Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona-Gateway to the Grand Canyon.

Flagstaff's early economy was based on the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, the city remains an important industrial and distribution hub. It is home to Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, and historic Route 66.

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Grand Canyon Guided Tours
Our most Popular Grand Canyon Tour
Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Arizona):

Helicopter Tour - 45-minute flight from Las Vegas lands in the canyon bottom for a champagne picnic.
3-Day Sedona / Grand Canyon Tour - Combines backcountry jeep, rail and helicopter tours of the most prominent landmarks of the Sonoran Desert.
West Rim Tour - Combo helicopter ride to canyon bottom for river boat ride.
Northern Arizona Guided Coach Tour - Daylong bus trip visits Grand Canyon, Navajo Country, Sedona and scenic Oak Creek Canyon

Northern Arizona attractions include:
Grand Canyon National Park - The most famous landmark in the world.
Sedona - very scenic and popular resort center.
Historic Route 66 - Historic highway was the first all-weather road linking Chicago to California.

Historic Downtown Flagstaff
There are many attractions within walking distance in the historic downtown area.

Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 928-774-5213; Museum Website;
Open Daily: 9AM-5PM (Exc Dec 25/Jan 1);
Land and Peoples of the Colorado Plateau
The museum has exhibits covering archeology, biology, ethnology, geology and anthropology particularly relating to Northern Arizona. Annual spring exhibitions presented by Zuni, Hopi and Navajo craftsmen.

Lowell Observatory
1400 W. Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 928-774-3358; Observatory Website;
Open Daily 9AM-5PM (Apr-Oct) / Noon-5PM (Nov-Mar); Observatory was founded in 1894 by scientist Percival Lowell. Famous for many discoveries about Mars and finding the 9th planet Pluto in 1930. Today is still active with nine big telescopes including the 24-inch Clark refracting telescope. Nightly viewings are available.
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Flagstaff Area National Monuments:
These sites preserve many indian ruins and unique geological formations:
Walnut Canyon - Indian Ruins
Wupatki - Indian Ruins
Sunset Crater - Extinct Volcano

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
1300 Riordan Ranch St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 928-779-4395;
Open Daily 9AM-4PM (Exc: Dec 25);
40-room mantion built by in 1904 by prominent lumberman family. Very lavish design and furnishings.

Grand Canyon Railway

Vintage locomotives and classic train cars take you across ever-changing terrain to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Onboard are strolling musicians, cowboys and refreshments. Museum at the restored 1908 Williams Depot covers railroading history. The 1910 Grand Canyon depot is built of pine logs.
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Snow Bowl
6,450 foot long Chairlift takes you to 11,500 foot elevation where you can have awesome views of most of Northern Arizona, including the Grand Canyon. Skiing permitted during winter.

Schultz Pass Road
Scenic drive through the San Francisco Peaks and Elden Mountians

Arizona Pioneer Museum
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ; 928-774-6272;
Open Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM;
Maintained by the Arizona Historical Society inside a 1908 stone hospital built for the indigent. Many artifacts from Northern Arizona's pioneer days.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Woody Mountain Rd, Flagstaff, AZ; 928-774-1441
Open Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM (Closed Dec 24- Mar 15);
200 acres of plants of the high desert, conificerous forest and alpine tundra.

Kaibab N.F.

One of six National Forests in Arizona operating under the care of the USDA Forest Service. Whether it's a visit to Sycamore Canyon, Kendrick Mountain or Kanab Creek, visitors will not be disappointed with the natural pleasures that await in the Kaibab National Forest.

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