Get out there!!
Sightseeing
A very unique hike underground in an old lava flow. You will definitely need headlamps (its basically a long cave .75 miles long) and need to be sure footed for the initial descent down large boulders into the lava tube. Also, wear a few layers. Unless there is extreme weather all cars can easily manage the forest service road. I would allow a half day...it takes about 45 minutes get there and you want at least an hour for the hike.
16 years ago no one was there, but now it is frequently visited and the weekends are busy.
The hike is flat and easy and you can turn around at any point. I have seen all ages, toddlers to elderly.
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Lava River Cave
171B Forest RdA very unique hike underground in an old lava flow. You will definitely need headlamps (its basically a long cave .75 miles long) and need to be sure footed for the initial descent down large boulders into the lava tube. Also, wear a few layers. Unless there is extreme weather all cars can easily manage the forest service road. I would allow a half day...it takes about 45 minutes get there and you want at least an hour for the hike.
16 years ago no one was there, but now it is frequently visited and the weekends are busy.
The hike is flat and easy and you can turn around at any point. I have seen all ages, toddlers to elderly.
The AZ trail obviously entails a huge part of AZ, but I am suggesting Aspen Corner on Snowbowl road (our ski area)
Go aprox 5.5 miles up snowbowl road and at a large turn you will see signed parking on the right and an obvious trail.
I suggest this as it gets you up to elevation and into wonderful meadows, aspens, big views and a few hiking options. There is a short loop or a longer trail to Bismark lake. Search for Aspen Corner and you will get plenty of info. There will most likely be lots of mountain bikers, runners and hikers enjoying this area.
Arizona Trail
Arizona National Scenic TrailThe AZ trail obviously entails a huge part of AZ, but I am suggesting Aspen Corner on Snowbowl road (our ski area)
Go aprox 5.5 miles up snowbowl road and at a large turn you will see signed parking on the right and an obvious trail.
I suggest this as it gets you up to elevation and into wonderful meadows, aspens, big views and a few hiking options. There is a short loop or a longer trail to Bismark lake. Search for Aspen Corner and you will get plenty of info. There will most likely be lots of mountain bikers, runners and hikers enjoying this area.
GOOD FUN!!!! This establishment does a really good job of creating an adventure for all ages. (there are size requirements for small ones so look into that if you have kids)
Don't be intimidated! And it is just down the road from here. If you don't want to dare the heights Fort Tuthill has hiking and biking trails. Our outdoor amphitheater is also out here for our many music venues.
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2446 Brigade RdGOOD FUN!!!! This establishment does a really good job of creating an adventure for all ages. (there are size requirements for small ones so look into that if you have kids)
Don't be intimidated! And it is just down the road from here. If you don't want to dare the heights Fort Tuthill has hiking and biking trails. Our outdoor amphitheater is also out here for our many music venues.
Keep books alive!!!! Kindles are great...but the feel of a book....AHHHHH.
Wonderful collection of books and gifts. Its a beautiful store.
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Bright Side Bookshop
18 N San Francisco StKeep books alive!!!! Kindles are great...but the feel of a book....AHHHHH.
Wonderful collection of books and gifts. Its a beautiful store.
Despite the one way streets and the difficult parking this really is a cute, historic and sweet little downtown. Lots of shopping, restaurants, coffee and tea shops, microbreweries and art galleries.
On weekends there are events on the square and First Friday of each month is the art walk for a town with a multitude of artists. Weekends provide music at many of the bars.
The Orpheum is our downtown theater and there is always something happening...movies, events, music.
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Downtown Flagstaff
6 E Aspen AveDespite the one way streets and the difficult parking this really is a cute, historic and sweet little downtown. Lots of shopping, restaurants, coffee and tea shops, microbreweries and art galleries.
On weekends there are events on the square and First Friday of each month is the art walk for a town with a multitude of artists. Weekends provide music at many of the bars.
The Orpheum is our downtown theater and there is always something happening...movies, events, music.
Why not! Go paint a picture, meet new people, be a kid again. All levels will enjoy this experience. The artists do a wonderful job of guiding you through the painting. A LOT of fun!
