Things to Do

•  Museum of Northern Arizona
  
  Don't be fooled by the small stature of this museum - it houses an astounding collection of exhibits focusing on the area's anthropology, biology, geology and art. Visitors will find artifacts and exhibits focusing on regional Native American tribes, outdoor exhibits of local plants and wildlife, and even a life-size skeletal model of Dilophosaurus, a dinosaur that once roamed northern Arizona. Permanent exhibits include: Geology Gallery - Features geologic models, fossils and mineral specimens. The exhibits in this area introduce you to the many changes the Colorado Plateau has undergone through millions of years of geologic and volcanic activity. This gallery houses the life-size skeletal model of Dilophosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur found in northern Arizona. Lockett Fine Arts Gallery - Guests can find exemplary fine arts of the region in this gallery. The Lockett and the Chase Gallery also highlight some of the Museum's own outstanding collection of easel art and sculpture. Ethnology Gallery - The Museum's award-winning permanent anthropology exhibit, Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau, documents 12,000 years of occupation in the region. The Ethnology Gallery enlightens visitors about the daily lives of tribes today, many of whom balance traditional lifestyles with jobs and activities outside their reservations. Babbitt Gallery - An intimate gallery complete with a reading area and fireplace. This exhibit features 151 prehistoric and contemporary ceramic vessels from both the Babbitt Collection and Museum of Northern Arizona's general collections. Biology - The Old Courtyard features a Life Zone Exhibit, where visitors are introduced to the extraordinary diversity of the Colorado plateau climate. During the spring, summer and fall, outdoor exploration opportunities are available on the museum campus. Visitors can stroll along the nature trail and visit the amphibian pond to see local plants and wildlife. Written nature trail guidebooks are available at the Admissions Desk.
  
  3101 North Fort Valley Road
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Map
  Phone: 928-774-5213
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•  Arizona Snowbowl
  
  The state's terrain goes far beyond arid desert, and there's no better proof than the Arizona Snowbowl. The chairlifts at this ski area near Flagstaff soar 11,500 feet into the San Francisco Peaks and provide access to 32 powder-dusted trails in wintertime. In summer, visitors can hike, play disc golf or ride the chairlift to the summit for a panorama that includes views of the Grand Canyon 70 miles in the distance.
  
  Snowbowl Road
  Flagstaff, AZ 86002  Map
  Phone: 928-779-1951
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•  Route 66
  
  There are still plenty of places in Flagstaff that recall the days of Route 66, the iconic highway built in 1926 that became known as The Main Street of America. Check out the Museum Club, a historic roadhouse built along Route 66 in 1931, where locals and travelers gather for live country music and dancing. The city also hosts the annual Route 66 Days, a festival with entertainment, activities and a classic-car show.
  
  3404 East Route 66
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Map
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•  Sunset Crater Volcano
  
  This national monument was formed by repeated volcanic eruptions nearly 1,000 years ago, when ash and lava created the sunset-hued cinders on the rim that gave the crater its name. Take the Lava Flow Trail, an easy one-mile loop that guides visitors through this otherworldly landscape.
  
  Sunset Crater-Wupatki Loop Road
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Map
  Phone: 928-526-0502
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•  Downtown Railroad District
  
  Flagstaff once prospered as a railroad town, and trains still pass through downtown-something locals say adds to its character. The district is known for its historic buildings filled with shops and restaurants. Visit a local brewery or simply wander the streets and admire views of the San Francisco Peaks towering in the distance.
  
  Downtown Flagstaff
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Map
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•  Walnut Canyon National Monument
  
  See cliff dwellings of the prehistoric Sinagua people at this serene canyon 10 miles from Flagstaff. From the 700s until the 1400s, these inhabitants lived along the canyon rim and in alcove shelters deep within. A moderately difficult one mile trail leads visitors down into the canyon for up-close views of the dwellings, while an easier trail meanders around the rim. An on-site museum provides insight into the cliff dwellings and the fascinating Sinagua people.
  
  Exit 204 off Interstate 40
  Flagstaff, AZ 86004  Map
  Phone: 928-526-1157
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•  Around the Bend Adventures
  
  Around The Bend Adventures is an outfitting company based out of Flagstaff, Arizona. They offer day hikes and tours to Grand Canyon and other local national monuments around Flagstaff and Sedona. All trips include hotel pickup in Flagstaff, Williams, or Grand Canyon/Tusayan; park entry fees; delicious picnic lunch; and knowledgeable, medically certified guides. If you have more time to spend in the area, they also offer multi-day excursions. These include fully outfitted trips into Grand Canyon, Havasu Canyon, and photography workshop tours throughout Northern Arizona.
  
  1662 E Mountain View #2
  Flagstaff, AZ 86004  Map
  Phone: 928-213-5573
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•  20th Annual Trappings of the American West
  
  A showcase of contemporary fine and functional art of the American cowboy. The work of 75 artists from 14 Western states, Hawaii, and Canada is presented in this unique sales exhibition. Artistic categories of painting, sculpture, photography, saddles, tooled leather, bits and spurs, boots, hats, knives, engraving, rawhide braiding, and horsehair hitching preserve time-honored traditions of American craftsmanship within the horse culture of the American West.
  
  3101 North Fort Valley Road
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  Map
  Phone: 928-774-5213
  
  

•  Sedona Red Rock Jeep Tours
  
  Sedona Red Rock Jeep Tours offers rugged and scenic jeep tours, horseback rides, archaeological tours and group events. Whichever trip they choose, tourists should expect Old West hospitality and style.
  
  270 North Highway 89A
  Sedona, AZ 86336  Map
  Phone: 928-282-6826
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•  Sedona Golf Resort
  
  No other Sedona golf course provides a better combination of jaw-dropping splendor and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the heart of one of the most captivating regions of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par 71 course is widely considered among the world's most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship Sedona golf course receives a continuous four star rating from Golf Digest.
  
  35 Ridge Trail Drive
  Sedona, AZ 86351  Map
  Phone: 877-733-9985
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•  Out of Africa Wildlife Park
  
  A visit to Out of Africa Wildlife Park is the next best thing to getting on a plane and flying to Africa yourself. This wild-animal park has an impressive catalog of creatures, including tigers, giraffes, zebras and snakes. Park guests can take a guided safari and get up close to exotic savanna animals.
  
  3505 West Highway 260
  Camp Verde, AZ 86322  Map
  Phone: 928-567-2840
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•  Grand Canyon Railway
  
  Located just 30 minutes from Flagstaff in Williams, Arizona, this historic rail line takes you to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. It offers four classes of service on a fleet of authentically restored vintage locomotives. On board, strolling musicians and western cowboys provide live entertainment. At journey's end, the rail arrives just steps from the rim of the Grand Canyon.
  
  233 North Grand Canyon Boulevard
  Williams, AZ 86046  Map
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