Petra’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Grand Canyon is on almost everyone's bucket list! In 2018 the park had over 6.3 million visitors! I recommend starting off by driving to the east entrance on Highway 64 to the Desert View Watch Tower and Desert View Drive.
If you plan to go to the south entrance near the visitor center, I recommend arriving before 9:00 a.m. during peak season to find a parking spot. Otherwise, you may have to park in Tusayan and take the shuttle bus to the park. Please note the park shuttle bus does not go to the east side of the park along the Desert View Drive or Desert View Watch Tower.
The Grand Canyon Railway, located in Williams does daily trips to the Grand Canyon. Reservations are required.
The park has a variety of places to eat including picnic areas, cafés, a deli, several restaurants and a store. There are a few restaurants in Tusayan, historic Williams on Route 66 and a few fast-food restaurants in Cameron. Otherwise, your best choice and options will be to dine in Flagstaff.
For maps and full park details download the new Grand Canyon National Park App on your Android or I-phone!
*Download the Grand Canyon App on your Android or Iphone for complete park information including maps.
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Centro de Visitantes del Gran Cañón
450 AZ-64The Grand Canyon is on almost everyone's bucket list! In 2018 the park had over 6.3 million visitors! I recommend starting off by driving to the east entrance on Highway 64 to the Desert View Watch Tower and Desert View Drive.
If you plan to go to the south entrance near the visitor center, I recommend arriving before 9:00 a.m. during peak season to find a parking spot. Otherwise, you may have to park in Tusayan and take the shuttle bus to the park. Please note the park shuttle bus does not go to the east side of the park along the Desert View Drive or Desert View Watch Tower.
The Grand Canyon Railway, located in Williams does daily trips to the Grand Canyon. Reservations are required.
The park has a variety of places to eat including picnic areas, cafés, a deli, several restaurants and a store. There are a few restaurants in Tusayan, historic Williams on Route 66 and a few fast-food restaurants in Cameron. Otherwise, your best choice and options will be to dine in Flagstaff.
For maps and full park details download the new Grand Canyon National Park App on your Android or I-phone!
*Download the Grand Canyon App on your Android or Iphone for complete park information including maps.
Known for its beautiful red rocks, trails and shops, Sedona is a major destination for hiking, biking and sight-seeing. Like the Grand Canyon, Sedona is very popular - especially during the weekends and can be quite busy, so I recommend scheduling trips to Sedona during the morning weekdays. For the full effect I recommend driving Highway 89A south of Flagstaff down through Oak Creek Canyon where there are many picnic areas, state parks, trails and look-out points along the way. Before descending the Highway 89 switchbacks into the Canyon there is a lookout point where you can overlook Oak Creek Canyon. There are also many local Native American arts and crafts for sale.
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Sedona
Known for its beautiful red rocks, trails and shops, Sedona is a major destination for hiking, biking and sight-seeing. Like the Grand Canyon, Sedona is very popular - especially during the weekends and can be quite busy, so I recommend scheduling trips to Sedona during the morning weekdays. For the full effect I recommend driving Highway 89A south of Flagstaff down through Oak Creek Canyon where there are many picnic areas, state parks, trails and look-out points along the way. Before descending the Highway 89 switchbacks into the Canyon there is a lookout point where you can overlook Oak Creek Canyon. There are also many local Native American arts and crafts for sale.
