!
A great place to walk around in the ponderosa pine forest, relax, play tennis, disc golf, or take the kids to play on a playground. They have three different play areas that are age appropriate and super fun for the kiddos.
30 locals recommend
Thorpe Park Center
191 N Thorpe RdA great place to walk around in the ponderosa pine forest, relax, play tennis, disc golf, or take the kids to play on a playground. They have three different play areas that are age appropriate and super fun for the kiddos.
Flagstaff Climbing Center
205 S San Francisco StIndoor climbing and bouldering.
A great way to teach kids about the desert and its ecosystems.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA great way to teach kids about the desert and its ecosystems.
Slide down the natural water slide and cool of after a big day of hiking or exploring in Sedona.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89ASlide down the natural water slide and cool of after a big day of hiking or exploring in Sedona.
Music, trails, fairgrounds. They now also have a snow play place.
36 locals recommend
Fort Tuthill County Park
2446 Fort Tuthill LoopMusic, trails, fairgrounds. They now also have a snow play place.
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2446 Brigade RdI have never done it but I hear great things.
Running trails, outdoor bouldering, and a beautiful park. Also and great place to star gaze.
129 locals recommend
Buffalo Park
2400 N Gemini RdRunning trails, outdoor bouldering, and a beautiful park. Also and great place to star gaze.
Make it a college visit and check out the great atmosphere of NAU.
64 locals recommend
Northern Arizona University
South San Francisco StreetMake it a college visit and check out the great atmosphere of NAU.
We absolutely love this place! Between their interactive exhibits, their multiple native american festivals each year, their traditional garden, and museum shop, there is something for everyone. (I personally love their pottery collection.)
230 locals recommend
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdWe absolutely love this place! Between their interactive exhibits, their multiple native american festivals each year, their traditional garden, and museum shop, there is something for everyone. (I personally love their pottery collection.)
Arts & Culture
A great spot for used books, video games, movies, music, or games.
17 locals recommend
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
1520 S Riordan Ranch StA great spot for used books, video games, movies, music, or games.
Orpheum Theater
15 W Aspen AveLive music!
A great spot to catch some quick reading.
15 locals recommend
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library
300 W Aspen AveA great spot to catch some quick reading.
Essentials
Bashas'
1000 N Humphreys StClosest to the EcoRanch
Safeway
1500 E Cedar AveAnother grocery store nearby with a larger selection.
Flagstaff Farmers Market
1901 N Fourth StGood locally owned market.
New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
Groceries
Sprout's Farmer Market
1540 S Riordan Ranch StGreat bulk section, good produce, general grocery needs.
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy
1650 S Milton RdIn case you might need any last minute items.
Rent a bike for the day and ride around town or on some trails in Flagstaff.
15 locals recommend
Absolute Bikes Flagstaff
East Route 66Rent a bike for the day and ride around town or on some trails in Flagstaff.
Sedona Bike & Bean
30 Bell Rock PlazaRent a bike and cruise through the red rocks of Sedona.
Ski Haus Flagstaff
801 N Humphreys StRent skis, snowshoes, or snowboards for you winter enjoyment.
Food Scene
Alpine Pedaler
2 North Leroux StreetDelicious Pizza
Pato Thai Cuisine
20 E Rte 66Yum Yum...great atmosphere and right downtown.
Karma Sushi Bar & Grill
6 E Rte 66Great sushi and happy hour deals.
Himalayan Grill
801 S Milton RdGreat food for not a lot of money.
Late For the Train
19A E Aspen AveGood locally owned coffee shop. 3 Locations.
European style. Best coffee around. Hands down. It is usually pretty busy so not a great spot for families/large groups. Lots of veggie/vegan options too.
219 locals recommend
Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 S Beaver StEuropean style. Best coffee around. Hands down. It is usually pretty busy so not a great spot for families/large groups. Lots of veggie/vegan options too.
Brandy's Cafe
18 South Beaver StreetGreat breakfasts.
MartAnne's is a Flagstaff favorite. Best known for their epic breakfast. Be prepared to wait for a seat...especially if it's a weekend. (Great chorizo breakfasts.)
205 locals recommend
MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66MartAnne's is a Flagstaff favorite. Best known for their epic breakfast. Be prepared to wait for a seat...especially if it's a weekend. (Great chorizo breakfasts.)
Local burgers/local meat! They even sell a veggie burger that has some EcoRanch kale in it :)
194 locals recommend
Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StLocal burgers/local meat! They even sell a veggie burger that has some EcoRanch kale in it :)
Great BBQ...in the basement. You'll pass some cool shops as well and a great spot for chocolate lovers.
29 locals recommend
Bigfoot BBQ Restaurant & Catering
120 N Leroux StGreat BBQ...in the basement. You'll pass some cool shops as well and a great spot for chocolate lovers.
Tinderbox Kitchen
34 S San Francisco StHigh end dining.
Brix
413 N San Francisco StHigh end dining
Josephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys StHigh end dining. Great outdoor brunch spot!
NiMarco's Pizza Downtown
101 S Beaver StGrab a quick slice or three.
Has something for everyone from gluten free pizza, vegetarian options, kids menu, and meat eater favs.
141 locals recommend
Beaver Street Brewery
11 S Beaver StHas something for everyone from gluten free pizza, vegetarian options, kids menu, and meat eater favs.
Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AveLocal favorite/hidden gem.
Biff's is a must visit stop in Flagstaff. It is great for morning bagels or lunchtime/bagel sandwiches. There are loads of photos of people's dogs on the walls. Please note: this is cash only. They have an ATM on site.
34 locals recommend
Biff's Bagels
1 S Beaver StBiff's is a must visit stop in Flagstaff. It is great for morning bagels or lunchtime/bagel sandwiches. There are loads of photos of people's dogs on the walls. Please note: this is cash only. They have an ATM on site.
The Tourist Home is a great option for all! It has a few baskets of toys for younger visitors, great food (and desserts!), wonderful coffee and drinks. It has indoor and outdoor space for seating and is connected to the Annex (a great cocktail spot).
147 locals recommend
Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StThe Tourist Home is a great option for all! It has a few baskets of toys for younger visitors, great food (and desserts!), wonderful coffee and drinks. It has indoor and outdoor space for seating and is connected to the Annex (a great cocktail spot).
Great pizza. They have gluten free option. There are three locations. The one nearest to our house has a nice outdoor patio.
166 locals recommend
Fratelli Pizza
119 W Phoenix AveGreat pizza. They have gluten free option. There are three locations. The one nearest to our house has a nice outdoor patio.