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Historic places in Flagstaff

10 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Flagstaff.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Flagstaff

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    Elden Pueblo Historic Site

    A Sinagua archeological site which was inhabited from 1050-1275 BCE. An easy interpretive trail circles the ruins. It is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service, which hosts a number of educational programs and workshops at the site.

    Daily 24 hrFree

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    Fort Tuthill Military Museum

    A former National Guard training facility built in 1929, this small museum now has displays devoted to regional military history.

    May-Sep: Thu Fri noon-4PM (based on staff availability), Sat Sun 10AM-4PM$3 (adults 13+), Free (seniors, children, active military, National Guard members)

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    Historic Barrel+Bottle House

    The popular brewpub serves locally-crafted and imported beers, and pub food.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

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    Lowell Observatory

    An astronomical research center from which the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered, this historic institution is on a mesa overlooking the west side of town. The staff leads guided daytime tours, and visitors use the Observatory's 24" Clark telescope and smaller portable telescopes during regular evening programs (inquire).

    Daily 9AM-10PM$12 (adults), $10 (students/seniors), $5 (children 5-17)

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    Museum of Northern Arizona

    On the north side of town, it has displays on Native American life and the natural history of the region. A good selection of Native American folk art, particularly Navajo rugs, is available at the gift shop.

    Daily 9AM-5PM except some holidays$15 (adults)

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    Pioneer Museum

    This small state museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts, documents and photographs of the history of Flagstaff and northern Arizona. It also hosts a number of events throughout the year.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM$6 (adults), $5 (seniors/students/active military), $3 (youths 7-17), Free (children 0-6)

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    Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

    This fine example of an Arts and Crafts style house was built in 1904 for a prominent local family. Guided tours are conducted at the top of the hour, reservations recommended.

    May-Oct: daily 9:30AM-5PM; Nov-Apr: daily 10:30AM-5PM$12 (adults 14+), $7 (youths 7-13)

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    The Museum Club

    This historic log-built roadhouse opened in 1939, and has hosted the likes of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Known primarily for live country music.

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    Walnut Canyon National Monument

    Contains a number of Native American cliff dwellings built in a narrow canyon. Two trails allow good views of the ruins and the canyon.

    Nov-Apr daily 9AM-5PM, May-Oct daily 8AM-5PM$5, good for 7 days; Park Pass applies

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    Wupatki National Monument

    Contains a collection of Native American ruins scattered along a circular drive that also passes by Sunset Crater (an extinct volcano). Probably some of the finest outside of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Plan on spending most of the day on this loop drive.

    Daily 9AM-5PM, closed Dec 25$5, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments; Park Pass applies

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Flagstaff (CC BY-SA 4.0).