Best of Flagstaff

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Best Hotels: Drury Inn and Suites Flagstaff - Flagstaff

Located at the most northern end of the NAU campus, the Drury has a fantastic location for walking to all of the... See More

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Best Restaurants: Cottage Place Restaurant

Chadwick FowlerThis is the place for the best food in town. The intimate house-turned-restaurant sits...See More

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Best Things to Do: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Arizona State ParksTour back through Flagstaff’s past at the Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. The guided...See More

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Best Shopping: Sedona

Chadwick FowlerIf you’re looking to add to your fine-art collection, head down to Sedona where you’ll...See More

• Fort Valley Mercantile at the Pioneer Museum
• Old Highway Trading Post
• Historic Downtown Flagstaff

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Best Nightlife: Orpheum Theater

Chadwick FowlerThis historic theater is a local landmark. Flagstaff’s first movies were shown at the... See More

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Flagstaff Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Head to the Snowbowl for a hike and ride on the skyride with panoramic views of the area.
2 Stop at the Museum of Northern Arizona for cultural, geological and historical perspectives on the area. Depending on your interests, this could be a quick trip or you could spend quite some time here.
3 Lunch at Beaver Street Brewery. Try the classic Beaver Street Burger with a glass of award-winning Hefeweizen.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Start off exploring the shops around downtown Flagstaff and whatever entertainment might be at Heritage Square.
2 Head to the Museum of Northern Arizona to learn about the area’s geological past as well as many of the Native American cultures that enrich the area. This is a good first-day activity because you’ll see many of the things you learn about the rest of the week as you explore the area.
3 Dine casual at Beaver Street Brewery. Enjoy a locally made beer and some of the best burgers and salads in town.