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22. Historic Hotels

Take a trip back in time by exploring Flagstaff’s historically preserved hotels, the Hotel Weatherford and the Hotel Monte Vista. The former includes three bars—including the newer Gopher Hole on the basement level, a restaurant and guest rooms. The latter features two bars, a restaurant and multiple guest rooms. You don’t have to stay the night to stop on by for a drink or meal. www.weatherfordhotel.com or www.hotelmontevista.com.

23. Public Art

Flagstaff is overflowing with enough public art to almost make it a mecca. The side of the Orpheum Theater, located at 15 W. Aspen, is a good place to start for the “Sound of Flight” mural. There also is the locally famous Joe Sorren mural “The Veridic Gardens of Effie Leroux,” which is adjacent to Heritage Square at Diablo Burger.

24. Route 66 in Flagstaff

Flagstaff’s designated Route 66 segment is one of the largest municipal stretches of the remains of the highway. It ribbons east-west through the town. Hop in the car and cruise to see some of the historic stops in Flagstaff such as The Museum Club, which originally opened in 1931 as a taxidermy museum.

25. RV Camping

Camp in style with all the conveniences of home but set in the great outdoors. RV campsites within town include Woody Mountain Campground, 2727 W. Route 66; Black Bart’s RV Park, 2760 E. Butler Ave.; Kit Karson RV Park, 2101 W. Route 66; and Flagstaff KOA, 5803 N. US-89.

26. Elden Pueblo

Remnants of an ancient culture abound throughout the greater Flagstaff area with antiquities tied to the Sinaguan and other cultures. Located about a mile north of the Flagstaff Mall on the west side of U.S. 89, Elden Pueblo is an ancient ruin that shares much history about the ancients.

27. Sample Local Cuisine

For a small city, Flagstaff offers a huge variety of food within its cuisine scene. From Southwest fusion to innovative sushi, Middle Eastern fare to homegrown hamburgers, Flagstaff’s local restaurants have it all. Downtown is a great place to start, where high-end dining can be had among specialty foods. Heading east or west along Route 66 and Milton Road also open the options farther.

28. Sample Local Breweries

The beer scene has only grown by leaps and bounds during the last five years, joining classic locales. Included in the downtown core are Beaver Street Brewery, Flagstaff Brewing Co., Lumberyard Brewing Co., Historic Brewing, Mother Road Brewery and Dark Sky Brewing Company. Each of them has a presence downtown or Southside and a beer-loving tour is sure to be in order for anyone who enjoys sipping the suds.

29. The Lit Scene

Forget about Amazon and chain stores like Barnes and Noble for a second. Whilethose may be convenient, it’d be a shame to pass up local bookstores like Bright Side Bookshop during your visit to Flagstaff. Local businesses are the lifeblood of Flagstaff, and the friendly staff looks forward to helping customers find the perfect book for themselves or gift for someone else. www. brightsidebookshop.com.

30. The Art Scene

The Artists’ Gallery is Flagstaff’s largest artistic co-op, with work on display by more than 40 local artists. It’s joined by West of the Moon Gallery and Arizona Handmade on the 100 block of North San Francisco Street. Artwork of multiple local and regional artists also can be found in downtown galleries such as The HeArt Box—open by appointment only. www. theheartbox.space. A local artists’ gallery is also set up at Flagstaff Mall on the east side of town and run by the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff. www.flagstaff-arts.org.

31. Yoga classes

Enjoy Yoga on the Lawn at the County Courthouse downtown, 219 E. Cherry Ave., or Yoga in the Park on the Continental Country Club lawn in front of the Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmost Dr., each Saturday morning through the summer. Both ongoing sessions are implementing social distancing measures for the classes beginning at 9 a.m., and yogis are encouraged to bring their own mats, towels and water bottles. Yoga on the Lawn classes are $5 per person, and Yoga in the Park is $8 in advance or $10 for drop-ins.

32. Old Caves Crater

This hike is a must for history buffs. A series of caves can be explored at the summit of this extinct cinder cone volcano, where pottery fragments can still be found, remnants from when the Sinagua people lived in the area around 1250 to 1300 A.D. Visitors can look, but don’t touch; it’s illegal to disturb or remove archaeological artifacts. Take some time here to absorb the surroundings and imagine the world as it might have been when the Sinaguans called the area home. Drive 3 miles north on US 89 from the Flagstaff Ranger Station (across from the Flagstaff Mall) to Silver Saddle Road. Drive 0.5 miles east to the trailhead on the north side of the road.

33. Chapel of the Holy Dove

A unique landmark along North Highway 180, the Chapel of the Holy Dove was built in 1962 by physician Watson M. Lacy, MD, with help from his sons and hired hands. Ponderosa pine logs, local volcanic rock and petrified wood form the A-shaped structure. All are welcome to enter for a brief respite. A large window behind the pulpit opens out to majestic forest views.

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34. The South Rim

Every year, people arrive to be wowed by the Grand Canyon. They catch sunrises and sunsets, or just have a moment in time at the canyon’s edge. Most of them travel to the South Rim’s Grand Canyon Village to experience it. The South Rim has many offerings that make it rewarding for every hour spent at the edge of the gorge. Learn more at www.nps.gov/grca.