FLAGSTAFF GUIDE
PINE CANYON 1201 E JOHN WESLEY POWELL BLVD | FLAGSTAFF, AZ PINECANYON.NET | 928.779.5700
NEW TO TOWN? WANT TO KNOW WHERE THE LOCALS HANG OUT?
Well, ask the locals! We went straight to the experts (our Pine Canyon staff) to create this all-seasons guide of the best places to eat, hike, drink and play in Flagstaff. It features personal recommendations for getting the most out of your time in Flagstaff, whether you’re here for a quick weekend getaway or an extended stay.
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FLAGSTAFF WALKING TOURS & SPRING/SUMMER HIKES
FALL COLOR DRIVES
Historic Downtown Walking Tour: Discover Flagstaff’s self-guided walking tours. Choose the itinerary depending on your interests, and then download the easy-to-follow guide. Interested in the visual arts? Then the Public Art Walk is for you! If a family member is keen on spooky tales, then download the Haunted Tour. With the Walk this Talk tour, dial in on your smartphone for directions to ten Route 66 sites. Actor Ted Danson and author Rose Houk narrate the fun walkabout. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find. Visit flagstaffarizona.org for more information Follow the Flagstaff Brewery Trail: Make your way along the Flagstaff Brewery Trail to taste for yourself why the governor designated this mountain town as Arizona’s Craft Brew City. We have so many award-winning brews that you’ll have to come back to taste them all. Pick up brewery trail maps and passports at the Flagstaff Visitor Center or print here. When you collect stickers from all eight craft brewpubs, you can exchange your passport for a commemorative beer glass. What are you waiting for? Hop to it! Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS): A collection of trails offering a diverse range of experiences. Some are located along busy streets, while others traverse beautiful natural places all within the urban areas of Flagstaff. The popular trail system links neighborhoods, shopping, parks, and open space; maps available at flagstaff.az.gov/recreation. First Friday Artwalk: The First Friday ArtWalk is one of Northern Arizona’s premier arts events. Each first Friday of the month, art galleries and businesses in historic Downtown Flagstaff open their doors from 6-9pm with special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats and so much more. The ArtWalk is an event that both locals and out-of-towners love to experience, attend and enjoy!
Leaf peepers will rejoice in exploring the scenic drives in and around Flagstaff that highlight the golden aspens and red hues of oak trees. Take the most scenic route to the Grand Canyon and enjoy winding through old growth aspen stands, or head up Snowbowl Road to enjoy not only a drive through the changing leaves, but amazing 360° views, or take a trip south through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Scenic Highway 180: 81 miles north of Flagstaff via Hwys 180 and 64 Flagstaff is the gateway to the Grand Canyon, making a fun-filled day trip to this geologic wonder easy and convenient. Highway 180 winds below the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Mount Humphreys is the highest of these peaks and rises to 12,633 feet making it the highest peak in all of Arizona. This drive is scenic and has different beauty in each of the four seasons Scenic Oak Creek Canyon Route 89A: Travel south on scenic highway 89A from Flagstaff and drop below the Mogollon Rim and then into stunning Oak Creek Canyon. From the top of the switchbacks at Oak Creek Vista you can stop to gaze at the canyon below that you will soon be meandering through. There are local Navajo and Hopi artisans set up with booths to purchase authentic Native American jewelry, rugs and other artwork. Coconino National Forest rangers are on hand to answer questions and point out the mountains in the distance. As you continue south you will descend 2,500 feet in elevation into Oak Creek Canyon. The landscape changes to lush creek-side vegetation with a canopy of trees and the crystal-clear waters of Oak Creek will begin to appear alongside the road. Snowbowl Road off of Highway 180: Drive north of Flagstaff on Highway 180 through the ponderosa pine and aspen forests, turn north onto Snowbowl Road. The road meanders from the base of the mountain and another seven miles to Arizona Snowbowl’s parking area which sits at about 9,500 feet. The parking lot’s vistas are amazing. To see even more you can ride the scenic chairlift up to 11,500 feet to the top of the Agassi lift which provides views to the north of the Grand Canyon, south to the red rocks of Sedona and more.
