Guidebook for Flagstaff
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Modern American Cuisine – voted Flagstaff’s Best Restaurant. One of our favorite places to grab a great meal (their risottos! Beet & citrus salad! Pork Belly! Pork Tenderloin! Gaaa we could go on and on). Next door is their bar, “The Annex,” with outdoor patio. 34 S. San Francisco Street. https://www.tinderboxkitchen.com
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Tinderbox Kitchen
34 S San Francisco StModern American Cuisine – voted Flagstaff’s Best Restaurant. One of our favorite places to grab a great meal (their risottos! Beet & citrus salad! Pork Belly! Pork Tenderloin! Gaaa we could go on and on). Next door is their bar, “The Annex,” with outdoor patio. 34 S. San Francisco Street. https://www.tinderboxkitchen.com
Seriously, the BEST pizza around. Wood-fired in their oven and seating only a handful of people around a community table, get ready to cozy up (and to wait). There is outdoor seating in the summer, but they also serve their pizza at Mother Road Brewery next door (get a craft beer AND a pizza #winning !) http://www.pizzicletta.com/
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Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AveSeriously, the BEST pizza around. Wood-fired in their oven and seating only a handful of people around a community table, get ready to cozy up (and to wait). There is outdoor seating in the summer, but they also serve their pizza at Mother Road Brewery next door (get a craft beer AND a pizza #winning !) http://www.pizzicletta.com/
The menu changes often based on what’s in season locally, and it’s a small menu – we have yet to find something we don’t like! Love their Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and pasta. 107 North San Francisco Street http://www.shiftflg.com/
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Shift Kitchen & Bar
107 N San Francisco StThe menu changes often based on what’s in season locally, and it’s a small menu – we have yet to find something we don’t like! Love their Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and pasta. 107 North San Francisco Street http://www.shiftflg.com/
Thai food that is a favorite in Flagstaff – often busy with a wait! They do a heft take-out business if you’re looking to stay home, so keep that in mind. We love their panang curry and pad thai noodles (they’ll ask you for a spicy rating from 1-5, if you order 5 – you better like it hot!). 104 N San Francisco St. http://www.patothai.com/
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Pato Thai Cuisine
20 E Rte 66Thai food that is a favorite in Flagstaff – often busy with a wait! They do a heft take-out business if you’re looking to stay home, so keep that in mind. We love their panang curry and pad thai noodles (they’ll ask you for a spicy rating from 1-5, if you order 5 – you better like it hot!). 104 N San Francisco St. http://www.patothai.com/
Latin food! They have a great happy hour and use local ingredients to create Latin-inspired cuisine. 16 N San Francisco St http://criollolatinkitchen.com/
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Criollo Latin Kitchen
16 N San Francisco StLatin food! They have a great happy hour and use local ingredients to create Latin-inspired cuisine. 16 N San Francisco St http://criollolatinkitchen.com/
Modern American cuisine with a menu that is varietal, featuring Asian and southwest inspired items. 503 N Humphreys St ashttp://www.josephinesrestaurant.com/
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Josephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys StModern American cuisine with a menu that is varietal, featuring Asian and southwest inspired items. 503 N Humphreys St ashttp://www.josephinesrestaurant.com/
This place is one of our favorite Happy Hours - $5 Neapolitan pizzas, salads, and pasta meals! They are located on Rt. 66 away from town, but we have been impressed every time – check out the chalk board at check in and ask about the seasonal roasted veggie plate – you won’t be sorry! Their pizzas are also to die for – we put them on par with Pizzicletta, with much more seating and more menu options! 2308 E Rt 66, Flagstaff AZ http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/
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Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66This place is one of our favorite Happy Hours - $5 Neapolitan pizzas, salads, and pasta meals! They are located on Rt. 66 away from town, but we have been impressed every time – check out the chalk board at check in and ask about the seasonal roasted veggie plate – you won’t be sorry! Their pizzas are also to die for – we put them on par with Pizzicletta, with much more seating and more menu options! 2308 E Rt 66, Flagstaff AZ http://www.fatolivesflagstaff.com/
