Comments on: Best Things to Do Around Flagstaff, Arizona

By: Tamara Shannon

Tamara Shannon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:33:15 +0000

Thank you so much for your post! We are planning a trip to Flag this weekend but since my husband lost his job in May we wanted to find something for our two little ones (7 and 3) to do that would be inexpensive and fun. Thank you again!

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By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:33:09 +0000

Flagstaff is an area of Arizona that I haven’t explored yet. I’m going to bookmark your post for future trip ideas. I have been to the Grand Canyon, though. The North Rim is my favorite but you need to stay there. Not doable as a day trip from Flagstaff. Well, I guess you could but it would be a VERY LONG day trip.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:07:07 +0000

Our family, two little ones included (3 year old and 1 year old)stayed in Sedona and ventured out to most of the places you mentioned in your top 10. In addition to traveling with our two little ones we also had to find places for us to eat that would accomodate our food allergies and food intolerances. Arizona was perfect! We were even able to stop at “Picazzo’s” for a gluten free pizza. Everywhere we went was helpful and quite accomodating . The sites we visited and simply being together as a family exploring will be forever etched in our memories. I encourage anyone who is condisering venturing to Arizona to do so. Not only will the grown-ups enjoy it but so will the kids!

By: Amy @ The Q Family

Amy @ The Q Family — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:44:41 +0000

Cool post! I always think about going back to Grand Canyon with my kids. And your suggestion will be perfect.

By: MudslideMama

MudslideMama — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:55:45 +0000

Short answer – Flagstaff is elevated compared to its neighbors to the south (like Sedona, or – gasp – Tucson). As a result it’s much more comfortable than you’d expect in the summer. There’s often snow on Humphrey in late May, for example. The cruciferous trees are a tip-off; Flagstaff has a lot of spruce and juniper, along with the southwestern standards like prickly pear cactus.
I hope you make it to Flag, this year or next. My kids are both in school, so I know what it’s like to have to schedule trips around the academic calender!

By: Carolina

Carolina — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:48:54 +0000

I’m bookmarking this for a future trip. So here’s my question, I know it’s hot, but how bearable is it in the summer? I’ve only been to Arizona in the spring, but now with a kid in school, it’s hard to plan things during the school year.

By: Deb Lauman

Deb Lauman — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:04:58 +0000

These are some great suggestions (especially Lowell, where my husband works). Right in town, there's also Riordon Mansion, which is a nice tour, the Museum of Northern Arizona, the Pioneer Museum, some really nice galleries downtown, and, at this time of year, often something going on in Heritage Square. The Skyride at Snowbowl is also running now through at least Labor Day. There's just SO much to do here in Flag, especially during the summer but really year-round. I love living here.

By: jillflorio

jillflorio — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:48:10 +0000

Flagstaff is one of the best small towns to live in out west. You get four mild seasons, scenery in every direction, a walkable downtown with wonderful shops and eateries…plus fun people who like to hike and do creative endeavors.

Take it from someone who knows their small western towns!