This is one of Flagstaff's best-loved parks; just ask the locals! Footpaths set the stage for a nature walk, with picnic facilities and playgrounds dotting the landscape. Basketball and tennis courts are open to the public, and the BMX skate park is famous in the state of Arizona. Whether you want to jump-start your heart with outdoor sports or simply relax in the shade of a tree, you're sure to enjoy the ride.
Master craftsman have lovingly provided outstanding art pieces on display in this fine gallery. Find unique shapes, fun designs and dramatic color treatments in handmade glass sculptures, accessories and ornamental wearable art. Guadalupe glass features wonderful contrasting colors and textures along with many others. Blake Street Glass is another focus exhibit, offering rich colors and novel designs, which capture the imagination of the beholder. Located in the lovely Tlaquepaque.
Feed your hunger for adventure with an exciting jeep tour of the incomparable red rock region in Sedona. Choose from five amazing tours where cameras are not optional equipment. Discover ancient rock art or wind your way through the past on a guided tour to pueblo ruins. For the brave at heart, the broken arrow tour is the featured choice here, exceeding guest expectations by climbing Sedona's red rocks to observe and enjoy exceptional views. This company has been offering local tours since the 50s. Tours last about 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours in length and reservations must be made to ensure a spot. If making reservations less than 24-hours in advance, please call to confirm availability and secure your time with a credit card.
Lumber barons Timothy and Michael Riordan built this 40-room mansion in 1904 to house their massive families. Its architect, Charles Whittlesey, also designed the magnificent El Tovar Hotel located at the Grand Canyon. What's most interesting about the structure is that the two sides are mirror images, with a huge common area in the center, to provide each family with identical private quarters and shared living spaces. The park also includes picnic areas and a visitors center that contains exhibits. Guided tours of the mansion and grounds are held at regular times throughout the day.
Located north of Flagstaff near the Wupatki National Monument, this volcano last erupted a little before the Norman Conquest on the other side of the world in 1066. The volcanic eruption scattered ash and black cinder for miles around the area. Serendipitously, the ashen soil allowed subsequent tribes to inhabit the area due to its ability to retain water. Alongside the volcano, visitors can examine fascinating geologic features such as 'Squeeze-ups' and 'Hornitos,' which are bulbous mounds of lava and droplets. Hike along the one-mile Lava Flow Trail and discover hidden wonders or climb a nearby cinder cone on the Lennox Crater Trail and enjoy the astounding views. Unfortunately, hiking to the top is prohibited.
Rand-McNally named Highway 89's panoramic path through Oak Creek Canyon one of the most beautiful drives in America, designating it Arizona's first scenic route. Towering trees line the beds of Oak Creek, whose natural springs are said to have healing powers. The water winds through mountain shadows to Sedona's famed red rock vistas. Four mild seasons support a canyon kaleidoscope of wildlife, foliage, and fun. Attractions include hiking, biking and trout fishing and be sure to stop at the Slide Rock State Park.