This is a local spot nearby the house that has a sizable bar area and is group and family-friendly. They serve Greek/Mediterranean food and we love their Gyro, Greek Salad, Hummus, and Gyro Plates. Their happy hour is also killer, from 3-6pm and all day Sunday. 2420 S Woodlands Village Blvd. https://www.tavernagreekgrill.com/
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Taverna Modern Mediterranean
2420 South Woodlands Village BoulevardThis is a local spot nearby the house that has a sizable bar area and is group and family-friendly. They serve Greek/Mediterranean food and we love their Gyro, Greek Salad, Hummus, and Gyro Plates. Their happy hour is also killer, from 3-6pm and all day Sunday. 2420 S Woodlands Village Blvd. https://www.tavernagreekgrill.com/
1899 is a restaurant run by the NAU’s Hotel & Restaurant students. It’s not pretentious in terms of service and décor, but the food is very good, includes comfort food, barbeque, salads, lamb, chicken dishes. 307 W DuPont Ave. http://www.1899barandgrill.com/
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1899 Bar and Grill
307 W Dupont Ave1899 is a restaurant run by the NAU’s Hotel & Restaurant students. It’s not pretentious in terms of service and décor, but the food is very good, includes comfort food, barbeque, salads, lamb, chicken dishes. 307 W DuPont Ave. http://www.1899barandgrill.com/
A restaurant in a house!! They call it Contemporary Farmhouse French, and their rack of lamb is delicious. If they offer their mushrooms as a side, or over pasta – do both! ☺ 126 W Cottage Ave. https://www.thecottageflagstaff.com
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The Cottage
126 West Cottage AvenueA restaurant in a house!! They call it Contemporary Farmhouse French, and their rack of lamb is delicious. If they offer their mushrooms as a side, or over pasta – do both! ☺ 126 W Cottage Ave. https://www.thecottageflagstaff.com
An XL Pizza, a around of drinks will cost you around $35 and it’ll be delicious – quite a deal! We enjoy take out from here, too. 2120 N 4th St http://www.fratellipizza.net/
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Fratelli Pizza
119 W Phoenix AveAn XL Pizza, a around of drinks will cost you around $35 and it’ll be delicious – quite a deal! We enjoy take out from here, too. 2120 N 4th St http://www.fratellipizza.net/
We love this little spot – and so do most Flagstaff residents! Live music on the patio in the summer, often a coffee cart outside while you wait. They serve bottomless coffee and a mean bloody mary, and of course mimosas. Totally owl-themed inside! There are two locations – one downtown across from Pizzicletta at 12 S Mike’s Pike (usually a wait here), and on the Eastside at 5200 North Cortland (farther drive from our house, but same menu and usually no wait). They have awesome avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and scrambles. http://www.thetoastedowl.com/
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The Toasted Owl Cafe
12 S Mikes Pike StWe love this little spot – and so do most Flagstaff residents! Live music on the patio in the summer, often a coffee cart outside while you wait. They serve bottomless coffee and a mean bloody mary, and of course mimosas. Totally owl-themed inside! There are two locations – one downtown across from Pizzicletta at 12 S Mike’s Pike (usually a wait here), and on the Eastside at 5200 North Cortland (farther drive from our house, but same menu and usually no wait). They have awesome avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and scrambles. http://www.thetoastedowl.com/
Next door to Tinder Box and owned by the same people, we love this place. Order at the ordering window and take special note of their daily specials and if they have daily doughnuts – get one. You won’t be sorry! Great bloody mary’s and mimosas, and we love the fried egg sandwich with pimento cheese, and their hash bowls. Also open for lunch!! 52 S San Francisco Street https://www.touristhomecafe.com
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Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StNext door to Tinder Box and owned by the same people, we love this place. Order at the ordering window and take special note of their daily specials and if they have daily doughnuts – get one. You won’t be sorry! Great bloody mary’s and mimosas, and we love the fried egg sandwich with pimento cheese, and their hash bowls. Also open for lunch!! 52 S San Francisco Street https://www.touristhomecafe.com
Bagels bagels bagels! Cash-only, no exceptions, so be prepared! 1 S Beaver St. http://www.biffsbagels.com/
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Biff's Bagels
1 S Beaver StBagels bagels bagels! Cash-only, no exceptions, so be prepared! 1 S Beaver St. http://www.biffsbagels.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Open for lunch, too! A huge menu with not-your-normal-bar-food, including excellent burgers, polish sausage sandwiches, and plates with meat and sides. We love their beer, but they also have a full bar to create any concoction. Oh, and the salads are massive! Nobody goes hungry here. 5 S San Francisco St http://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/
