About Flagstaff Arizona

Whether you are flying, driving or arriving by Amtrak train, Flagstaff, AZ hotels offer comfort, convenience and adventure for your Northern Arizona get away. Soak up the fun under Flagstaff, Arizona's 288 days of sunshine. 

Flagstaff temperatures in the summer range from average highs of 82ºF to lows of 41ºF. Flagstaff AZ weather brings lows in the teens and highs up to 51ºF. Whatever the weather, the hospitality of Flagstaff, Arizona motels, hotels and bed and breakfasts will make you want to come back again and again!

Flagstaff was built along the railroad lines that carried huge timbers logged here to industrial centers that were growing in the west and in the east in the late 1800s. Rail lines ran into the Ponderosa pine forests from the lumber mills in Flagstaff. Many of the hiking and biking trails for which Flagstaff, AZ is so famous follow or intersect these old railroad beds.

The restored train depot built in 1926 still greets passengers. Even if you are not arriving by Amtrak, the depot is a must-see for all Flagstaff visitors. The arts-and-crafts style building is home to the Flagstaff Visitor Center where you will find free Flagstaff Arizona maps, Grand Canyon travel info, self-guided tours, friendly travel advice and information about local attractions. (Check out vintage Santa Fe Railway posters displayed in the hall between the visitor information and the Amtrak waiting area.)

Think of the depot as the center of Flagstaff's town grid. Streets to the north -- running east and west -- are named after trees in alphabetical order: Aspen, Birch, Cherry, Dale, and Elm. (Is 'Dale' a tree?) In this area to the north of the depot you will find Heritage Square -- our favorite community gathering place -- fun Flagstaff outdoor gear and apparel stores, coffee and chocolate shops, breweries and restaurants. You won't want to miss Brookside Chocolate Factory located in the Old Town Shops on the corner of Leroux and Aspen. Their fine, hand-made chocolates and caramel apples are shipped worldwide. 

Exploring streets to the south of the depot -- and Flagstaff Visitor Center -- you'll encounter more fabulous Flagstaff dining, ethnic shops, eateries, the Northern Arizona University campus and public parking. On Cottage Avenue you'll find the award-winning Cottage Place Restaurant -- you'll want to make reservations -- and on south Beaver Street, you'll discover a local's favorite, the Beaver Street Brewery. (Tip: Try the 'Railhouse Red' with one of their wood-fired pizzas.)

Downtown Flagstaff is one of the best places in the southwest to find your authentic Native American silver, turquoise or beaded jewelry. Browse Flagstaff's many locally-owned shops -- western wear stores, collectible shops, upscale boutiques and art galleries. You'll be surprised to find such a wide selection of locally hand-crafted Native American jewelry. Flagstaff's proximity to Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and other Puebloan communities gives you access to both traditional and in-vogue designs at fair prices for the southwest jewelry, pottery, rugs, paintings and sculpture you've always dreamed of owning.

Mountain Venues Winter: Arizona SnowBowl skiing, snow boarding and snow play

What?! A mountain ski resort in Arizona? This March there was over seven feet of snow at mid-mountain Arizona SnowBowl. With 2,300 feet of vertical drop, 777 acres of skiable terrain and 32 runs -- our favorite is two miles long -- Arizona SnowBowl is a top Flagstaff visitor attraction. [more - link to attractions page]

In the summertime enjoy the popular scenic skyride tours through the fragrant pines to the heights of the San Francisco Peaks. Watch the azure blue skies for soaring ravens and screeching jays. Watch the green forest floor for tassel-eared Albert's squirrels and interesting geomorphic formations -- you're riding up the side of a volcano! Bring your jacket to truly enjoy the refreshingly cool mountain air. [more - link to attractions page]

Flagstaff AZ Accommodations on Historic Route 66

Historic Route 66 runs parallel with the railroad tracks through downtown Flagstaff and on the north side of the Flagstaff train depot. Watch for classic and antique cars cruising this section of famous Route 66. Choose your Route 66 Flagstaff lodging from well-known chains to mom-and-pop '50s-style motels.

Motels Flagstaff Arizona

Relive this famous over-night stop on old Route 66 with a stay in your choice of vintage Flagstaff motels. As 'The Fonz' would say, "Ayyy… You ain't nobody until you do what you want!"

Whether you want to relax in the Arizona sun, play in the snowy mountains or adventure into the five surrounding National Parks and Monuments, the motels and hotels in Flagstaff Arizona will make a comfortable retreat or convenient launching pad for your next adventure.