Things To Do
Flagstaff, Arizona 86033
Located in the high country mountains of northern Arizona, Flagstaff's four seasons are enviable by many. Winter adventures await in Arizona's officially designated Winter Wonderland with an average 108" of snowfall in downtown, while Spring offers breathtaking beauty of blooms in the world's largest emerald green ponderosa pine forest. Summer temperatures average in the low 80s with sapphire blue skies and crisp mountain air, while the bounty continues into Fall with a panoramic canvas of quaking aspen and foliage offering hues of reds and purples.
Lowell Observatory
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Flagstaff, Arizona, Lowell Observatory has long been a beacon for those curious about the cosmos. On November 16, Lowell unveiled its latest marvel: the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC). Spanning an impressive 40,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility promises to be more than just a building; it’s set to be a journey into the heart of scientific wonder.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. Today the park preserves this landscape, and the ancestral homes in and around the canyon.
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl is located on the western slope of Mount Humphreys, the tallest point in the state. Humphreys is the most recognizable point on the San Francisco Peaks, which are north of Flagstaff. “The Peaks,” as they are often known, are what remains of an eroded, dormant stratovolcano that was formed between 500,000 and 1,000,000 years ago.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.
Wupatki National Monument
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park preserves an iconic geologic landscape and resources ranging from 1.8 billion (PreCambrian) year-old igneous and metamorphic rocks to 230 million (Triassic)-year-old sedimentary rocks, 5 million (Pliocene)-year old to recent volcanic deposits, a complex tectonic and erosional history, and unconsolidated surface deposits. The Colorado River established its course through the canyon approximately 6 million years ago and likely evolved from pre-existing drainages to its current course. Geologic processes, including erosion of tributaries and slopes, and active tectonics continue to shape the canyon today. The geologic record in Grand Canyon is an important scientific chronicle and is largely responsible for its inspirational scenery.
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Now operating four Navajo casino properties in New Mexico and Arizona, and Navajo Blue Travel Plaza on the I-40 highway. We are honored to showcase over 2,800 of the latest slot machines, a variety of table games, bingo, and a AAA Four-Diamond hotel with convention space, many casual and fine dining restaurant choices, gift shops that showcase Navajo Culture, including traditional and authentic Navajo Jewelry, and live entertainment.
Museum of Northern Arizona
The Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) is a private, non-profit, educational institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona at the base of the beautiful San Francisco Peaks. The Museum was founded in 1928 by a group of Flagstaff citizens to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of northern Arizona through research, collections, conservation, and education. The Museum has evolved into a regional center of learning with collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and research projects that serve thousands of people each year. MNA is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.