It is an amazing place to go for a walk or a jog. What I really enjoy about Buffalo Park is…read morevisiting at night and being able to set a chair out and just enjoy the cosmic show. The stars are beautiful out there but if you happen to have a chance a shooting star, don't forget to make a wish. Bundle up if you're going during winter time take a warm blanket and cuddle up with somebody special!

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.

Full video review: https://youtu.be/DfGkSyDiTJk…read more We visited during the 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival. Flagstaff, Arizona. High desert air, the smell of roasted chilies drifting like a promise you can taste before you even see the tents. The 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival isn't just about heat, it's about history, pride, and the kind of small-town grit you can't fake. Here, locals and drifters alike lean over steaming pots, stirring stories into every bite, they stir in their childhoods, their grandmothers' recipes, their own stubborn lessons learned the hard way. The chili is fiery, smoky, sweet, sometimes all at once. Like Route 66 itself, a blend of past and present, steadfast tradition and restless ambition. This isn't some polite food festival. It's a gauntlet, a throwdown, a living, breathing celebration of community and obsession, all under that wide Arizona sky, where every bite feels like it's telling you a story you didn't know you needed to hear.

Nice park for my toddler who is almost 3 to play. They had the plenty of swings and a variety of…read moreplayground equipment to choose from. Parking was slim but you can park on the road. They do have bathrooms on site, with 2 accessible and 1 with an adult changing station.

Really easy location to get to if stopping by through town. Pretty chilly in winter and equipment a…read morelittle cold (metal parts) but kids loved it. Clean and lots of things to do, places to sit etc.

The park is nice but my kid's rented a space for our grandsons birthday…read more The bathrooms were NASTY we called the park while we were there and told the park about it they said there was nothing they could do You pay for the space the BBQ is locked up the bathroom's are nasty not a really good experience

What a great find! We were looking for some activity without it being a "death march," and this…read morewas perfect! Located near the university, this park is really more of an "educational" destination up front, with a few picnic tables, a lizard garden, a butterfly garden, a pond, etc. But it's also a trailhead for a trail that you can take as long as you like. We went on a Monday afternoon, and there were cyclists, joggers, people with dogs.... It wasn't crowded, necessarily, but it seems to be popular with the locals. It's nice and flat, too. We did about a three mile out & back with our dogs, and it was just right! And of course we treated our canine companions to a treat at the Dog Haus afterward! (Not in the park!)

A really great stop with the kids. Not far away from the highway. Cute gardens, good playground,…read moreand trails. Have recommended to my friends as a good place to stop.

There is an irate camp host there that should NOT be dealing with people! My cousins were visiting…read morefrom Missouri and we wanted to take a day trip to go fishing there. We went on a Monday 08/25 and we pulled up to a spot that I had been to a few weeks back that the NICE lady camp host let us stay in since there was NOBODY there and it wasn't reserved for that day or even the next. We paid 12 bucks and was able to stay and fish for a few hours. (Thank you nice lady camp host!)... Now the "other" camp host was just the opposite, he was already rude and angry when we go there. He demanded we leave the spot and said "I don't even want to hear it, move you truck!"m "Can you read the sign that says this is not a day area spot" He was yelling at my cousin and I so we were just trying to get back in the truck while he was still yelling. We just wanted to get out of there. I would not usually review a lake camp area, but this guy was ridiculously rude. He was a short older guy and his camp was a tiny trailer that looked home-mde to me. Anyways I hope the Government Park services see this because if makes the wrong person mad he would be a liablilty.

Amazing lake, so peaceful - perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding! Caught rainbow trout as well!read more

There is activities for all here. We had fun riding our bikes on the trails. Great place to being…read moreyour family.

What a blast! We had a great time here this past Wednesday. The park opened up at 1 PM and we…read moreplayed for several hours. It's been a dry winter so all of the "snow" here is made with machines. There are many different tubing slopes and they were SO much fun! Not all of the tubing slopes were open but there was still plenty available and no wait times for us. Our 4 year old had a blast!! There are food trucks available or you can bring in your own food and drinks. Gear is also available for purchase (think gloves, etc). There is one kiddie slope (orange color) for the little ones -- this is the only slope that can be used for double riding in a tube. Overall an amazing experience for us! Would absolutely recommend and be back for more snow fun!

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!

What an incredible experience! How these indigenous peoples lived and built their homes on the…read moremountain sides was fascinating. I'm in awe of how they had to traverse these mountain sides to get food, water and to other sides of the village. Well worth the experience. It costs the admission to get into the park only. I think it was $12.00 but worth every penny. *strong note here* MANY stairs to go down and back up and your at a higher altitude so bring water, sun clothing especially if it's summer or hot out and take breaks climbing. Know your limits and enjoy!

I love this spot and hope more people can come visit this amazingness!…read more This was my second time here and this site truly amazes me. I loved taking the hike around the cliff dwellings. There are a few trails here where you can see different perspectives of the dwellings and I recommend that you do both of them. One lets you walk basically right through them and the other trail gives you a further view so you really get both perspectives. Super neat history, site, and overall spot. Your annual park pass if you have one will get you in here too. Definitely recommend this place!

Love it fun to explore the Forests with kids and dogs super friendly fun family placeread more

Nice park for kids but no bathroom. Benches for adults to sit on and basketball court.read more

Wheeler Park is a beautiful park located across from Flagstaff City Hall near Downtown Flagstaff…read more It has picnic tables, sitting benches and lots of trees. Wheeler Park is named in honor of Rollin W. Wheeler who served as mayor in the 1960s and was also a councilman and a teacher. We were running errands in Flagstaff and wanted some downtime to relax and drink our coffee. I have been to Flagstaff many times in the past, but have never visited this park. We decided to come here to Wheeler Park to lay down and chill in the grass. There were people with blankets taking naps and others having picnic lunches. I enjoyed the peacefulness and the shady trees while here at the park. Wheeler Park is also used for festivals, live music and other special events.

We loved this park so much for all the fun times we had here . Zoey loves the other dogs and all…read morethe green grass . I love the free book box . Have a blessed day