Fun and relaxation at Flagstaff vacation home rentals
Nestled in the mountains of northern Arizona and surrounded by the dense Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff offers an ideal landscape for a host of recreational activities. The town also serves as a popular home base for a host of nearby national parks and landmarks. But you don't have to be the outdoorsy type to book a Flagstaff vacation rental. Home to popular festivals, a world-renowned observatory, and the Northern Arizona University campus, Flagstaff welcomes cerebral types in search of educational institutions. No matter your reason for coming to Flagstaff, you're bound to leave with a smile on your face.
Tourist attractions near Flagstaff vacation rentals
Science takes center stage at the Lowell Observatory, where you can peer through telescopes and see exhibits on the solar system. The Museum of Northern Arizona covers a variety of topics, examining everything from ecology to the cultural landscape of the Colorado Plateau. If you really want to reach back into the region's history, visit Wupatki National Monument, home to the dwellings of the Ancient Pueblo people. Looking for an escape to nature? Treat yourself to a leisurely stroll through the 200-acre Arboretum at Flagstaff, or make the 90-minute drive to the majestic beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.
Things to do near Flagstaff vacation homes
Right outside the door of your Flagstaff vacation rental you'll find a region ripe for adventure. The Arizona Snowbowl offers a variety of trails for skiers and a terrain park for snowboarders. Flagstaff also caters to outdoor enthusiasts with its network of hiking, running, and biking trails. Prefer to exercise your mind? The city's artistic side shines at its numerous festivals, covering topics from movies and books, and by boasting its own light opera company and symphony orchestra. Music fills the air during the outdoor summer concerts or whenever a band hits the stage at the historic 1911 Orpheum Theater.
Local weather for your stay in Flagstaff vacation homes
Booking a Flagstaff vacation rental for the winter? While daytime highs hover around the 40s, the town gets pummeled with around 100 inches of powder annually. January through March is particularly snowy, with up to 20 inches of snow each month. Daytime highs in the spring and fall stay in the comfortable 50s and 60s, but evening temperatures can dip below freezing. Early summers in Flagstaff are typically warm, sunny, and dry with highs in the 70s and 80s, while late summers, particularly July and August, see an increase in rainfall.
Volcanoes, forests, and bears—anything goes in Flagstaff!
Flagstaff offers a remarkably pristine scenery, as the San Francisco Peaks, a rugged, volcanic mountain range, rise in the north, including the 12,633-foot Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. The Ponderosa Pines of Coconino National Forest lie directly to the east and offer a lush landscape filled with canyons, small lakes, creeks, and streams. The lush forest is also home to such wildlife as horned toads, blue herons, and bald eagles, but keep a watchful eye for black bears and mountain lions. The famous red rocks of Sedona are just 50 minutes to the south of Flagstaff.
Transportation to and around Flagstaff
Fly into Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG), the closest airport, located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Sedona, AZ (SDX), which is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, you can make your way to Flagstaff Station.
Family fun near Flagstaff vacation rentals
Families with children are spoiled for choice for how to spend time in Flagstaff. Vacation homes can be found near kid-friendly attractions like the North Pole Experience, a Christmas-themed amusement with Santa’s workshop, a bakery, and elf school, and Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, a facility with treetop obstacle courses and games. Kids will also like the Pioneer Museum, a former hospital with artifacts of northern Arizona’s farming and transportation history.
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