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Creative Spirits
13 W Riordan RdWhy not! Go paint a picture, meet new people, be a kid again. All levels will enjoy this experience. The artists do a wonderful job of guiding you through the painting. A LOT of fun!
Beautiful high elevation wilderness trail (no mountain biking) 10.2 mile out and back. Take snowbowl road to the ski area. Drive into first parking lot on right (south) Kachina trailhead is located on south end of parking lot. I suggest this because it is lovely and hiking Humphreys can be so crowded.
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Kachina Trail
Kachina TrailBeautiful high elevation wilderness trail (no mountain biking) 10.2 mile out and back. Take snowbowl road to the ski area. Drive into first parking lot on right (south) Kachina trailhead is located on south end of parking lot. I suggest this because it is lovely and hiking Humphreys can be so crowded.
Schultz Creek is the starting hub for the majority of Mountain biking, hiking and running. The locals refer to this trailhead starting point as "the Y" as it is the intersection of Schultz pass road and Elden lookout road.
Take 180 N out of town and Turn right at the stoplight onto Schultz pass road in aprox 3/4 mile you will be at the Y. I am not going to get more invested in directions because I am sure ya'll have alltrails or some sort of app. Schultz, Sunset, rocky ridge...good times. Enjoy it out there.
Schultz Creek
Schultz Creek is the starting hub for the majority of Mountain biking, hiking and running. The locals refer to this trailhead starting point as "the Y" as it is the intersection of Schultz pass road and Elden lookout road.
Take 180 N out of town and Turn right at the stoplight onto Schultz pass road in aprox 3/4 mile you will be at the Y. I am not going to get more invested in directions because I am sure ya'll have alltrails or some sort of app. Schultz, Sunset, rocky ridge...good times. Enjoy it out there.
This adventure requires a bit of a drive.. but come on.. the scenery here is fantastic. Bearizona is a delightful experience... definitely take part in the falcon and bird show, go to the visitor center and see what animals are featured for a meet and greet... it's very well done. I took my 7 year old neice last year and we had so much fun!!!
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Bearizona Wildpark
1500 E Rte 66This adventure requires a bit of a drive.. but come on.. the scenery here is fantastic. Bearizona is a delightful experience... definitely take part in the falcon and bird show, go to the visitor center and see what animals are featured for a meet and greet... it's very well done. I took my 7 year old neice last year and we had so much fun!!!
I know...you are here in Flagstaff...but if you like to kayak or paddleboard or deep water solo....THEN YOU WILL LOVE this place. A simple google search will provide plenty of enticing pictures. The start of the canyon has the usual signs of people not knowing how to respect nature....but as you get back into canyon....amazing....I promise. Rent kayaks or a paddleboard. An hour to arrive, easy drive.
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McHood Park Clear Creek Reservoir
I know...you are here in Flagstaff...but if you like to kayak or paddleboard or deep water solo....THEN YOU WILL LOVE this place. A simple google search will provide plenty of enticing pictures. The start of the canyon has the usual signs of people not knowing how to respect nature....but as you get back into canyon....amazing....I promise. Rent kayaks or a paddleboard. An hour to arrive, easy drive.
Located out HWY 180 (on the way to grand canyon) Its about a 45 min drive...but it's a scenic drive. This is a unique hike through ponderosa into some WILD hoodoo formations. 2.7 miles, gentle hiking. Look it up on all trails.
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Red Mountain Trail
Located out HWY 180 (on the way to grand canyon) Its about a 45 min drive...but it's a scenic drive. This is a unique hike through ponderosa into some WILD hoodoo formations. 2.7 miles, gentle hiking. Look it up on all trails.
Once again...I know you are here in Flagstaff...but you know you want to "stand on the corner in Winslow Arizona."...
La Posada is an absolutely gorgeous hacienda dating back to the Harvey GIrl era and railroad travel. The hacienda style building features art work by in house artist TIna Mion. Her works are immense and intense. Wander thru the courtyards and gardens, browse the gift shop, explore the halls and artwork, Dine at the Turquoise room (truly unique and exquisite) stay the night in one of the historically themed rooms (past guests include Franklin D Roosevelt, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Amelia Earhart), take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow!
