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Real Name: Alan
Lives In: Stockton, US
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Upscale University Town Nearest Grand Canyon

by atufft - last update: Dec 17, 2008

Route 66 town

Restaurants in Heritage Square
I had heard that there's nothing to do in Flagstaff, but I found insted the quaint downtown worth at least a day of wandering, and during summer nights, Heritage Square is a busy people watching and sidewalk dining experience. For those rushing past on I-40--one of American's main continental thoroughfares--Flagstaff's Business Route 66 is a bit challenging. The towns off I-40 and the old Route 66 are often that way, take a left or right and the old town runs perpendicular to the hwy. But, take the drive time away from behind the wheel and relax at one of Flagstaff's many upscale quality restaurants, particularly within the newly redeveloped Heritage Square. The rest of downtown of late nineteenth and early twentieth century brick and red sandstone buildings have been mostly restored, providing maybe ten square blocks of historic architectural adventure for those interested in Route 66 towns.
Lowell Observatory Telescope

Flagstaff is in the mountains

Unlike much of Arizona, Flagstaff is on a high plateau of some 7,000 feet, shrouded by a pinewood forest. It's a pleasant climate during summer, and in winter, Flagstaff receives a moderate amount of snow. The air is very clean, and it was here that one of the first astronomical observatories was built. The Lowell Observatory on Mars Hill above Flagstaff is a great experience for adults and children alike.
Old Downtown Flagstaff

The old downtown has boutique shops and cafes

Looking for a place to stretch our legs and relax during our first quick stop in town, I came upon a hip little latte shop with sandwiches along San Francisco Street. Downtown has a number of boutique shops, and because of town is also host to Northern Arizon University, the city has plenty of energy even downtown.

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Pros:"One of the more hip commuities on Route 66"
Cons:"High mountains and slightly cold in winter"
In A Nutshell:"I would consider a stay here if necessary before Grand Canyon"
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Comments for atufft about Flagstaff
Ewingjr98 Wed Oct 8, 2008 15:00 UTC
 Alan, looks like you had some beautiful weather here. Last time I passed through Flagstaff there was a blizzard. You took some great photos.
iwys Sat Apr 21, 2007 23:26 UTC
 Nice page. I once had this as a planned stop on a Greyhound bus tour of the US. In the end, I just spent the whole summer travelliing around California. The USA is So big.

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