Flagstaff Area Attractions and Activities

Nestled in the cool pines of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff features spectacular mountain views, a dynamic and historic downtown area, breathtaking national monuments and so much more. Explore our many museums, art centers and native ruins, go for a hike on one of our many mountain trails, visit a meteor crater or get lost in the stars at our world-famous Lowell Observatory. Whatever it is you love to do, Flagstaff delivers.

• Grand Canyon National Park
  As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon shows impressive displays of erosion and mother earth's natural beauty. Enjoy the breathtaking collection of colorful rock layers, hike a trail, observe the wildlife, watch a sunrise or sunset, or simply immerse yourself in the wonder that is Grand Canyon National Park. Call 928-638-7888 or visit http://www.nps.gov/grca
• Arizona Snowbowl
  Snowbowl is located just 14 miles north of Flagstaff in the San Francisco Peaks and 4 chairlifts. During winter you can ski or snowboard and in summer you can enjoy amazing views on the Scenic Skyride or on horseback. Call 928-779-4577 or visit http://www.arizonasnowbowl.com
• Lowell Observatory
  Prominent mathematician Percival Lowell founded this observatory in 1894. The Lowell Observatory is active in astronomical research and welcomes visitors year-round for tours and telescope viewing. Call 928-233-3211 or visit http://www.lowell.edu/
• Museum of Northern Arizona
  Learn about archaeology, geology and native peoples. Explore Native American artifacts, natural science specimens and fine art pieces throughout this museum’s nine exhibit galleries. Call 928-774-5213 or visit http://www.musnaz.org
• Pioneer Museum
  The Pioneer Museum features artifacts and implements from the early part of Flagstaff and northern Arizona history including ranching, logging, and transportation. Visitors can see a barn, cabin, root cellar, fire truck, steam locomotive, and wagon from Flagstaff's early days. Call 928-774-6272 or visit http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
• The Arboretum at Flagstaff
  This 200-acre botanical garden and nature preserve is home to 2,500 species of plants including one of America’s largest collections of high-country wildflowers. Call 928-774-1442 or visit http://www.thearb.org
• Sedona
  Located in Arizona's high desert under the towering southwestern rim of the vast Colorado Plateau, the city of Sedona is blessed with four mild seasons marked by abundant sunshine and clean air. Ideally, the annual average high and low temperatures are 74.7 and 45.7 degrees, respectively. http://www.visitsedona.com
• Meteor Crater
  This crater was formed 50,000 years ago when a gigantic meteorite hurtled through space at 40,000 miles per hour and struck the rocky plains of Northern Arizona. It hit with such explosive force it caused a crater 550 feet deep and a mile wide. Call 800-289-5898 or visit http://www.meteorcrater.com
• Canyon de Chelly
  Learn about Southwestern Indian history at this 83,000-acre national monument that still sustains a living community of Navajo people. Visit the ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD at the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves. Call 928-674-5500 or visit http://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm
• Wupatki National Monument
  This 54-square-mile monument was once home to prehistoric Anasazi and Sinagua farmers and preserves many freestanding masonry pueblos, field houses, rock art, pottery, baskets and tools - extraordinary evidence of a varied and complex lifestyle. Learn how they survived by farming, hunting, gathering and trading. Call 928-679-2365 or visit http://www.nps.gov/wupa
• Northern Arizona University
  Silhouetted against Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks, Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) sprawling campus offers a variety of athletic events, performing arts, fine art displays, the NAU Atmospheric Research Observatory and performances throughout the year. Founded in 1899, NAU lays the groundwork for liberal arts education with opportunities to prepare for a number of specialized professions. Today, nearly 20,000 students embrace the future with their choice of 100 baccalaureate, 40 masters' and eight doctoral degrees. Call 928-523-5661 or visit http://www.nau.edu
• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
  900 years old and the youngest volcano on the Colorado plateau; Sunset Crater features a cinder cone rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. Learn about the powerful geologic forces and their aftermath and check out the mile-long, self-guided Lava Flow Trail. Call 928-526-0502 or visit http://www.nps.gov/sucr
• Historic Downtown Flagstaff
  A pedestrian-friendly collection of independent art galleries, shops, restaurants, and a year-round calendar of exciting events such as the Fourth of July and Holiday Lights parades, Flagstaff Route 66 Days, Flagstaff Farmer’s market and First Friday ArtWalk. Call 800-842-7293 or visit http://www.flagstaffarizona.org