Explore the campus of Northern Arizona University, during your trip to Flagstaff. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Study a massive impact crater, created by a meteorite in the northern Arizona desert that hit earth about 50,000 years ago.
This observatory is famous for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto and features many educational activities, historic telescopes and events for visitors.
Flagstaff's higher elevation often translates into a more temperate climate, making Flagstaff vacations the perfect escape throughout the year. Pine forests, whitewater rapids, and historic sites await visitors who arrange for Flagstaff vacation packages.
Flagstaff's historic downtown district is teeming with eclectic boutiques, eateries, craft shops, and art galleries for you to explore. More active-minded visitors can also seek adventure in Arizona's great outdoors. Try whitewater rafting on the Colorado River and navigate the tumbling, swirling waters while learning the river's geologic history. You can also choose from day trips or multi-day camping experiences in nearby nature preserves. Arrange for a car rental in Flagstaff and take Walnut Canyon Drive from Flagstaff to Sedona, a trip on a twisting mountain roadway that offers frequent greenery framed by stunning mountain backdrops. Stop and enjoy a picnic at one of the numerous spots provided along the way. Then, consider taking a self-guided tour at Wupatki National Monument, where you'll learn how the Sinagua Indians lived over a thousand years ago.
Plan your Flagstaff vacation around the city's community festivals to get a feel for the city's culture. In early June, the Hullabaloo Festival celebrates the community with live music and a costume contest. In late June, over 100 acts take to four stages at the Flagstaff Folk Festival, held at the Historical Society Pioneer Museum and the Coconino Center for the Arts. If your musical tastes include an appreciation of acoustic and bluegrass, consider the Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival in early July.
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