Kate's Flagstaff Guidebook
Activities
Fun for all ages. They have a kids course and an adults course.
175 locals recommend
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2446 Brigade RdFun for all ages. They have a kids course and an adults course.
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadFort Tuthill Bike Park is a state-of-art, fully-featured mountain bike skills park. The Bike Park currently offers flow trails (all levels), tech flow trails, pump tracks, kid's pump track, drop zone, skills area, and cyclocross features available for riders.
12 locals recommend
Fort Tuthill Bike Park
Fort Tuthill Bike Park is a state-of-art, fully-featured mountain bike skills park. The Bike Park currently offers flow trails (all levels), tech flow trails, pump tracks, kid's pump track, drop zone, skills area, and cyclocross features available for riders.
From groomed tubing runs to a designated kiddie hill, as well as passive snow play opportunities, there is something for everyone. Tickets range from $11-21 depending on time of day.
47 locals recommend
Flagstaff Snow Park
2446 Fort Tuthill LoopFrom groomed tubing runs to a designated kiddie hill, as well as passive snow play opportunities, there is something for everyone. Tickets range from $11-21 depending on time of day.
Use this link to access the Flagstaff Urban Trails and Biking map
6 locals recommend
Flagstaff Urban Trail
Flagstaff Urban TrailUse this link to access the Flagstaff Urban Trails and Biking map
Wildlife park offering a drive-thru experience starring wolves, bears, bison, mountain goats & more. 30-35 minutes from the house.
344 locals recommend
Bearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66Wildlife park offering a drive-thru experience starring wolves, bears, bison, mountain goats & more. 30-35 minutes from the house.
You can visit and experience the evenings with different tours. The Expanding Universe Guided Tour is 2 hours long and allows you to see through all six telescopes in the observatory and a laser-guided constellation tour. This is a must for everyone who loves astronomy.
352 locals recommend
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdYou can visit and experience the evenings with different tours. The Expanding Universe Guided Tour is 2 hours long and allows you to see through all six telescopes in the observatory and a laser-guided constellation tour. This is a must for everyone who loves astronomy.
You can reach the cave with a 4-mile one-way hike (or ski in the winter). It’s important to follow all the guidelines to visit. Bring 2-3 light sources, wear warm clothes, and don’t deface the inside of the cave.
150 locals recommend
Lava River Cave
171B Forest RdYou can reach the cave with a 4-mile one-way hike (or ski in the winter). It’s important to follow all the guidelines to visit. Bring 2-3 light sources, wear warm clothes, and don’t deface the inside of the cave.
This is great local collection of boutique shops. There’s a beautiful coy pond on the basement level.
Old Town Shops
This is great local collection of boutique shops. There’s a beautiful coy pond on the basement level.
Flagstaff Aquaplex
1702 N Fourth StCasual Dining
Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AveThis is my favorite pizza of all time! Wood-fired, artisan goodness!
This butcher shop make the best sandwiches in town with their own top grade meat. Pick up some meat to grill for dinner while you’re there.
53 locals recommend
Proper Meats + Provisions
110 E Rte 66This butcher shop make the best sandwiches in town with their own top grade meat. Pick up some meat to grill for dinner while you’re there.
Kokiyo
116 S San Francisco StGreat authentic Korean food right downtown.
Consistently voted “Best Mexican Restaurant”, “Best Salsa” by the Arizona Daily Sun and listed among the Food Network’s “Top Places to Eat in Flagstaff.”
100 locals recommend
Salsa Brava
2220 E Rte 66Consistently voted “Best Mexican Restaurant”, “Best Salsa” by the Arizona Daily Sun and listed among the Food Network’s “Top Places to Eat in Flagstaff.”
Fantastic Italian food. Pastas and wood-fired pizza. Reservations are usually a good idea.
136 locals recommend
Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Fantastic Italian food. Pastas and wood-fired pizza. Reservations are usually a good idea.
Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StBrunch
Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StThis is the spot for breakfast and/or lunch downtown.
Plenty of pet-friendly patio seating. Quaint and quirky, full of personality. Did I mention they have $3 mimosas all day? 😋
94 locals recommend
The Toasted Owl Cafe
12 S Mikes Pike StPlenty of pet-friendly patio seating. Quaint and quirky, full of personality. Did I mention they have $3 mimosas all day? 😋
I recommend this cozy spot for both Brunch and dinner.
