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A trip to northern Arizona wouldn't be complete without stopping in Flagstaff. Just a few hours from Phoenix, Flagstaff makes a great ski getaway in the winter, or a wonderful retreat from the valley heat in the summer.

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Arizona Snowbowl
If you don't want to spend the money on plane tickets to Colorado or Vermont, just get in your car and head to the Flagstaff ski slopes.

Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is just about an hour and a half from Flagstaff, and many people use Flagstaff as their base of operations when visiting the National Parks of Northern Arizona.

Sunset Crater
Walk around the fields of an erupted cinder cone.

Walnut Canyon
Take a walking tour through Sinaguan cliff dwellings.

Wupatki
Visit a thousand-year-old pueblo designed to house 100 people. You can get up close and personal!

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Arboretum at Flagstaff
Plants, birds and guided tours at this 200-acre botanical garden, research station, and environmental education center in Flagstaff.

Arizona Daily Sun
The Arizona Daily Sun is a daily newspaper published seven days a week.

Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
Built in 1908 as a hospital for the indigent. This small museum contains a historical collection from northern Arizona's pioneer days.

Art Galleries
From your About Guide to Southwest for Visitors.

Campgrounds and RV Parks
Campgrounds and RV Parks within a 25-mile radius, from your About Guide to Southwest for Visitors.

City of Flagstaff
Community profile, event calendar, parks and recreation, community pools and more.

Coconino National Forest
Hiking, backpacking, trail riding, biking, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing. In the winter there are activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country and alpine skiing.

Events Calendar
Here is a listing of annual event provided by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

Flagstaff Arizona Online
Presented by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

Flagstaff Puliam Airport
Flagstaff's Pulliam Airport is located two miles south of town, just off Interstate 17. Wiseman Aviation provides services there.

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
The Flagstaff Symphony is over 50 years old. The season runs September through April.

Flagstaff Webcam
If you can't visit Flagstaff this weekend, you can see it online!

Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Located in Williams. This is a petting zoo that has been in operation since 1969.

Grand Canyon Railway
The train runs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon which takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes one-way. On the same day trip, you get about three hours at the Grand Canyon. Other packages are also available.

Greater Flagstaff Economic Council
The major economic development ageny for Coconino County. Here you can find demographics, business relocation information, labor statistics, tax information and more.

Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory is an astronomical research institution located in Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,260 feet. Day tours and evening programs are available to the public.

Map of Flagstaff
Shows streets as well as many points of interest.

Maps of Flagstaff
More maps, from your About Guide to Southwest for Visitors.

Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater Visitors Center is open 365 days a year. The crater is 550 feet deep, and 2.4 miles in circumference. It is 35 miles east of Flagstaff.

Museum of Northern Arizona
View exhibits relating to the Museum's four main disciplines: anthropology, biology, geology, and fine art. There are permanent exhibits in five galleries and changing exhibits in three additional galleries.

Music and Performing Arts
Your About Guide to Southwest for Visitors provides resources for you to enjoy musicians, concerts and events in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona University
If your aren't a student, you can still visit art galleries or attend Lumberjacks athletic events.

Restaurants in Flagstaff
Here are some recommendations from Frommer's if you're looking for a place to eat.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Guided tours are available for this rustic historic mansion.

Route 66
Your About Guir to Southwest for Visitors takes you to the Arizona portion of Route 66.

Weather in Flagstaff
Today's weather and the 10 day forecast, from Weather.com.

Williams, Arizona
The About Guide to Southwest for Visitors has lots of Williams resources for you.

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