Where should I live near the Grand Canyon?

These include Tusayan (the closest town only 7 miles from the South Rim), Williams (starting point for the Grand Canyon Railroad), Kingman (in the heart of historic Route 66), Flagstaff (historic downtown, observatory, and Amtrack station), and Page (near Lake Powell).

What is there to do in downtown Flagstaff?

Let’s explore the best things to do in Flagstaff:

Historic Downtown and Visitors Centre.
Wheeler Park.
San Francisco Peaks & Arizona’s Highest Point.
Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift.
Heritage Square.
Museum of Northern Arizona.
The Arboretum.
Walnut Canyon National Monument.

Does Flagstaff have a nice downtown?

Downtown Flagstaff arguably has the best downtown scenes in Arizona. The combination of college students; free-spirited, outdoor, mountain culture; small, local businesses; and amazing weather makes for a vibrant downtown.

How do I spend a day in Flagstaff?

Day trip idea: Top 10 Things To Do in Flagstaff

Arizona Snowbowl.
Lowell Observatory.
Museum of Northern Arizona.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course.
Flagstaff Nordic Center.
Flagstaff Brewery Trail.
North Pole Experience.

Where can I walk around Flagstaff?

Thanks in large part to those endeavors, visitors can enjoy a historic walk along the storied streets of Flagstaff.

Visitor Center/Train Station.
McMillan.
Weatherford Hotel.
Orpheum.
Babbitt Brothers Building.
Monte Vista Hotel.
Brannen Buildings.
1889 Depot.

How walkable is Flagstaff?

Flagstaff has an average Walk Score of 38 with 65,870 residents. Flagstaff has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable. The most walkable Flagstaff neighborhoods are LaPlaza Vieja, South Side and Sunnyside.

Where can I watch the sunset in Flagstaff?

Sunset Crater Volcano Park Just 14 miles away from the Flagstaff Mall on Highway 89, this park has amazing views of the night sky. With the same entrance fee and hours as the Wupatki National Monument, this is also a great place to look for the stars.