Joan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A wonderful 1 mile hike thru incredible ancient condos.....a nice light workout too with great views. It’s Just 2 exits away on I 40 east.
230 locals recommend
Walnut Canyon National Monument
3 Walnut Canyon RoadA wonderful 1 mile hike thru incredible ancient condos.....a nice light workout too with great views. It’s Just 2 exits away on I 40 east.
If you like old archeological sites and a nice drive, See the ruins where the locals lived 900 years ago. Take time to walk up to the ruins... but there is no shade cover. Entry pass covers nearby Sunset Crater also, which is the remnants of a volcano that exploded 1000 years ... this is a 35 mile loop drive.
143 locals recommend
Wupatki National Monument
25137 North Wupatki LaneIf you like old archeological sites and a nice drive, See the ruins where the locals lived 900 years ago. Take time to walk up to the ruins... but there is no shade cover. Entry pass covers nearby Sunset Crater also, which is the remnants of a volcano that exploded 1000 years ... this is a 35 mile loop drive.
Right here in the east side of Flagstaff is a short easy way to see an archeological site that won’t take a big chunk out of your day.
Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site
U.S. 89Right here in the east side of Flagstaff is a short easy way to see an archeological site that won’t take a big chunk out of your day.
Social and fun
Downtown is fun to walk around.... usually Music outside somewhere.....Wednesday night dance lessons at Heritage Square 7-10 pm. So much fun. You don’t have to bring a partner cause people are friendly to ask you for a dance In a fun old fashioned manner
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Downtown is fun to walk around.... usually Music outside somewhere.....Wednesday night dance lessons at Heritage Square 7-10 pm. So much fun. You don’t have to bring a partner cause people are friendly to ask you for a dance In a fun old fashioned manner
Great swimming pools and slide and lazy river. Plus pickle ball in the mornings, all sorts of workout classes etc etc. and very close to my house... on 4th street
61 locals recommend
Flagstaff Aquaplex
1702 N Fourth StGreat swimming pools and slide and lazy river. Plus pickle ball in the mornings, all sorts of workout classes etc etc. and very close to my house... on 4th street
Unique events, music concerts and a zip line experience... south of town on 89 S very near the FlagstFf Airport. Check to see what might be going on there now. In winter they have free nicely groomed cross country ski trails!
Fort Tuthill
Unique events, music concerts and a zip line experience... south of town on 89 S very near the FlagstFf Airport. Check to see what might be going on there now. In winter they have free nicely groomed cross country ski trails!
Heritage Square in the heart of Down town offers events, movies, music, dance classes, etc.
21 locals recommend
Heritage Square
Heritage Square in the heart of Down town offers events, movies, music, dance classes, etc.
Great outdoor experience
Fat mans loop for a decent workout. All the way to the top for the hardy hikers
This is a beautiful up and down hike thru the transition zone of Juniper/Pinions and Ponderos trees. It’s easy to get to, close to town just a bit beyond the mall.
83 locals recommend
Fatman's Loop Trail
5098 US-89This is a beautiful up and down hike thru the transition zone of Juniper/Pinions and Ponderos trees. It’s easy to get to, close to town just a bit beyond the mall.
A little slice of Nature close to Downtown... it’s a nice walk from the neighbor hoods northwest of downtown.... the urban trail passes thru this area, there are baseball fields, walking paths along the Rio de Flag, just pleasant neighbor hoods to get a feel for residential living in Flag. Good for bikes too.... why is there not a photo of this secret gem?
Frances Short Pond
A little slice of Nature close to Downtown... it’s a nice walk from the neighbor hoods northwest of downtown.... the urban trail passes thru this area, there are baseball fields, walking paths along the Rio de Flag, just pleasant neighbor hoods to get a feel for residential living in Flag. Good for bikes too.... why is there not a photo of this secret gem?
It’s a nice visit summer or winter. Certainly great views once you get up there... fantastic hikes off Snowbowl road, and some new activities I’ve heard mention of once you are there... above and beyond the chair lift ride.
436 locals recommend
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadIt’s a nice visit summer or winter. Certainly great views once you get up there... fantastic hikes off Snowbowl road, and some new activities I’ve heard mention of once you are there... above and beyond the chair lift ride.
Oak creek is a bit crowded on weekends but still a breathtaking beauty. Hiking trails and Some pretty nice swimming holes... cold though the water is , youth and vigor can handle it...
148 locals recommend
Oak Creek Canyon
Oak creek is a bit crowded on weekends but still a breathtaking beauty. Hiking trails and Some pretty nice swimming holes... cold though the water is , youth and vigor can handle it...
Hiking ... zillions of places. I have a guidebook in the cabin... borrow and return it. Coming into the first stretch of uptown Sedona from 89S drive to the end of Jordan Road, you can find nice trails without getting into too much traffic if Sedona… but there are plenty of hikes throughout all ares of Sedona too.
221 locals recommend
Sedona
Hiking ... zillions of places. I have a guidebook in the cabin... borrow and return it. Coming into the first stretch of uptown Sedona from 89S drive to the end of Jordan Road, you can find nice trails without getting into too much traffic if Sedona… but there are plenty of hikes throughout all ares of Sedona too.
A beautiful rendition of classic upscale Mexican old shopping center, In Sedona . Very fun window shopping or drop a few bucks on something you will love forever! There’s a women’s clothing shop upstairs in the back I’m crazy for.... I forget the name but it’s about the only clothing shop there... so much other artzie stuff to look at.
346 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179A beautiful rendition of classic upscale Mexican old shopping center, In Sedona . Very fun window shopping or drop a few bucks on something you will love forever! There’s a women’s clothing shop upstairs in the back I’m crazy for.... I forget the name but it’s about the only clothing shop there... so much other artzie stuff to look at.