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Lumberyard Brewing Co
5 S San Francisco StOpen for lunch, too! A huge menu with not-your-normal-bar-food, including excellent burgers, polish sausage sandwiches, and plates with meat and sides. We love their beer, but they also have a full bar to create any concoction. Oh, and the salads are massive! Nobody goes hungry here. 5 S San Francisco St http://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/
They have chilled steak salad, poutine, oysters, and all kinds of other tasty bite-sized foods, and a wine list to pair with any nosh. Beer, too! 17 N San Francisco St https://www.flgterroir.com
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FLG Terroir: Wine Bar & Bistro
17 N San Francisco StThey have chilled steak salad, poutine, oysters, and all kinds of other tasty bite-sized foods, and a wine list to pair with any nosh. Beer, too! 17 N San Francisco St https://www.flgterroir.com
Parks & Nature
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend are about 2.5 hrs north of Flagstaff and incredible! Ribbons of sandstone are inside Antelope Canyon (you have to reserve a tour guide for this, so plan ahead!) and you can also stand above Lee’s Ferry and the Dam and take iconic pictures of Horseshoe Bend. Check out #horseshoebend #antelopecanyon for images on Instagram.
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Upper Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend are about 2.5 hrs north of Flagstaff and incredible! Ribbons of sandstone are inside Antelope Canyon (you have to reserve a tour guide for this, so plan ahead!) and you can also stand above Lee’s Ferry and the Dam and take iconic pictures of Horseshoe Bend. Check out #horseshoebend #antelopecanyon for images on Instagram.
Fatman’s Loop (5098 US-89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is at the base of Mt Elden, with scenic overlooks. For a more strenuous hike, go up Mt Elden Lookout trail to the summit and climb the observation towers! Use the bathroom at the McDonald’s across from the parking lot – there are no facilities on this trail.
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Fatman's Loop Trail
5098 US-89Fatman’s Loop (5098 US-89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is at the base of Mt Elden, with scenic overlooks. For a more strenuous hike, go up Mt Elden Lookout trail to the summit and climb the observation towers! Use the bathroom at the McDonald’s across from the parking lot – there are no facilities on this trail.
Buffalo Park (2400 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is a 200+acre park designed for walking, hiking, biking, and picnics. It’s right in town and easy to access!
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Buffalo Park Loop
Buffalo Park LoopBuffalo Park (2400 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is a 200+acre park designed for walking, hiking, biking, and picnics. It’s right in town and easy to access!
Walnut Canyon National Monument (3 Walnut Canyon Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is about 10 mi from downtown, and has cliff dwellings from Sinagua people dating back to 1250.
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Monumento Nacional del Cañón de Nuez
3 Walnut Canyon RoadWalnut Canyon National Monument (3 Walnut Canyon Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) is about 10 mi from downtown, and has cliff dwellings from Sinagua people dating back to 1250.
Cinder Hills OHV area is so unique! It’s a series of volcanic cinder cones. You can climb up them (it’s harder than it looks – a pile of little pumice stones!), and the landscape is eerie. You will drive from a forest to something that resembles the surface of the moon. Start on HWY 89 going northeast out of Flagstaff, approx. 7 miles north of Flagstaff Mall, turn east (right) on Forest Road 776. More info here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=70996
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Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area (recgovnpsdata)
Cinder Hills OHV area is so unique! It’s a series of volcanic cinder cones. You can climb up them (it’s harder than it looks – a pile of little pumice stones!), and the landscape is eerie. You will drive from a forest to something that resembles the surface of the moon. Start on HWY 89 going northeast out of Flagstaff, approx. 7 miles north of Flagstaff Mall, turn east (right) on Forest Road 776. More info here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=70996
Humphrey’s Peak is a strenuous hike up Arizona’s tallest peak – nearly 13K feet high. You’ll climb above the tree line near the summit where you’ll notice less oxygen! Stunning views at the top of all of Northern Arizona. It is often extremely windy above the tree line – bring layers of clothing to keep you warm, including a wind breaker.
