The best things to do in Flagstaff

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If you’ve been dreaming about a home-course upgrade, Forest Highlands Golf Club pairs two Tom Weiskopf designs, the Canyon Course and the…

2425 William Palmer

If you’ve been dreaming about a home-course upgrade, Forest Highlands Golf Club pairs two Tom Weiskopf designs, the Canyon Course and the Meadow Course, with fully renovated clubhouses, impeccable cuisine, and a community vibe that puts family first. Worth a look if membership’s on your mind this week.

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club is championship golf carved through towering Ponderosa pines, with generous fairways, sculpted bunkers, and big…

3685 W Strawberry Roan

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club is championship golf carved through towering Ponderosa pines, with generous fairways, sculpted bunkers, and big rolling greens.

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Downtown Flagstaff

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Headquarters for non-profit organization preserving historic district & organizing events.

216 W Phoenix Ave Suite 102

Headquarters for non-profit organization preserving historic district & organizing events.

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Lowell Observatory

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Founded in 1894, this hilltop center with giant telescopes offers tours, solar viewing & stargazing.

1400 W Mars Hill Rd

Founded in 1894, this hilltop center with giant telescopes offers tours, solar viewing & stargazing.

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Flagstaff Ranch

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Golf club requiring membership in a beautiful and safe area.

3601 S Flagstaff Ranch Rd

Golf club requiring membership in a beautiful and safe area.

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Historic downtown depot for Amtrak and freight trains featuring Route 66 items.

1 E Rte 66

Historic downtown depot for Amtrak and freight trains featuring Route 66 items.

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Recreation center featuring a golf course that's ranked among Arizona's top 10, plus dining options.

2701 Len Huck

Recreation center featuring a golf course that's ranked among Arizona's top 10, plus dining options.

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Private golf club featuring a spa, a restaurant and homes for rent.

1855 N Continental Dr

Private golf club featuring a spa, a restaurant and homes for rent.

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Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

4751 E Marketplace Dr

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

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Clean entertainment center with trampolines for kids and adults alike, plus a snack bar and pizza.

4601 E Marketplace Dr

Clean entertainment center with trampolines for kids and adults alike, plus a snack bar and pizza.

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Relaxed 9-hole pitch-and-putt course featuring golf club rentals, greens, and short game practice for beginners.

5621 E Old Walnut Canyon Rd

Relaxed 9-hole pitch-and-putt course featuring golf club rentals, greens, and short game practice for beginners.

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FlagTagAZ

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Entertainment hub offering laser tag, axe throwing, arcade games, and pizza.

1801 W Rte 66 #102

Entertainment hub offering laser tag, axe throwing, arcade games, and pizza.

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Mountain-view country club with an 18-hole golf course, pool, gym & tennis & pickleball courts.

2380 N Oakmont Dr

Mountain-view country club with an 18-hole golf course, pool, gym & tennis & pickleball courts.

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