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2 Flagstaff disclosed to the public in 1912. E Pioneer Museum VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
One of the observatory’s 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd. Tel (928) 774-
Nestling among the pine forests of Northern Arizona’s San famous astron omers, Clyde 6272. Open 9am–5pm Mon–Sat Practical Information
Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is one of the region’s most attractive Tombaugh, discovered the (10am–4pm Sep–May), 10am–4pm Road map C3. * 68,000.
Sun. Closed public hols, Sun (Sep–May).
n Flagstaff Visitor Center, at
towns. It is a lively, easy-going place with a good selection dwarf planet Pluto in February & ∑ arizonahistoricalsociety.org Amtrak depot, 1 East Route 66,
of bars and restaurants among the maze of old red-brick 1930. The Observatory continues Flagstaff’s Pioneer Museum Flagstaff (928) 213-2951. Open
to build upon this legacy today.
buildings that make up its compact downtown. Flagstaff’s Visitors have access to the occupies an elegant stone build- 8am–5pm Mon–Sat, 9am–4pm
first Anglo settlers were sheep ranchers, who arrived in 1876. main rotunda, exhibition halls, ing that was originally built as a Sun. Closed public hols. _ Hopi
The railroad came in 1882, and the town developed as a and the John Vickers McAllister hospital in 1908. The museum Festival of the Arts (early July).
∑ flagstaffarizona.org
lumber center. Space Theater, which shows Arts and Crafts swinging settee at opened in 1960 and incorporates
Flagstaff is the home of Northern Arizona University, which presentations on the night sky Riordan Mansion the Ben Doney homestead cabin. Transport
~ Pulliam Airport, 4 miles
and current research at Lowell.
On display in the grounds are a
has two appealing art galleries, and is a good base for visiting Tours are available daily, and E Riordan Mansion State steam locomotive of 1929 and a (6 km) south of town. £ Amtrak
Grand Canyon’s South Rim, which is just under two hours’ telescope viewings nightly. Historic Park Santa Fe Railroad caboose. Inside, Flagstaff Station, 1 East Route 66.
drive away. The surrounding mountains attract hikers in 409 W. Riordan Rd. Tel (928) 779-4395. a particular highlight is a selection @ Flagstaff bus station,
summer and skiers in winter. P Historic Downtown Open May–Oct: 9:30am–5pm daily; of Grand Canyon photographs 800 E. Butler Ave.
Just ten minutes’ walk from Nov–Apr: 10:30am–5pm Thu–Mon. taken in the early 1900s by photo-
end to end, Flagstaff’s historic Closed Dec 25. & 7 graphers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb.
downtown dates mainly from ∑ azstateparks.com lower slopes of the 12,356-ft-
the 1890s. Many buildings sport In the mid-1880s, Michael and Arizona Snowbowl (3,766-m-) high Agassiz Peak.
decorative stone and stucco Timothy Riordan established a Snowbowl Rd, off Hwy 180. Tel (928) Facilities include six chairlifts, and
friezes and are now occupied lumber company that quickly 779-1951. Tel Flagstaff Snow Report: a ski school with group and private
by cafés, bars, and stores. made them a fortune. The (928) 779-4577. Open Dec–mid-Apr. lessons for all experience levels.
Architecturally, several buildings brothers then built a house ∑ arizonasnowbowl.com In summer, there is a hiking
stand out, particularly the of grandiose proportions, a Downhill skiing is available at the trail up to the peak, while, for
restored Babbitt Building and 40-room log mansion with two Arizona Snowbowl just 7 miles (11 those less inclined to walk, the
the 1926 train station that today wings, one for each of them. km) north of town. The moun tains Arizona Scenic Chairlift offers
houses the visitor center. Perhaps Completed in 1904 and now here are the San Francisco Peaks, spectacular views of the scenery.
the most attractive building is preserved as a State Historic which receive an average of 260
the Weatherford Hotel, which Park, the house has a rustic, inches (660 cm) of snow every E Museum of
opened on January 1, 1900. timber-clad exterior, and Arts year, enough to supply the Northern Arizona
It was named after its owner, and Crafts furniture inside. various ski runs that pattern the See p72.
Texan entrepreneur John W.
The town of Flagstaff with the San Francisco Peaks as a backdrop Weatherford, and was much
admired for its grand two- Flagstaff
Exploring Flagstaff Percival Lowell, a member of story wraparound veranda 1 The Lowell Observatory The Lowell
Flagstaff’s center is narrow one of Boston’s wealthiest and its sunroom. 2 Historic Downtown Observatory Arizona Snowbowl,
N. SITGREAVES ST
and slender, channeling families. He financed the District TOLTEC ST N AZTEC STREET MOGOLLON STREET Pioneer Museum,
Museum of Northern
north toward the Museum of observatory to look for life E Northern Arizona WEST MARS H ILL ROAD BIRCH AVENUE Arizona
N. PARK ST
Northern Arizona and south on Mars and chose the town University 3 Northern Arizona BONITO STREET CHERRY AVENUE
to the University. At its heart is because of its high altitude 620 S. Knoles Dr. Flagstaff. Tel (928) University SANTA FE AVENUE ASPEN AVENUE HUMPHREYS ST
Historic
a pocket-sized historic district, and clear mountain air. 523-9011. Open times vary, so call in 4 Riordan Mansion State GRAND CANYON AVENUE Downtown District
an attractive ensemble of red- The Lowell Observatory went advance. ∑ nau.edu Historic Park NORTH COCONINO AVENUE SANTA FE AVENUE
brick buildings, housing the on to establish an international Flagstaff’s lively café society owes PHOENIX AVENUE
town’s best restaurants and bars. reputation with its documented much to the 22,000 students
Lowell Observatory is located evidence of an expanding of Northern Arizona University W CLAY AVE MIKES PIKE Amtrak
Station
on Mars Hill, a short distance universe – data that was (NAU). The main entrance point COTTAGE AVE
from downtown, and the to the campus is located on BENTON AVENUE
popular Arizona Snowbowl Knoles Drive. Green lawns, stately K AIBAB LN DUPONT AVENUE
B U T L E R AV E N U E
ski resort is an enjoyable ten- trees, and several historic build- Old Main
minute drive to the north of ings make for a pleasant visit. HISTORIC U-66 Building
the town. Of particular note are two UNIVERSITY DRIVE S BEAVER STREET
campus art galleries: the Beasley
E The Lowell Observatory Gallery in the Fine Art Building, Northern Arizona SOUTH SAN F R A NCISCO STREET
1400 West Mars Hill Rd. Tel (928) 774- which features temporary University
3358. Open 10am–10pm Mon–Sat, exhibitions and student work, SOUTH RIORDAN RANCH STREET
10am–5pm Sun. Closed public hols. and the Old Main Art Museum S PLAZA WAY
& 7 8 ∑ lowell.edu and Gallery housed in Old Main S O U T H M I LTON ROA D CREE DRIVE
W RIORDAN RD
Tucked away on a hill about Building – the university’s oldest. SOUTH YALE STREET Riordan Mansion
a mile northwest of the town This features the permanent State Historic Park
center, the Lowell Observatory Weiss collection, which includes 0 meters 300
was founded in 1894 and The 1930 Pluto dome at Flagstaff’s Lowell works by the famous Mexican 0 yards 300
named for its benefactor, Observatory artist Diego Rivera. Pulliam Airport UNIVE R S I TY DRIVE
6 km (4 miles)
For hotels and restaurants see pp236–7 and pp248–9 For keys to symbols see back flap
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