Welcome to
Flagstaff
Flagstaff sits at 7,000 feet in the ponderosa pines, a Dark Sky City and gateway to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Historic Route 66 runs through downtown, lined with restored 1920s brick storefronts, vintage neon, and craft breweries.
The Lowell Observatory — where Pluto was discovered in 1930 — sits on a hill above town. Beyond Route 66, Flagstaff offers Wupatki, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon, and the Arizona Snowbowl, making it the most outdoor-rich Route 66 stop in Arizona.
exploreThings to See & Do
Lowell Observatory
Historic mountaintop observatory where Pluto was discovered — Flagstaff's signature attraction
Historic Downtown Flagstaff
Brick-lined Route 66 downtown with 1880s–1920s buildings, mountain atmosphere, and university energy
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Cliff-dwelling pueblo sites built by the Sinagua people 800 years ago, 10 miles east of Flagstaff
Museum of Northern Arizona
Premier museum of Colorado Plateau natural history, Native American art, and the Four Corners region's cultural heritage
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
1904 Arts and Crafts mansion built by Flagstaff's pioneering Riordan family — one of Arizona's finest historic homes
Tips for Visiting Flagstaff
Flagstaff is at 7,000 feet — significantly cooler than the desert below, even in summer.
Lowell Observatory after-dark programs require reservations; book ahead in summer.
Downtown Flagstaff is walkable — park once and explore the shops, breweries, and Route 66 corridor on foot.