Red Mountain / EASY: 1.5-mile hike, round trip. Volcanic cinder cone. 15 miles north of the Nordic Center on US Highway 180
NIGHTLIFE
Buffalo Park / EASY: 215-acre park offers a 2-mile loop, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views
Walnut Canyon Rim Trail / EASY: 0.8-mile, loop trail, with caves and a Visitor Center
• Annex Cocktail Lounge
• FLG Terroir: Wine Bar & Bistro • Gopher Hole/Zane Grey/Charley’s
• Rendezvous
• Southside Tavern
Fat Man’s Loop / MEDIUM: 2.4-mile loop, featuring scenic overlooks with city views and volcanic rock formations
• Breweries: Mother Road, Historic, Dark Sky, Beaver Street, Lumberyard, Flagstaff Brewing Company
• The Annex Cocktail Lounge
Lava Tubes / MEDIUM: 1-mile tunnel, formed from lava, located off of US Highway 180. Not accessible in winter. Need a flashlight and headlamp. Best in summer Elden Lookout Trail / ADVANCED: Also available by car. 5.2 miles, includes a fire lookout tower at the top. Great views. Not recommended during monsoons. Best in April–November
• Grand Canyon Brewing & Distillery
• The Corner Tavern
• The Mayor
• Hops on Birch
• The McMillian Bar & Kitchen
• Brews & Cues
• Monte Vista
Cocktail Lounge
• Collins Irish Pub
• Uptown Pubhouse
Mt. Humphreys/ ADVANCED: 10-mile roundtrip hike (6+ hours). Not reccommended during monsoons. Best in spring and early summer.
• Oeno Wine Lounge
• Dirty Birdies Sports Bar & Grill • Drinking Horn Mead Hall
• Orpheum Theater
• Pay-N-Take Beer and Wine Bar
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RESTAURANTS
• 1899 Bar & Grill • Ahipoki • Annex Cocktail Lounge • Aspen Deli • Atria • B66 Brunch Brew & Bar B Que • Bever Street Brewery • Biff’s Bagels • Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery • Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar • Cafe Stella • Chopstix Vietnamese Kitchen • Dark Sky Brewing Company • Delhi Palace Cuisine of India • El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
• Ewa’s Thai Cuisine • Fat Olives Wood-Fired Pizza • Forêt Flg • Fratelli Pizza • Grimaldi’s Pizzeria • Josephine’s Modern American Bistro • Karma Sushi • La Fonda Mexican Restaurant • Lotus Lounge • Lumberyard Brewing Company • MartAnne’s Burrito Palace • NiMarcos Pizza • Oregano’s Pizza Bistro
• Petit Marché • Pho Vietnamese • Proper Meats and Provisions • Salsa Brava • Satchmo’s Barbecue • Shift Kitchen & Bar • Somburros • Sosoba • Tacos Los Altos • Taverna Modern Mediterranean • Teatro • The McMillan Bar and Kitchen • The Northen Pines Restaurant • The Toasted Owl • Tinderbox Kitchen
• Over Easy • Pato Thai
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ARTS, CULTURE & LIVE VENUES PEPSI AMPHITHEATER AT FORT TUTHILL COUNTY PARK: Located in the cool Ponderosa pines of Fort Tuthill County Park, the Pepsi Amphitheater is home to live concerts and community events in a unique outdoor amphitheater. Visit the website for upcoming event lineup. Open for events April-October. 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 | 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop (15 minutes) 480.656.9940 | pepsiamp.com THEATRIKOS THEATER COMPANY: Theatrikos embraces the spirit of Broadway and produces high- quality live theatrical productions that have entertained and engaged audiences since 1972. Located in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, they offer six MainStage productions annually ranging from classic musicals to new works to award-winning comedies and dramas. Their youth program, TheatriKids, offers a wide spectrum of theater education and performance opportunities to youth ages 7-17. 11 W. Cherry Ave. | 928.774.1662 | theatrikos.com THE ORPHEUM THEATER: The Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff is northern Arizona’s premiere independent and locally owned entertainment venue. The Orpheum experience combines the intimate feel of a historic building with a state-of-the-art sound system and offers the best in local and national music artists, film screenings and community events. Visit the website for all upcoming shows and events. 15 W. Aspen Ave. | 928.556.1580 | orpheumflagstaff.com
HERITAGE & SCIENCE THE ARBORETUM AT FLAGSTAFF: Surrounded by Ponderosa pine forest with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, The Arboretum at Flagstaff is dedicated to increasing the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants native to the Colorado Plateau. Home to 750 species of plants, the beautiful 200- acre property consists of gardens, greenhouses and woodland trails. The Arboretum also hosts special events, plant sales and classes for both children and adults. Open May-October. 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. | 928.774.1442 | thearb.org BEARIZONA WILDLIFE PARK: Bearizona invites guests through the Arizona wilderness to witness North American wildlife ranging from majestic bison to bighorn sheep and stealthy wolves to amusing black bears. After driving through, visitors arrive at Fort Bearizona, a walk- through area which is home to smaller animals, grizzly bears, jaguars and Canyonlands restaurant. 31 miles west of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 165 | 1500 E. Route 66 | Williams, AZ (35 minutes) | 928.635.2289 | bearizona.com LOWELL OBSERVATORY: Established in 1894, Lowell Observatory is a leading astronomical and planetary science research institution, National Historical Landmark, and one of the most popular nighttime destinations in Arizona. Every planet, star and galaxy has a unique story to tell, and you can discover them here with Lowell’s collection of both historic and cutting-edge public telescopes. 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. | 928.774.3358 | lowell.edu
