Flagstaff: A City of Divine Nature Sceneries
Named after a ponderosa pine flagpole, Flagstaff, Arizona is a city located in northern Arizona, surrounded by volcanoes, hills and natural state parks including the Grand Canyon National Park. The main airport of the city is the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport just south of the city. It is known as a retreat for people coming to sightsee, hike and enjoy outdoors. Accommodations and lodging choices are available near the downtown area, offering a convenient access to the city center.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Flagstaff, AZ depends on you. It is during the month of May the temperatures are warm and there are fewer tourists, so the lodging rates are much more affordable. The peak season for Flagstaff, AZ hotels are during the summer, the temperature and weather is at its best so the accommodation prices are higher. Weeks to look out for are The NAU Graduation week, the July 4th Holiday Week as well as the Christmas week; these are dates where lodging prices might be particularly expensive if these are not events you are visiting for.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Among the many natural attractions Flagstaff has to offer is the Walnut Canyon National Monument, located just east of Flagstaff. In order to get there you have to take a hiking trail which leads you to see the ruins on the far wall. Museum of Northern Arizona is also a place to visit, along with Riordan Mansion State Historic Park and Wupatki National Monument. The best place to stay in could be Little America Hotel, a luxury hotel that is located in the historic downtown or in Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff or Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff.
