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  Flagstaff is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. In 2008, Flagstaff's estimated population was 60,222. The population of the Metropolitan Statistical Area was estimated at 127,450 in 2007. Flagstaff is the county seat of Coconino County. Flagstaff is named after a Ponderosa Pine flagpole made by a scouting party from Boston (known as the "Second Boston Party") to celebrate the United States Centennial on July 4, 1876.
Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, along the western side of the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in the continental United States. Flagstaff is located adjacent to Mount Elden, just south of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,850 m), is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Flagstaff in Kachina Peaks Wilderness.flagstaffski.jpg
Surrounded by natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff offers
dozens of inns, a multitude of hotel and motel accommodations, conference
and meeting venues, more than 200 restaurants, numerous night spots, and
a variety of cultural, historic and scientific attractions. Visitors from
all over the world are attracted to our clean mountain air, year-round
outdoor recreation opportunities, historic downtown charm and our Western
legacy of pioneer ranchers, railroad builders and lumbermen.flagstaffMap.jpg
Some of the West’s most beautiful country surrounds Flagstaff, from the Coconino National Forest and the San Francisco Peaks (12,633 feet/3,851 meters) to the Red Rocks of
Sedona to the rugged deserts of neighboring Native American nations. Grand Canyon National Park, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument and Meteor Crater are all within easy driving distance, as are many more archaeological treasures and attractions.
At the junction of two major U.S. interstates, served by a regional airport with direct flights to Phoenix as well as a busy train depot, Flagstaff is a key destination for people seeking the adventure, natural beauty, charm and wide open spaces of the American West.
How to get to Flagstaff
If you are coming from Phoenix, take I-17 north and follow the numerous "Flagstaff" signs. I-17 terminates in Flagstaff at its junction with I-40 and becomes Milton Road which in turn becomes Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff. This is the main artery through Flagstaff. When you arrive, be sure to stop at the Flagstaff Visitor Center in the historic train station, 1 East Route 66. The friendly staff will provide you with free information on local attractions, events, accommodations, and tips on Flagstaff’s diverse dining choices and vibrant nightlife scene.
Scenic Arrivals
- From Sedona: Highway 89A north through Oak Creek Canyon
- From Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim): Highway 180 south
Arrival by Rail
Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily on the Southwest Chief line. Flagstaff can also be reached by rail from either the east or west. The historic downtown train station is an active operating facility, with daily arrivals and departures by Amtrak (800-872-7245).
style='font-size: large'Arrival by Air
Air service into Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport is available via US Airways. Pulliam Airport is located five miles south of downtown Flagstaff, Just off 1-17.
U.S. Airways provides daily flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport, where a wide selection of domestic and international connections can be made. 800-235-9292 • usairways.com
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