Keith’s guidebook
Places to eat
These are some of the local places where we like to eat.
Great place to eat and to be entertained. Servers take turns individually and in groups singing all sorts of music with a live pianist. A very lively and fun atmosphere
31 locals recommend
Black Barts Steakhouse
2760 E Butler AveGreat place to eat and to be entertained. Servers take turns individually and in groups singing all sorts of music with a live pianist. A very lively and fun atmosphere
Great Italian food. There are two Oregano's in town. The one on Country Club is closer. This is one of our go-to places.
50 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
980 N Country Club DrGreat Italian food. There are two Oregano's in town. The one on Country Club is closer. This is one of our go-to places.
A little higher end place to eat on special occasions. Excellent food and a great location.
50 locals recommend
The Oakmont - A Great Neighborhood Restaurant
2380 N Oakmont DrA little higher end place to eat on special occasions. Excellent food and a great location.
Fat Olives
2308 E Rte 66Another one of our favorites. They have a great happy hour menu.
Fratelli Pizza
119 W Phoenix AveOne of our favorites. Dine in or take out.
A little local place that is one of our regular places when we want a quick lunch.
40 locals recommend
Tacos Los Altos
3650 E Rte 66A little local place that is one of our regular places when we want a quick lunch.
For a beautiful drive, travel out Lake Mary road to Mormon Lake. While you are there, check out Mormon Lake Lodge. The restaurant is unique and you will often see herds of Elk on the drive.
8 locals recommend
Mormon Lake
For a beautiful drive, travel out Lake Mary road to Mormon Lake. While you are there, check out Mormon Lake Lodge. The restaurant is unique and you will often see herds of Elk on the drive.
This is in the basement of the Old Town shops so you might miss it unless you are looking for it. Great BBQ.
29 locals recommend
Bigfoot BBQ Restaurant & Catering
120 N Leroux StThis is in the basement of the Old Town shops so you might miss it unless you are looking for it. Great BBQ.
Lumberyard Brewing Co
5 S San Francisco StLocal pub in downtown Flagstaff.
If you are up for a day trip, check out the Haunted Hamburger in Jerome. It is about an hour and 40 minute drive. You can swing through Sedona on the way. The view from the patio is impressive.
410 Clark St
410 Clark StreetIf you are up for a day trip, check out the Haunted Hamburger in Jerome. It is about an hour and 40 minute drive. You can swing through Sedona on the way. The view from the patio is impressive.
Great Mexican Restaurant. One of our favorite sit-down places.
23 locals recommend
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2004 W Historic Rte 66Great Mexican Restaurant. One of our favorite sit-down places.
Culver's
1716 E Rte 66Try the salted caramel custard concrete mixer with cashews. It is an eleven.
If you are coming from the south on the 17 you might want to stop here. Great barbecue. About an hour south of the Miner's Cabin.
65 locals recommend
Agee's Barbecue Market
17730 S Munds Ranch RdIf you are coming from the south on the 17 you might want to stop here. Great barbecue. About an hour south of the Miner's Cabin.
Hiking
There is no shortage of hiking opportunities in the area.
We love to hike, and the Miner's Cabin is in the heart of the Coconino National Forest. I have added several hikes which start at our front door to the GaiaGPS app. The guidebook won’t let me put the links here, but send me a message, and I will give you the links.
Many more extensive hikes are close at hand.
26 locals recommend
Coconino National Forest
We love to hike, and the Miner's Cabin is in the heart of the Coconino National Forest. I have added several hikes which start at our front door to the GaiaGPS app. The guidebook won’t let me put the links here, but send me a message, and I will give you the links.
Many more extensive hikes are close at hand.
Mount Elden Lookout Tower
5921 Forest Service Road 557Take a hike to the top and check out the view.
Horseback Riding
This place was recommended by one of our guests. It is about an hour south and is open from May 1st through October 1st.
8 locals recommend
High Mountain Trail Rides
2040 Mormon Lake RdThis place was recommended by one of our guests. It is about an hour south and is open from May 1st through October 1st.
Located about half an hour south of the cabin, the Hitching Post offers various trail rides.
