Sights and landmarks in Flagstaff

13 sights worth seeing in Flagstaff: landmarks, galleries, monuments and viewpoints.

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

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Arboretum at Flagstaff
This 200-acre botanical garden, environmental research station, and nature center displays one of America's largest collections of high country wildflowers. Daily guided tours at 11AM and 1PM. Wild Birds of Prey programs at F-M noon and 2PM.
Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM, May-Oct$7 (adults), $6 (seniors), $3 (youth 3-17)
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Coconino Center for the Arts
The largest gallery in northern Arizona, showcases local and regional art.
Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM
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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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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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Northern Arizona University Art Museum
Has rotating exhibits featuring local and international artists.
Tue-Sat noon-5PM during the school yearFree
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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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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
At the southern end of the loop drive that connects it to Wupatki National Monument, this monument contains a relatively new volcano. The main eruption around 1064 C.E. built most of the cinder cone, with the last eruption in 1260 C.E. adding the spectacular to the cone's top.
Nov-Apr daily 9AM-5PM, May-Oct daily 8AM-5PM$5, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments; Park Pass applies
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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
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Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve
Free

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