Future AZPCA Drives

Fall Colors Tour to Flagstaff

October 29-31, 2023

Note that this is a 3-day Sunday-Tuesday event.

After last year’s overnighter to Flagstaff, the consensus was that our stay at Little America was too short! So this year we are adding a day, with options on the second day planned to satisfy anyone’s interest in the historic and scenic sights in and around Flagstaff.

The fall colors in late October should be out in all their glory, through Oak Creek Canyon and around Northern Arizona Our drive on Sunday follows the Red Rock Scenic Byway to Sedona, where we will have lunch together and then take the beautiful drive through Oak Creek Canyon, where the leaves should be putting on their show!

On arrival in Flagstaff we will check into the Little America Hotel, Flagstaff’s only AAA approved Four Diamond hotel. “Set in 500 acres of Ponderosa pine forest, Little America Flagstaff combines inviting hospitality with the natural beauty of Northern Arizona.” A special group rate has been arranged, which you can take advantage of when you register for the event. Everyone will be on their own for the rest of the day, to explore the Flagstaff area or just hang out at the hotel. Chances are just about guaranteed that there will be an impromptu happy hour gathering sometime before dinner (on your own).

On Monday morning various destinations await, where you can join others to explore attractions in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. We will organize groups to head out together to destinations including:

• Riordan Mansion (if you didn’t join the tour last year, this is a must-do!)

• Lowell Observatory

• Museum of Northern Arizona

• Flagstaff Area National Monuments: Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater, Wupatki

• Meteor Crater (if you missed this on the overnighter to La Posada in August)

After a day of sightseeing, we’ll gather for a casual dinner at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, a very short drive from Little America. Or if you wish, you can dine at the Silver Pine restaurant at the hotel, or go elsewhere.

On Tuesday after breakfast we will take the scenic drive to the Snowbowl. The fall colors should be dazzling as we head up toward Arizona’s tallest peak Your return home is on your own.