I go at least twice a year (after deep water soloing in Clear creek or climbing at Jack's canyon). You won't be disappointed.
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La Posada Hotel
303 E 2nd StOnce again...I know you are here in Flagstaff...but you know you want to "stand on the corner in Winslow Arizona."...
La Posada is an absolutely gorgeous hacienda dating back to the Harvey GIrl era and railroad travel. The hacienda style building features art work by in house artist TIna Mion. Her works are immense and intense. Wander thru the courtyards and gardens, browse the gift shop, explore the halls and artwork, Dine at the Turquoise room (truly unique and exquisite) stay the night in one of the historically themed rooms (past guests include Franklin D Roosevelt, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Amelia Earhart), take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow!
I go at least twice a year (after deep water soloing in Clear creek or climbing at Jack's canyon). You won't be disappointed.
Food/bar scene
This location is 3 for 1! The owners have 3 establishments right next to each other. The Tourist Home has exquisite pasteries breakfast and lunch. casual dining inside or outside patio. SOOOO Yummy.
The Tinderbox is for more formal dining and higher prices, but delicious and excellent cuisine.Between these two places is the Annex which is a delightful bar, serving a lighter version of the Tinderbox menu and featuring a fantastic patio with fire pit, games and live music on weekends.
A local favorite!!!
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Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StThis location is 3 for 1! The owners have 3 establishments right next to each other. The Tourist Home has exquisite pasteries breakfast and lunch. casual dining inside or outside patio. SOOOO Yummy.
The Tinderbox is for more formal dining and higher prices, but delicious and excellent cuisine.Between these two places is the Annex which is a delightful bar, serving a lighter version of the Tinderbox menu and featuring a fantastic patio with fire pit, games and live music on weekends.
A local favorite!!!
This restaurant is slightly off the beaten path...up the hill just a bit from downtown. Reservations highly recommended and the prices are on the high end....but wow....wonderful food and a lovely treat. Fantastic signature drinks, great staff and delicious food.
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Brix
413 N San Francisco StThis restaurant is slightly off the beaten path...up the hill just a bit from downtown. Reservations highly recommended and the prices are on the high end....but wow....wonderful food and a lovely treat. Fantastic signature drinks, great staff and delicious food.
A very local coffee shop with yummy food and strong coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual, warm and usually hopping! Nice scene.
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Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 S Beaver StA very local coffee shop with yummy food and strong coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual, warm and usually hopping! Nice scene.
This beautiful cafe is on the way to Sedona by taking the "switchbacks" aka 89 A, and is 24 miles from here. Allow about 35 minutes...but it is a lovely drive if you just want a little sample of oak creek.
The cafe has indoor seating and my most favorite outdoor patio in the area. Expect it to be busy....so off hours MUCH BETTER. The food and pastries...wow...and the salads....
After a ride or run in Sedona I stop here. I could live on the back patio. Bring a book.
Next to the cafe is Garlands Native American Jewelry and is definitely worth visiting.
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Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
3951 N State Rte 89AThis beautiful cafe is on the way to Sedona by taking the "switchbacks" aka 89 A, and is 24 miles from here. Allow about 35 minutes...but it is a lovely drive if you just want a little sample of oak creek.
The cafe has indoor seating and my most favorite outdoor patio in the area. Expect it to be busy....so off hours MUCH BETTER. The food and pastries...wow...and the salads....
After a ride or run in Sedona I stop here. I could live on the back patio. Bring a book.
Next to the cafe is Garlands Native American Jewelry and is definitely worth visiting.
This wine bar is in a quirky location downtown. It is above an art gallery up several steps. Cozy, intimate atmosphere. My favorite seating is by the picture window that looks down on San Francisco street. A small kitchen serves yummy meals.
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FLG Terroir: Wine Bar & Bistro
17 N San Francisco StThis wine bar is in a quirky location downtown. It is above an art gallery up several steps. Cozy, intimate atmosphere. My favorite seating is by the picture window that looks down on San Francisco street. A small kitchen serves yummy meals.
