Welcome to Flagstaff
The iconic Route 66 is the main street through downtown, and over 120 trains, mostly freight but also Amtrak passenger) pass through town daily.
Flagstaff is a great place for outdoor activities. It also features many art galleries, eclectic shops, coffeehouses, and more.
This page is intended for visitors and new area residents to give an overview of Flagstaff life.
According to Wikipedia
Flagstaff () is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. In July 2006, the city's estimated population was 58,213."Flagstaff city, Arizona: Population Finder." United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 18, 2007. The population of the Metropolitan Statistical Area was estimated at 127,450 in 2007."[http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2007/CBSA-EST2007-01.csv]." United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 5, 2008 It is the county seat of Coconino County. The city is named after a Ponderosa Pine flagpole made by a scouting party from Boston (known as the "Flagstaff Tea Party") to celebrate the United States Centennial on July 4, 1876.
Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, along the western side of the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in the continental United States."Biotic Communities of the Colorado Plateau." Northern Arizona University. Retrieved on March 2, 2007. Flagstaff is located adjacent to Mount Elden, just south of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,850 m), is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Flagstaff in Kachina Peaks Wilderness.
Flagstaff's early economy was based on the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, the city remains an important distribution hub for companies such as Nestlé Purina PetCare and Walgreens, and is home to Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, and historic Route 66. The city is also home to medical device manufacturing, including such companies as W. L. Gore and Associates, and Machine Solutions.
Flagstaff on flickr
Flagstaff life is an outdoors life. Surrounded by mountains and woodlands, Flagstaff offers endless opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and much more.
Here are some images of the area around Flagstaff.
Sculpture
Short Horned Lizard
Cycad with praying m...
Ponderosa Forest
Owl
Michael
Plant kaleidoscope
Cactus house
Blooming!
Short Horned Lizard
Perry's Agave
Short Horned Lizard
What the water colum...
Quaking aspen
The San Francisco Pe...
Yellow flowers
Conifers
Water columns
Flagstaff Today
Area Attractions
Flagstaff draws visitors for a variety of reasons, not least of which is its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, which it acts as a gateway for. Northern Arizona University, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the Lowell Observatory are also big draws. Flagstaff Reading Material
Flagstaff Forecast
Current weather conditions in Flagstaff, AZ (86001)
Local Pollen Reports
48°F (Feels like 48°F)
Last update: 7/6/09 4:56 AM MST
Humidity: 50%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 30°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.27in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 83°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Tuesday
Jul 7
Mostly Sunny
High: 81°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Wednesday
Jul 8
Sunny / Wind
High: 81°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Thursday
Jul 9
Mostly Sunny
High: 80°F
Low: 51°F
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Flagstaff Local Arts and Cultural Events
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Local Flavor in 86002
- Walnut Canyon National Monument (Flagstaff)
- "Hubby and I stopped here on our way out of Flagstaff. I was intrigued by the 240 plus steps as well as the over 25 ruins! Workout and scenery -..." more
- Lowell Observatory (Flagstaff)
- "Not the biggest observatory but at $5 with student discount it was pretty cool. There are two main telescopes and although the lines seemed long they went..." more
Flagstaff Dining Options
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in 86002
- Macy's European Coffee House & Bakery (Flagstaff)
- "I might have gone into this place with a bit high expectations as I was getting twitter recommendations like mad to go try it. Now, don't get me wrong, but..." more
- Beaver Street Brewery & Whistle Stop Cafe (Flagstaff)
- "Food: The burgers were delicious...came with a basil mayo Firecracker shrimp gorditas-wow! They came with a chipotle slaw, firecracker sauce,..." more
- Pay-N-Take Downtown Market (Flagstaff)
- "I have been living in Seattle now for almost a year - a beverage distributor came into my biz... and we got to talking. He asked me where the best place is..." more
- Wine Loft (Flagstaff)
- "Local chill...fantastic selection that with consistent new selections. Great to hang with friends; music is always great, and folks are happy here." more
- Pizza Guy (Flagstaff)
- "I haven't had Pizza Guy in years and a friend suggested it the other night. Wow! They certainly have improved from what I remembered. Excellent pizza,..." more
Flagstaff Health Services
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Health And Medical in 86002
- Paul D Whitney, DDS (Flagstaff)