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Humphreys Peak
Humphrey’s Peak is a strenuous hike up Arizona’s tallest peak – nearly 13K feet high. You’ll climb above the tree line near the summit where you’ll notice less oxygen! Stunning views at the top of all of Northern Arizona. It is often extremely windy above the tree line – bring layers of clothing to keep you warm, including a wind breaker.
Lockett Meadow, part of Inner Basin Trail, is a beauty – especially in the fall when the Aspens are turning colors. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/southwestern/LockettMeadow/index.shtml
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Lockett Meadow Campground
Meadow RdLockett Meadow, part of Inner Basin Trail, is a beauty – especially in the fall when the Aspens are turning colors. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/southwestern/LockettMeadow/index.shtml
Grand Falls - aka Chocolate Falls because the water runs over the edge and looks like ribbons of chocolate. These muddy falls are 30 miles from Flagstaff and are quite a site to see! Very easy hiking around this area – be aware of flash floods. March and April are the best times to visit the falls! https://www.flagstaff.com/grand-falls-arizona
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Grand Falls, Arizona
Grand Falls - aka Chocolate Falls because the water runs over the edge and looks like ribbons of chocolate. These muddy falls are 30 miles from Flagstaff and are quite a site to see! Very easy hiking around this area – be aware of flash floods. March and April are the best times to visit the falls! https://www.flagstaff.com/grand-falls-arizona
Entertainment & Activities
Ski/Snowboard at Arizona Snowbowl (9300 North Snowbowl Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001) is the ski area on Mt Humphrey’s. You can rent equipment here (or at any of the numerous outdoor fitters and ski shops in Flagstaff), and you can also buy a lift ticket to ride to the top. More details here: https://www.snowbowl.ski
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Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadSki/Snowboard at Arizona Snowbowl (9300 North Snowbowl Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001) is the ski area on Mt Humphrey’s. You can rent equipment here (or at any of the numerous outdoor fitters and ski shops in Flagstaff), and you can also buy a lift ticket to ride to the top. More details here: https://www.snowbowl.ski
Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe on groomed trails at the Flagstaff Nordic Center, located at 16848 U 180, Flagstaff AZ 86001. You can rent equipment onsite! More info here: https://www.arizonanordicvillage.com
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Arizona Nordic Village
16848 US-180Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe on groomed trails at the Flagstaff Nordic Center, located at 16848 U 180, Flagstaff AZ 86001. You can rent equipment onsite! More info here: https://www.arizonanordicvillage.com
Fly Fishing at Lee’s Ferry is a one-of-a-kind experience. You can fish the walk-in area, but we suggest a guide for up-river (and you’ll see Horseshoe Bend from inside the canyon, and ask your guide to show you the petroglyphs!). We recommend Marble Canyon Outfitters http://www.leesferryflyfishing.com/about/
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Lees Ferry
Spencer TrailFly Fishing at Lee’s Ferry is a one-of-a-kind experience. You can fish the walk-in area, but we suggest a guide for up-river (and you’ll see Horseshoe Bend from inside the canyon, and ask your guide to show you the petroglyphs!). We recommend Marble Canyon Outfitters http://www.leesferryflyfishing.com/about/
Lowell Observatory: see the stars through the giant telescope! 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. https://lowell.edu
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Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdLowell Observatory: see the stars through the giant telescope! 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. https://lowell.edu
Arts & Culture
Museum of Northern Arizona features art, artifacts, and history about the Colorado Plateau going back to 15,0000 B.C. and Native Americans. 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 8600. More info: https://musnaz.org
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Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdMuseum of Northern Arizona features art, artifacts, and history about the Colorado Plateau going back to 15,0000 B.C. and Native Americans. 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 8600. More info: https://musnaz.org