A great combination of local microbrewery AND local pizza from Pizzicletta (wood fired neapolitin style) You can't go wrong with Dark Sky. Big outdoor patio, Creative brews, lots of seating options. Trivia night, music on weekends, movies...a fun local hangout.
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Dark Sky Brewing Co.
117 N Beaver StA great combination of local microbrewery AND local pizza from Pizzicletta (wood fired neapolitin style) You can't go wrong with Dark Sky. Big outdoor patio, Creative brews, lots of seating options. Trivia night, music on weekends, movies...a fun local hangout.
YUMMMMMMM. A great addition to flagstaff. Wood fired pizza. Unique building on corner. indoor, outdoor and community seating. This popular pizza place also serves their food at Mother Road Brewery which is located next door and they have a location at Dark Sky Brewery. This town loves pizza and beer.
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Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AveYUMMMMMMM. A great addition to flagstaff. Wood fired pizza. Unique building on corner. indoor, outdoor and community seating. This popular pizza place also serves their food at Mother Road Brewery which is located next door and they have a location at Dark Sky Brewery. This town loves pizza and beer.
I featured their beer in my pictures after all...Tower Station is easliy THE flagstaff beer. Just the right amount of hops.
Awesome atmosphere with lots of seating inside and outside. Music and local events happen here a lot . Food from Pizzicletta can be ordered and brought to you.
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Mother Road Brewing Company
7 S Mikes Pike StI featured their beer in my pictures after all...Tower Station is easliy THE flagstaff beer. Just the right amount of hops.
Awesome atmosphere with lots of seating inside and outside. Music and local events happen here a lot . Food from Pizzicletta can be ordered and brought to you.
The lobby of the Monte Vista Hotel is an iconic spot to visit. Come early for Firecreek Coffee and pastries or enjoy amazing signature crafted cocktails in the evening. This Elegant lobby bar is always hopping and you will certainly find a festive and entertaining crowd.
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Rendezvous
100 N San Francisco StThe lobby of the Monte Vista Hotel is an iconic spot to visit. Come early for Firecreek Coffee and pastries or enjoy amazing signature crafted cocktails in the evening. This Elegant lobby bar is always hopping and you will certainly find a festive and entertaining crowd.
Great food, fantastic decor (local artist Emma Gardner has her wild skeleton artwork covering the walls) Right downtown on route 66! A true local favorite.
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MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66Great food, fantastic decor (local artist Emma Gardner has her wild skeleton artwork covering the walls) Right downtown on route 66! A true local favorite.
The local pick for sushi. Fun atmosphere...busy happy hour. Usually busy. Good food!
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Karma Sushi Bar & Grill
6 E Rte 66The local pick for sushi. Fun atmosphere...busy happy hour. Usually busy. Good food!
On your way back into town from biking or hiking stop here for a fantastic burger! AND get shake. Local favorite. Right on the corner of FortValley. Out door and indoor seating.
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Mama Burger
991 N Fort Valley RdOn your way back into town from biking or hiking stop here for a fantastic burger! AND get shake. Local favorite. Right on the corner of FortValley. Out door and indoor seating.
My favorite Place! Cozy bar with signature cocktails and a light menu. Situated between The Tinderbox and the Tourist Home...same owners for all 3. Lots of seating options...bar, couch, table, patio. Always hopping. Music on outdoor patio with fire pits. Definitely check it out.
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The Annex Cocktail Lounge
50 S San Francisco StMy favorite Place! Cozy bar with signature cocktails and a light menu. Situated between The Tinderbox and the Tourist Home...same owners for all 3. Lots of seating options...bar, couch, table, patio. Always hopping. Music on outdoor patio with fire pits. Definitely check it out.
There is nothing fancy about this but it's just such a perfect and affordable option in the WHOLE FOODS grocery. Shop at the deli and salad bar or order from the restaurant. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bar has full selection of beer, wine and meade. Music on Saturday nights. Large screen TV, wifi, free parking!!!! Grab some snacks and head out for your flagstaff adventure!
