Northern Arizona University Travel Guide
Flagstaff
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Northern Arizona University
Explore the campus of Northern Arizona University during your trip to Flagstaff. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Arizona Snowbowl
Hit the slopes at Arizona Snowbowl during your trip to Flagstaff. Take in the lively festivals and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Lowell Observatory
This observatory is famous for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto and features many educational activities, historic telescopes and events for visitors.
Meteor Crater
Study a massive impact crater, created by a meteorite in the northern Arizona desert that hit earth about 50,000 years ago.
Flagstaff Extreme
Enjoy a trip to Flagstaff Extreme and popular activities such as hiking in Flagstaff. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Canyon National Monument and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Flagstaff. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Grand Canyon South Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Northern Arizona University
Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff
It was our first time with this hotel, staff were very friendly, free parking, area is very quite clean. Breakfast menu was fresh.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Little America Flagstaff
Liked the privacy of the room and the balcony view overlooking the pool area. We wanted to explore the hiking trails but ran out of time. Properties beautiful and front desk staff are courteous and friendly. We would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown
It’s located right next to the train tracks—I could hear the train passing by at night. The staff is good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Junipine Resort
The grounds at this resort were beautiful. Very quiet with a creek running by it. The unit we stayed in was very dated. Looks like no updates or deep cleaning for a long time. With that said surfaces were clean as were sheets and towels. We had a large unit with a large deck. For the price it was ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff
We stayed during a winter storm. Pet friendly, very clean and confortable. Not far from NAU. Nice breakfast. Recommend. Good value!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon
Friendly, accommodating and nice place!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Arizona University
Pine Knoll
While Pine Knoll may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walkup Skydome and Flagstaff City Hall.
Woodlands Village
Woodlands Village might not have many top sights, but Walkup Skydome and Flagstaff Extreme are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southside
Though Southside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagstaff City Hall and Walkup Skydome.
La Plaza Vieja
While there might not be top attractions in La Plaza Vieja, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Flagstaff City Hall and Lowell Observatory.
Downtown Flagstaff
If you're spending some time in Downtown Flagstaff, Heritage Square and Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra are top sights worth seeing.
Boulder Point
Though Boulder Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagstaff Extreme and Walkup Skydome.
