Flagstaff Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Flagstaff, Arizona - AZ, USA)

With many of Flagstaff's main tourist attractions being of the natural variety, visitors to the town have the welcome opportunity of getting out into the rugged Arizonian terrain and exploring its unique offerings.

At the end of the day in Flagstaff, there is no better way to cool off than at the Museum Club for a taste of life on the wild side, while tourists looking for something a little more laid back might like to try their hand at stargazing at the Lowell Observatory. Other popular tourist attractions in the Flagstaff area include mountain chairlifts, nearby ski resorts and national parks.

Lowell Observatory

Address: 1400 West Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, Arizona AZ, 86001-4470, USA
Tel: +1 928 774 3358
The observatory where astronomer Percival Lowell suggested that another planet lay beyond Uranus, this attraction gives visitors to Flagstaff a chance to partake in night time stargazing. Guided tours of the observatory take visitors on a journey through the universe and its wonders.
Open hours: variable evening hours, call for details
Admission: charge

Museum Club (The Zoo)

Address: 3003 West Casino Road, Everett, Arizona AZ, 98204, USA
Tel: +1 928 526 9434
A taxidermist's dream, this enormous log cabin houses an impressive collection of preserved animals. Hunter Dean Eldredge began putting the collection together in the 1930s. However, shortly after opening the museum transformed into a nightclub. Remaining one of Flagstaff's top venues, Eldredge's animals can still be admired as you drink and dance the night away at this lively party spot.
Open hours: daily - 11:00 to 02:00
Admission: free

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Address: 409 West Riordan Road, Flagstaff, Arizona AZ, 86001-0838, USA
Tel: +1 928 779 4395
Constructed in 1904 by lumber giants Timothy and Michael Riordan, this mansion is unique in the fact that the two sides of the 40-room home are mirror images of one another, ensuring the two families that lived here had equal-sized living quarters. Visitors can take guided tours of the mansion and enjoy the surrounding areas, complete with picnic facilities.
Open hours: Thursday to Monday - 09:30 to 17:00, hourly tours available (on the hour)
Admission: charge, discount for children, children under six free

Museum of Northern Arizona

Address: 3001 North Fort Valley Road, Arizona AZ, USA
Tel: +1 928 774 5211
Flagstaff's Museum of Northern Arizona is home to an important collection of local Indian archaeology, geology and anthropology, with many interesting historic artifacts displayed in five galleries. Housed in an appealing stone building, other attractions at the museum include workshops, exhibitions of fine art and a nature trail.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and children, children under seven free