GUIDED DOWNTOWN TOURS ALPINE PEDALER: The “Pedalers” are part bicycle, part pub crawl and 100 percent fun. The 14 passenger, human powered, party on wheels rolls rain or shine (or snow), with VIP discounts at most establishments in historic downtown Flagstaff. Individual seats are available for the weekly pub crawl, or the entire Pedaler can be rented for special events. 928.213.9233 | alpinepedaler.com AZ SEGWAY TOURS AZ: Segway Tours offers fun, comprehensive Segway tours of fun and thriving historic downtown Flagstaff. Choose a historic downtown tour or spooky haunted ghost tour adventure. Whether you are just passing through or have been visiting Flagstaff for years, an AZ Segway tour is a must do. 928.699.1307 | azsegwayandpedaltours.com FREAKY FOOT TOURS - FLAGSTAFF (SEASONAL): Freaky Foot Tours of Flagstaff, recently featured on The Dead Files, offers a multitude of seasonal haunted walking tours including Flagstaff’s only haunted pub crawl. Every story has been researched by Flagstaff’s foremost haunted history scholar. These forgotten and buried stories come back to life while performed by eccentric and ethereal Southwestern gothic guides. Haunted history and mountain town mystery await! 928.224.0518 | freakyfoottours.com
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GUIDED GRAND CANYON & REGIONAL TOURS
CLIMBING & ZIPLINING
CITY & COUNTY PARKS
FLAGSTAFF EXTREME: Flagstaff Extreme offers multiple courses that feature rope swings, scrambling walls, hanging nets, wobbly bridges and suspended “surprises”. The youth course, designed for children ages 7-11, allows parents to follow as their children progress through the course. For the more daring, Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Zip Lines are suspended 15-80 feet high in the tall Ponderosa pines. All courses are self- guided, and each guest receives training prior to their day of adventure. 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 | Fort Tuthill County Park (15 minutes) 888.259.0125 | flagstaffextreme.com FLAGSTAFF CLIMBING CENTER: Offering two climbing gyms with more than 9,000 square feet of bouldering, top roping and lead climbing terrain, gear shop, outdoor climbing guide service and local climbing area information, Flagstaff Climbing Center is your premiere source for climbing needs in northern Arizona. No experience required. 205 S. San Francisco St. | 928.556.9909 | flagstaffclimbing.com
ALL-STAR GRAND CANYON TOURS: All-Star Grand Canyon Tours facilitates the best activities and experiences that the Grand Canyon National Park and the Southwest’s Four Corners region have to offer. All-Star Grand Canyon Tours provide fully customized tour itineraries that are environmentally responsible. 928.814.8887 | allstargrandcanyontours.com GRAND CANYON ADVENTURES: Grand Canyon Adventures offers premier sightseeing tours to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Their Grand Canyon tours from Flagstaff provide a comfortable round trip where you can experience beautiful views, historic sites and Native American cultural sites. Private Grand Canyon sightseeing or guided hiking tours available. 928.440.5079 | 800.514.0884 | dothecanyon. com WILDLAND TREKKING COMPANY: Wildland Trekking Company’s Grand Canyon backpacking trips are topnotch experiences that have earned the #1 spot on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities in Grand Canyon.” Offering professional guides who are passionate about the Canyon, prepared outdoor cuisine, excellent gear, and dialed-in logistics with the help of an incredible support staff. During your hike, learn about the amazing natural and cultural history of the Canyon. 928.607.8510 | wildlandtrekking.com
BUFFALO PARK: With spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, novice and veteran hikers will discover access to a vast network of trails including the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), Nate Avery Loop Trail, Coconino National Forest and the Arizona Trail. Amenities include restroom facilities and a covered picnic area. Sunflowers blanket the park in summer. A sculpture of a buffalo at the entrance and interpretive signage welcome nature lovers of all ages to Buffalo Park - Flagstaff’s beautiful and beloved park. 2400 N. Gemini Rd. | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation BUSHMASTER PARK (BARK PARK AND SKATE PARK ON-SITE): With mature Ponderosa pine trees, paved walking trails, grassy picnic areas, multiple playgrounds, lighted basketball and tennis courts, picnic ramadas with grills, fenced bark park, skate park, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, outdoor fitness area and restroom facilities, Bushmaster has amenities for the entire family. The park is also host to community events throughout the summer. 3150 N. Alta Vista Rd. | flagstaff.az.gov/ recreation FOXGLENN PARK (SKATE PARK ON-SITE): Foxglenn Park features multiple ramadas, a skate park, soccer, baseball and softball fields, Children’s Garden memorial public art sculptures, and access to the 1.9-mile Foxglenn FUTS trail. A portion of the trail winds through a thriving prairie dog colony. 4200 E. Butler Ave. | flagstaff.az.gov/
