Brandon's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
The San Francisco Peaks are home to the AZ Snowbowl. In the Summer months the Snowbowl offers scenic chair lift and gondola rides and has amazing hiking. In the winter months the Snowbowl has the best skiing and snowboarding AZ has to offer.
Snowbowl Drive
Snowbowl DriveThe San Francisco Peaks are home to the AZ Snowbowl. In the Summer months the Snowbowl offers scenic chair lift and gondola rides and has amazing hiking. In the winter months the Snowbowl has the best skiing and snowboarding AZ has to offer.
West Fork of Oak Creek, near Sedona, AZ and only 19 miles from Flagstaff is within the Coconino National Forest. Beautiful hiking and scenery all year long make this a popular trail. A must see and do!
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West Fork Trail
West Fork of Oak Creek, near Sedona, AZ and only 19 miles from Flagstaff is within the Coconino National Forest. Beautiful hiking and scenery all year long make this a popular trail. A must see and do!
Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time. Pendley also grew garden produce and kept some livestock. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. The site was also instrumental to the development of the tourism industry in Oak Creek Canyon. The completion of the canyon road in 1914 and the paving of the roadway in 1938 were strong influences in encouraging recreational use of the canyon. Hence, Pendley followed suit and in 1933, built rustic cabins to cater to vacationers and sightseers. Todays visitors can still enjoy the fruits of Pendley's labor. Historic cabins are available for viewing, and the creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off.
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Slide Rock State Park Road
Slide Rock State Park RoadSlide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time. Pendley also grew garden produce and kept some livestock. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. The site was also instrumental to the development of the tourism industry in Oak Creek Canyon. The completion of the canyon road in 1914 and the paving of the roadway in 1938 were strong influences in encouraging recreational use of the canyon. Hence, Pendley followed suit and in 1933, built rustic cabins to cater to vacationers and sightseers. Todays visitors can still enjoy the fruits of Pendley's labor. Historic cabins are available for viewing, and the creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off.
his mile-long lava tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow emptying out the present cave.
Ample evidence of how the tube was born is written in the rocks of which it is formed. Small wave-like undulations in the floor are the remains of ripples frozen in the last trickle of molten rock that flowed from the cave. Stone icicles hanging from the ceiling show where a final blast of volcanic heat caused the rock to partially re-liquefy and drip.
Dress appropriately when you come to visit, with warm clothes and sturdy shoes. The cave is as cool as 42° even in summer, and you may even find some ice inside. The rocks are always sharp and slippery, too. Bring two or three sources of light, in case one happens to fail, it can be very dark one mile from the nearest light source.
Portions of the cave which were once defaced by graffiti have been cleaned up. Today's more environmentally aware visitors take better care of such a unique resource and report vandals when they see them. Dogs and other pets are not allowed. It smells bad for days when they go to the bathroom in the cave, and the rocks can be harmful to their legs and paws.
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Lava River Cave
171B Forest Rdhis mile-long lava tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow emptying out the present cave.
Ample evidence of how the tube was born is written in the rocks of which it is formed. Small wave-like undulations in the floor are the remains of ripples frozen in the last trickle of molten rock that flowed from the cave. Stone icicles hanging from the ceiling show where a final blast of volcanic heat caused the rock to partially re-liquefy and drip.
Dress appropriately when you come to visit, with warm clothes and sturdy shoes. The cave is as cool as 42° even in summer, and you may even find some ice inside. The rocks are always sharp and slippery, too. Bring two or three sources of light, in case one happens to fail, it can be very dark one mile from the nearest light source.
Portions of the cave which were once defaced by graffiti have been cleaned up. Today's more environmentally aware visitors take better care of such a unique resource and report vandals when they see them. Dogs and other pets are not allowed. It smells bad for days when they go to the bathroom in the cave, and the rocks can be harmful to their legs and paws.
Hours of tree-to-tree adventure filled with obstacles, action elements, and ziplines all on our Adventure Course! Course completion time varies depending on guest volume and how many breaks you take throughout the course. There’s no time limit on the course as long as it’s completed before sunset!
