Flagstaff Attractions
The university town of Flagstaff (alt. 7,028ft/2,142m; pop. 45,857), within the Coconino National Forest, is a good base from which to visit the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Country.
The name Flagstaff was established by locals in 1881 when a pine tree was stripped of its branches and used as a flag staff. The downtown district of Flagstaff grew up around the railroad depot and features many buildings from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
The name Flagstaff was established by locals in 1881 when a pine tree was stripped of its branches and used as a flag staff. The downtown district of Flagstaff grew up around the railroad depot and features many buildings from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Historical Museum in Flagstaff is the headquarters of the Northern Division of the Arizona Historical Society. It is housed in a stone building originally constructed in 1908 as a hospital.
A barn and root cellar date from the same period as the hospital. The barn was built in 1910 to house county workhorses. The root cellar is where the hospital stored vegetables grown in the garden.
All values are in United States Dollars
A barn and root cellar date from the same period as the hospital. The barn was built in 1910 to house county workhorses. The root cellar is where the hospital stored vegetables grown in the garden.
Arizona Historical Society Northern Arizona Division Northern Arizona Division Pioneer Museum
2340 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1200
United States
2340 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1200
United States
Phone 1 (928) 774-6272
Fax 1 (928) 774-1596
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Coconino Center for the Arts
The Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff has musical, theater and dance performances, as well as regular art exhibitions. The gallery of the Coconino Center for the Arts features diverse temporary exhibitions that showcase local and regional artists. The theater offers musical concerts, readings, and theater performances.
Coconino Center for the Arts
Box 296
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0296
United States
Box 296
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0296
United States
Phone 1 (928) 779-2300
Fax 1 (928) 779-7197
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Doris Harper White Playhouse
The Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse was originally the Elks Lodge and then the Flagstaff Library. In 2002, the name was changed from the Flagstaff Playhouse to the current name. It is the home of the Theatrikos Theatre Company.
Flagstaff Nordic Center
The Flagstaff Nordic Center has more than 25 miles of groomed cross country trails. Sledding and snow play can be enjoyed at Crowley Pit.
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
The 85 member Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra performs in Ardrey Auditorium during the fall, winter and spring. The Flagstaff Symphony made its debut in 1899 while the modern Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1950.
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
113-A East Aspen Avenue, Box 122
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0122
United States
113-A East Aspen Avenue, Box 122
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0122
United States
Phone 1 (928) 774-5107
Fax 1 (928) 774-5109
Lowell Observatory
On Mars Hill, to the west of Flagstaff, is the Lowell Observatory, from which the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930.
Day and evening programs are available for telescope viewing and guided tours are offered.
All values are in United States Dollars
Day and evening programs are available for telescope viewing and guided tours are offered.
Hours
March 1 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Evening hours: Sept to May - Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat, 5:30 - 9:30 pm; June to August - Mon thru Sat, 5:30 - 10:00 pm.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Museum Club
The Museum Club in Flagstaff is a famous roadhouse, built in 1931, and the largest log cabin in the Southwest. It serves as a dance club offering regular country music performances.
Flagstaff Museum Club
3404 East Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004-4032
United States
3404 East Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004-4032
United States
Phone 1 (928) 526-9434
Fax 1 (928) 526-5244
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 2:00 | 2:00 | 2:00 | 2:00 | 2:00 | 2:00 | 2:00 |
Museum of Northern Arizona
The Museum of Northern Arizona is located 3mi/5km northwest of Flagstaff. It features crafts of the Navajo and Hopi Indians.
All values are in United States Dollars
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8348
United States
3101 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8348
United States
Phone 1 (928) 774-5213
Fax 1 (928) 779-1527
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (closing March 29, 2010)
The Riordan Mansion is a 13,000 square foot home built in 1904 for Timothy and Michael Riordan, owners of the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company. The two close-knit families built the mansion to have two separate living quarters, totaling 40 rooms, separated by a common area.
The Arts and Crafts style architecture features log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches and hand-split wooden shingles.
The Arts and Crafts style architecture features log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches and hand-split wooden shingles.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
409 Riordan Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-0838
United States
409 Riordan Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-0838
United States
Phone 1 (928) 779-4395
Fax 1 (928) 556-0253
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
The Arboretum at Flagstaff occupies 200 acres of pine forest at an elevation of 7,150 feet. It was originally the year-round home of Frances McAllister and a working ranch which wad donated to become the grounds and formal gardens. Weekly bird walks have recorded over 100 species of birds, many use the Arboretum grounds for breeding. Live birds of prey programs are offered every weekend.
All values are in United States Dollars
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 South Woody Mountain Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8776
United States
4001 South Woody Mountain Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8776
United States
Phone 1 (928) 774-1442
Fax 1 (928) 774-1441
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Flagstaff Surroundings
Sunset Crater National Monument
The road from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Village runs past Sunset Crater, Arizona's youngest volcano, which erupted for the first time about 1064.
Sunset Crater Volcano features a 1,000-foot volcanic cinder
cone and its lava flows.
Sunset Crater Volcano features a 1,000-foot volcanic cinder
cone and its lava flows.
Sunset Crater National Monument
Route 3, Box 149
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
United States
Route 3, Box 149
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
United States
Phone 1 (928) 526-0502
Fax 1 (928) 526-4259
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Visitor Center is open November-April 9-5 MST; May-October 8-5 MST
Access to the Sunset Crater Volcano is closed to climbing to protect its fragile resources. There is a one-mile Lava Flow Trail at the volcano's base which allows you to see a variety of volcanic features. Other cinder cones on the area allow access such as Lenox Crater. In winter, snow and ice can cause temporary closures of trails.
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Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument covers a large area that with over 2,000 archaeological sites which contain the remains of Sinagua and Anasazi Indian settlements.
Meteor Crater
40mi/64km east of Flagstaff is the best preserved meteorite crater on earth, which has been used for the training of astronauts.
The crater is 570 feet deep and over 4,000 feet in diameter.
The crater is 570 feet deep and over 4,000 feet in diameter.
Meteor Crater Enterprises, Inc.
Box 30940
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0940
United States
Box 30940
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0940
United States
Phone 1 (928) 289-2362
Fax 1 (928) 289-2598
Hours
May 25 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 16 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Walnut Canyon National Monument
16mi/26km east of Flagstaff is the deep Walnut Canyon, with some 300 rock dwellings of the old Indian Sinagua culture (12th/13th centuries; the name Sinagua in Spanish means "waterless").
The Cliff dwellings were built between 1125 and
1250 and served as home to Walnut Canyon's only permanent inhabitants, the Ancestral Pueblo people.
The Cliff dwellings were built between 1125 and
1250 and served as home to Walnut Canyon's only permanent inhabitants, the Ancestral Pueblo people.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
3 Walnut Canyon Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
United States
3 Walnut Canyon Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
United States
Phone 1 (928) 526-3367
Fax 1 (928) 527-4259
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Entrance fees valid for 7 days.
Expect windy conditions most of the year.
Afternoon thunderstorms likely July to September.
In winter, snow and ice can cause temporary closure of the Island Trail.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
