| Home > Flagstaff City > Flagstaff Information |
| Flagstaff Information |
| Attraction Guide : Although Flagstaff is mostly known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, it's one of the prettiest towns you'll ever see and stands on its own as a tourist destination. Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is a charming town surrounded by pine forests, volcanic peaks, dramatic canyons and alpine lakes. Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University, and is an exciting cultural center famous as an archaeological and anthropological Mecca. You'll find coffee houses, historical exhibits, and fun, family-oriented entertainment in between your forays into the fascinating natural wonders and historical monuments of the area. Flagstaff offers plenty of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, and nearby fishing and boating in the summer. In the winter, you'll find cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and even sleigh rides. Attraction Guide Arizona Snowbowl P.O. Box 40Flagstaff, Az. 86002-0040 Enjoy Arizona skiing at its peak. Snowbowl features 2,300 feet of vertical drop, average snowfall of 260 inches, 32 trails, four chairlifts, full-service rental shop, repair shop, ski school, weddings, banquets, and special events. Skiing mid-December through mid-April. From mid-june through mid-October, ride the scenic skyride toward the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view. Coconino National Forest Supervisor's Office, 2323 E. Greenlaw Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004 The world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounds Flagstaff. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including the American bald eagle and the black bear. Forest elevations, from 2,600 to 12,633 feet, host plant life from desert cactus to endangered alpine-tundra groundsel. Elden Hills Golf Course 2380 N. Oakmont Dr.Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Narrow ponderosa pine-lined holes, open meadows, lush fairways, and fast greens set against the backdrop of Mount Elden combine to make Elden Hills Golf Course a wonderful experience. Individuals and groups are welcome. Food and beverage service and meeting/function rooms are available Flagstaff Nordic Center Arizona Snowbowl, P.O. Box 40 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0040 If a vertical drop is not your thing, the Flagstaff Nordic Center offers more than 40 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails through the beautiful Coconino National Forest. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cross-country skier, the Nordic Center\'s trails will entertain and challenge you. Rentals, lessons, snowshoeing, and group packages are available. The Nordic Center operates from December to April. Visit us on the internet. Heritage Square On Aspen Ave. between Leroux and San Francisco Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Heritage Square is a location where today, much as in the past, historic sights and sounds abound. Every Thursday Flagstaff Live! sponsors \" Thursdays on the Square,\" a series of musical entertainment, offered Memorial Day through Labor Day. \"Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Series\" and the \"Classical Music Series\" entertain every Saturday and Sunday afternoon during the summer months. There\'s always something going on \" on the square, \" so stop by and enjoy Flagstaff\'s favorite meeting place. High Altitude Sports Training Complex at Northern Arizona University P.O. Box 5769 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5769 HASTC, located on the NAU campus, coordinates training camps for world-class athletes who wish to train at altitude to improve competitive performance. Additionaly, HASTC engages in community programming, provides job training for students through internships and hosts the biannual International Altitude Training Symposium. HASTC: Where the World Comes to Train. Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Lowell Observatory offers extensive outreach activities to educate visitors about the exciting world of astronomy. The Steele Visitor Center, the staging area for all day tours and evening programs, also houses our interactive exhibit hall, a gift shop and the McAllister Public Observatory. Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 People of all ages and interests meet on the intergenerational museum campus. Celebrate regional art and the cultures of Hopi, Navajo, Pai, Zuni, and prehistoric people. Discover the secrets of dinosaurs, geology, fossils, and native plants and animals. Explore the outdoors on hikes, raft trips, llama treks, and expeditions. Listen to the voices and see the visions of the Colorado Plateau. Northern Arizona University P.O Box 4084 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084 Northern Arizona University has earned a reputation as one of the West\'s premier universities for undergraduate education with unparalleled research opportunities. What makes NAU special? A century-old tradition of innovatively preparing students for their chosen futures. In fact, more than 95 percent of NAU students either work in their major fields of study or go on to graduate programs. While you are in Flagstaff, NAU invites you to visit the campus and enjoy a variety of performing-arts, athletic, and fine-arts events throughout the year. NAU Downtown (523-INAU) provides ticketing for sporting and cultural events, as well as admission information. Or, tune in to 1610 AM on your radio to find out why NAU is \"so much more.\" Pioneer Museum 2340 N. Ft. Valley Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-774-6272 This state agency collects preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona and presents changing exhibits and annual special events on the museum grounds. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park 409 Riordan Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Completed in 1904 in the Arts & 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. The Museum Club 3404 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 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 stopped to perform. The Museum Club continues to host rising country stars while patrons two-step around the trees, or browse in the Route 66 gift shop. Walnut Canyon National Monument Walnut Canyon Rd. #3 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Experience the beauty and history of this tranquil, pristine stream-cut gorge. A hike down the paved trail reveals the ancient cliff dwellings built in the steep canyon walls where ancient pueblo residents lived nearly a thousand years ago. The visitor center museum displays artifacts that make it possible to imagine how the inhabitants lived and farmed. The monument, located seven miles east of Flagstaff off Interstate 40, is open daily, except Christmas. Admission fee. Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project Flagstaff, AZ 86004 The Elden Pueblo project provides educational programs in archaeological research for school groups and the public. Participants in these programs learn about archaeological concepts, skills, laws, and practices by engaging in a variety of archaeological activities. Elden Pueblo is open to the public and located one mile north of the Flagstaff Mall on Highway 89. Please call for program information. Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra 113A Aspen Ave., P.O. Box 122 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0122 The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been a source of enjoyment, enrichment, and pride of the citizens of Northern Arizona for more than 50 years. The 75-member orchestra plays to packed houses in the Ardrey Auditorium, September through April, with \"Great Classics\" and \"Best of Pops\" concerts. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Route 3 Box 149 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 More than 900 years ago, Sunset Crater Volcano began to form as ash and cinder erupted from a fissure in the ground. Lava flowed from the base of the crater, leaving black rivers of hardened lava. Trails and viewpoints allow close examination of the natural features. John Wesley Powell named the volcano for the red-orange hue around the rim. Located 15 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89. Open daily except Christmas. Admission fee. The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Treat yourself to the beauty of wildflowers, shrubs, and trees of the high country around Flagstaff at northern Azrizona\'s public botanic garden. Situated on 200 acres at 7,150 feet in elevation, the Arboretum offers a sensory journey. View a wildflower meadow in all its glorious color, smell the sweet scents of herbs, find a quiet bench to enjoy a view of the San Francisco Peaks, or walk the nature trail. Guided tours. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April 1-December 15. Located 3.8 miles south of West Route 66 on Woody Mountain Road. Wupatki National Monument H.C. 33 Box 444A Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Situated in the rain shadow of the San Francisco Peaks, the area called Wupatki National Monument was once home to the farmers and traders of the Anasazi and Sinagua people, or \"Hisatsinom,\" as their Hopi descendants call them. Today you can visit four of the pueblos on trails that allow you a window into the past. Located 39 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89. Open daily, except Christmas. Admission fee. Transportation in Flagstaff : Flagstaff has long been known as the hub of northern Arizona. The town has become a major retail and service area because so many major transportation arteries connect here. Companies locating in Flagstaff find that doing business with major metropolitan areas in the west is made easier by Flagstaff's proximity to Phoenix, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Denver and Las Vegas. Unlike most mountain towns, Flagstaff is neither rural nor remote. Flagstaff sits at the intersection of Interstate 40 (east-west) and Interstate 17 (north-south) which feeds out of Phoenix to Flagstaff. U.S. Routes 89 and 180 bring people to and from Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Like spokes in a wheel, these highways bring trucks and buses, tourists and residents into Flagstaff from all directions. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport serves the region with flights to and from Phoenix by America West Express. The airport, which sits five miles south of downtown Flagstaff off Interstate 17, links Flagstaff to all the major airlines in Phoenix. Rental car services are available at the airport and in Flagstaff. There is also taxi service from the airport to Flagstaff, and many hotels provide shuttle service. Rail service runs directly through the heart of Flagstaff, and Amtrak passenger trains arrive twice daily. The station is a Flagstaff landmark, hailing back to the days when Flagstaff was a frontier town and the Santa Fe line brought settlers and prosperity westward. Greyhound and Nava-Hopi Tours provide service daily to and from Phoenix, a quick two-hour ride away. Nava-Hopi Tours also runs daily bus tours to the Grand Canyon and other points of interest in northern Arizona. Both companies offer direct service to Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. |
| >> Featured Hotel Partners << |
Priority
Search Engine Submission © February 1st, 2008 E-Biz Travel Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Central Reservation Office, Bangkok operating hours : Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (GMT+07:00) Office Close on Sunday & Thailand Public Holidays Bangkok Office : 31 Phyathai Building, 9th Floor, Room No. 916, Phyathai Road, Phyathai, Ratchthevi, Bangkok, Thailand 10400 Tel : +66 2246-1400 to 2 Fax : +66 2246-1403 USA Number : +1 603-821-4556 Please contact us for any suggestions or comments |