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DISC GOLF COURSES
WINTER RECREATION ARIZONA NORDIC VILLAGE: Arizona Nordic Village is northern Arizona’s premiere outdoor recreation area featuring cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skate skiing, yurts, cabins and a memorable rustic chic location for destination weddings, business retreats and family reunions. Miles of trails for hiking, skiing and wildlife viewing in the Ponderosa pine forest. Venue services are provided year-round. Ski, skate and snow bike rentals available. Hwy 180 at Mile Marker 232 | 928.220.0550 | arizonanordicvillage.com ARIZONA SNOWBOWL: Arizona Snowbowl is located on the western slope of Mount Humphreys on the majestic San Francisco Peaks and is just minutes from downtown Flagstaff. Enjoy skiing from mid-November through late April with 777 skiable acres, 55 trails and 8 lifts including the Arizona Gondola; Arizona’s first high-speed gondola which rises 2,000 vertical feet in less than seven minutes. Snowbowl offers the most extensive beginner terrain in the southwest along with FREE kids season passes to children ages 12 and younger, and a FREE first-time ski lesson to people ages 13 and up. 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. | 928.779.1951 | snowbowl.ski FLAGSTAFF SNOW PARK: Flagstaff Snow Park offers exceptional winter snowplay opportunities with groomed tubing runs to a designated kiddie hill. Build a snowman or roast a marshmallow around the outdoor fireplaces. Snow tubes provided. Advance reservations required. Open dawn to dusk. 6 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337 | Fort Tuthill County Park (15 minutes) 928.224.5938 | flagstaffsnowpark.com JAY LIVELY ACTIVITY CENTER (ICE ARENA): Jay Lively Activity Center (JLAC) is a public municipal ice- skating rink that has opportunities for the entire family including public skate sessions, open hockey, sticks and pucks, adult only skate, a private party room. Skate rentals available. 1650 N. Turquoise Dr. | 928.213.2340 | flagstaff.az.gov/recreation
GOLF COURSES
18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSES: These popular 18-hole disc golf courses offer exciting challenges as they wind through the Ponderosa pines. All four courses offer incredible views. Maps available by download at flagstaffdiscgolf.org. Arizona Snowbowl: 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. Fort Tuthill County Park: 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop McPherson Park: 1650 N. Turquoise Rd. Northern Arizona University: South Recreation Fields: 245 Thorpe Rd. BOWLING STARLITE LANES: Located on historic Route 66, Starlite Lanes has been operating continuously since 1958. This renovated, 16-lane bowling alley features a snack bar, cozy lounge and video arcade — perfect for families, large groups and birthday parties. Daily specials make bowling a truly affordable entertainment option, so grab a cold beverage, order some great food and go bowl! 3406 E. Route 66 | 928.526.1138 | starlitelanes.com LASER TAG & AXE THROWING FLAGTAG AZ: Grab a high-tech vest and laser gun and explore FlagTag AZ’s multilevel, black-lit, interactive laser tag arena. Or channel your sporty inner lumberjack and try your hand at axe throwing. With arcades and a pizza café, FlagTag AZ is ready to serve food and fun. 1801 W. Route 66 | 928.707.9824 | flagtagaz.com
CONTINENTAL COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE (SEASONAL): This beautiful 18-hole championship golf course at Continental Country Club offers golfers a quiet and peaceful round of golf at what feels like a destination club. Open to the public. Visit website for tee times. 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. | 928.526.5125 | continentalflagstaff.com TIMBERLINE SHORT NINE GOLF COURSE (SEASONAL): Timberline Short Nine Golf Course & Events is a privately owned ninehole, 3-PAR golf course. Perfect for any skill level—from beginners to avid golfers—who want to work on their short game and sharpen their skills. 5621 E. Old Walnut Canyon Rd. | 928.380.2529 | timberlineflag.com MOVIE THEATER HARKINS THEATRE FLAGSTAFF: 16 Harkins Theatre features Ultimate Plush Rocker® seating and the Ciné 1® boasts a towering screen before rows of plush leather reclining Ultimate Lounger® seats with Dolby Atmos® 3D sound. 4751 E. Marketplace Dr. | 928.233.3005 | Harkins. com CASINO TWIN ARROWS CASINO RESORT: Play more than 1,100 of the newest slot machines with denominations starting from a penny up to high stakes $25. Twin Arrows Casino Resort features 100% payback on select video poker, $5 blackjack and bingo. And don’t miss the action at any of the 18 game tables. 25 miles east of Flagstaff, I-40 at Exit 219 | 22181 Resort Blvd. (25 minutes) 855.946.8946 | twinarrows.com
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