The Switchback Bar
320 Cambridge LnThere is nothing fancy about this but it's just such a perfect and affordable option in the WHOLE FOODS grocery. Shop at the deli and salad bar or order from the restaurant. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bar has full selection of beer, wine and meade. Music on Saturday nights. Large screen TV, wifi, free parking!!!! Grab some snacks and head out for your flagstaff adventure!
Go. Just go. In the middle of downtown off the square. THE MOST FLAVORFUL burger....I promise. AND rosemary fries. SOOOO good. Community seating outside, limited seating inside.
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Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StGo. Just go. In the middle of downtown off the square. THE MOST FLAVORFUL burger....I promise. AND rosemary fries. SOOOO good. Community seating outside, limited seating inside.
First of all I can NOT believe there is not photo that populated with this search. If you are in Sedona then you have to stop here...even if you just walk into the courtyard. AMAZING views! The owner has 5 successful restaurants in sedona...this one is the TOP! Signature drinks, exquisite menu. Reservations recommended! After a long bike ride or run I come in for a fancy cocktail and sit outside on the patio with all the water features and pretend that I live there....
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89AFirst of all I can NOT believe there is not photo that populated with this search. If you are in Sedona then you have to stop here...even if you just walk into the courtyard. AMAZING views! The owner has 5 successful restaurants in sedona...this one is the TOP! Signature drinks, exquisite menu. Reservations recommended! After a long bike ride or run I come in for a fancy cocktail and sit outside on the patio with all the water features and pretend that I live there....
shopping, food, spas
Aspen Place at the Sawmill is a shopping area just 2.5 miles from here. Take a left on Zuni then left on Lonetree and you will see this area on your right. REI is the Flagship store. There are lots of restaurants including Wildflower, bars, shopping, yoga, Orange theory, spa's, Eddie baurer, Whole foods grocery. All of this with free parking.
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319 Regent StreetAspen Place at the Sawmill is a shopping area just 2.5 miles from here. Take a left on Zuni then left on Lonetree and you will see this area on your right. REI is the Flagship store. There are lots of restaurants including Wildflower, bars, shopping, yoga, Orange theory, spa's, Eddie baurer, Whole foods grocery. All of this with free parking.
gyms
Flagstaff has some great climbing and you are just minutes from our sweet little gym. Go there for a quick session and find out the best areas for the season...the Pit which is just down the road from Pima and good for year round climbing with it's south facing walls. The peaks, high elevation crag up towards snowbowl, Hobo jungle, or basalt cliffs at Paradise Forks.
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Flagstaff Climbing Center
205 S San Francisco StFlagstaff has some great climbing and you are just minutes from our sweet little gym. Go there for a quick session and find out the best areas for the season...the Pit which is just down the road from Pima and good for year round climbing with it's south facing walls. The peaks, high elevation crag up towards snowbowl, Hobo jungle, or basalt cliffs at Paradise Forks.
workout
I really appreciate and enjoy this energizing class. Excellent instructors, beautiful studio, lots of class times. And all you need are your tights and tshirt...all the class props are provided so this makes for an easy workout for someone traveling. In the same shopping area (Aspen Place at the Sawmill which I referred to in the guidebook) there is also S&M hot yoga and An Orange Theory. After your work out be sure to go the the Local Juicery right next door.
barre3 Flagstaff
601 Piccadilly DrI really appreciate and enjoy this energizing class. Excellent instructors, beautiful studio, lots of class times. And all you need are your tights and tshirt...all the class props are provided so this makes for an easy workout for someone traveling. In the same shopping area (Aspen Place at the Sawmill which I referred to in the guidebook) there is also S&M hot yoga and An Orange Theory. After your work out be sure to go the the Local Juicery right next door.
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Downtown
Parking can be tricky and you now have to pay, there are lots of kiosks so hopefully it is not too cumbersome.
AND lots of one way streets...so just pay attention :)
The good thing is that once you find a spot you can easily accomplish exploring town on foot, downtown is not that big.
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four way stops
As you come and go from Pima please be aware of all the fourway stop signs. Because we are so close to NAU and CCC the police do patrol often.
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First Friday of the month
If you are in town for this time frame you should wander downtown. There are so many artists here and the galleries really open their doors and create a fun environment.