Southside Travel Guide
Flagstaff
Popular places to visit
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 Southside
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Flagstaff Downtown, AZ
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Downtown Cozy Condo- Walk to Best Diners, Breweries, NAU, Historic Flagstaff!
This room was welcoming to pets, easy to acess from the Main Street, close to restaurants and access to down town.
Reviewed on 8 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
High country is awesome! Love the bar and outdoor spaces!
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
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Downtown Flagstaff
If you're spending some time in Downtown Flagstaff, Heritage Square and Theatrikos Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Flagstaff
Old Town Flagstaff is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Heritage Square and Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra while you're in town.
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.
Cherry Hill
When in Cherry Hill, you can plan a visit to Heritage Square and Flagstaff City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Switzer Mesa
Though Switzer Mesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagstaff City Hall and Theatrikos Theatre.
