Founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell, the Observatory is active in research and also welcomes visitors year-round for tours and telescope viewing. Guided tours take visitors to the classic 24-inch refracting telescope built in 1896 and through the historic Rotunda Museum. Open daily for tours and many evenings for telescope viewing.

Explore one of the nation’s largest collections of high-country wildflowers at “America’s Mountain Garden.” Situated at 7,150 feet in elevation, this 200-acre botanical garden and nature preserve offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, a nature trail through a ponderosa pine forest, daily live birds of prey programs and a gift shop. Guided tours at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Open April-October, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Along historic 1890s streets, you’ll find numerous clothing boutiques, outdoor outfitters, unique bookstores and art galleries, plus a wide variety of great restaurants, cafes and microbreweries. Live entertainment can be found almost every evening. Also be sure to visit our south side, full of ethnically diverse shops, bars and eateries.

Located just 15 miles away from Flagstaff, this National Park allows you to walk the lava flow trail that was forged centuries ago. You will earn about the volcano and the impact that it had on the life around it and the new life that has formed.

Northern Arizona University’s 740 acre campus is adjacent to our Econo Lodge Flagstaff Arizona Hotel. NAU has been recognized as one of the best higher education values in the United States and promotes environmentally friendly practices on campus.

Located 30 miles away from Flagstaff. The Grand Ganyon Railway has been around since the early 1900’s. The railroad has been a large part of Arizona history and there is no better way to experience the Grand Canyon than taking the trian for a ride through The Canyon.