22/02/2024
Oh no! You forgot to buy kitschy Arizona t-shirts for your friends and family!
Swing by the Flagstaff Mall to scoop up some souvenirs.
As the largest shopping complex in the city, the Flagstaff Mall offers plenty of options for people who are looking to spend some money.
There are more than 60 retailers in the multi-story space, including big-name brands and small, independent shops.
Whether you’re looking for expensive jewelry or cheap key chains, you’ll be able to find it here.
22/02/2024
Memphis is known for its barbecue. Kansas City is known for its chili.
What kind of food can you find in Flagstaff?
More importantly, where can you go to find it?
One potential destination is Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery.
It offers everything from frothy cappuccinos topped with cinnamon to breakfast burritos stuffed with eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage.
22/02/2024
Billed as the “premier entertainment venue” of Arizona, the Orpheum Theater manages to combine small-town charm with big-city production values.
From the outside, it might not catch your eye.
It’s a simple building with an almost vintage aesthetic, and it’s easy for it to get lost among all of the gleaming lights of a busy Flagstaff night.
Once you’re inside, however, the Orpheum Theater lives up to its reputation as an outstanding music hall.
22/02/2024
You don’t have to travel to places like Richmond to get a taste of the American frontier.
Flagstaff was known as a lumber and railway town as far back as the 1800s, and these things are still alive in places like the Pioneer Museum.
Run by the Arizona Historical Society, the Pioneer Museum runs out of an old converted hospital and sprawls across several acres of natural land.
Vintage wagons, cabooses and log cars are set up as interactive displays around the main building, and a one-room cabin allows visitors to peek inside for educational displays.
22/02/2024
It’s a common misconception that Arizona is nothing but a desert.
Flagstaff is proof of that; there are green forests and blue rivers as far as the eye can see.
Another place that defies expectations is the Arizona Snowbowl.
Located just a few miles north of Flagstaff, the Arizo
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Lowell Observatory is one of the oldest astronomy centers in the state of Arizona.
It’s also one of the most famous; its research facilities have discovered everything from stars to planetary rings, and it was a major base of operations for NASA’s Apollo missions.
Visitors to Lowell Observatory can enjoy all kinds of celestial fun.
22/02/2024
According to legend, Flagstaff was named for the original settlers who stripped a wooden post and attached the American flag to it.
This flagstaff stood for years as a testament to the origins of the city and its place in Arizona history.
Today, downtown Flagstaff has been revitalized into a busy hub of commerce, but it still retains some old-fashioned charm.
Vintage hotels have architecture from generations past, and railways and red brick tunnels will remind you of the city’s industrial origins.
22/02/2024
You can’t visit Arizona without visiting the Grand Canyon. It’s the law.
Fortunately, Flagstaff is very near the “south rim” section of the Grand Canyon, so you can enjoy a trip to the city and an excursion into the wilderness when you visit this particular part of Arizona.
You’ll start with a short drive from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon.
Once you’ve arrived, you can take your pick of how to see the sights.
Do you want to strike out on an independent walking tour, or would you prefer driving, cycling, shuttling or horseback riding with an experienced guide?
22/02/2024
Arizona is home to many different Native American tribes, but much of their history has been lost over the years.
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It covers more than 1.8 million acres and is home to a diverse range of landscapes that include forests, deserts, marshes, mountains, wetlands and volcanic summits.