Sunset Crater is located 5 minutes away and provides a great education on the local geology. There is a visitor center and several hiking trails around the base of Sunset Crater and also up to the summit of Lenox Crater with spectacular views of Sunset Crater, the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding Cinder Hills. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/sucr/
(928) 526-0502
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Monumento Nacional del Volcán Sunset Crater
Sunset Crater is located 5 minutes away and provides a great education on the local geology. There is a visitor center and several hiking trails around the base of Sunset Crater and also up to the summit of Lenox Crater with spectacular views of Sunset Crater, the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding Cinder Hills. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/sucr/
(928) 526-0502
26 miles to the north of Flagstaff, Wupatki National Monument is a well-preserved example of the Puebloan culture. The site is fairly accessible and features a pueblo and Mayan-style ball court. The visitor center has a museum with local art and history and viewing platform. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/wupa/
(928) 679-2365
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Visitor Center Wupatki Ruins
25137 Loop Rd26 miles to the north of Flagstaff, Wupatki National Monument is a well-preserved example of the Puebloan culture. The site is fairly accessible and features a pueblo and Mayan-style ball court. The visitor center has a museum with local art and history and viewing platform. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/wupa/
(928) 679-2365
Located just 15 minutes south, Walnut Canyon offers a glimpse into the Sinagua (Spanish for "without water") people's who populated the area between 600 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The visitor center features exhibits, a panaramic view of the canyon and has two trails into the canyon where you can view Sinagua cliff dwellings. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/waca/
(928) 526-3367
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Monumento Nacional del Cañón de Nuez
3 Walnut Canyon RoadLocated just 15 minutes south, Walnut Canyon offers a glimpse into the Sinagua (Spanish for "without water") people's who populated the area between 600 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The visitor center features exhibits, a panaramic view of the canyon and has two trails into the canyon where you can view Sinagua cliff dwellings. Website and phone number for more information:
www.nps.gov/waca/
(928) 526-3367
Home to several observatories, Flagstaff is know for its dark skies and incredible star viewing! If you want to do some stargazing and learn more about astronomy, Lowell Observatory is open year-around and has both day and night-time programs. For more information:
www.lowell.edu/visit
(928) 774-3358
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Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdHome to several observatories, Flagstaff is know for its dark skies and incredible star viewing! If you want to do some stargazing and learn more about astronomy, Lowell Observatory is open year-around and has both day and night-time programs. For more information:
www.lowell.edu/visit
(928) 774-3358
Located 30 minutes east of Flagstaff off of Interstate 40 Meteor Crater has a visitor center and offers guided tours to the meteor impact site.
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Monumento Natural del Cráter de Meteorito
233Located 30 minutes east of Flagstaff off of Interstate 40 Meteor Crater has a visitor center and offers guided tours to the meteor impact site.
Bearazona offers a chance to see the varied wildlife that can be found in Arizona. Highly recommended!
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Parque de Vida Silvestre Bearizona
1500 E Rte 66Bearazona offers a chance to see the varied wildlife that can be found in Arizona. Highly recommended!
Food scene
There are numerous restaurants in Flagstaff. These selections represent a few choices rated highly for their cuisine, price, service and location.
Located 15 minutes away, Salsa Brava is a well-know local Mexican Restaurant located on Historic Route 66. They feature a salsa bar and a great menu, reasonably priced with good service. For even faster service I recommend being seated in the bar area. Highly recommended!
Website: https://www.salsabravaflagstaff.com/
Menu: https://www.salsabravaflagstaff.com/menu/
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Salsa Brava
2220 E Rte 66Located 15 minutes away, Salsa Brava is a well-know local Mexican Restaurant located on Historic Route 66. They feature a salsa bar and a great menu, reasonably priced with good service. For even faster service I recommend being seated in the bar area. Highly recommended!
Website: https://www.salsabravaflagstaff.com/
Menu: https://www.salsabravaflagstaff.com/menu/
Located 15 minutes away on Historic Route 66, Fat Olives features traditional Italian fare including pastas, wood-fired pizzas and salads at a reasonable price.
Website: http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/
Menu: http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/index.php/menu
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Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Located 15 minutes away on Historic Route 66, Fat Olives features traditional Italian fare including pastas, wood-fired pizzas and salads at a reasonable price.
Website: http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/
Menu: http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/index.php/menu
20 minutes away, Lumberyard Brewing Company is located in Flagstaff's Historic District and serves lunch and dinner. Known for their home-brewed craft beer and extensive and reasonably priced menu, Lumberyard is a favorite with the locals and guests to dine and relax!