7 locals recommend
Historic Hitchin' Post Stables
4848 Lake Mary RdLocated about half an hour south of the cabin, the Hitching Post offers various trail rides.
Off roading
As soon as you leave the Miner's Cabin you are in the Coconino National Forest. You can drive on forest roads. There are many places in the area where you can leave the road in your ATV.
If you like to get off the road, then this is the place for you. Miles and miles of cinder let you ride out and test your vehicles.
The Cinder HIlls OHVA is just three miles from the Miner's Cabin.
6 locals recommend
Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area (recgovnpsdata)
If you like to get off the road, then this is the place for you. Miles and miles of cinder let you ride out and test your vehicles.
The Cinder HIlls OHVA is just three miles from the Miner's Cabin.
Snow play
We have hills right next to the Miner's Cabin to play on, but the Flagstaff Snow Park is a favorite place to play.
47 locals recommend
Flagstaff Snow Park
2446 Fort Tuthill LoopWe have hills right next to the Miner's Cabin to play on, but the Flagstaff Snow Park is a favorite place to play.
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadThis is the place to ski. Look them up at snowbowl.ski
Sightseeing
The National Monument is just a couple miles down the road. It is a great place to learn history of the area . . . about cinder cones, volcanic activity and the people that lived in the area many years ago. It also has a variety of hikes. Highly recommended.
161 locals recommend
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The National Monument is just a couple miles down the road. It is a great place to learn history of the area . . . about cinder cones, volcanic activity and the people that lived in the area many years ago. It also has a variety of hikes. Highly recommended.
Just 17 minutes up the road. Beautiful scenery and five prehistoric pueblos.
143 locals recommend
Wupatki National Monument
25137 North Wupatki LaneJust 17 minutes up the road. Beautiful scenery and five prehistoric pueblos.
Just a 22 minute drive (8.9 miles) to a great beautiful meadow. You can hike to the inner basin. This is absolutely stunning in the Fall.
64 locals recommend
Lockett Meadow Campground
Meadow RdJust a 22 minute drive (8.9 miles) to a great beautiful meadow. You can hike to the inner basin. This is absolutely stunning in the Fall.
Sedona
Sedona has some beautiful scenery as well as some nice hikes.
Flagstaff's downtown is full of unique shops, art galleries and little nooks and crannies to check out. Stop by the Sweet Shoppe for some yummy gelato. During the summer months on Wednesday evenings join in a dance class in Heritage Square or on Friday evenings for a family friendly Movie on the Square.
108 locals recommend
Downtown Flagstaff
6 E Aspen AveFlagstaff's downtown is full of unique shops, art galleries and little nooks and crannies to check out. Stop by the Sweet Shoppe for some yummy gelato. During the summer months on Wednesday evenings join in a dance class in Heritage Square or on Friday evenings for a family friendly Movie on the Square.
Take the train to the Grand Canyon. This is a really fun day trip for the family. Take the train to the Canyon, grab lunch and head on back. Make your reservations in advance.
76 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
235 N Grand Canyon BlvdTake the train to the Grand Canyon. This is a really fun day trip for the family. Take the train to the Canyon, grab lunch and head on back. Make your reservations in advance.
Standin' on a Corner Foundation
East 2nd StreetStandin on the Corner in Winslow Arizona . . .
Walnut Canyon National Monument
3 Walnut Canyon RoadBeautiful scenery and ancient cliff dwellings.
Lake Mary is the largest lakes in the area. Whether you are into boating, fishing, hiking, or just sitting on the shore, this is a fun place.
51 locals recommend
Lake Mary
Lake Mary is the largest lakes in the area. Whether you are into boating, fishing, hiking, or just sitting on the shore, this is a fun place.
Essentials
Closest gas station. It has what you might expect in a gas station convenience store.
Chevron Flagstaff
11230 US-89Closest gas station. It has what you might expect in a gas station convenience store.
7 minute drive to grab a bag of ice or a gallon of milk. It is surprising what the Trading Post carries.
Silver Saddle Trading Post
9001 US-897 minute drive to grab a bag of ice or a gallon of milk. It is surprising what the Trading Post carries.
Safeway
4910 US-89Safeway is the closest major grocery store.
Brandy's Cafe
18 South Beaver StreetYou know what this is.
Walmart Supercenter
2601 E Huntington DrIt's a Walmart. :-)
Target
1650 S Milton Rd