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Welcome to Flagstaff ................................................................. 1 Visitor Services & Resources ................................................... 5 Climate & Comfort ................................................................. 6 Getting Here .................................................................................. 8 Getting Around ............................................................................ 10 Culture & Heritage ................................................................. 12 Northern Arizona University ............................................. 17 Performing Arts Venues ...................................................... 18 Shopping Districts ................................................................. 20 Outdoor Recreation .............................................................. 22 Outdoor Adventure & Guided Tours .............................. 26 Flagstaff City Map ................................................................. 30-31 Flagstaff Events ............................................................................ 32 Hotels & Motels ............................................................................ 34 Bed & Breakfasts .......................................................................... 38 Cabins & Rentals .......................................................................... 41 RV Parks & Campgrounds ........................................................ 43 Flagstaff Lodging Map ........................................................ 44-45 Dining & Nightlife .................................................................. 46 Explore the Region ................................................................ 55 The 2012 Offi cial Flagstaff Visitor Guide is published by the Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau One East Route 66 • Flagstaff , AZ 86001-5530 USA 800-842-7293 • 928-774-9541 • visitorcenter@fl agstaff az.gov fl agstaff arizona.org Cover: Weatherford Hotel Photographer: Paul Folk Welcome to Flagstaff the destination for all seasons The next 61 pages will tell you almost everything you need to know about Flagstaff, but you won’t truly know this town until you experience it fi rsthand. You’ll see photos of the awe-inspiring San Francisco Peaks, read about world-class attractions, learn about a storied past full of pioneers and scientifi c discovery, and be inspired to hike, bike, ski and play among our beautiful stand of ponderosa pines. We invite you to turn this inspiration into a reality and experience Arizona’s premier mountain town. At an elevation of 7,000 feet (2,135 meters), Flagstaff is your four-season hub of activity in northern Arizona. Visitors can choose the season and the adventure that best fi ts their travel style. History buffs will delight in the Route 66 nostalgia and the museums and attractions dedicated to Flagstaff’s Native American culture and Old West legacy. Those who like to hit the town will have a hard time choosing between all of the locally-owned shops, restaurants and galleries in historic downtown. Depending on the time of year, outdoor enthusiasts have hundreds of miles of trails to explore on foot, bike, ski and snowboard. The adventure is yours to choose once you make Flagstaff your destination for all seasons. Scan to visit fl agstaff arizona.org from your smartphone > Welcome | 1
Flagstaff at a Glance rich with history and culture Flagstaff ’s Early History Although Flagstaff became an incorporated town in 1894, the modern history really dates back to 1876 when settlers passing through honored the nation’s centennial by raising an American fl ag up a pine tree. Their “fl ag staff” became a landmark for those who followed, and eventually became the town’s namesake. The western expansion of the railroad in the 1880s attracted merchants and saloonkeepers to set up shop for the railroad workers and lumbermen. Within a couple of years, Flagstaff was a thriving town of railroad, lumber and ranching industries. Early families such as the Riordans Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (lumber) and Babbitts (ranching) have descendants who still live and work in Flagstaff today. In the ensuing century since, the formation of the Normal School would become NAU, Lowell Observatory was established, and the surrounding area became a vast National Forest. Native Peoples Flagstaff is in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its rich Native American history. Evidence of the earliest native cultures in the Flagstaff area can be found in the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon National Monument and the rock-walled pueblos of Wupatki National Monument where the ancient Sinagua and Anasazi tribes inhabited more than 800 years ago. This Native American heritage still permeates the culture today, as tribal lands cover more than 31,000 square miles in this region. Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona is the perfect spot to learn about the past, present and future of Native American culture on the Colorado Plateau. Route 66 Nostalgia Route 66 is synonymous with the classic American road trip, and that carefree spirit is still alive in Flagstaff today. When Route 66 became a highway in 1921, Flagstaff was established as a popular stop on the iconic highway. Famous musical acts making their way to Los Angeles would stop at the Museum Club for a gig, and the Eagles’ classic “Take it Easy” was written by musician Jackson Browne after he found himself “standing on the corner in Flagstaff, Arizona” when traveling Route 66 to California. Winslow, Arizona was easier to sing and made the fi nal lyrics, but Route 66 nostalgia is abundant around Flagstaff. Construction of the modern interstate may have relegated it to “Historic Route 66,” but modern travelers can still have that iconic experience. The Hotel Weatherford in 1897 and present day, Historic Downtown Flagstaff continued on page 4 2 | Flagstaff at a Glance flagstaffarizona.org 800-842-7293 Flagstaff at a Glance | 3 Hopi dancers, Museum of Northern Arizona The Museum Club on Route 66
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