Giving them a solid 5 due to how nicely maintained, clean and preserved the train station is. It has a gift shop, is a functioning train station and is conveniently located off of Route 66. The employees in the gift shop are not the most helpful or friendly, but if you go for the venue you won't be disappointed. Once there its easy to imagine what traveling on a train to / from Flagstaff must have been like back-in-the-day. read more

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**July 2026: Wednesday Morning** The Flagstaff Visitor Center is a really cool stop and much larger than I expected! I loved that it's located inside a train station and that they had a really nice mix of local souvenirs tied to Flagstaff, Arizona, and Route 66. They had everything from magnets to postcards to puzzles and other little gifts. It was easy to find something cute to bring home for family and friends, and I picked up several items for to gift. The staff was also very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to sharing ideas for attractions, things to do, and places to visit around the area. Overall, it was a convenient and enjoyable stop, and a great place to get both local information and a few fun keepsakes. read more

The Flagstaff Visitor Center is such an informative stop and they have plenty souvenirs for you to choose from. The staff are lovely ladies that can help you find your next local activity or provide some history on the area. The center has a small parking lot but there is also street parking within walking distance with parking meters. read more

Great information with great service, excellent general store with fair pricing, excellent customer service. read more

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This is a helpful place for tourists located in the old train station. (It is also fun to sit out back and watch the trains go by.) The staff is useful to ask questions, and they have a nice gift shop with local goods. They have a killer deal on Arizona postcards, which I liked. I overheard people buying a pass to access the Grand Canyon there, so it seems like you can get quite a bit of useful things here. Also, there is (or was?) a geocache in the building, which is fun. read more

Free to check out right in the beginning of historic downtown. Lots of local maps and walking tour guides. Two large rooms of gifts and souvenirs... with of course fun route 66 gear. The ladies working were very friendly and helpful. I love the visitors center! It's always my first stop to check out fun Route 66 souvenirs and maps. It's a great place to learn about the towns history. I grew up in a train town, so I find the sounds of the constant trains passing through to be relaxing. From the visitor's center it's a quick walk into town or to a nearby yummy eatery. We walked to Beaver Street Brewery for lunch and then their sister spot across the street at Lumberyard Brewing. For more az adventures check out @msbusyblonde on Instagram read more

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Love the flagstaff visitor center! It's so cute & they have tons of info & suggestions on where to go & what to eat. They also have a train inside that you can see, it goes around the ceiling around the shop. read more

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A must stop in flag, especially with kids. Our toddlers loved watching for trains, both real and those inside the center. But the highlight of our trip was the free carriage ride through downtown for the holiday season, the whole family had a blast! read more

Lots of maps and info. I stopped at the desk to inquire about the murals around Flagstaff and where they're located. I of course was draw subconsciously to this one gal as she had bright fuchsia colored hair and just seemed to exude cool vibes. She circled several areas of town were her favs were and some she still had yet to visit. Big help, and off me and my mom went to hunt down the spray paint art attractions! PS, the streets around this old railroad depot are one-ways, and the parking is kind of funking. One strip of spots on one side of the historical-marker dept, and then there's a small lot on the other side; however, because of the one ways, you have to go several streets past to come back and turn left to get into that lot. At any rate, you'll be fine, don't panic, and enjoy the trip for experience/moment for what it is. read more

So helpful in planning the rest of my impromptu journey. Sherry was fabulous, pleasant, excited for my adventure, and set me up with the maps I needed for the rest of my road trip. read more

Not friendly visitor center at all. Wouldn't let my kid use the restroom when it was obvious he couldn't hold it. He isn't even 10. What kind of visiters would want to go here. Do not recommend at all. There is hardly any parking near by. They lied about closest public parking. Low value. Bad service. No selection of friendliness. Update: I was told this by 2 workers that were there, they need to be trained better, they seemed to gang up on us while and said it matter of factly read more

The visitor center is adjacent to the Amtrak train depot. This is the actual train depot to jump on or off. Lots of souvenirs, a lot of information and maps. I really enjoyed all the employees that I encountered, although sitting behind plexiglass made it difficult to hear. I wish they would've been more engaging and told me information about the walk to talk tour. I did it on my own but I didn't know that there was an audio that went with it. That to me would've been important enough to share! I think the depot was established in 1890's, I'm not sure of the exact year. I WOULD recommend. read more

