Travel Guide Flagstaff

This pleasant Route 66 stopover town, 235 km north of Phoenix, has a charming center around Heritage Square with many historic buildings, stores, galleries, restaurants and bars. In the fall, the leaves of the beautiful aspen trees change to golden hues.Because of the presence of the Northern Arizona University campus, the city has the same characteristics of a college town: a pervasive good vibe, which is especially evident in its eight breweries - which are the subject of the entertaining Flagstaff Brewery Trail: www.craftbeerflg.com. Likewise, with a rich theater and music program, the university is an important cultural engine for the area, with some speakers even giving lectures in local bars. For more information on current events during your visit, visit the Visitor Center.All in all, Flagstaff is an excellent base for exploring the wonders of the surrounding area, from Sedona in the south - 30 miles away - to Petrified Forest National Park in the east - 180 miles away - to the Grand Canyon - 140 miles away - and Lake Powell in the north - 200 miles away.