Flagstaff.com Website Review

Flagstaff, AZ's four-season climate means there is something enjoyable to do year-round. Many first-time visitors are surprised to see such a thriving alpine, mountain culture just a two hour drive north Phoenix. Flagstaff is known for many things: a gateway to the Grand Canyon; home to Northern Arizona University; the Dark Sky City (some of the best star-gazing in the country); The Valley's (Metro Phoenix) favorite cool-weather getaway; and locally, Flagstaffians like to joke that Flagstaff is a drinking city with an outdoor problem (there are more micro breweries than most towns of its size and the outdoor adventure culture is strong to say the least.) Whatever your reason is for visiting Flagstaff, you'll enjoy being in this relaxed yet vibrant mountain college town 7,000 feet above sea level. SO HOW DO YOU CHOOSE WHERE TO STAY IN FLAGSTAFF? Many people who visit Flagstaff like to rent a cabin in the woods, stay at a vacation home near town, or even camp. If you choose a Flagstaff hotel, motel or bed and breakfast, it's often used as a home base — a place sleep and store belonging before going out and exploring the town or the great outdoors. Most Flagstaff hotels are on the budget side of the pricing scale with a just few hotels that offer more luxury amenities. But you won't find any five-star, posh resorts out here. High-star ratings are Visitor's are often surprised to find out just how much there is to do in Flagstaff, but ultimately weather really determines how the day plays out. If it's sunny and beautiful, consider a hike or a mountain bike ride on one of the hundreds of trails in the area. Go to the fa*mers market, take a look at the art at Wheeler Park on weekends, or enjoy a drink on a patio at The Square and observe the characters of Flagstaff. There is always some cultural event going on in town from capoeira and stilt dancing to Native American ceremonies. Flagstaff also has a thing for blue gras* music, IPA beers and small film festivals. If you're visiting any time when the weather is warm,