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Things to see in Flagstaff, Arizona (United States): 20 places and when to go
Flagstaff, Arizona is a town in United States with around 64,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Stargazing (5), Mountains (4). The best known are Lowell Observatory, Humphreys Peak and San Francisco Peaks. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.1981, -111.6505
- Population
- About 64,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Stargazing (5) · Mountains (4) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 635 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Humphreys Peak, at 3,851 m.
What to see in Flagstaff, Arizona
The places in and around Flagstaff, Arizona, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lowell ObservatoryAstronomical observatory1.4 km
- Humphreys PeakMountain in Coconino County, Arizona, United States17 km
- San Francisco PeaksMountain range in Arizona, United States16 km
- Anderson MesaMesa in Arizona, USA25 km
- Agassiz PeakMountain in Arizona, US14 km
- Walnut Canyon National MonumentUnited States National Monument in Arizona14 km
- Fremont PeakMountain in Arizona, United States of America14 km
- Doyle PeakMountain in United States of America15 km
- Sunset Crater Volcano National MonumentNational park near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA23 km
- O'Leary PeakExtinct Pleistocene lava dome volcano in Arizona25 km
- Arizona SnowbowlAn alpine ski resort located on the San Francisco Peaks15 km
- First Baptist ChurchHistoric church in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States317 m
- Our Lady of Guadalupe ChurchChurch building in Arizona, United States of America384 m
- Clark DomeBuilding on the Lowell Observatory campus in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States1.3 km
- Dark Sky BrewingBrewery170 m
- Giovale Open Deck ObservatoryObservatory1.5 km
- Lumberyard Brewing CompanyBrewery255 m
- Mother RoadBrewery220 m
- Pluto DomeBuilding on the Lowell Observatory campus in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States1.5 km
- Titan MonitorObservatory1.6 km
When to go to Flagstaff, Arizona
The best time to visit Flagstaff, Arizona is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:43
- MarPossible11:44
- AprPossible12:54
- MayPossible13:51
- JunPossible14:22
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctPossible11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. In July, 14 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Flagstaff, Arizona
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 635 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Clovis6 places52 km
- Camp Verde6 places73 km
- Grand Canyon6 places93 km
- Prescott, Arizona7 places99 km
- Grand Canyon Village, Arizona26 places105 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Flagstaff, Arizona?
The best known: Lowell Observatory, Humphreys Peak, San Francisco Peaks, Anderson Mesa, Agassiz Peak. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Flagstaff, Arizona?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Flagstaff, Arizona?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 635 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Flagstaff, Arizona as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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