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Flagstaff

Flagstaff summer weather statistics:
Highest average low for a month: 50 in July
Average high June: 78
Average high July: 82
Average high August: 79

At an elevation of almost 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is one of the highest cities in the U.S and it can also lay claim to the highest point in the state: 12,643 foot Humphreys Peak. With it's great four season climate it's not uncommon for it to be 110 in Phoenix and only 70 in Flag. During the 4 months of HOT here in the valley, the temperatures in Flagstaff are down right COOL and inviting.
There are a host of outdoor actities, cultural attractions, and special events focused on arts and crafts. Rodeos and festivals abound from June to September. When Coconino National Forest is open, there are many outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing at Lake White Horse, Ashurst or Mary, and Lave Cave.
There are excellent Indian ruins, Walnut Canyon and Wupati (in the national park system). Also check out Meteor and Sunset craters which are just a short drive from Flagstaff.
Make sure you get a trip in to the Museum of Northern Arizona during your stay. It has a huge collection of Native American and dinosaur artifacts from northern Arizona and southern Utah. Even the kids will want to stop and take a look through the telescope at Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered. It sits on Mars Hill, and has a great museum located on the property.

Things to do in Flagstaff

Arboretum at Flagstaff
200 acres of ponderosea pine forest. Visitor center, gift shop, herb and childrens gardens, solar greenhouse.

Lowell Observatory
Museum exhibits, tours and programs offered year round.

Museum of Northern Arizona
Native peoples and natural science of the Colorado Plateau region.

Arizona Snowbowl
Winter favorite. Average snowfall of 260 inches. Has 31 trails, 4 chairlifts, and rental shop. 14 miles north of Flagstaff.

Meteor Crater
The world's largest crater. Can also visit the dormant volcanos at Sunset Crater National Monument.

Where to stay in Flagstaff


Little America

Little America is Flagstaff at its best. Located on 500 acres of private forest and close to both the Grand Canyon and Snowbowl. Little America is the place to stay in Flagstaff anytime of year.

Month to Month in Flagstaff

February
Grand Canyon Winter Games, Snowbowl Beerfest. Winterfest.

May
Native American Artist Celebration

June
Pine country Pro Rodeo 800-842-7293

July
Festival of Arts & Crafts

August
Navajo marketplace. Made in the Shade Beer Festival

September
Festival of Arts. Festival of Science 800-842-7293

Directions: I17 north to Flagstaff. Approximately 2 1/2 hours and 145 miles.
Flagstaff Visitor Center: 1 E Route 66
p 1-928-774-9541
Flagstaff visitor center