Flagstaff Pictures

Peaks and Wildflowers picture in Flagstaff

Museum of Northern Arizona picture in Flagstaff

Mother Road Brewing Company picture in Flagstaff

Wupatki National Monument picture in Flagstaff

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument picture in Flagstaff

Historic Downtown and Railroad District picture in Flagstaff

Walnut Canyon National Monument picture in Flagstaff

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In many ways, Flagstaff is an oasis of pine forests, prairies and mountains in a state covered in deserts. Flagstaff CVB

Though it's often considered a gateway to the Grand Canyon or a pit stop on the way to neighboring Phoenix or Sedona, Flagstaff is a vacation in its own right. Flagstaff CVB

Participants in Flagstaff Extreme complete challenges high up in the ponderosa pine canopy. Michelle Koechle Flagstaff CVB

There's lots of natural beauty in Flagstaff, including the Hart Prairie Preserve nature conservancy, which is located about 14 miles north of the city. Flagstaff CVB

Hoping to gain a cultural and geological understanding of this region of the state? Plan a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff CVB

Downtown's Mother Road Brewing Company, which was founded in 2010 by a husband and wife duo, has fast become a Flagstaff institution. To explore more of the city's breweries, consider embarking on the Flagstaff-Grand Canyon Ale Trail, a self-guided beer-tasting tour. Flagstaff CVB

Wupatki National Monument features amazingly preserved pueblos that are hundreds of years old. fdevalera Getty Images

Flagstaff locals are big into outdoor sports, including mountain biking. Flagstaff CVB

Visitors to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument can hike the paths of lava flow from 900 years ago. Michele Falzone Getty Images

Situated in the center of Flagstaff's historic downtown, Heritage Square hosts music, movies, live performances, art festivals and other special events throughout the year, including Movies on the Square and Summer Nights on the Square. frankix Getty Images

Flagstaff's Historic Downtown and Railroad District dates back to the 1900s and is filled with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Flagstaff CVB

Humphreys Peak, the highest mountain in Arizona, sits about 25 miles north of Flagstaff. digidreamgrafix Getty Images

On a hike through Walnut Canyon National Monument, visitors will see preserved cave dwellings dating back to the 12th century. fdevalera Getty Images

At Lowell Observatory, visitors can stare into the same telescopes that helped discover Pluto years ago. Flagstaff CVB

In the winter, Arizona Snowbowl's chairlift drops skiers and snowboarders on the slopes, and in the fall, it offers great views of the stunning fall foliage. Flagstaff CVB