Flagstaff Day Trips
Most-popular Day Trip Getaways
Flagstaff’s central location, close to many of Northern Arizona’s top visitor attractions makes it the most convenient spot for your holiday. Flagstaff’s mountain top-advantage makes for a cool retreat after your adventures into the surrounding desert.
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon National Park is Flagstaff’s ultimate day trip. Only 81 miles from the Historic Downtown Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon attracts visitors from across the globe. You can enjoy the splendor of the colorful canyon by day, and the vast selection of restaurants and entertainment by night when you sleep in Flagstaff. Take a ranger-led hike into the mighty canyon or learn about its geology from the safety of its rim. The Grand Canyon is a must-see for everyone.
Navajo Indian Reservation
One of the most historic and authentic trading posts on the Navajo Reservation is only 45 minutes from the door of your Flagstaff hotel room. The Cameron Trading Post was established in 1916 and has since become a showplace for Native American art. The selection of original Navajo, Hopi and Zuni jewelry is expansive. Ask for a special showing of the gallery of fine arts. The restaurant is decorated with original artwork, huge stone fireplace, antiques and the original pressed tin ceiling. Look out onto the red rocks of the Little Colorado River gorge as you sample tasty Indian Tacos, green chili fry bread and other native foods.
Sedona
The drive down world-famous Oak Creek Canyon will take you down in elevation to Sedona, home of “Red Rock Country.” The drive itself will relax and invigorate you. Spend the day shopping galleries and unique gift shops or brave the outdoors with a back country jeep tour or hike. Whatever your fancies, you will be enchanted by the back drop of naturally sculpted red rock mountains.
Winslow
The Eagles sang Jackson Browne’s song, “Take it Easy” and standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona became a must-do when touring Northern Arizona. Only 60 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40, the day trip is easy, especially when you break up one of the legs with a stop at Meteor Crater. Many locals make the drive to Winslow just to dine at The Turquoise Room Restaurant and Martini Bar. Awarded “World’s Best Places to Stay by Food” by Conde Nast Traveler, the restaurant is located in the historic La Posada Hotel.
Golf Vacation Packages
Spend the weekend golfing the Flagstaff area with outings to award-winning Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams, AZ. Finish your High Country golf weekend with 18-holes at Continental Country Club Golf Course in beautiful Flagstaff.
Sightseeing Tours
Northern Arizona is home of many local tour companies that will customize an adventure for you and your family. Pick from guides that specialize in the Grand Canyon or Indian Country or Red Rock jeep tours. Others will arrange Colorado River float trips, slot canyon hikes or air-conditioned drives to Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Parks.
