BEWARE OF PARKING IN THIS GARAGE. We parked here and was 40 minutes over our time…read more We expect a text to add more time and never receive that. When we came back to our car there was lock on the tire with a sticker to pay $113 to get the code to remove this lock.

We were sitting in our hotel room after a day of skiing at the snowbowl and it occurred to me that…read moreI should check the day's events in town. ... and what do you know! A tree lighting at Heritage Square was set for that evening and it's only .5 miles from the hotel we always stay at when we come up north. We are up here 2x/month, so the area is fairly familiar, even though we've only begun this tradition a month or so ago. We have small kids (4 and 6) and figured this would be the perfect family even. I love tree lightings, specifically in smaller towns. Scottsdale's is just... BIG. Maybe too big to get that locals feel. Plus, you don't even need a jacket there. With a chill in the air and dusk settling on the square, Santa drove by and got out of the firetruck. He found his place and moments later, the tree was lit! My son was singing Christmas songs the entire time... which caught the attention of a local college journalism student who asked us for an interview. When we finished, we enjoyed complimentary hot cocoa, crafts and cookie decorating, courtesy of local businesses and restaurants. We finished off the night with a local pizza joint down the street. This area is surrounded by quaint hotels and cute shops and restaurants. It's definitely the cutest little part of Flagstaff. Only gripe? It's paid parking anywhere within a 1/2 mile of downtown. Save yourself a bit and attempt to walk from your hotel, if possible. for such a small town, it's annoying to pay for parking (but I do understand that in a tourist town, they need a revenue flow...).

First off, some of the signs pointing to the entrance of this place are flat out incorrect. Second…read moreoff, it's not worth it to buy a $5 pass. The main attraction really is the mansion so just buy a $18 pass which gives you access to the mansion tour as well as the outside grounds (which is what the $5 pass gives you access to). As for as museum goes, the subject material isn't that interesting: it's about a random wealthy family. Imagine a 100 years into the future we have a museum about a random millionaire. Our tour guide, Marco, was fantastic and great at answering questions for our little group of 4. The mansion really is just a showcase of how a wealthy person's home from the early 1900's. You get a glimpse into their business and personal lives as well as the type of furniture employed in the household. The tour was interactive and nice. The self guided tour is just literally walking around the mansion so there isn't too much to see but it makes for a nice, short walk. Overall, I think that there are more interesting museums out there. But if you're looking for a super quiet museum to browse, this would be the place.

Brenden did an EXCEPTIONAL job giving us a private tour of the mansion. He was full of facts and…read morestories. The artifacts & history packed into this mansion are so cool! You really got a sense of who these people were and how well they lived. The grounds are stunning and we really enjoyed the outside self guided tour. We were there two hours and I'd go back in a heartbeat!

We've been to Flagstaff so many times now, but never got a chance to visit the Observatory. My son…read morehost a huge fan of physics and space wanted to visit this place. We went just before two hours of the closing time and wish we came in a little earlier. This three floor observatory is so beautiful and informative from the gigantic telescope to play area for the kids it is a must visit for everyone. Our favorite part was looking at the galaxies from the large telescope in the night. We got to see the nebula and it was so cool. It just made us feel how tiny we are in this massive space. I loved how once you buy the tickets you could step out and come back so that's a great advantage to take specially when you want to do both during the day and the night.

If Yelp allowed it, I'd give Lowell Observatory a billion stars... mostly because that's about how…read moremany we actually saw. The dark skies over Flagstaff reveal more stars than Hollywood on Oscar night. Seriously, you look up and suddenly realize the universe has been showing off this whole time and you've just been missing the show. The telescopes were the real headliners. One was locked onto Jupiter, and we could see it in crystal clarity along with three of its moons just casually hanging out like cosmic roadies. Another telescope pointed us toward the Pleiades--also known as the Seven Sisters--which looked like the universe spilled a little glitter across the sky. The staff deserve their own constellation. Knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly helpful, they explained everything without making the rest of us feel like we'd failed Astronomy 101. The outdoor show was informative, fun, and moved so quickly we almost forgot we were sitting in the cold... almost. Let's just say the temperature was sub-planetary, but the experience was stellar. Bottom line: if you're anywhere near Flagstaff, orbit on over to Lowell Observatory. It's an out-of-this-world experience that will leave you starry-eyed and over the moon.