Height requirement: While keeping feet flat on the ground and arms raised above your head, palm of hand must be able to touch the height of 5’11″.
Age requirement: 12+
Ages 12-15 must have a waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian and be accompanied by an adult in the ratio of 3 children to one adult.
Ages 16-17 must have a waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian but may participate without an adult up on the course with them.
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Curso de aventura extrema en Flagstaff
2446 Brigade RdHours of tree-to-tree adventure filled with obstacles, action elements, and ziplines all on our Adventure Course! Course completion time varies depending on guest volume and how many breaks you take throughout the course. There’s no time limit on the course as long as it’s completed before sunset!
Height requirement: While keeping feet flat on the ground and arms raised above your head, palm of hand must be able to touch the height of 5’11″.
Age requirement: 12+
Ages 12-15 must have a waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian and be accompanied by an adult in the ratio of 3 children to one adult.
Ages 16-17 must have a waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian but may participate without an adult up on the course with them.
Wildlife and safari park located east of Williams, about 30 minutes drive from Flagstaff.
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Bearizona Boulevard
Bearizona BoulevardWildlife and safari park located east of Williams, about 30 minutes drive from Flagstaff.
One of the most scenic lakes in the US! Located in Northern AZ, about 2.5 hours from Flag.
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Lake Powell
One of the most scenic lakes in the US! Located in Northern AZ, about 2.5 hours from Flag.
Thorpe Disc Golf Course
245 N Thorpe RdFor a round of golf play at the Elden Hills Golf Club. If you’d like to warm up at the range it’s less than a mile down the street at the range.
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Continental Golf Club
2380 N Oakmont DrFor a round of golf play at the Elden Hills Golf Club. If you’d like to warm up at the range it’s less than a mile down the street at the range.
If you’re looking for extreme Fall beauty Locket Meadows is the place to be. Great hiking into the inner basin and exceptional scenery!
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Lockett Meadow Campground
Meadow RdIf you’re looking for extreme Fall beauty Locket Meadows is the place to be. Great hiking into the inner basin and exceptional scenery!
Great local bike shop. If you’re looking for rentals try these guys!
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Absolute Bikes Flagstaff
East Route 66Great local bike shop. If you’re looking for rentals try these guys!
They are another great local bike shop and offer rentals for out of towners.
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Cosmic Cycles
123 W Birch AveThey are another great local bike shop and offer rentals for out of towners.
Sightseeing
Sedona is quick 45 minute drive from Flagstaff and is a must see for travelers! Enjoy shopping at boutique stores or hike or mountain bike world class trails or just simply relax creek side in Oak Creek. There are also a bunch of different off-roading Jeep tours that are available.
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Sedona
Sedona is quick 45 minute drive from Flagstaff and is a must see for travelers! Enjoy shopping at boutique stores or hike or mountain bike world class trails or just simply relax creek side in Oak Creek. There are also a bunch of different off-roading Jeep tours that are available.
Grand Canyon is beyond anything humans could fabricate. The South Rim (approx 90 miles from Flag) leaves all the awesomeness to Mother Nature. The village of Tusayan, right outside the south gate, is a modest small town with several quality hotels and motels, a smattering of restaurants and the Grand Canyon airport.
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South Rim
Grand Canyon is beyond anything humans could fabricate. The South Rim (approx 90 miles from Flag) leaves all the awesomeness to Mother Nature. The village of Tusayan, right outside the south gate, is a modest small town with several quality hotels and motels, a smattering of restaurants and the Grand Canyon airport.
