The best things to do in Flagstaff

“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

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

From the Sedona newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Downtown Flagstaff is the nonprofit HQ that keeps the historic district lively, curates a packed calendar, and connects locals to what’s happening.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Whether you’re craving a quiet night under real dark skies or looking to finally learn your way around a telescope, Lowell Observatory delivers with public stargazing at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory, historic Clark Telescope viewing, hands-on classes, and talks that actually make space make sense.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club is a private, family-friendly escape with dramatic mountain views, abundant wildlife and world-class golf.”

From the Sedona newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Skip the endless group chat planning and let Flagstaff Visitor Center be your cheat code for the week. From festival rundowns and leaf-peeping timing to brewery trail maps, astrotourism tips and quick day-trip ideas for the Grand Canyon or Route 66, they keep your plans sharp and local.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Route 66-Flagstaff is your excuse to rediscover it this week, from tracing the original Mikes Pike alignment to snagging an Arizona Historic Route 66 Passport stamp at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, then capping it with a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company and a glow-up from the Western Hills Motel neon.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Designed by Tom Weiskopf and tucked among Flagstaff’s ponderosas, Forest Highlands Meadow Course pairs championship-caliber fairways with a relaxed community vibe. Sneak in nine this week, then savor the club’s polished dining and remember why mountain life hits different.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Whether you want 18 holes woven through Northern Arizona’s ponderosa pines or a low key spot where golf buddies turn into lifers, Aspen Valley Golf Club keeps it intimate and quietly excellent. A private sanctuary with real community vibes, born in 1993 and still crafting Flagstaff memories.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 21, 2026

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

“Levitate Adventure Park is a clean, high-energy trampoline spot where Flagstaff families and grown-ups can burn off steam, then refuel with pizza and snacks. They host parties, run weekend neon-light jump sessions, and generally make rainy afternoons or restless kids a whole lot easier.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, September 6, 2026

“If your short game needs love and your schedule hates commitment, Timberline Short Nine Golf & Events is a walkable par-3 with holes from 54 to 125 yards, club rentals, and a breezy loop you can finish in under an hour, perfect for families and anyone tuning up their short game.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 19, 2026

“When you want a no-fuss indoor hang that isn’t another bar night, FlagTagAZ brings laser tag in a two-story, black-lit arena, axe throwing with patient coaches, classic arcade and darts, plus a legit pizza-and-beer pit stop. Great for league nights or rounding out a Flagstaff day.”

From the Sedona newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Continental Golf Club sits below Mount Elden with a Bob E. Baldock designed 18‑hole championship course that plays quiet and peaceful, open to the public and feeling like a destination spot.”

From the Flagstaff newsletter, August 29, 2026