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In the winter, Flagstaff, Arizona at an elevation of 6,910 feet, can often have snow. In the mountains there are areas set aside for snow play, for Nordic skiing and for downhill skiing. The historic town square becomes a beautiful snowy setting for shopping and dining.
May is Peach Festival time in Arizona. Queen Creek, Arizona, just south of Phoenix, is a destination for foodies and foodies at heart.
The Hopi Mesas, in Arizona, are home to the Hopi people. The Hopi people live in 12 villages located in four regions referred to as First Mesa, Second Mesa, and Third Mesa. One of the places visitors can tour is the ancient village of Walpi on First Mesa.
Prescott Arizona is the birthplace of professional rodeo. 4th of July weekend you can enjoy the oldest rodeo in the world in Prescott, Arizona.
There are some great spots in the Southwest where you can find actual dinosaur tracks and other places where you can see skeletons and learn more about these creatures that roamed the earth, and then mysteriously disappeared, about 65 million years ago.
Flagstaff is one of the most popular vacation spots for those seeking cooler climates in Arizona. Flagstaff is also known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon and makes a great base from which to explore this natural wonder. But Flagstaff has so much more for you to do. Here are our top five Flagstaff area destinations.