This brewery is a must visit when in Flagstaff. You Can't beat the amazing service . Dropped in to…read morehave some wings and beer. I recommend the Railhead Red. It pairs great with flavorful spicy wings . You can even buy the beer in stores around Flagstaff so you know its good til next time

04/13/26 Excellent…read moreservice and food. The restaurant is in a downtown area and you have to pay for parking. You can pay at the kiosk and it is only $1 per hour. My husband got the beer flight which includes six 5 ounce tasters. At only $14 for 30 ounces total, it's a deal to get to try six different beers. After reading other reviews, we settled on the Irish spring rolls and the Vietnamese burger. Both did not disappoint. I highly recommend both. We stopped here on our way to our hotel and the Grand Canyon and it was worth the stop. You won't be disappointed.

Jill is incredibly talented and has a wonderful vibe. I have a few pieces of her art and have done…read morea mandala class here. This is a hidden gem in downtown Flagstaff!

I love this place. My husband and I were visiting flagstaff and exploring the old town when we…read morestumbled upon this little spot tucked off an alley. We were looking for a piece of art and we found it! Jill the owner was very nice and we love supporting local. We bought a piece by Landry McMeans called "Agave Bloom". Definitely check this cute place out if you're in Flagstaff and love art.

I visited in September 2019 while on an Arizona (Grand Canyon) trip with my friend. We stayed in…read morethe city of Flagstaff so on a Friday after breakfast, we took an hour to explore downtown Flagstaff. My friend Melanie wanted to look for small gems (or Crystals?) for her boyfriend so we stopped into the store. INSIDE - this is a cool store with all sorts of ornament looking things. They sell pottery, jewelry, natural hair and skin products, carvings, herbs, spices, and tea. My friend bought a small elephant shaped stone thing for her boyfriend. I don't know the exact name for it but it looked cool. I ended up buying a small packet of loose leaf ginger tea with a tea sifter. The tea didn't taste good and it wasn't as strong as I would have liked. I love that the big paintings and stone carvings are made by local artists. SERVICE - Service was warm and pleasant. The young man who helped us while inside was nice. If you're a tourist visiting Flagstaff and you are looking for a unique store, then I recommend Winter Sun Trading. **** - 166 total reviews in 2019 - 375 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 29 December 2019

Super helpful! Everybody I've encountered at this store has always been incredibly helpful with…read moreuseful knowledge to help with whatever issues we are dealing with. Highly recommend for things like eczema and natural pain relief.

Best gallery in Flagstaff. Quality art and jewelry in a cool setting. And the most fabulous…read morehandmade leather beaded purses!

Super nice place! Great artwork and jewelry! Very friendly amd welcoming local business. Highly…read morerecommended! This comes from residents of Pittsburgh, PA. We will stop back.

The kids had a great time here, they enjoyed all the interactive exhibits and the play area was a…read morehit. We went to the show and unfortunately nobody enjoyed it. The best part was at the end when they showed the size comparison of the earth to the solar system to the galaxy to the universe. We also went outside and looked through some telescopes and walked around the grounds with the red flashlights.

My mom, cousin and I went and saw the 9:30 show on the roof and it was awesome she pointed out some…read moreconstellations and showed us exoplanets and had some good jokes. Then we went to look through all the telescopes and saw the moon and some stars and I absolutely loved it!! We also played around in the stardust lab and the kiddie section (yes we are all adults but it was still fun) overall just an amazing experience

On my last morning visiting Flagstaff, I wanted to get some steps in before leaving the area. I…read moreneeded to get an early start and wanted to find somewhere safe with a lot of others on the trail and something close to town. After reading up on Buffalo Park, I knew that would fit my needs. Arriving around 7 am on a random weekday, the lot was already 3/4 full. Lots of runners and walkers getting their morning workout in. There's a 2 mile loop that is well signed and easy to follow, as well as off shoots of trails for longer hikes, including the Arizona trail. Since I was short on time, I mainly stuck to the loop and then did maybe 1/2 a mile on the Arizona trail out and back so I could get an even 3 miles in. Nicely maintained paths and wonderful views of the mountains. Really well done urban park that seems to be a local favorite.

Amazingly beautiful park! Got to witness an epic sunset with a 360 view of all the colors. Sweeping…read moreclouds and mountain silhouette views. It was freezing cold, so come prepared. If you're visiting in the winter months. Parking was pretty easy and the park is dog friendly, has a 2 mile loop Trailz with different workout equipment along the way that seemed popular among locals.