Website: https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/
Menu: https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/menu/
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Lumberyard Brewing Co
5 S San Francisco St20 minutes away, Lumberyard Brewing Company is located in Flagstaff's Historic District and serves lunch and dinner. Known for their home-brewed craft beer and extensive and reasonably priced menu, Lumberyard is a favorite with the locals and guests to dine and relax!
Website: https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/
Menu: https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/menu/
Just 10 minutes away. The Toasted Owl Cafe is known for their fabulous breakfast and lunch menu. The Toasted Owl is a local favorite, reasonably priced with great service!
Website: https://www.thetoastedowl.com/
Menu: https://www.thetoastedowl.com/menu/
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The Toasted Owl - East Side
5200 E Cortland BlvdJust 10 minutes away. The Toasted Owl Cafe is known for their fabulous breakfast and lunch menu. The Toasted Owl is a local favorite, reasonably priced with great service!
Website: https://www.thetoastedowl.com/
Menu: https://www.thetoastedowl.com/menu/
Safeway is just 10 minutes away, has a good selection for most grocery items and includes a Starbucks Coffee Shop, Deli, Bakery, Butcher Ship, Pharmacy and a nice beer and wine selection.
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Safeway
4910 US-89Safeway is just 10 minutes away, has a good selection for most grocery items and includes a Starbucks Coffee Shop, Deli, Bakery, Butcher Ship, Pharmacy and a nice beer and wine selection.
Winter Sport Activities
During the winter months, winter sport activities are a big attraction and very popular in Flagstaff. There are several locations throughout the Flagstaff area that provide, skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding and sledding.
The Nordic Center is located 16 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff off of Highway 180 in the Coconino National Forest and provides over 25 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails for classic and skate skiing as well as snow shoeing. Weather permitting, the center is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers equipment rentals and sales. Group and private instructions can be arranged in advance.
For more information, rates and weather conditions go to:
FlagstaffNordicCenter.com or call 928-220-0050.
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Arizona Nordic Village
16848 US-180The Nordic Center is located 16 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff off of Highway 180 in the Coconino National Forest and provides over 25 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails for classic and skate skiing as well as snow shoeing. Weather permitting, the center is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers equipment rentals and sales. Group and private instructions can be arranged in advance.
For more information, rates and weather conditions go to:
FlagstaffNordicCenter.com or call 928-220-0050.
Snowbowl Ski Resort is located northwest of Flagstaff off of Highway 180 and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. The ski resort provides clothing and equipment rentals and lessons for a fee.
Due to the popularity of Snowbowl Ski Resort during the weekends, it is recommended to take the shuttle bus from downtown Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff's Mountain Line bus service provides a shuttle bus every 20 minutes from Flagstaff's downtown to Snowbowl. For more information go to:
mountainline.az.gov/mountainexpress or call 928-779-6624.
There is a freeMountain Line App you can download to track the shuttle bus in real time FLGRide APP.
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Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadSnowbowl Ski Resort is located northwest of Flagstaff off of Highway 180 and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. The ski resort provides clothing and equipment rentals and lessons for a fee.
Due to the popularity of Snowbowl Ski Resort during the weekends, it is recommended to take the shuttle bus from downtown Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff's Mountain Line bus service provides a shuttle bus every 20 minutes from Flagstaff's downtown to Snowbowl. For more information go to:
mountainline.az.gov/mountainexpress or call 928-779-6624.
There is a freeMountain Line App you can download to track the shuttle bus in real time FLGRide APP.
Located 10 minutes south of downtown Flagstaff, Fort Tuthill County Park offers snowplay, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information go to:
flagstaffsnowpark.com
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Parque del Condado de Fort Tuthill
2446 Fort Tuthill LoopLocated 10 minutes south of downtown Flagstaff, Fort Tuthill County Park offers snowplay, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information go to:
flagstaffsnowpark.com
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Cómo moverse
Downtown Flagstaff is pay-to-park and is strictly enforced.
If you don't mind walking a few blocks to the downtown center there are plenty of places to park. There is also a parking garage on Birch Avenue.