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Subject: Things to do near Flagstaff?
Hi Arizonian BT-ers!

We're planning a family trip (wife, 9yo son and me) to the Grand Canyon in April and will be spending a day or two in Flagstaff. Any suggestions for things to do? If you have suggestions for a hike or a park to visit, or any other can't-miss activities I'd appreciate it. My son is a pretty active kid and loves to hike, but he is only 9, so we should probably stay away from any trail that's too technical or overly long that we can't bail out of if it part way in if it gets to be too much.

I'd also be interested in seeing if there's a bike tour we could take. We'd need to rent bikes, though, and while we're all confident cyclists, we don't have much experience off-road, so again, nothing too technical.

Are there any local restaurants you'd suggest?

Thanks for any info.


2014-03-13 6:21 PM
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For a hike, I'd recommend west fork 187. It'd be south of Flag, but a very pretty hike and not technical at all. As for a bike tour, Flagstaff is a small town. A bike tour wouldn't last too long. Haven't been, but I understand they do some cool things at the observatory there.
2014-04-04 4:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Things to do near Flagstaff?
Another cool place is Walnut Canyon... cliff dwellings and a great viewing/visitor center (East of Flag) and a nice hiking/walking path around to look at it all! We took our kids a few years ago and they thought it was cool.
If you want to drive a little...Meteor Crater is another cool spot - on the I-40 East of Flag.
Definitely the Observatory!!! My husband was just there with our 6 year old and they had a whole section on Black Holes.
Take a drive up to Snowbowl. You can always hike some of the Mt. Humphreys trail and just turn back when you get tired.

EAT AT DIABLO BURGER!!!!! It is always crazy busy but totally worth the wait!
Beaver Street Brewery is another great spot for food!

I love Flag and can't wait to go up this summer! Have fun!

2014-04-04 5:46 PM
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

2014-04-04 7:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Things to do near Flagstaff?
Originally posted by thebigb

Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course




Oh yes, Flag Extreme is AWESOME! Your son will love it! So much fun!
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