| the inn's relaxed rooms offer minifridges and desks. a block off historic route 66, this casual downtown motel (plus a nearby hostel) is 1 mile from lowell observatory and 74 miles from the grand canyon. a communal kitchen and laundry facilities are also available, plus outdoor terraces with mountain views, and a lounge. free amenities include light breakfast and parking. upgraded rooms and suites add flat-screen tvs, microwaves and/or seating areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Flagstaff Pulliam Airport 13 min
North Pole Experience (7 min) Quaint locale with cozy rooms depicting Santa's workshop, Mrs. Claus' bakery & an elf school. Museum of Northern Arizona (10 min) Museum chronicling the Colorado Plateau from 15,000 B.C. to the present via exhibits & artifacts. Walnut Canyon National Monument (18 min) Expansive, curved canyon featuring trails & stairs past ruins of Sinagua cliff dwellings. Humphreys Peak (1 hr 9) 3851m-high dormant volcano, named after a Civil War-era Union General & offering spectacular views. Arizona Snowbowl (28 min) Mountainside snow sports resort offering casual rooms & cabins with free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Lowell Observatory (5 min) Founded in 1894, this hilltop center with giant telescopes offers tours, solar viewing & stargazing. The Arboretum At Flagstaff (15 min) Conservation area for native high-elevation plants, with views of wildlife & a butterfly garden. Downtown Flagstaff (6 min) Headquarters for non-profit organization preserving historic district & organizing events. Pioneer Museum--Arizona Historical Society (7 min) Former hospital built in 1908 housing remnants of northern Arizona's farming & transportation past. Flagstaff Visitor Center (3 min) Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course (12 min) Facility at Fort Tuthill County Park offering treetop suspended obstacle courses for kids & adults. San Francisco Mountain (1 hr 9) This soaring mountain is known for its lush forests, sweeping views, hiking trails & ski resort. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (6 min) Circa-1904 historic mansion with art nouveau touches covering 13,000 sq. ft., with guided tours. Buffalo Park (8 min) 215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views. |