Big Park, AZ Local Area Information

This trip is designed for the drive-by traveler looking to experience rich culture and vast wilderness of Flagstaff. Upon arriving in Flagstaff on a Friday night, travelers will want a good meal and a chance to poke around the historic downtown area. The first Friday of every month is the town’s “art walk.” Timing a visit around these dates will offer visitors a chance to see original art an... (read more - PDF guide)

The Southwest is known for its endless vista* and frugal landscape. What is less known is that this landscape ha* inspired architects since Ancient times. Beginning with the Sinagua and Ana*azi around 1000 A.D., people have been building enormous structures into the gaping domes, onto the flat desert and over the red rock mesa* of the Southwest. Not only ancient inhabitants, but modern architec... (read more - PDF guide)

There are so many options for loops just south of the peaks that I thought I'd put them all down at once. There are spectacular views of the peaks and the surrounding forest on each of these routes and the routes are good all around from wildflower season to the season of the snow. My personal favorite is noted in the "day note," but your personal favorite may be one of the others. Also, while... (read more - PDF guide)

This trip is planned for families with young kids. Play-time is a must for the little ones, so it's built into the itinerary. There are many ways to enjoy Flagstaff and the surrounding area, and this trip includes a wide array of activities ranging from train rides to teppan tables. Sedona is just 40 minutes south, and I recommend making some time to take the kids to Sedona's Slide Rock during ... (read more - PDF guide)

A winter wonderland for you and your sweetie await you. Downhill and cross-country skiing, fine-dining, and plush bed and breakfasts are all included in this trip. Since breakfasts are included in your lodging, breakfast spots are not mentioned. If you and your love decide to sleep in, I recommend Cafe Espress or La Bellavia for traditional and gourmet options, or Martans for a big plate of Mex... (read more - PDF guide)

Spend five days exploring mountain biking trails in Flagstaff. The National Forest is known for a maze of single-tracks and the suggestions on this guide may well be switched out for the trails you discover during your visit. The trails in this trip are chosen for their varieties of terrain and all but one are located just north of town, except for the Sycamore Rim trail. The Sycamore Rim is al... (read more - PDF guide)

In six days, travel the most rewarding trails of Flagstaff, Arizona. Go from the highest peak in Arizona to red rock formations in juniper land just north of town. Bring your boots and plenty of water bottles for this trip. Also, there are fantastic camping sites not mentioned in this itinerary, so if you choose to camp rather than stay in one of Flagstaff's hotels, bring warm camping gear as w... (read more - PDF guide)

To soak in the magic of Flagstaff's nostalgic history, visitors will want to stay close to downtown, where the city's oldest buildings allow for a truly unique experience. Rumor has it the Hotel Monte Vista and the Weatherford are haunted. Local hotel workers are eager to share their ghost stories. Also keep in mind the proximity of hotels to the train tracks as many visitors not acclimated to th... (read more - PDF guide)

From fine dining to a quick bit after a long day of hiking, Flagstaff offers a broad selection of options, no matter what your preference is. And the gourmet selections do not stop at dinner as many restaurants specialize in unique breakfast options, obtaining the finest ingredients from local farmers and merchants. Do not think of this as a complete list as Flagstaff offers many other unique dini... (read more - PDF guide)

Every year there seems to be more options for breakfast in Flagstaff. Visitors need a good meal before hitting the trail and this guide features the top places to go. Those who require coffee before they function will find a tasty espresso brew at Macy's and MartAnne's is a local favorite, serving up the best breakfast burritos you'll ever taste. Morning Glory gets its produce locally. Cheaper bre... (read more - PDF guide)