The Town
'Flagstaff has laid-back charm, from its historic downtown crammed with eclectic architecture and vintage neon to its access to great outdoor activities. Entertainment is plentiful, with street musicians playing bluegrass on each corner. The city is highly accessible, with a flourishing bike culture. Locals are fit, fairly well educated, and a very diverse bunch. Northern Arizona University (NAU) gives Flagstaff its college-town flavor, while its railroad history remains central to the town's identity. The city ranks extremely high in bars and restaurants, and Flagstaffers have a healthy appreciation for craft beer, freshly roasted coffee beans, and an all-around good time.'
Learn more at Flagstaff Visitors Guide
Northern Arizona University
Study in the third-best college town in the nation! Ranked by The American Institute for Economic Research. Be inspired to create, explore, and see the world in a whole new way. NAU is a public university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
Learn more at NAU.edu
Activities
1. Arizona Snowbowl—Snowboard or ski at Northern Arizona’s ski resort, just 15 miles from downtown.
2. Oak Creek Canyon—Sunbathe on Sedona’s red rocks and swim in the creek, less than an hour’s drive to the south.
3. Flagstaff Urban Trail System—Enjoy 50 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and running tracks.
4. First Friday Art Walk—Celebrate art and local businesses in bustling downtown Flagstaff each month.
5. Lowell Observatory—Explore the galaxy at one of the premier deep-space research sites in the world. In fact, Pluto was discovered right here in the world’s first Dark Sky City.
6. Heritage Square—Attend events like Movies on the Square, art fairs, and concerts in Flagstaff’s historic town square.
Dining
'Flagstaff restaurant owners and chefs are typically environmentally conscious (as are the people of the city), therefore ingredients tend to be local, fresh and sustainably grown or raised. You'll find that restaurants and bars are lively year-round, rain or shine. If the dining scene is a little slow, there's a big chance that there is an event going on somewhere around town that's drawing the attention away from restaurants or bars.'
