The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0670
Phone: (928) 774-1442
Fax: (928) 774-1441

Located 3.8 miles south of West Route 66 on Woody Mountain Road.

Experience an array of plants native to alpine tundra, coniferous forest, and high desert. Located at 7,150 feet, the arboretum occupies 200 acres of ponderosa-pine forest with a visitor center, gift shop, children's garden, wildflower meadow, herb garden, various display gardens, passive-solar greenhouse, constructed wetlands, nature trail, riparian area, picnic tables, and more. Call for hours and daily tour schedule

Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0040

7 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180
Phone:(928) 779-1951
Fax: (928) 779-3019
Snow Report: (928) 779-4577
 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, and special events. Skiing mid-December thru mid-April. From mid-June thru mid-October, ride the scenic skyride to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view.

Parking & Shuttle BusParking is available for over 1,000 cars near the ski area (chains or 4wd recommended). There is also parking at the bottom of Snowbowl Road. From there, a privately-run shuttle bus service can take you to the lift area and back down again for a minimal fee, weather permitting.

Coconino National Forest
Supervisor's Office
2323 E. Greenlaw Ln.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 527-3600
Fax: (928) 527-3620

The world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounds Flagstaff. Older trees are fondly referred to as "yellowbellies" because of the mature bark's yellow appearance. 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

Tee Times (928) 527-7999
Pro Shop (928) 527-7997
Fax (928) 527-4978

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 services and meeting/function rooms are available.

Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project
Coconino National Forest
2323 E. Greenlaw Ln.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 527-3475
Fax: (928) 527-3620

The ruins are located just past the Mount Elden Lookout trailhead on the west side just one mile north of the Flagstaff Mall on Highway 89. It is well signed. The ruins are being excavated as part of a public research project. There is a self guided trail, so feel free to look around. Be careful not to disturb the ruins as you walk through them. Also, there are times when the general public can do some of the excavation under the supervision of a professional archaeologist. Please call for program information

Flagstaff Nordic Center
Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0040
Phone: (928) 779-1951

The Nordic Center operates from December to April.

The Flagstaff Nordic Center offers more than 40 kilometers of groomed trails for skiers and 15 kilometers of snowshoe 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.

High Altitude Sports Training Complex
at Northern Arizona University 
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5769
Phone: (928) 523-4444
Toll Free: (800) 628-5038
Fax (928) 523-9401

HASTC, located on the NAU campus, coordinates training camps for world-class, Olympic, and professional athletes who wish to train at high altitude to enhance competitive performance. With training camps that include superior training facilities, comprehensive support services, and a training environment rich in diversity and natural beauty, HASTC has become world-renowned as the premier altitude-training site.

Hitchin' Post Stables
4848 Lake Mary Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 774-1719
Phone: (928) 774-7131
Fax: (928) 774-1130

Hitchin' Post has provided fun and western recreation in Flagstaff for over 25 years. The Coconino National Forest offers a remote setting for a ride through some of northern Arizona's most beautiful scenery. A variety of horseback rides, including a hearty steak-dinner option at an 1880s wagon train site with live cowboy entertainment, are available. Sleigh rides are offered in the winter. Reservations required. 

Lowell Observatory
1400 W. Mars Hill Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 774-2096
Fax (928) 774-6296

Near downtown Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the modern visitor center, hands-on exhibits, and scenic campus. Tours and programs are offered throughout the year. The planet Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in 1930. Lowell's century-old Clark telescope is housed in an historic wooden dome, where night-sky viewing is offered much of the year.

The Museum Club
3404 E. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 526-9434
Fax (928) 526-5244

This famous roadhouse 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 dance to their music.

Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 774-5213
Fax: (928) 779-1527

The Museum, founded in 1928, offers a variety of activities and exhibits dedicated to teaching visitors about anthropology, biology, geology, and fine arts of the Colorado Plateau. The museum has more than 5 million specimens housed in its permanent collections, including jewelry, kachina dolls, sandals, basketry, pottery and rugs.  Scholars come to Flagstaff from all over the world to use the museum's collections.

Northern Arizona University 
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084
Toll Free: (888) MORE-NAU
Ticket Office (928) 523-5661

Northern Arizona University has earned a reputation as one of the West's premier universities for undergraduate education, with unparalleled research opportunities.

The state's three major universities have common admission standards, but with undergraduate class sizes averaging fewer than thirty students, NAU shows its commitment to students by giving them personal attention from admissions to graduation and beyond.
What makes NAU special? A century-old tradition of innovatively preparing students for their chosen future. In fact, more than 95 percent of NAU students either work in their major fields of study or go on to graduate programs.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
1300 Riordan Ranch St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 779-4395
Fax (928) 556-0253

Built in 1904 as a duplex, the historic mansion is expansive with 40 rooms, over 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, hand-crafted furniture, and personal mementos of the Riordan families. Also featured are visitor center, a self-guided tour of the grounds, and picnic tables. Reservations are recommended for tours.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Route 3
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 526-0502
Fax (928) 714-0565

Located 15 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89.

More than 900 years ago, Sunset Crater Volcano began to form as ash and cinders 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.

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon

RD  #3
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 526-3367
Fax: (928) 527-0246

The monument, located seven miles east of Flagstaff off Interstate 40, is open daily except Christmas.

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.

Wupatki National Monument

Located 39 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 679-2365
Fax (928) 679-2349

Open year-round.

Wupatki National Monument offers more than the ruins of Indian dwellings; there is an amphitheater, a ball court and a blow hole. 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. It is possible to visit four of the pueblos on trails that allow you a window into the historic past.