- "Unbelievably wonderful! This is the first dentist that I have ever seen who cleaned my teeth himself!!! Eased my mind when he said that the crown my..." more
- Dingman Todd A Oral Surg (Flagstaff)
- "Wonderful...the best oral surgeon out there. Incredibly kind and comforting." more
- Flagstaff Medical Center (Flagstaff)
- "Beautiful, caring facility. Even the cafeteria has decent food at low prices, for visitors who must stay a while." more
- Walk-In Medical Care (Flagstaff)
- "If you are in need of health services, Walk-In Medical Care will serve your needs. They provide a wide range of services including family practice, urgent..." more
- Personal Care PT (Flagstaff)
- "Personal Care Physical Therapy treats patients with a personal touch. The clinic specializes in the treatment of orthopedic, industrial, arthritis, and hand..." more
Flagstaff Hotel/Motel
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Hotels & Travel in 86002
- Hotel Monte Vista (Flagstaff)
- "Just stayed here en route to a wedding in New Mexico. Location was great. It was wonderful to be able to walk to so many restaurants and shops in very..." more
- Grand Canyon International Hostel (Flagstaff)
- "It's been years since the man-friend and I had stayed in a hostel, but the price was right and it was just one night. ($41+/-) No frills, but we don't need..." more
- Radisson Woodlands Hotel (Flagstaff)
- "5 Stars based on CUSTOMER service. Front Desk Stacey ROCKS! The day of initial check the room was so-so clean. The sleep number beds suck, the selection of..." more
- The Little America Hotel (Flagstaff)
- "Still a hot turkey sandwich fan but huge disappointment (hence dropped a star) with the closing of the Cafe this year. The cafe had so many memories with..." more
- Super 8 (Flagstaff)
- "I have not stayed here, but *all* of my friends who come from out of state stay here, so I gotta give it five stars." more
Flagstaff Shopping
A highly subjective list of local venues.
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Shopping in 86002
- Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Flagstaff)
- "Best bookstore around both selection wise and staff! Have found ooodles of stuff over the years necessary for research, with lots of great non-class reads!" more
- All Awards (Flagstaff)
- "Have had the pleasure of working with AllAwards for several years now and they always deliver fantastic, impressive, and valued work! Highly, highly..." more
- Animas Trading Company (Flagstaff)
- "The store in Flagstaff is my fave. I usually end up there once a year or so. The clothing store in Flagstaff is, in my opinion, one of the best places to..." more
- Basement Marketplace (Flagstaff)
- "So I went in here after a martini and bought more that I should have. But I do love my hat and I think Heather will love the " My friend is a Slut" tshirt..." more
- Gold Wolff Jewelers (Flagstaff)
- "Gold Wolff Jewelers specializes in custom made jewelry for those looking for that original and different piece. Don't settle for the same old thing that you..." more
Flagstaff Nightlife
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 86002
- Charley's Pub (Flagstaff)
- "We weren't quite ready to head back to Camp Verde after dinner at nearby Monsoon, so based on a recommendation from our server at Monsoon, we stopped in at..." more
- Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge (Flagstaff)
- "Oh Monte-V, how I wish I were still young and could stand the crazy busy nights you entertain. These days though I am content with a drink here and there..." more
- Wine Loft (Flagstaff)
- "Local chill...fantastic selection that with consistent new selections. Great to hang with friends; music is always great, and folks are happy here." more
- Mia's Lounge (Flagstaff)
- "Great place to read a book. Saturday night and it's dead, which makes me wonder why the bartender took soooo longbto get me a beer." more
- Uptown Billiards (Flagstaff)
- "This bar is family! Regulars and locals are in-cahoots with one another and that's a great thing when you are drinking. Huge beer selection, great..." more
Flagstaff Feedback
If you live in or have been to Flagstaff, leave a comment about your experience here!
Ramkitten wrote...
I'll lensroll this as soon as my new lens about Life on Mars (Hill): Lowell Observatory shows up on the list. Just finished it a few minutes ago. You did a real nice job on this!
Posted December 25, 2008
GHouse wrote...
Hi!! Just come to see your nice lens. I did my travel lens too. It's about my hotel in hua hin Thailand. Hua Hin is a charming town of clean white sandy beach. If you come to Thailand, please visit us.
Posted November 29, 2008
WhitU4ever wrote...
I live in AZ, so this one caught my attention. My husband and I enjoy snow skiing in Flagg and fishing in many places nearby, such as Greer and Sedona. Great lens!
Posted August 27, 2008
carrieokier wrote...
5 stars! Whenever I think I want to hit the road, Arizona always comes to mind for some reason. Never been there- plan to someday!
Posted May 01, 2008
WhippetTalk wrote...
Very nice. A great get-away in just a few hours when the temps soar over 100 degrees here in Phoenix.
Posted April 20, 2008
beeobrien wrote...
Do you have the guest room all made up for me? I'll be there tomorrow.
Posted April 20, 2008
