Timeline
16:52
Order a pint and some pub food at Flagstaff Brewing Company. It is open late, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the walk up.
17:17
Walk up to Lowell Observatory. Arrive early enough to find a good spot on the grounds or join a regular evening program if available, but keep an eye on the western sky.
17:37
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Srizone
Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the Lowell Observatory grounds. The high mesa provides a clear view as the golden light fades.
18:07
Head down to Beaver Street Brewery for a post-sunset drink. It is close by and open until 11 PM on weekdays, making it a perfect place to unwind after the view.
Local tip
The observatory is on a mesa, so expect a short walk. Check the route for the best path from the brewery to the observatory entrance.
Check before you go
- Flagstaff Brewing Company is open Mo-Su 11:00-02:00.
- Beaver Street Brewery is open Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM.
- Lowell Observatory is open Mo-Su 09:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flagstaff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).