Flagstaff

A DAY IN

FLAGSTAFF

At an elevation of 7,000 feet and surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff is Arizona’s four-season destination that offers an eclectic mix of small town charm, a wealth of fine art and cultural offerings, and endless outdoor adventures.

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FLAGSTAFF

Explore Historic Downtown Flagstaff, a hub of activity with a variety of dining, shopping and historical buildings. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at Tourist Home All Day Cafe or beer at Lumberyard Brewing Co., located inside the Halstead Lumberyard Building, which was built in the early 1900s. At the end of the day, visit Hotel Monte Vista or The Weatherford Hotel and enjoy food and drinks while listening to live music. downtownflagstaff.org

MORMON LAKE LODGE

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary heads. Mormon Lake Lodge and Campground is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quaint environment and proximity to great restaurants, Mormon Lake Lodge and Campground makes it easy to enjoy the best of Flagstaff and Mormon Lake. mormonlakelodge.com

THE LOWELL OBSERVATORY

For a memorable stargazing experience, check out the location where Pluto was discovered and view the sky through the Clark Refractor or Dyer telescopes or from the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. Visitors can also learn about astronomy from one of many engaging exhibits and find a unique gift in the on-site gift shop. lowell.edu

SOME EXPERIENCES TO TRY

DOWNTOWN FLAGSTAFF HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR

Freaky Flagstaff Foottours takes you on a guided adventure to some of downtown Flagstaff’s favorite haunts. This pine-treed, aspen-dotted little gem has been a rockin’ and a rollin’ and a drinkin’ and a fightin’ since before the railroad track was laid. There are plenty of tales to tell and spirits to raise, and Freaky Flagstaff will take you to some of the hot spots (that’s ghost-hunter lingo) in town. freakyfoottours.com

MACY’S EUROPEAN COFFEEHOUSE

Macy’s is a cozy vegan-friendly coffeehouse that serves the best biscuits and gravy, pastries and hot chocolate, and it also has a dogfriendly patio. macyscoffee.net

HIKING AND BIKING

Explore the outdoors on one of many biking and hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty, all with breathtaking views. flagstaffarizona.org

HOTEL MONTE VISTA

During your stay at the allegedly haunted Hotel Monte Vista, visit the Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge, which was the first speakeasy in Flagstaff. hotelmontevista.com

EAT AT PERSNIKKITY’S CAFE

This popular and quaint cafe in Show Low serves fresh and local breakfast and lunch fare, as well as freshly baked goods, including cupcakes, pastries and cookies. persnikkityscafe.com

SHOP AT THE BURLY BEAR

Browse this shop in Pinetop that offers a variety of rustic home decor, including pillows, figurines, wall art, cabin signs, bear carvings and more. theburlybear.com