If you love the night sky - the stars and the galaxies that live above us, then you do not want to miss Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. Sitting on top of Mars Hill Mesa, this observatory will likely change the way you view outer space - in a mind-boggling, and even romantic way. Since its inception, the Observatory has been home to many discoveries, including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe; the discovery of Pluto and its atmosphere; moon mapping for the Apollo moon mission; the rings of Uranus and many more. Because of the incredible scientific and cultural background of Lowell Observatory, it is recognized as a Registered National Historic Landmark, an Arizona Treasure, and has been named one of “The World’s 100 Most Important Places.” And personally, we agree and see what the fuss is all about. Lowell Observatory is a stop you definitely want to make time for when you come to visit Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Observatorio Lowell
1400 W Mars Hill RdIf you love the night sky - the stars and the galaxies that live above us, then you do not want to miss Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. Sitting on top of Mars Hill Mesa, this observatory will likely change the way you view outer space - in a mind-boggling, and even romantic way. Since its inception, the Observatory has been home to many discoveries, including the first detection of the expanding nature of the universe; the discovery of Pluto and its atmosphere; moon mapping for the Apollo moon mission; the rings of Uranus and many more. Because of the incredible scientific and cultural background of Lowell Observatory, it is recognized as a Registered National Historic Landmark, an Arizona Treasure, and has been named one of “The World’s 100 Most Important Places.” And personally, we agree and see what the fuss is all about. Lowell Observatory is a stop you definitely want to make time for when you come to visit Flagstaff, Arizona.
Horseshoe Bend is north of Flagstaff (132 miles) and absolutely spectacular! Horseshoe Bend is the intimate Grand Canyon experience (although technically located in Glen Canyon.) The trailhead to this 3/4 mile hike is located just outside of Page, Arizona. It overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the Colorado River, 4 miles south of the Glen Canyon Dam, and 7 miles north of mile zero of the Grand Canyon.
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Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayHorseshoe Bend is north of Flagstaff (132 miles) and absolutely spectacular! Horseshoe Bend is the intimate Grand Canyon experience (although technically located in Glen Canyon.) The trailhead to this 3/4 mile hike is located just outside of Page, Arizona. It overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the Colorado River, 4 miles south of the Glen Canyon Dam, and 7 miles north of mile zero of the Grand Canyon.
Location Behind the Wupatki Visitor Center
Distance 0.5 mile (0.8 km) round-trip
Time average 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy to Moderate
Accessibility Access to the trail is paved and rated accessible to the overlook. The remainder of the trail surface is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Steps can be avoided by going counterclockwise on the trail loop.
Highlights
A 900 year old ancestral Puebloan site with over 100 rooms
an above ground Kiva or community room
a Hohokam Style Ballcourt
a geologic feature called a blow hole where air flows in and out from the ground
Scenic views of the Painted Desert and surrounding landscape
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Wupatki National Monument
25137 North Wupatki LaneLocation Behind the Wupatki Visitor Center
Distance 0.5 mile (0.8 km) round-trip
Time average 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy to Moderate
Accessibility Access to the trail is paved and rated accessible to the overlook. The remainder of the trail surface is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Steps can be avoided by going counterclockwise on the trail loop.
Highlights
A 900 year old ancestral Puebloan site with over 100 rooms
an above ground Kiva or community room
a Hohokam Style Ballcourt
a geologic feature called a blow hole where air flows in and out from the ground
Scenic views of the Painted Desert and surrounding landscape
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdFood scene
Visit beautiful downtown Flagstaff (mile from the Airbnb) and one of its more historic gems, the Weatherford Hotel in historic downtown Flag. Here you can enjoy libations from their upstairs bar or dine next door at Charly’s. From there take a walk around and site see all the beautiful buildings Downtown has to offer.
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Weatherford Hotel
23 N Leroux StVisit beautiful downtown Flagstaff (mile from the Airbnb) and one of its more historic gems, the Weatherford Hotel in historic downtown Flag. Here you can enjoy libations from their upstairs bar or dine next door at Charly’s. From there take a walk around and site see all the beautiful buildings Downtown has to offer.
Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StThe Annex Cocktail Lounge
50 S San Francisco StA great place to eat while your on your way to Sedona or heading back to Flag along hwy 89! Healthy menu options that can be gluten free. Highly recommend!
Indian Gardens
A great place to eat while your on your way to Sedona or heading back to Flag along hwy 89! Healthy menu options that can be gluten free. Highly recommend!
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2004 W Historic Rte 66Best Mexican food in Flag!
A locals favorite for pizza in DT Flag.
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NiMarco's Pizza Downtown
101 S Beaver StA locals favorite for pizza in DT Flag.
Great local spot for a craft beer or wine.
