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Things to do in Flagstaff

Things to do in Flagstaff

Surrounded by towering pine forests and mountain scenery, Flagstaff is a refreshing escape from the desert heat and a gateway to the Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona's iconic outdoors. It's made for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and adventure seekers year-round.

Outdoors & adventure

Outdoors

Arizona Snowbowl

Ski and snowboard the San Francisco Peaks in winter, then ride the scenic gondola for high-country views the rest of the year.

Grand Canyon National ParkOutdoors

Grand Canyon National Park

The South Rim viewpoints and rim trails are an easy day trip north of town.

Flagstaff trailsOutdoors

Flagstaff trails

Miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails wind through the surrounding ponderosa pine forest.

Downtown, dining & shopping

Food & drink

Downtown Flagstaff

A walkable historic district packed with local shops, restaurants, and craft breweries.

Top Attractions

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Entertainment

Orpheum Theater

The Orpheum Theater has anchored downtown Flagstaff since 1911: a restored venue for concerts, films and community events at the heart of the live scene.

Outdoors

Grand Canyon South Rim

The Grand Canyon's South Rim is the headline day trip from Flagstaff — how to plan it from your rental, with viewpoints, shuttles, and timing tips.

Culture

Museum of Northern Arizona

The Museum of Northern Arizona explores the Colorado Plateau's Native cultures, geology and art, plus heritage festivals throughout the year.

Outdoors

Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl on the San Francisco Peaks is Flagstaff's four-season mountain: winter skiing and snowboarding, scenic gondola rides in warm months.

Local Favorites

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Dining

Beaver Street Brewery

One of Flagstaff's original brewpubs, pouring house-brewed beers alongside wood-fired pizzas and hearty pub fare in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Dining

Josephine's Modern American Bistro

Josephine's Modern American Bistro serves refined Southwestern-leaning fare in a historic Craftsman bungalow — Flagstaff's go-to for a special-occasion dinner.

Dining

Pizzicletta

A tiny downtown Flagstaff pizzeria turning out blistered wood-fired Neapolitan pies and house-made gelato — arrive early, because it fills up fast.

Dining

Proper Meats + Provisions

A downtown Flagstaff whole-animal butcher and sandwich counter with a cult-favorite house-cured pastrami — great for lunch or picnic supplies before the trails.

Signature Events

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Festival

Flagstaff Oktoberfest

Flagstaff's fall Oktoberfest celebrates the season at 7,000 feet with regional brews, brats, live music, and stein-hoisting as the aspens turn gold.

Festival

Hullabaloo

Hullabaloo is Flagstaff's quirky early-summer festival, famous for its downtown bike parade plus live music, food, and local makers.

Music

Pickin' in the Pines

Flagstaff's bluegrass festival each September at Fort Tuthill's Pepsi Amphitheater — top acoustic acts, workshops, and campground jamming under the pines.

Event

Flagstaff Festival of Science

The Flagstaff Festival of Science brings about ten days of mostly free talks, star parties, and hands-on exhibits to the world's first Dark Sky City each fall.

Stories & Guides

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Stories & Guides

Flagstaff Peak Season and Off Season, and Why Arizona Runs Backwards

When Flagstaff is busy, when it is quiet, and why Phoenix runs the opposite calendar. Honest notes on monsoon afternoons, winter storms and mud season.

Planning

Vacation Rental or Hotel in Flagstaff: An Honest Comparison

A balanced comparison for Flagstaff: space, kitchen, laundry, privacy and cost shape for a group versus a couple, plus when a hotel is the better booking.

Stories & Guides

Where to Stay in Flagstaff: Choosing Your Neighborhood

Downtown and the Southside, the Fort Valley corridor, east Flagstaff, or the pines south of town. Which area suits your trip, and the tradeoff for each.

Stories & Guides

Where Locals Actually Eat in Flagstaff

Eating in Flagstaff district by district: historic downtown along Route 66, the independent Southside, the brewpub belt, and what to stock at the rental.

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