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Plenty of information for surrounding area activities & things to do in Flagstaff. Plus souvenirs! An array of shirts, magnets, mugs, kids stuff & more. John picked up a Grand Canyon T-shirt. We went in for the brewery trail passport- only available at one of the two visitor centers. John's determined to get a free pint glass. read more

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If you are going some place new for a while it is a good idea to stop by the visitor center....yes it may seem old fashion when you have a lot of information available but with locals who work there they can give you a good run down on the area. Ask questions....get answers....sometimes get information you didn't think about. Did you know that all the astronauts who walked on the moon did training in and around Flagstaff? Either did I, but they did some training at the crater for the rover and other geological training....see, why would I think about that but there it was and when I asked about the snowfall in the city I was told that it did, but the snowplows clear the roads pretty quick so you don't need chains for the most part. Friendly locals, good suggestions on places to visit, some local swag to buy....good stuff. read more

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I loved the visitor center in flagstaff. They had a great assortment in souvenirs. The associate who helped me was also very friendly and recommended a local coffee shop for me nearby. read more

The Historic Down district of Flagstaff is certainly a hub for capturing all the magnificence of this cute little town. After arriving into Flagstaff and finding a great restaurant, Kokiyo for lunch, we enjoyed a nice stroll through the town. So many historic places including the railroad station, the historic buildings and of course Route 66. read more

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Cute small stop next to the train rails and on route 66. It cute and informative and recommended for a quick visit when you plan to flagstaff. Good staff too and very helpful. Plenty of restaurants opposite to the visitor center. read more

Flagstaff AZ Visitors Center is located in the Amtrak Station on the heavily used double tracked BNSF East-West mainline. My first stop was the bench facing the tracks. I could sit here for hours watching the heavy freight trains pass. My daughter was impressed that when a freight train passed, those of us watching moved a respectable distance from the tracks. Once inside I asked about the Virtual Railfans Camera. I was told that it had been repaired and was working. One of the ladies brought it up on her screen to show me. I watch this camera on a large screen monitor while paying bills. Make that tasks a bit less painful. The center serves a dual purpose. It is a great resource for touring the Greater Flagstaff Area. You can spend days exploring the natural wonders around Flagstaff. These wonderful ladies will help you plan your time and suggest places you have not heard about. They can even sell you typical tourist items like coffee cups and shot glasses. It is also a resource for Railfans, carrying everything from a Thomas the Tank Engine toys to items that border on serious railroad paraphernalia. Since it was a few days after my birthday, my daughter bought me a "Still Plays With Trains" T-shirt and a "To Trains" sign for my model railroad. This is the first place you should stop when you tour Flagstaff and the surrounding area. Make sure you pay for parking. When we returned to our car, there was a man writing parking tickets. read more

Located inside the Amtrack train station is the visitor's center. They can help you out in terms of finding a tour company for whatever you are interested in doing in the area. They have plenty of brochures and flyers for those visiting. They also give out recommendations on where to eat or things to do if you are looking for something specific to do. They have free parking and if you are looking for parking and going to the downtown area they have meter parking for that as well. Make sure you ask them about the ghost! I wish I could have visited the local observatory or visited the crater that NASA used to train astronauts for the moon missions. That just means I have to go back again another time! read more

Great place. Many resources about town available. This is where I went to get facts, and historical tidbits. Worth checking out. read more

This Amtrak train station/ visitor center is very cute. The gift shop has some wonderful items and the prices were good. There were so many native stuffed animals, and the Best was the javelina. Many brochures, maps and tips to tour, hike, bike or browse such as the historic part of town. Two women were present to answer questions or make suggestions on restaurants or adventures. It's a handy place to stop with free 15 minute parking in their lot. I found d clean restrooms as well. read more

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Right in the middle of town it also houses the Amtrak station. Lots of info and local facts it has a train that runs around a track under the ceiling nice touch. Clean bathrooms. Stop in and get info read more

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I am so proud to have such a great visitor center here in Flagstaff. If I were a tourist I would be immersed into the Flagstaff history as soon as I walked in. The Visitor Center is located right next to the train depot and every 15-20 min you can hear the rumble of a train pass by. If you are a train enthusiast this is a must. There are so many great things to look at while here. From the old original brick exterior to the abundance of gifts and books to be had. Flagstaff unfortunately has a lack of gift stores and Flagstaff memorabilia. If you are looking to get the Flagstaff experience while you are in town be sure to stop by. They also have a great supply of pamphlets for things to do and places to eat (outside of Yelp of course). Pro tip if you ask an employee about the secret underground tunnels that run beneath they might give you an amazing history lesson. read more