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Pay-N-Take Downtown Market
12 W Aspen AveGreat local spot for a craft beer or wine.
Winner of “Best Burger in Flag” multiple times. Give it a try if you’re looking for a killer burger, then go mozy around Heritage Square in DT Flag!
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Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StWinner of “Best Burger in Flag” multiple times. Give it a try if you’re looking for a killer burger, then go mozy around Heritage Square in DT Flag!
Whether you are looking for a lively flagstaff restaurant that serves great food or a top-notch coffeehouse with the ultimate cup, Macy’s European Coffeehouse and Bakery is the place you want to land. Locally owned and operated, Macy’s has been capturing customers’ hearts and loyalties for thirty plus years.
Macy’s is one of Flagstaff’s few all-vegetarian restaurants. We strive to provide the best bite around. Our menu ranges from flaky croissant and egg breakfast sandwiches to organic spinach salads; to a BLT made on homemade whole wheat to a mouth-watering burrito smothered in melted cheddar cheese and enchilada sauce.
Macy’s is also Flagstaff’s preferred watering hole. Local residents have voted Macy’s, “Best Coffeehouse” in the Arizona Daily Sun’s, Best of Flag contest, for ten plus years running. At Macys we put love into every cup, every step of the way; from the farm to your lips.
To complete the trifecta of awesomeness, this Flagstaff restaurant also offers you a full service bakery. We open with an array of breakfast pastries like muffins and scones. We close with thoughts of pumpkin pies and special order birthday cakes. Macy’s also proudly offers many vegan, gluten-free, and other special diet options that will leave your mouth watering.
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Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 South Beaver StreetWhether you are looking for a lively flagstaff restaurant that serves great food or a top-notch coffeehouse with the ultimate cup, Macy’s European Coffeehouse and Bakery is the place you want to land. Locally owned and operated, Macy’s has been capturing customers’ hearts and loyalties for thirty plus years.
Macy’s is one of Flagstaff’s few all-vegetarian restaurants. We strive to provide the best bite around. Our menu ranges from flaky croissant and egg breakfast sandwiches to organic spinach salads; to a BLT made on homemade whole wheat to a mouth-watering burrito smothered in melted cheddar cheese and enchilada sauce.
Macy’s is also Flagstaff’s preferred watering hole. Local residents have voted Macy’s, “Best Coffeehouse” in the Arizona Daily Sun’s, Best of Flag contest, for ten plus years running. At Macys we put love into every cup, every step of the way; from the farm to your lips.
To complete the trifecta of awesomeness, this Flagstaff restaurant also offers you a full service bakery. We open with an array of breakfast pastries like muffins and scones. We close with thoughts of pumpkin pies and special order birthday cakes. Macy’s also proudly offers many vegan, gluten-free, and other special diet options that will leave your mouth watering.
Another great option for the coffee lover!
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Late For the Train
19A E Aspen AveAnother great option for the coffee lover!
Vino Loco Wine & Bottle Shop
22 E Birch AveFlags best wine bar!
Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Great Italian food!
Salsa Brava
2220 E Rte 66Another good option for Mexican food!
Great pizza and other Italian food options!
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
1061 S Plaza WayGreat pizza and other Italian food options!
After a round of golf sit down and enjoy the food and view of Mt Elden. Many people also just come for dining. They have a nice menu option and full bar.
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The Oakmont - A Great Neighborhood Restaurant
2380 N Oakmont DrAfter a round of golf sit down and enjoy the food and view of Mt Elden. Many people also just come for dining. They have a nice menu option and full bar.
Enjoy Flags Farmers Market every Sunday (May 1 thru Oct 30) from 8 am till noon.
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Flagstaff Community Farmers Market
211 W Aspen AveEnjoy Flags Farmers Market every Sunday (May 1 thru Oct 30) from 8 am till noon.
Brix
413 N San Francisco StSatchmo's
2320 N Fourth StTinderbox Kitchen
34 S San Francisco StSuper chic new restaurant in DT Flag. Great place to eat for date night!
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Atria
103 North Leroux StreetSuper chic new restaurant in DT Flag. Great place to eat for date night!
Shift Kitchen & Bar
107 N San Francisco StJosephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys St