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Flagstaff
Astounding natural wonders, invigorating outdoor recreation and fascinating cultural attractions make Flagstaff the perfect getaway to rejuvenate the body and replenish the mind. Set at the base of the beautiful San Francisco Peaks, and surrounded by lush national forests, the city provides ample opportunity for fresh air fun. Spring, summer and fall bring hikers, campers and mountain bikers, while winter draws skiers and ice skaters. But don't let a focus on the "good old outdoors" fool you. Fostered by the local university, Flagstaff is also chock-full of educational and cultural attractions. Be sure to see the award-winning permanent exhibit "Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau" at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The Pioneer Museum offers a glimpse of what life was like for the early settlers of the region and includes a 1929 Baldwin locomotive in its collection. The city also has an arboretum and a planetarium. The entire area is a living anthropology and geology lesson, with ancient Native American ruins and stunning scenery at the Wupatki and Walnut Canyon National Monuments, just waiting to be explored.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Historic sitesHistoric sites
Walnut Canyon National Monument: See millions of years of history unraveled in the geology of the rocks at this popular scenic and historic hiking area, once populated by the Sinagua Indians.
Address: Walnut Canyon Rd #3, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: +1 928 526 3367
Admission fee
Wupatki National Monument: Explore this fascinating ancient pueblo, located near the San Francisco Peaks, which once housed almost 100 members of the Anasazi and Sinagua tribes.
Address: 6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-679-2365
Admission fee
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park: This five-acre park showcases the extraordinary early 1900s mansion of the Riordan family. A wing is open to public for tours and includes all of the original furnishings and decor.
Address: 409 West Riordan Road, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-779-4395
Admission fee
Museum highlightsMuseum highlights
Museum of Northern Arizona: Spend the day at this unique museum dedicated to the history, geology and culture of the Southwest. Permanent exhibits include a life-size skeletal model of the Dilophosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur found in northern Arizona.
Address: 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-774-5213
Admission fee
Pioneer Museum: Originally constructed as the Coconino County Hospital, this museum includes a main building, barn, and cabin that offer exhibits and crafts demonstrations pertaining to life in the early 1900s.
Address: 2340 North Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-774-6272
Admission fee
Great outdoorsGreat outdoors
The Arboretum: Created to help people understand the flora of northeastern Arizona, this 200-acre botanical garden includes 2,500 species of high elevation plants and miles of walking trails to explore them.
Address: 4001 South Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-774-1442
Admission fee; closed mid-December to March
Night lifeNight life
The Museum Club: Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
Address: 3404 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 602-526-9434
Star gazingStar gazing
Lowell Observatory: Learn about astronomy at this privately owned observatory which is named after a prominent mathematician and best known for its discovery of the planet Pluto.
Address: 1400 Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: 928-774-3358
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Mountain Oasis: The eclectic menu features a variety of ethnic choices including Greek, Asian and Italian dishes. Smoothies come in a variety of fun flavors, from banana buzz to mango magic.
Address: 11 E Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone: (928) 214-9270
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Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Little America Hotel and Towers
Popularity index: #1 in Flagstaff
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Residence Inn Flagstaff
Popularity index: #5 in Flagstaff
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Embassy Suites Hotel Flagstaff
Popularity index: #14 in Flagstaff
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La Quinta Inn and Suites Flagstaff
Popularity index: #15 in Flagstaff
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Econo Lodge University
Popularity index: #19 in Flagstaff
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Days Inn Flagstaff-Highway 66
Popularity index: #30 in Flagstaff
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Recommended Reading
"Flagstaff finds new life in Old West heritage"  Los Angeles Times (free registration required), Jul 27, 2005
Flagstaff is no longer content to play second fiddle to Arizona’s natural wonders.
"Going To: Flagstaff"  New York Times (free registration required), Oct 16, 2005
Flagstaff is an enjoyable destination with plenty to keep visitors busy.
"10 Perfect Days in the American Southwest"  Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler, Sep 1, 2008
An itinerary planned by leading travel specialists and Conde Nast Traveler tours the best of what this region has to offer.
"Journeys; 36 Hours | Flagstaff, Ariz."  New York Times (free registration required), Aug 30, 2002
Visitors can dine, hike and visit Indian ruins during a weekend in Flagstaff.
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