122 locals recommend
Josephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys StI recommend this cozy spot for both Brunch and dinner.
Coffee Shops
A fun, cute, quirky coffee shop with delicious drinks and great food and snacks. Plenty of vegan and GF options here.
25 locals recommend
Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 South Beaver StreetA fun, cute, quirky coffee shop with delicious drinks and great food and snacks. Plenty of vegan and GF options here.
Small batch roasted coffees. They also serve coffee cocktails.
73 locals recommend
Firecreek Coffee Company
22 W Historic Rte 66Small batch roasted coffees. They also serve coffee cocktails.
Delicious coffee and pastries. This is in the Whole Foods area so it’s very close to the house.
Lund Canyon Coffee
601 Piccadilly DrDelicious coffee and pastries. This is in the Whole Foods area so it’s very close to the house.
Fine Dining
This is one of few fine dining options in Flagstaff. The food is fantastic and they offer patio and indoor seating. The bolognese is delish!
94 locals recommend
Brix
413 N San Francisco StThis is one of few fine dining options in Flagstaff. The food is fantastic and they offer patio and indoor seating. The bolognese is delish!
Cozy indoor and outdoor seating with fireplace inside and fire pit outside. Food and service almost never disappoint. You’ll probably need to make a reservation.
122 locals recommend
Josephine's Modern American Bistro
503 N Humphreys StCozy indoor and outdoor seating with fireplace inside and fire pit outside. Food and service almost never disappoint. You’ll probably need to make a reservation.
This place is a foodie’s delight! Small portions of beautiful and thoughtful food. It’s very small so reservations are probably necessary.
51 locals recommend
Shift Kitchen & Bar
107 N San Francisco StThis place is a foodie’s delight! Small portions of beautiful and thoughtful food. It’s very small so reservations are probably necessary.
Opened in December 2021. A rare Flagstaff gem in downtown. Foodies will LOVE!
7 locals recommend
Atria
103 North Leroux StreetOpened in December 2021. A rare Flagstaff gem in downtown. Foodies will LOVE!
Tinderbox Kitchen
34 S San Francisco StBrewery
Mother Road is my #1 brewery stop in Flagstaff! It’s right next to Pizzicletta so you can have a beer while you wait for a table there. No food service at Mother Road.
146 locals recommend
Mother Road Brewing Company
7 S Mikes Pike StMother Road is my #1 brewery stop in Flagstaff! It’s right next to Pizzicletta so you can have a beer while you wait for a table there. No food service at Mother Road.
Really popular! Be prepared to wait for a table during peak times. They serve great pub style food here as well.
166 locals recommend
Lumberyard Brewing Co
5 S San Francisco StReally popular! Be prepared to wait for a table during peak times. They serve great pub style food here as well.
Great stop right downtown. Huge variety of beers. Pizzicletta has a pop up location in this brewery so you can have a pizza with your beer tasting.
73 locals recommend
Dark Sky Brewing Co.
117 N Beaver StGreat stop right downtown. Huge variety of beers. Pizzicletta has a pop up location in this brewery so you can have a pizza with your beer tasting.
Finish your brewery hop here. This is a great spot to hang for a while. They also have a cocktail lounge connected to the building.
77 locals recommend
Historic Brewing Barrel + Bottle House - Flagstaff
110 S San Francisco StFinish your brewery hop here. This is a great spot to hang for a while. They also have a cocktail lounge connected to the building.
Sedona
Slide Rock State Park is located in Oak Creek Canyon 7 miles north of Sedona. It takes its name from a natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek. The water is very cold and refreshing in the summer. Fun for all ages! Pack a picnic and spend the day.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89ASlide Rock State Park is located in Oak Creek Canyon 7 miles north of Sedona. It takes its name from a natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek. The water is very cold and refreshing in the summer. Fun for all ages! Pack a picnic and spend the day.
A great spot for breakfast or lunch on your way to or from Sedona. Make sure to check current hours. Currently they are open Thursday-Monday, 8am-4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm).
155 locals recommend
Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
3951 N State Rte 89AA great spot for breakfast or lunch on your way to or from Sedona. Make sure to check current hours. Currently they are open Thursday-Monday, 8am-4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm).
Probably the most famous restaurant in Sedona. Be sure to make a reservation.
198 locals recommend
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadProbably the most famous restaurant in Sedona. Be sure to make a reservation.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdBeautiful chapel built into the red rocks.