NPS Photo: H. Rich Wupatki National MonumentEnjoy expansive views of prairie lands that stretch out to the Painted Desert and explore ancient pueblos of the Native Sinagua culture. The Wupatki Pueblo, located behind the park's visitor center, is one of the largest pueblos on the Colorado Plateau. Directions: located only 35 miles (1 hour) from downtown Flagstaff, head east on Milton/Route 66, then take Highway 89 N. Look for signs for a right turn off to Wupatki National Monument. Entrance Fee: vehicle entry is $25.00 and is valid for entry only at Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments for 7 days. For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/wupa/index.htm or call 928-679-2365 or 928-856-1705
NPS Photo Experience ancient lava fields and take in views of an 8,000 foot tall volcano that erupted around 1,000 years ago. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument offers beautiful hiking trails through lava flows that once oozed out of the base of Sunset Crater Volcano. Directions: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is located 25 miles (30 minutes) from downtown Flagstaff. Take Milton/Route 66 east from downtown Flagstaff, then take Highway 89 N. Look for signs for the right turn off to Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. Entrance Fee: vehicle entry is $25.00 and is valid for entry only at Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments for 7 days. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/sucr/index.htm or call (928) 526-0502 
M. Pelley Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at layers of rock that contain millions of years of geologic history. At 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep, the Grand Canyon overwhelms the senses and states its presence through its immense size. Directions: The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is located 90 miles (1 hour & 30 minutes) from Flagstaff. Take I-40 west towards Williams, take exit 165 at Williams and then head north on AZ-64 N. Entrance Fee: vehicle entry is $35.00 and is valid for entry only at Grand Canyon National Park for 7 days. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm or call 928-638-7888
NPS Photo: Sharlot Hart Built by the Sinagua culture 1,000 years ago, the 20-room high-rise stone structure that is nestled into a limestone cliff is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Enjoy a stroll on the paved path through a sycamore grove along the base of the limestone cliffs and marvel at the dwellings above. Directions: Take I-17 south from Flagstaff for 55 miles (55 minutes). Take exit 289 Middle Verde Road, turn left onto Middle Verde Road, turn left onto Montezuma Castle Road. Entrance Fee: entry fees are per person. Adults (age 16 & over) cost $10.00 per person. Entry fee is good at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments only, for 7 days. Children (15 & under) are free. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm or call (928) 567-3322 x221
Tuzigoot National Monument Preserving a 110-room pueblo on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge, you can step back in time 1,000 years ago and learn about the Sinagua people who created this structure when you visit Tuzigoot National Monument. Directions: located 68 miles (1 hour & 15 minutes) from Flagstaff, take I-17 south, take exit 293 toward Mcguireville/Montezuma Well, turn left onto County Road 30/County Road 77, turn right onto N Main St, turn right onto Tuzigoot Road. Entrance Fee: entry fees are per person. Adults (age 16 & over) cost $10.00 per person. Entry fee is good at Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle National Monuments only, for 7 days. Children (15 & under) are free. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm or call (928) 634-5564 
NPS Photo: Andrew V Kearns Spectacular views of the Painted Desert, scenic trails through ancient petrified forests, museums with paleontology exhibits, and ancient Native American pueblos that tell a unique human history, Petrified Forest National Park has a little bit of it all. Directions: located 109 miles (1 hour 40 mins) from Flagstaff. Take I-40 east, take exit 285 for US-180, stay on US-180 E until you reach Petrified Forest Road. Entrance Fee: vehicle entry is $25.00 and is valid for 7 days at Petrified Forest National Park only. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm or call (928) 524-6228 
NPS Photo: Brent & Dawn Davis Encompassing Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a range of human history, the 1.25 million acres within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers an array of recreational opportunities. Directions: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is 131 miles (2 hours & 10 mins) from Flagstaff. Take Highway 89 north, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is just outside the city of Page, AZ. Entrance Fee: Vehicle entry is $30.00 and is valid for 7 days at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area only. Horseshoe Bend is not covered under this fee. There is a separate parking fee of $10.00 per vehicle, & $5.00 per motorcycle to park at Horseshoe Bend. The 7-day Glen Canyon National Recreation Area pass and other national park passes will not cover the fee at Horseshoe Bend. For more information on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area visit https://www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm or call (928) 608-6200.
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Last updated: November 13, 2020