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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