Flagstaff Attractions

28 attractions

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  #1 · Observatory

  Lowell Observatory

  The observatory where Pluto was discovered in 1930 and where the first evidence of an expanding universe was recorded. Open to the public for daytime tours and night viewing.

  Score 61.0 · medium confidence
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  #2 · Natural Landmark

  San Francisco Peaks

  Managed by the Coconino National Forest, the San Francisco Peaks northwest of Flagstaff offer a number of hiking trails for all skill levels, as well as opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and skiing. The range is crowned by the 12,637-ft Humphreys Peak, and is held sacred by the Havasupai, Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes.

  Score 59.4 · medium confidence
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  #3 · Natural Landmark

  Roden Crater

  Roden Crater is a cinder cone type of volcanic cone from an extinct volcano, with a remaining interior volcanic crater. It is located approximately 50 miles northeast of the city of Flagstaff in northern Arizona, United States.

  Score 57.2 · medium confidence
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  #4 · National Monument

  Wupatki National Monument

  220,205 recreation visits in 2024.

  Score 56.9 · high confidence
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  #5 · National Monument

  Walnut Canyon National Monument

  187,205 recreation visits in 2024.

  Score 54.7 · high confidence
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  #6 · National Monument

  Sunset Crater

  73,260 recreation visits in 2024.

  Score 50.5 · high confidence
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  #7 · Waterfall

  Grand Falls

  Grand Falls is a natural waterfall system located 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona in the Painted Desert on the Navajo Nation. It is also called Chocolate Falls because of the color. It dumps snow melt or seasonal rain into the gorge of the Little Colorado River below.

  Score 50.1 · medium confidence
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  #8 · Natural Landmark

  Mount Elden

  This area is managed by the Coconino National Forest, and is an excellent starting point for exploring the area with numerous trails running up and alongside most faces of the mountain. One of the most popular trails is Elden Lookout Trail, which scales all 2800 ft (855m) from base to summit, and has access to the lookout tower at the top which looks down on the entire city.

  Score 47.9 · medium confidence
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  #9 · Natural Landmark

  S P Crater

  S P Crater is a cinder cone volcano in the San Francisco volcanic field, 25 miles (40 km) north of Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is surrounded by several other cinder cones which are older and more eroded. It is a striking feature on the local landscape, with a well-defined lava flow that extends for 4.3 miles (7 km) to the north.

  Score 47.6 · medium confidence
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  #10 · Natural Landmark

  Kendrick Peak

  Kendrick Peak or Kendrick Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the San Francisco volcanic field north of the city of Flagstaff in the U.S. state of Arizona and is located on the Coconino Plateau in Coconino County. Kendrick Peak rises to a height of 10,425 feet (3,178 m), which makes it the 11th or 12th tallest summit (depending on the source) in Arizona.

  Score 47.2 · medium confidence
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  #11 · Landmark

  Arizona Snowbowl

  Alpine skiing. One of only three ski resorts in the state of Arizona. Despite the surrounding desert, Flagstaff is a popular skiing destination for the Southwest due to the high elevation. Interestingly, the Snowbowl is one of the first ten ski resorts established in the United States.

  Score 45.6 · medium confidence
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  #12 · Landmark

  Walkup Skydome

  The J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome is an indoor multipurpose stadium located on the campus of Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona. It is primarily used as the home of the NAU Lumberjacks football and both men's and women's basketball teams of the Big Sky Conference.

  Score 45.4 · medium confidence
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  #13 · Historic Site

  Twin Arrows

  Twin Arrows is a ghost town located in the central part of Arizona on U.S. Route 66 (US 66) in Coconino County between the city of Flagstaff and the town of Winslow.

  Score 44.6 · medium confidence
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  #14 · Natural Landmark

  Lava River Cave

  Lava River Cave is a lava tube in northern Arizona's Coconino National Forest. At approximately 0.75-mile (1.21 km) long, it is the longest cave of its kind known in Arizona. The cave was discovered by some lumbermen in 1915 and has historically been referred to as "Government Cave" due to its location on the eastern edge of Government Prairie and southeast of Government Peak.

  Score 42.6 · medium confidence
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  #15 · Natural Landmark

  Agassiz Peak

  Agassiz Peak is the second-highest mountain in the U.S. state of Arizona at 12,360 feet (3,767 m). It is located north of Flagstaff, Arizona in the San Francisco Peaks.

  Score 42.1 · medium confidence
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  #16 · Museum

  Museum of Northern Arizona

  Founded in 1928 to document the Colorado Plateau, covering the region's geology, archaeology and biology alongside a substantial collection of Hopi, Navajo and Zuni art. Built of local Moenkopi sandstone in Ponderosa pine forest.

  Score 41.4 · medium confidence

• #17 · Observatory

  United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station

  The United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), is an astronomical observatory near Flagstaff, Arizona, US. It is the national dark-sky observing facility under the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). NOFS and USNO combine as the Celestial Reference Frame manager for the U.S.

  Score 40.0 · medium confidence

• #18 · Historic Site

  Winona Site

  The Winona Site is a complex of archaeological sites in Coconino County in the state of Arizona, within the Coconino National Forest. It is located near Sunset Crater, which erupted in 1066. Cultural changes following this eruption are evidenced by findings at this site.

  Score 39.8 · medium confidence
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  #19 · State Historic Park

  Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

  19,488 visits in 2024.

  Score 28.4 · high confidence

• #20 · Canyon

  Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve

  Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve, in Flagstaff, Arizona.

  Score 26.4 · low confidence

• #21 · Historic Site

  Elden Pueblo Historic Site

  A Sinagua archeological site which was inhabited from 1050-1275 BCE. An easy interpretive trail circles the ruins. It is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service, which hosts a number of educational programs and workshops at the site.

  Score 25.5 · low confidence

• #22 · Botanical Garden

  Arboretum at Flagstaff

  This 200-acre botanical garden, environmental research station, and nature center displays one of America's largest collections of high country wildflowers. Daily guided tours at 11AM and 1PM. Wild Birds of Prey programs at F-M noon and 2PM.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #23 · Museum

  Coconino Center for the Arts

  The largest gallery in northern Arizona, showcases local and regional art.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #24 · Museum

  Fort Tuthill Military Museum

  A former National Guard training facility built in 1929, this small museum now has displays devoted to regional military history.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #25 · Museum

  Northern Arizona University Art Museum

  Has rotating exhibits featuring local and international artists.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #26 · Museum

  Pioneer Museum

  This small state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona. It also hosts a number of events throughout the year.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #27 · Landmark

  Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

  A suspended obstacle course with more than 70 aerial challenges for children and adults.

  Score 19.8 · low confidence

• #28 · Landmark

  Flagstaff Nordic Center

  One of the southwest's best cross-country skiing areas with over 50 km of well-groom ski trails and 25 km of snowshoe trails. In the summer the trails are open for hiking and mountain biking. Trail passes and equipment rental prices are listed here; overnight cabin rental is also available.

  Score 19.8 · low confidence