| theres also a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and meeting space. relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off interstate 40, this unassuming hotel in a low-rise building offers views of the san francisco peak mountains. its 5 miles from northern arizona university and 7 miles from walnut canyon national monument. suites add wet bars and separate living space. parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in a casual, airy dining room that has exposed stone walls Flagstaff Pulliam Airport 13 min
Humphreys Peak (1 hr 1) 3851m-high dormant volcano, named after a Civil War-era Union General & offering spectacular views. Museum of Northern Arizona (17 min) Museum chronicling the Colorado Plateau from 15,000 B.C. to the present via exhibits & artifacts. Lowell Observatory (15 min) Founded in 1894, this hilltop center with giant telescopes offers tours, solar viewing & stargazing. Buffalo Park (11 min) 215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views. Flagstaff Area National Monuments (6 min) Sunset Crater (24 min) 8,042-ft. extinct cinder cone with a 1-mi. loop trail at the base to view ancient lava flows. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course (12 min) Facility at Fort Tuthill County Park offering treetop suspended obstacle courses for kids & adults. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (12 min) Circa-1904 historic mansion with art nouveau touches covering 13,000 sq. ft., with guided tours. Arizona Snowbowl (35 min) Mountainside snow sports resort offering casual rooms & cabins with free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Elden Mountain (55 min) Mountain, climbing, and mountain biking The Arboretum At Flagstaff (20 min) Conservation area for native high-elevation plants, with views of wildlife & a butterfly garden. Downtown Flagstaff (12 min) Headquarters for non-profit organization preserving historic district & organizing events. Walnut Canyon National Monument (10 min) Expansive, curved canyon featuring trails & stairs past ruins of Sinagua cliff dwellings. North Pole Experience (7 min) Quaint locale with cozy rooms depicting Santa's workshop, Mrs. Claus' bakery & an elf school. San Francisco Mountain (1 hr 1) This soaring mountain is known for its lush forests, sweeping views, hiking trails & ski resort. |