3 Reasons to Love Living in Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ is a city like no other. Located at 2,100m and with the Grand Canyon just 80 miles away, it’s unique in every way. It’s a city for all seasons, with a rich history, eclectic mix of shopping destinations, vibrant nightlife, diverse food scene, and a magnitude of outdoor adventures. The best thing is Cottonwood is only an hour away! 
 

1. The Great Outdoors

No matter the season, Flagstaff is an outdoor playground with endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. During the warmer months, hiking and biking trails expand through the San Francisco hills. Take the Kachina Trail to reach Arizona’s highest peak. Go during the fall, and you’ll see the trail turn to gold. Visit Coconino and explore the underground Lava River Cave. Keen mountain bikers can head to Shultz Pass trailhead, where there are trails to suit riders of all levels.

The city also boasts an abundance of skate and bike parks, city and county parks, and golf and disc golf courses. Plus, plenty of opportunities for climbing, fishing, camping, and wildlife spotting. During the winter months, Flagstaff becomes a winter sports hub, with ample opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, sledding, and cross country.

2. Arts and Culture

Flagstaff hosts a packed calendar of year-round entertainment, with festivals, markets, music performances, and cultural events happening throughout the year. Catch free performances and events at the Pepsi Amphitheater. The locally owned Orpheum Theatre is a gathering place for concerts, community events, and screenings. The Coconino Center for the Arts holds exhibitions, concerts, classes, and workshops. You can catch live music on any night of the week at many of the city’s bars and cafes. Always drink responsibly and do not drink and drive.

There’s a diverse range of public art spread across the city for everyone to enjoy. In fact, there are more than 40 works of art in Flagstaff, including everything from murals to sculptures.  Grab a Public Art Map to discover them all. The Northern Arizona University Art Museum has a permanent collection of more than 1000 works and hosts four major exhibitions yearly. Plus, there are many art galleries to explore, including e Flagstaff Modern and Contemporary Gallery.

3. Eating and Drinking

The city is home to more than 200 restaurants that serve everything from poke bowls and Hawaiian BBQ to pizza and burgers. There are themed restaurants like the Bigfoot Bar-B-Que and Route 66 diners. There’s a multitude of gourmet coffee houses, juice bars, and ice cream parlors. Soak up the crisp mountain air with a craft beer from one of the city’s nine craft breweries, with many producing award-winning ales. Grab a beer passport and hit the Flagstaff Brewing Trail to receive a special-edition commemorative nonic-style pint glass.

When the sun goes down, the city offers a plethora of evening entertainment. The Museum Club is a Route 66 icon with a wooden dance floor and offers superb live country-western entertainment. Beaver Street Brewery’s Brews & Cues features five full-size pool tables and serves a wide selection of draft beers, cocktails, and happy hour specials. You can catch live music at many bars across town, with many offering craft cocktails and happy hour deals.

There is so much to do and see in Flagstaff and so many more reasons to love calling it home. To explore every inch of the city, you’ll need a trusty and comfy vehicle. Visit us nearby at Oxendale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and browse our range of new and used cars for sale.

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