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First time here at the visitor center pretty interesting very echoey on the inside as the train drove by you can feel it rumbling underneath your feet. The people were very friendly and nice and helped you out right away. Keep an eye out for all the old structures as you are walking about the building some places are actually squeaking on the floor. read more

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This is a gift shop for those visiting from out of town. The parking lot is very small and difficult to get into. We ended up parking nearby and walking to the visitor center. Although there was information available regarding things to do in the area, we personally found google and online searches more informative. The most useful thing about the Visitor Center is that it gave us an address to enter into our GPS to find the Historic Downtown shopping district. read more

Cute little visitor center that's right off the train tracks. You can see the train up close but unfortunately we waited 45 minutes without seeing it pass. But we saw it from our hotel so it was a big deal. Once inside the visitor center they have many souvenirs to look and pick from. They also have bathrooms and a train on the inside. They have a souvenir penny machine inside! The employees are really friendly and knowledgeable as well! Definitely a must stop especially if it's your first time in town. read more

While making the long trek from the PHX area to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff is an excellent stop along the way. We got to town just before 0730 and this place wasn't open, so no restroom, which wasn't good and the only reason we're giving it 3 stars instead of more. But the place looked historic and like someplace we would've enjoyed more if we could have gone inside. We did enjoy the historic info we read and the trains though. read more

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My family and I visited to get photos and information about the city. We intended to go back the next day to buy a couple of shirts for my father-in-law but ended up getting distracted in the city and didn't remember until we had headed back to our Airbnb in Munds Park, about half an hour away. We called and spoke with Sherri, who took time to help us purchase the shirts we wanted over the phone and arranged for shipping. INCREDIBLE customer service. Cannot recommend it highly enough! read more

Super friendly staff. Had lots of information on Flagstaff, Sedona, the Grand Canyon and more. No free parking read more

Nice little visit center with all the information you could need! Carolyn, the lady at the desk, was extremely helpful and friendly! read more

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Part of the Amtrak station in downtown Flagstaff, they have a lot of great memorabilia - mostly related to trains and route 66 - at decent prices. A must for the souvenir seeker. read more

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This place contains the Amtrak station, a gift shop, and also serves as a pickup/dropoff point for the Arizona Shuttle. Its a nice little place, and there is a lot of history in the place. It is located downtown so its near all the nice action there, and it contains some nice gift shops. Overall, its a decent place to hang out. However, make sure you do not arrive too early in the morning for your train, or else you will be locked out since it locks up early. read more

This is the best visitor center I have been to in Arizona! Others just have employees that act like they are bothering you and give no good information. Kevin really made my day; he was very knowledgeable about the Grand Falls, the Grand Canyon, and other various attractions and gave me coupons for $2 off admission at the Lowell Observatory, plus he was really welcoming. Other places that I've been to don't give coupons. If you're a tourist in the area, definitely make a stop here, you won't regret it! read more

While visiting Flagstaff I went to the visitors center to find out more things to do in Flagstaff. There's a cute gift shop inside this shop that most likely is cheaper than other shops. The people that work here are quite knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly! There's also a cool Route 66 mark/sign on the pavement here that's definitely worth a photo! read more

Flagstaff Visitor Center is in the old train station and it has been restored to an earlier Glory. The interior is done wonderfully and I guess I'm just looking for them Harvey House to have that good meal , but that is another piece of History. The staff is excellent and helpful usual array of brochures and what more could you ask from a visitor center. E-Z Parking clean clean clean. Stop and get some ideas. Oh my I guess you're on Yelp cutting ideas. Oh well welcome to the 21st century read more

Definitely worth a visit. The staff is very friendly and super helpful, have a ton of information about local attractions sand also $2 off coupons for the Observatory. read more

Just went in to ask for attractions, Jim (volunteer) was really helpful and knowledgeable! Super friendly as well!! :)

Decent...nice staff, but it's downtown near the train station, so it's got some lest-than-desirable people hanging around it...yuk! However, the staff was very nice, and there was a lot of good info, once you got past the icky, smoking people hanging around outside. read more

Went in to purchase a pass for the Grand Canyon...from a kiosk. Unable to use cash, card only. Had lots of information for local attractions. read more

Friendly. Good walking tour of downtown. Also coupons for Lowells Observatory which was also worth the visit.