GUIDE TO NORTHERN ARIZONA
National Parks and Monuments
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN ARIZONA!
LONG AND HARD HIKE IN AND OUT
REWARDED BY INCREDIBLE WORLD RENOWN WATERFALLS AND TURQUOISE POOLS TO SWIM IN
BEST TIME IS SUMMER AND FALL
MUST HAVE RESERVATION TO HIKE
USUALLY BOOKED OUT A YEAR
33 locals recommend
Havasu Falls
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN ARIZONA!
LONG AND HARD HIKE IN AND OUT
REWARDED BY INCREDIBLE WORLD RENOWN WATERFALLS AND TURQUOISE POOLS TO SWIM IN
BEST TIME IS SUMMER AND FALL
MUST HAVE RESERVATION TO HIKE
USUALLY BOOKED OUT A YEAR
Largest pueblo ruin in the state of Arizona.
Archeologic, Anthropologic, and Geologic wonders. Aztecen Ball court and Geothermal Blowhole feature.
BEST RUINS: WUKOKI AND CITADEL RUIN
BEST VIEW POINTS: PAINTED DESERT VIEW
143 locals recommend
Wupatki National Monument
25137 North Wupatki LaneLargest pueblo ruin in the state of Arizona.
Archeologic, Anthropologic, and Geologic wonders. Aztecen Ball court and Geothermal Blowhole feature.
BEST RUINS: WUKOKI AND CITADEL RUIN
BEST VIEW POINTS: PAINTED DESERT VIEW
Most recent volcanic eruption in Northern Arizona dating to 900 years ago.
Black sands and lava fields create a moon like enviroment.
161 locals recommend
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Most recent volcanic eruption in Northern Arizona dating to 900 years ago.
Black sands and lava fields create a moon like enviroment.
Best preserved cliff dwellings around
Learb about the first peoples to live in the desert enviroments during times of volcanic eruptions.
39 locals recommend
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Best preserved cliff dwellings around
Learb about the first peoples to live in the desert enviroments during times of volcanic eruptions.
Petrified Forest National Park
Sedona Red Rock Country
Stunning red rock landscapes you wont want to miss
Amazing Red Rock Features. New Age community and arts and crafts village. Great Hiking and Restaurants.
BEST PLACE TO SHOP: TLAQUEPAQUE VILLAGE
BEST PLACE TO EAT: EL RINCON, SEDONA MEMORIES, OAK CREEK BREWERY, CHOCOLATE TREE
BEST MICROBREWERY: OAK CREEK BREWERY.
BEST HIKE: CATHEDRAL ROCK, MITTEN RIDGE, BELL ROCK.
187 locals recommend
Sedona
Amazing Red Rock Features. New Age community and arts and crafts village. Great Hiking and Restaurants.
BEST PLACE TO SHOP: TLAQUEPAQUE VILLAGE
BEST PLACE TO EAT: EL RINCON, SEDONA MEMORIES, OAK CREEK BREWERY, CHOCOLATE TREE
BEST MICROBREWERY: OAK CREEK BREWERY.
BEST HIKE: CATHEDRAL ROCK, MITTEN RIDGE, BELL ROCK.
Oak Creek Canyon
Fossil Creek
V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdTlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdCrescent Moon Ranch
300 Red Rock Crossing RdChapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdRobbers Roost
Palatki Heritage Site
10290 Forest RdRed Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop RdAirport Mesa
483 Airport RdChocolaTree Organic Eatery
1595 AZ-89AOak Creek Brewery and Grill
336 AZ-179El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano
336 AZ-179Sedona Memories Bakery Café
321 Jordan RdSlide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AGrasshopper Point Day Use Area
Arizona 89ALocal Towns
Best bar and restaurant scene around. Microbreweries. Shows. Night Life
College town with many bars and micro breweries. Awesome restaurants and historic museums. Flagstaff has alot of culture and nightlife.
BEST LOCAL SHOP: WINTER SUN
BEST BAR : RENDEZVOUS
BEST BURGER: DIABLO BURGER
BEST PIZZA: FRATELLIS PIZZA
BEST SOUTHWEST FOOD: MART ANNES
BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT: CRIOLLO
BEST MUSEUM : MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA
BEST OBSERVATORY: LOWELL OBSERVATORY
BEST PARK: BUFFALO PARK
BEST HIKE : FATMANS LOOP OR MT HUMPHREYS.
