Discover fun things to do around downtown Flagstaff

There’s space for all your hiking gear when you book a room at the Country Inn & Suites, Flagstaff Downtown, located a short drive from seasonal trails at Arizona Snowbowl. You can explore the ancient dwellings at nearby Walnut Canyon National Monument or take a day trip to Grand Canyon National Park. Downtown Flagstaff offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertaining things to do. Bike to Heritage Square events or taste the creations at local craft breweries. For an unforgettable evening, you can attend a stargazing session at Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was first discovered.

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Arizona Snowbowl

9.87 mi / 15.88 km from the hotel
Hit the slopes for a day of skiing and snowboarding at the Arizona Snowbowl. During the summer months, enjoy scenic hiking and outdoor exploration.

Coconino National Forest

1.28 mi / 2.05 km from the hotel
Cross small lakes and streams teeming with fish as you traverse this picturesque national forest featuring the red rocks of Sedona, ponderosa pine forests, and alpine tundra.

Historic Downtown Flagstaff

0.32 mi / 0.52 km from the hotel
Pick up a souvenir or a new outfit at one of downtown’s many shopping destinations. Afterward, dress to impress for a night on the town at one of Flagstaff’s bars and restaurants.

Lowell Observatory

0.72 mi / 1.16 km from the hotel
The world’s first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff is a fitting home for this observatory dedicated to expanding our understanding of the universe through direct observation.

Northern Arizona University

0.54 mi / 0.87 km from the hotel
Offering both graduate and undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields, this local research university has a student body of nearly 30,000.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

14.4 mi / 23.18 km from the hotel
Follow a scenic 34-mile route along Highway 89 as you pass pine forests, red rocks, and desert vistas at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Now dormant, this volcano is also worth viewing from ground level on one of many hiking trails.

Walnut Canyon National Monument

7.79 mi / 12.53 km from the hotel
Known for the ancient pueblos built into the curved walls of Walnut Canyon, this national monument offers beautiful views and exciting hiking trails steeped in the history of the Southwest.

Grand Canyon National Park

68.03 mi / 109.48 km from the hotel
The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most distinctive and recognizable landmarks. Stand next to the canyon edge to feel its incredible scale, or book a helicopter tour to see the canyon from the air.

Red Rock State Park

28.26 mi / 45.47 km from the hotel
Explore five miles of family-friendly trails through Sedona’s red rocks, and take in the area’s famous scenery. Join a guided nature walk, available daily, and learn about the history, diverse wildlife, and geology of the park.