{ Flagstaff }
Location
Flagstaff is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours north of Phoenix via Highway 17. The drive up is beautiful, as you watch the change from dense Saguaro cacti to the Red Rock of Sedona to the dense pine trees of Flagstaff. It sits at about 7,000 ft elevation. It is 1.5 hrs away from the Grand Canyon and only about 30 minutes from Sedona, Arizona
Fun Facts
~ Flagstaff averages 266 days of sunshine per year
~ Flagstaff has a four-season climate, unlike Phoenix
~ Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff
~ Flagstaff is one of the world’s first “dark sky cities”
~ Flagstaff is one of the stops on the famous Route 66
~ Flagstaff on average is up to 20-30 degrees cooler than The Valley
~ Snowbowl Ski Resort in Flagstaff is one of Arizona’s only 3 ski resorts
Why You Should Visit
Flagstaff is the perfect mountain-town getaway. If you’re looking for fall colors, snow in the winter, ski life, good food, and good views- this is the place for you.

Flagstaff Blog Posts
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Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More!
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