Why Visit Flagstaff, Arizona?
Flagstaff, AZ, the County Seat of Coconino Country, sits next to Mount Elden in Northern Arizona. The "City of Seven Wonders" is not only known for proximity to the Grand Canyon National Park, but other natural wonders too, including native ruins, volcanos, and craters.
The Best Time to Visit Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ experiences a semi-arid climate. The hottest months fall between June and August, with highs averaging around 97°F. The coldest months fall between December and February, with lows averaging at 37°F. Flagstaff, AZ experiences a summer monsoon season from July to September. The wettest months fall between July and August, and Flagstaff, AZ is driest in June.
Hotels in Flagstaff, AZ are most expensive between January and March. The cheapest month to visit Flagstaff, AZ is in August.
Getting Around Flagstaff, Arizona
The closest major airport that serves Flagstaff, AZ is the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), just under 6 miles south of downtown Flagstaff. Taxis are not widely available and require booking. The journey takes around 10 minutes and costs between US$14–US$17.
Driving is the most popular way of getting to and around Sedona, AZ. Car rental agencies have desks conveniently located within the terminal. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to book, with free cancellation and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.
Mountain Line, Flagstaff's public bus system, offers 9 fixed routes daily throughout the city. Bus services run from around 05:45–22:30 on weekdays, and from 07:00–20:40 on weekends and holidays. Bus passes are payable only by cash. One-way fares cost US$0.60 per ride and day passes cost US$1.25.
Things to Do in Flagstaff, Arizona
Explore within and around the city with the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS), which includes more than 56 miles of paved and unpaved trails for hiking, running, and cycling. Outdoor enthusiasts get to enjoy nearly 680 acres of city parks in Flagstaff. Thorpe Park, Wheeler Park, and Buffalo Park are just some of the city's more popular parks. Buffalo Park is an urban forest park. Once a zoo in the 1960's, the park separates the east of Flagstaff from the western side of the city and downtown.
Lowell Observatory, just 1.5 miles from downtown Flagstaff, was the first observatory to discover the dwarf planet Pluto in the 1930's. The research facility was established in 1894 and features exhibits and guided tours. The world’s first "Dark Sky City", a deliberate dark sky preservation area, makes the perfect canvas for the facility's outstanding Dark Skies Guided Tour. This could be your chance to see the Milky Way without light pollution clouding your view. Other tours are also available. Guided tours cost between US$34–US$64.
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