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
College town with many bars and micro breweries. Awesome restaurants and historic museums. Flagstaff has alot of culture and nightlife.
BEST LOCAL SHOP: WINTER SUN
BEST BAR : RENDEZVOUS
BEST BURGER: DIABLO BURGER
BEST PIZZA: FRATELLIS PIZZA
BEST SOUTHWEST FOOD: MART ANNES
BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT: CRIOLLO
BEST MUSEUM : MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA
BEST OBSERVATORY: LOWELL OBSERVATORY
BEST PARK: BUFFALO PARK
BEST HIKE : FATMANS LOOP OR MT HUMPHREYS.
Route 66 town with restaurants and home to the Grand Canyon Railroad as well as brewery.
BEST RESTAURANT: HISTORIC BREWERY
101 locals recommend
Williams
Route 66 town with restaurants and home to the Grand Canyon Railroad as well as brewery.
BEST RESTAURANT: HISTORIC BREWERY
Winslow
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadMt. Humphres Hike (above the sadle to peak)
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdLava River Cave
171B Forest RdLowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdBuffalo Park
2400 N Gemini RdLake Mary
Native American Jewelry Route 66 Shop
GIFT SHOP
ROCK SHOP
CONVENIENCE STORE
Great selection of Native American Jewerly and Pottery. One of the best selections of turquoise in Arizona. Route 66 gift shop. One restaurant and Gas Station.
6 locals recommend
Valle
Great selection of Native American Jewerly and Pottery. One of the best selections of turquoise in Arizona. Route 66 gift shop. One restaurant and Gas Station.
Our Town
NOT MUCH HAPPENING IN VALLE, AZ AND WE LIKE THAT.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE BIRDS OF PREY PARK "RAPTOR RANCH" AND THE LOCAL ROCK SHOP FOR GEMS!
ALSO LOOK INTO THE HIKING IN THE AREA, BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL FOREST TRAILS.
Very rural area. Open Range Cattle Ranching land. Dirt roads and minimal signage.
Best Hikes : Red Butte , Red Mountain, Slate Mountain
6 locals recommend
Valle
Very rural area. Open Range Cattle Ranching land. Dirt roads and minimal signage.
Best Hikes : Red Butte , Red Mountain, Slate Mountain
Raptor Ranch
332 Arizona 64Red Butte Trail
Fire Road 340Red Mountain Trail
Slate Mountain Trailhead
GHOST TOWNS
SPOOKY JEROME IS AMONG THE MOST HAUNTED TOWNS IN THE UNITED STATES. ORIGINALLY A COPPER MINING TOWN IT WAS ABANDONED AND LEFT A GHOST TOWN UNTIL IT WAS REVIVED IN 1960s BY HIPPIES AND ARTISTS. JEROME IS A TOWN WITH LOTS OF CHARACTERS, SHOPS, AND WINE CELLARS.
BEST RESTAURANT: HAUNTED HAMBURGER
BEST HOTEL : HOTEL CONNER
BEST WINE: CADUCEUS CELLERS
476 locals recommend
Jerome
SPOOKY JEROME IS AMONG THE MOST HAUNTED TOWNS IN THE UNITED STATES. ORIGINALLY A COPPER MINING TOWN IT WAS ABANDONED AND LEFT A GHOST TOWN UNTIL IT WAS REVIVED IN 1960s BY HIPPIES AND ARTISTS. JEROME IS A TOWN WITH LOTS OF CHARACTERS, SHOPS, AND WINE CELLARS.
BEST RESTAURANT: HAUNTED HAMBURGER
BEST HOTEL : HOTEL CONNER
BEST WINE: CADUCEUS CELLERS
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdGreat vineyard with occasional massage and music ambience.
Caduceus Cellars
158 Main StArizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room
1023 N Main StReservoirs
AWESOME BEACH CAMPING
KAYAKING
BOATING
TUBING
JET SKIING
HIKING
SWIMMING
PADDELBOARDING
199 locals recommend
Lake Powell
AWESOME BEACH CAMPING
KAYAKING
BOATING
TUBING
JET SKIING
HIKING
SWIMMING
PADDELBOARDING
Hoover Dam