Flagstaff is one of the most picturesque cities in Arizona, flanked by the backdrop of the beautiful San Francisco Peaks. The city is known as a popular gateway area for exploring the region's natural wonders, including Humphreys Peak and Grand Canyon National Park. The famed Arizona Snowbowl ski resort offers opportunities for skiing and winter sports during the cooler months, located at an elevation of 9,200 feet above sea level. Downtown, delightful cultural organizations such as the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, the Clifford E. White Theater, and the Studio Theater present performances throughout the year. Annual festivals hosted in the city include the Flagstaff Music Festival, the Pickin' in the Pines bluegrass festival, the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, and the Northern Arizona Book Festival. Nearby, indigenous Pueblo sites are showcased at Wupatki National Monument and Walnut Canyon National Monument.