Flagstaff Guidebook
Sightseeing
Gondola runs year-round. Best views from the top! Great hiking trailheads from the parking area down below as well. The Aspen Loop trail is like stepping into an enchanted forest!
47 locals recommend
Snowbowl Scenic Gondola
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadGondola runs year-round. Best views from the top! Great hiking trailheads from the parking area down below as well. The Aspen Loop trail is like stepping into an enchanted forest!
The caves have been closed during Covid, but we hope they open again soon! A great experience for the family!
150 locals recommend
Lava River Cave
171B Forest RdThe caves have been closed during Covid, but we hope they open again soon! A great experience for the family!
Great spot for amazing views! Lots of hiking trails in the area for all fitness levels.
230 locals recommend
Walnut Canyon National Monument
3 Walnut Canyon RoadGreat spot for amazing views! Lots of hiking trails in the area for all fitness levels.
Gorgeous natural beauty! 25 miles from Flagstaff, on your way down to Sedona. Lovely place to hike or wade through the shallow water.
148 locals recommend
Oak Creek Canyon
Gorgeous natural beauty! 25 miles from Flagstaff, on your way down to Sedona. Lovely place to hike or wade through the shallow water.
Sedona is simply spectacular! Tons of cute shops, Pink Jeep tours, restaurants, hiking, guided Vortex hiking tours, and more. The drive down Hwy 89A from Flagstaff into Sedona is one of the most stunning drives!
221 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona is simply spectacular! Tons of cute shops, Pink Jeep tours, restaurants, hiking, guided Vortex hiking tours, and more. The drive down Hwy 89A from Flagstaff into Sedona is one of the most stunning drives!
Grand Falls, Arizona
Extinct volcano with modest hiking trails
161 locals recommend
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Extinct volcano with modest hiking trails
Local Attractions
Great place to take the kids for indoor swimming! There are 2 giant, twisting water slides there; it's dark when you enter them so maybe not the best for young kids, but super fun for the older kids!
There are lots of indoor activities at this place; rock climbing wall, etc.
61 locals recommend
Flagstaff Aquaplex
1702 N Fourth StGreat place to take the kids for indoor swimming! There are 2 giant, twisting water slides there; it's dark when you enter them so maybe not the best for young kids, but super fun for the older kids!
There are lots of indoor activities at this place; rock climbing wall, etc.
Ropes course anyone? Super fun, very safe adventure ropes courses for all ages and abilities. You start with a safety lesson, then are off to test your bravery! Zip lines included!
175 locals recommend
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2446 Brigade RdRopes course anyone? Super fun, very safe adventure ropes courses for all ages and abilities. You start with a safety lesson, then are off to test your bravery! Zip lines included!
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdGreat place to see the stars!
Flagstaff Athletic Club
1500 N Country Club DrIndoor gym for those seeking indoor athletics
Fishing anyone? Small pond / lake close to downtown Flagstaff. The pond is stocked with various fish. May need a fishing license.
Frances Short Pond
Fishing anyone? Small pond / lake close to downtown Flagstaff. The pond is stocked with various fish. May need a fishing license.
About 30 miles from Flagstaff in Williams, AZ. Super fun day-trip for the family!
344 locals recommend
Bearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66About 30 miles from Flagstaff in Williams, AZ. Super fun day-trip for the family!
Super fun "magical" experience for the young ones around the holidays!
30 locals recommend
North Pole Experience
2515 E Butler AveSuper fun "magical" experience for the young ones around the holidays!
Family favorite! Only 30 minutes from Flagstaff, this is a must-do for families around the holidays!
21 locals recommend
The Polar Express
233 North Grand Canyon BoulevardFamily favorite! Only 30 minutes from Flagstaff, this is a must-do for families around the holidays!
Food scene
Great restaurant within walking distance from Our Happy Place! They have patio seating that overlooks the golf course; beautiful setting to watch the sunset!
Try the Nachos plate; huge plate and they're delicious!
50 locals recommend
The Oakmont - A Great Neighborhood Restaurant
2380 N Oakmont DrGreat restaurant within walking distance from Our Happy Place! They have patio seating that overlooks the golf course; beautiful setting to watch the sunset!
Try the Nachos plate; huge plate and they're delicious!
New local hot spot! Cute, eclectic little coffee shop. Great service, and the BEST dirty chai latte I've ever had!
Lund Canyon Coffee
601 Piccadilly DrNew local hot spot! Cute, eclectic little coffee shop. Great service, and the BEST dirty chai latte I've ever had!
Trendy hot spot in downtown Flagstaff! The service here is TOP NOTCH. Good food and great atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
Lotus Lounge at Hotel Monte Vista
106 N San Francisco StTrendy hot spot in downtown Flagstaff! The service here is TOP NOTCH. Good food and great atmosphere.
Shift Kitchen & Bar
107 N San Francisco StHip & trendy, upscale dining in downtown Flagstaff!
Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StTheir gourmet burgers are GIANT
Local hot spot! Cute breakfast / brunch place with coffee bar. Seating is limited and you'll need to stand in line to order. But the food is awesome!
25 locals recommend
Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 South Beaver StreetLocal hot spot! Cute breakfast / brunch place with coffee bar. Seating is limited and you'll need to stand in line to order. But the food is awesome!
NiMarco's Pizza Downtown
101 S Beaver StFavorite pizza joint in Flagstaff!
Upscale modern bistro in downtown Flagstaff. The lines are long at peak times, but well worth the wait!
122 locals recommend
Josephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys StUpscale modern bistro in downtown Flagstaff. The lines are long at peak times, but well worth the wait!
MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66Local favorite! Southwest cuisine
Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Favorite local Italian restaurant
Awesome breakfast! The pancakes and cinnamon rolls are the best!
99 locals recommend
Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery
1500 E Cedar AveAwesome breakfast! The pancakes and cinnamon rolls are the best!
Cute, eclectic breakfast place. The almond flour pancakes are AMAZING.
34 locals recommend
The Toasted Owl - East Side
5200 E Cortland BlvdCute, eclectic breakfast place. The almond flour pancakes are AMAZING.
Hole-in-the-wall local joint with GREAT Mediterranean food. The falafel is AMAZING!
6 locals recommend
My Pita Wrap Mediterranean Grill
1800 S Milton RdHole-in-the-wall local joint with GREAT Mediterranean food. The falafel is AMAZING!