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1. Walnut Canyon National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Walnut Canyon National Monument
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2. Wupatki National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Wupatki National Monument
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3. Lowell Observatory

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Lowell Observatory
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4. Mother Road Brewing Company

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Mother Road Brewing Company
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5. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
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6. Flagstaff Extreme

Flagstaff Extreme
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7. Lava River Cave

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Lava River Cave
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8. Museum of Northern Arizona

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Museum of Northern Arizona
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9. Coconino National Forest

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Coconino National Forest
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10. Arizona Snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl
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11. The Arboretum at Flagstaff

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The Arboretum at Flagstaff
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12. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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13. Arizona Nordic Village

Arizona Nordic Village
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14. Diablo Burger

Diablo Burger
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15. Humphreys Peak

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Humphreys Peak
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16. Buffalo Park

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Buffalo Park
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17. Mama Burger

Mama Burger
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18. Collins Irish Pub & Grill

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Collins Irish Pub & Grill
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19. Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
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20. Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River

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Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River
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22. Fort Tuthill Military Museum

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Fort Tuthill Military Museum
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23. Twin Arrows Casino

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Twin Arrows Casino
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to historic sites like Walnut Canyon National Monument and Wupatki National Monument, Flagstaff is a unique vacation destination in northern Arizona. Visit Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument where you can see a 900-year-old cinder cone, stop by the Lowell Observatory and do some stargazing, go hiking in Coconino National Forest, see the lava tubes, dine at great restaurants, and ski at the Arizona Snowbowl in the winter.

Plan ahead for these events:
- Flag Wool & Fiber Festival - The weekend after Memorial Day
- Flagstaff Hullabaloo - First weekend of June
- Flagstaff Festival of Science - Every September

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