Flagstaff, AZ

Travel Guide

Northern Arizona featuring street scenes
Grand Canyon featuring signage
North Central Arizona which includes signage and street scenes
Grand Canyon featuring shopping
North Central Arizona featuring street scenes and outdoor art
A great base from which to explore the Grand Canyon National Park and the Arizona Snowbowl, this town offers adventure all year round.

Flagstaff’s four distinct seasons and proximity to the Grand Canyon make it extremely popular for many outdoor recreation activities, including hiking, skiing, boating and biking. 

The Grand Canyon’s South Rim is a 90-minute drive away, so many of Flagstaff’s outdoor adventures take advantage of the imposing local landscape.

Take a white water rafting tour with one of the many local river tour companies. Tours can be motorized or oar-powered and are designed to suit different levels of experience. 

For hikers, there are also many options. Join up with a guided day tour or a week long hike through the striking terrain, or set out yourself along the 33-mile (53-kilometer) urban trail system which offers hikes on well-maintained trails.

Make a trip to treetop-based Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, which has an elevated obstacle course which climbs as high as 60 feet (18 meters) off the ground. The course has zip lines, suspended bridges, nets, swings and an aerial surf board.

In the winter, the Arizona Snowbowl is the center of Flagstaff’s skiing and boarding scene. Snowmaking technology enables this resort to add to natural snow fall throughout the season. Wing Mountain Snow Play Area also gets busy with thrill-seeking winter tourists.

When you’ve had enough adventure and are looking to take it easy, take the short drive to Mormon Lake. Here, you can go horseback riding, fishing or take a hike along one of Coconino National Forest’s trails. The Nature Conservancy organizes free guided nature walks. 

Back in town, Flagstaff has an accomplished arts and entertainment scene. Visit the Coconino Center for the Arts, the largest art gallery in northern Arizona, and a collection of local and regional works. More local artistry can be found at the Northern Arizona University Art Museum. Aside from its permanent collection, the Museum of Northern Arizona holds regular lectures, activities and events.

Where to stay in Flagstaff

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Downtown Flagstaff

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Downtown Flagstaff boasts a vibrant culture with historic buildings housing independent stores, cafés, and popular venues like the Weatherford Hotel. Explore prominent sights such as Heritage Square and the Orpheum Theater.

Downtown Flagstaff
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Northern Arizona University

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northern Arizona University and surrounding area, you can visit Walkup Skydome and Flagstaff City Hall.

Northern Arizona University
Too crowded to go up mountain

Fort Valley

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

When in Fort Valley, you can plan a visit to Fort Valley and Museum of Northern Arizona, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fort Valley
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Old Town Flagstaff

Old Town Flagstaff is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Heritage Square or Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.

Old Town Flagstaff
Station and Visitor Center.

Southside

4.5/5(173 area reviews)

When in Southside, you can plan a visit to Flagstaff City Hall and Heritage Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Woodlands Village

4.5/5(377 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodlands Village and surrounding area, you can visit Walkup Skydome and Flagstaff Extreme.

Woodlands Village
Little America Flagstaff

Little America Flagstaff

4 out of 5
2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ
The price is ¥14,990 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
¥14,990
¥16,697 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Flagstaff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,669 reviews)
"Great check in! We were able to check in early at 1pm"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Little America Flagstaff
Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon

Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon

2.5 out of 5
1008 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ
The price is ¥7,166 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥7,166
¥7,982 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flagstaff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,117 reviews)
"The presidential suite was amazing!!! Will definitely come back!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon
High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown

High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown

4 out of 5
1000 West Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ
The price is ¥17,113 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥17,113
¥22,018 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Flagstaff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,919 reviews)
"They've done a really nice job fixing up this old Days Inn with great amenities and it was very clean, however you can still tell it used to be an old Days Inn that has been refurbished"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins

Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins

3 out of 5
4200 Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, AZ
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Flagstaff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Lowell Observatory and Flagstaff Extreme ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"Unique property in the woods , staff were great and breakfast was awesome"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Arizona Mountain Inn and Cabins
Village Camp Flagstaff

Village Camp Flagstaff

2 out of 5
1 Vc Dr, Flagstaff, AZ
Stay at this campground in Flagstaff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attraction Fort Valley is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
Ponderosa Cabin
"Village Camp as a whole was a great experience and we look forward to visiting again, as well as exploring their other locations. The pictures do make the cabins seem more spacious than they are but overall, it was enough space for our family of 6 (Ponderosa). We did receive our cabin late, as it ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Village Camp Flagstaff
PRIVATE BACKYARD PICKLEBALL COURT October-April w/ 4 Bedrooms in the Mountains

PRIVATE BACKYARD PICKLEBALL COURT October-April w/ 4 Bedrooms in the Mountains

4 out of 5
Flagstaff
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Flagstaff. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lowell Observatory and Aspen Valley ...
Great stay
"Great place but off the rental market going forward. We are sad about that but happy for the owner."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2020

PRIVATE BACKYARD PICKLEBALL COURT October-April w/ 4 Bedrooms in the Mountains
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Flagstaff

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
2233
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
1737
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
346
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice town! Love the hiking

5/5 - Excellent

Manolo

Beautiful town great people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Alot more traffic than expected... but I realize you are off main highway so that is how it goes i guess... the free parking downtown was noce touch during these times.

4/5 - Good

Gaby

Hampton was nice, however I booked the room with its slightly higher rate because of the breakfast buffet it offered. This was not the case, I had a 7 hour drive ahead of me and was told that Hilton changed their amenities

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Flagstaff can be done in a day, Sedona is way more beautiful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice scenery the weather was perfect not a lot of people

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