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Daytime

Ancient Ruins and Mall Browsing

Start your morning at the quiet Sinagua ruins, then grab lunch and browse the local shops.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Elden Pueblo Historic Site

    Walk the interpretive trail through the Elden Pueblo ruins. Arriving early helps you avoid the heat and the crowds.

  2. 10:00

    Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace

    Head to Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace for lunch. The anchor stores like Sears and JCPenney are open, and you can grab a bite at one of the varied restaurant options inside.

  3. 11:00

    Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace

    Stroll through the department stores or browse the shops. Dillard's and other retailers offer a relaxed way to spend the rest of the afternoon.

Local tip

The ruins are open 24/7, but the mall shops have specific hours. Check the route to the mall from the historic site.

Check before you go

  • Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace is open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM and Sun 11AM-6PM. Restaurant hours vary.
  • Elden Pueblo Historic Site is free and open 24/7.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flagstaff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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