Flagstaff, Arizona Attractions & Things to Do

Canyon Park Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Museum of Northern Arizona Lowell Observatory Arizona Arboretum at Flagstaff Petrified Forest Park Lake Powell Arizona Arizona Snowbowl The Museum Club Arizona Tuzigoot Monument Sunset At Volcano Monument

Guests of the Hampton Inn Flagstaff will discover an endless array of attractions and fun things to do in scenic Northern Arizona. From the stunning red rocks of Sedona to Southwest styled music and entertainment at the Museum Club in historic Flagstaff, Northern Arizona has it all. Enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, museums, not to mention gorgeous natural attractions like the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest National Park. The Northern Arizona University campus and the Arizona Snowbowl are just minutes away.

Grand Canyon National Park.

Experience the spellbinding grandeur of the Grand Canyon at the Grand Canyon National Park. With its deep, awe-inspiring gorges, flowing rivers and spectacular rock formations, the Grand Canyon beckons thousands of visitors each year to explore its geological history and beauty. Carved by the natural forces of the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon stands at 18 miles wide and one mile deep. Visitors can experience a variety of outdoor activities including, hiking, backpacking, mule and horseback riding, and white water rafting. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/grca.

Phoenix, Arizona.

Situated 138 miles south of Flagstaff, Phoenix is a bustling metropolitan city and Arizona's state capital. Check out the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Zoo, Heard Museum or the Phoenix Museum of History. Phoenix also offers a vibrant nightlife, exciting professional sports entertainment, museums, historic sites and excellent shopping and dining. Visit http://phoenix.gov for more information.

Museum of Northern Arizona.

Since its founding in 1928, the Museum of Northern Arizona has evolved into a regional center of learning. Located only three miles from historic downtown Flagstaff, the museum houses a unique collection of Native American artifacts and natural history specimens. Discover fascinating cultural and natural history exhibits in one of the museum's five galleries. For more information, visit www.musnaz.org.

Lowell Observatory.

Reach the stars at the Lowell Observatory, a top astronomical research facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. Visitors can get an out-of-this-world peek at outer space with guided tours, telescope viewings and interactive exhibits. Check out the Steele Visitor Center, the Clark Telescope dome and the Rotunda Museum. In 2011, the Lowell Observatory is set to launch the Discovery Channel Telescope, a 4.2 meter telescope that rises seven stories high. For more information, visit www.lowell.edu.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff.

Home to one of the largest collections of high country wildflowers in America, the Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200-acre botanical garden featuring 2,500 species of high-elevation plants, more than 100 species of colorful birds, a greenhouse, as well as classes and workshops on gardening and natural history. For more information, visit www.thearb.org.

Petrified Forest National Park.

The Petrified Forest National Park contains one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood. Discover archeological sites, historic structures and 200 million year old fossils. Don't miss the Painted Desert badlands, showcasing multi-hued sedimentary rocks. Miles of trails for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are also found at the Petrified Forest National Park. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/pefo.

Lake Powell.

The second largest man-made lake in the United States, Lake Powell is 186 miles long and has 1,960 miles of shoreline, longer than the entire west coast of the continental United States. There are 96 major canyons to explore, mostly by boat. Other lake activities include swimming, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, hiking and lake cruises. For more information, visit www.lakepowell.com.

Arizona Snowbowl.

Surrounded by the beautiful ponderosa pines of the San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl is Northern Arizona's premier ski and snow resort. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can hop on one of the resort's four lifts and ride down one of 32 well-groomed runs. The Arizona Snowbowl is conveniently located only seven miles northwest of Flagstaff, just off of Highway 180. For more information, visit www.arizonasnowbowl.com.

The Museum Club.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Museum Club is Northern Arizona's premier roadhouse and dance club, offering the best in live Country Western music and entertainment. Built in 1931, the Museum Club features Arizona's largest wooden dance floor. For more information, visit www.museumclub.com/site.

Tuzigoot National Monument.

Nestled atop a desert hilltop is the ancient pueblo of Tuzigoot, the home of an ancient agricultural community known as the Sinagua. A hike along a .3 mile desert trail leads visitors past the flowing Verde River and Tavasci Marsh. At the end of the trail, explore the Tuzigoot pueblo, built in 1,000 AD. It features 110 rooms including second and third story structures. Don't miss the Tuzigoot Museum featuring an excellent collection of Tuzigoot artifacts and objects. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/tuzi.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

Sunset Crater Volcano was born through a series of eruptions between 1040 and 1100. The lava which flowed from these eruptions oxidized red and yellow, which painted the crater with a permanent "sunset" so bright that it appeared to glow from intense inner heat. Visit the rugged volcanic landscape of the Sunset Crater Volcano and discover slopes filled with ponderosa pines, wildflowers, local wildlife and dramatic geologic formations. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/sucr/home.htm.