This Red Mountain is about 20 miles on the drive towards the Grand Canyon, Left at milepost 247, US-180, ... a moderately short and very easy hike ( with one short 'ladder' to go up) full of a magical quality... you gotta see to understand...Go if you are curious
Red Mountain Road
Red Mountain RoadThis Red Mountain is about 20 miles on the drive towards the Grand Canyon, Left at milepost 247, US-180, ... a moderately short and very easy hike ( with one short 'ladder' to go up) full of a magical quality... you gotta see to understand...Go if you are curious
An easy spelunking type experience. Take flash lights. It’s unusual!
150 locals recommend
Lava River Cave
171B Forest RdAn easy spelunking type experience. Take flash lights. It’s unusual!
It’s the classic canyon trail that crosses the shallow creek bed a million times. Take good solid water sandals or sneakers... Beautiful! Crowded on weekends and holidays. Pay to park anywhere along Sedona trails. Go super early in the day to avoid crowds... maybe. in the fall you will pass an apple orchard, neglected but still tasty.
60 locals recommend
West Fork Trail
It’s the classic canyon trail that crosses the shallow creek bed a million times. Take good solid water sandals or sneakers... Beautiful! Crowded on weekends and holidays. Pay to park anywhere along Sedona trails. Go super early in the day to avoid crowds... maybe. in the fall you will pass an apple orchard, neglected but still tasty.
I love their beautiful walking trail which is accessible out the back door of my property... go up the drainagenext to the Guesthouse, follow the rock cairns 500 feet, take a right and in another 1000 feet you are on their wonderful trail system.
ou can Stop in their bar/restaurant for a drink or meal and stroll on back. Make sure to watch for the subtle signs of my trail back once you start their trail.
7 locals recommend
Little America Hotel
2515 E Butler AveI love their beautiful walking trail which is accessible out the back door of my property... go up the drainagenext to the Guesthouse, follow the rock cairns 500 feet, take a right and in another 1000 feet you are on their wonderful trail system.
ou can Stop in their bar/restaurant for a drink or meal and stroll on back. Make sure to watch for the subtle signs of my trail back once you start their trail.
this trail can be found from many places... and leads into the ARIZONA TRAIL. Download the 'All Trails' App to help you not feel lost and cross under the fence behind the yurt.... or take Rivervalley road a half mile further south and take a right side path leading to the trails.... it is very wide spread...find the app on-line and or use the small brochure of maps in the bedside drawer.
6 locals recommend
Flagstaff Urban Trail
Flagstaff Urban Trailthis trail can be found from many places... and leads into the ARIZONA TRAIL. Download the 'All Trails' App to help you not feel lost and cross under the fence behind the yurt.... or take Rivervalley road a half mile further south and take a right side path leading to the trails.... it is very wide spread...find the app on-line and or use the small brochure of maps in the bedside drawer.
this is less known than the popular Fat mans loop trail....and about a mile further out of town on 89N.... it lacks the up and down hills of Flatmans loop and has more oak and open spaces.
10 locals recommend
Sandy Seep Trailhead
this is less known than the popular Fat mans loop trail....and about a mile further out of town on 89N.... it lacks the up and down hills of Flatmans loop and has more oak and open spaces.
http://www.arizonahikersguide.com/all-hikes/10-dog-friendly-hikes-in-sedona-flagstaff
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
http://www.arizonahikersguide.com/all-hikes/10-dog-friendly-hikes-in-sedona-flagstaff
Food scene
A slice of Flagstaff on caffeine. The place has character and really good vegetarian pastries and meals... sometimes live music, and local color. It’s in the heart of The Southside on S beaver street... fun people watching... lots of other good full on restaurants around the corner on South San Francisco St
219 locals recommend
Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 S Beaver StA slice of Flagstaff on caffeine. The place has character and really good vegetarian pastries and meals... sometimes live music, and local color. It’s in the heart of The Southside on S beaver street... fun people watching... lots of other good full on restaurants around the corner on South San Francisco St
The Mexican food is plentiful and super delicious. The decor is uniquely Art Deco meets a major Day of the Dead theme... it’s right off 66 and SanFrancisco and has free parking. Hurrah!
205 locals recommend
MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66The Mexican food is plentiful and super delicious. The decor is uniquely Art Deco meets a major Day of the Dead theme... it’s right off 66 and SanFrancisco and has free parking. Hurrah!
you get to build your own pizza, and they have glutton free crust too. There is great outside seating with a gas fireplace built into the table!
19 locals recommend
Your Pie
2619 S Woodlands Village Blvdyou get to build your own pizza, and they have glutton free crust too. There is great outside seating with a gas fireplace built into the table!
A fun indoor or outdoor place, sometimes with live music outside. Its in the heart of 'the south side' just south of the tracks.
94 locals recommend
The Toasted Owl Cafe
12 S Mikes Pike StA fun indoor or outdoor place, sometimes with live music outside. Its in the heart of 'the south side' just south of the tracks.
Pato Thai Cuisine
20 E Rte 66yummy
The absolute best vegetarian food in town, and very reasonably priced
30 locals recommend
Red Curry Vegan Kitchen
10 N San Francisco StThe absolute best vegetarian food in town, and very reasonably priced
Yummy pizza and Salads. It’s on Route 66 east of 4th street. Next to Salsa Brava Mexican food which has same ownership and is delicious too!
136 locals recommend
Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Yummy pizza and Salads. It’s on Route 66 east of 4th street. Next to Salsa Brava Mexican food which has same ownership and is delicious too!
City advice
Getting around
ALL Trails AP
download the All Trails app and take off from here to go to Little America Loop or towards Fisher Point...there a lots of options, with beautiful views and the app helps you not feel lost. Go for 30 minutes or 3 hours or all day!