Convenient Hotel near Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona Attractions
The Radisson Woodlands Hotel near downtown Flagstaff is the perfect place to start your exploration of some of the most popular Arizona attractions. Ideally located off I-40 on historic Old Route 66, we offer easy access to a wealth of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, fishing, golfing and sightseeing. Also, we are the perfect Grand Canyon vacation hotel for your family. Located just a day away from this top Arizona attraction, our hotel in Flagstaff can accommodate you on your visit to Grand Canyon National Park. Guests can also tour the dramatic volcanic craters of Sunset Crater National Monument or the age-old Native America ruins at Wupatki and Walnut Canyon National Monuments just minutes away.
Our hotel near downtown Flagstaff is also close to the following Arizona attractions:
Arizona Snowbowl (8.8 miles) Ski the slopes of the scenic San Francisco Peaks Arizona Snowbowl. Phone: (928) 779-1951
Coconino National Forest (0.5 miles) View the majestic San Francisco Peaks just minutes away at Coconino National Forest. Phone: (928) 527-3600
Grand Canyon (77 miles) View the natural wonders of the majestic Grand Canyon, just a day trip away. Phone: (928) 638-7888
Lowell Observatory (2.2 miles) Search for stars atop Mars Hill at Lowell Observatory, one of the oldest observatories in the US. Phone: (928) 774-3358
Meteor Crater (35 miles) Meteor Crater is the earliest confirmed meteorite impact on Earth, and it is magnificently preserved. "Experience the impact!" Phone: (800) 289-5898
Northern Arizona University (2 miles) NAU offers a wide variety of degrees to students from all over the country. Visit the lovely campus just two miles from our hotel near downtown Flagstaff. Phone: (928) 523-9011
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (5.9 miles) Walk the winding Lava Flow Trail or enjoy the view from Cinder Hills Overlook at Sunset Crater National Monument. (928) 526-0502 Miles from hotel: 5.9
Walnut Canyon National Monument (8.8 miles) An ancient Native American site, Walnut Canyon is a gorgeous center of great archaeological importance. Phone: (928) 526-3367
Wupatki National Forest (5.9 miles) Explore the ruins of several Native American pueblos at Wupatki National Monument. Phone: (928) 679-2365
Under the watchful gaze of the San Francisco Peaks, famed Route 66, the Ghost Highway, winds its way around northern Arizona's dramatic landscape, past Walnut Canyon, south of Sunset Crater and the Painted Desert, and right through the heart of downtown Flagstaff. According to local lore, this quiet, close-knit community, situated on land that was once settled by the powerful Navajo Nation, traces its roots to a July 4th celebration in 1876, when pioneers led by Thomas F. McMillan found a solitary pine tree, stripped it of its bark, and used it as a flagpole for Old Glory. For years afterwards, the staff stood as a marker for brave souls making the trip west. In 1886, the first permanent building, a post office, was constructed to serve the tent community that had begun to form. Since that time, Flagstaff has become a bustling town that, thanks to its location, enjoys a steady flow of year-round tourists. Wintertime thrill-seekers test their limits at the Arizona Snowbowl. Stargazers, via the same equipment used to discover Pluto in 1930, hope to catch a glimpse of the Great Unknown at historic Lowell Observatory. Whitewater rafters push their skills on the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers. Hikers explore the majesty of the Grand Canyon's South Rim or enjoy dramatic scenery on an overnight trip to Oak Creek Canyon in the Coconino National Forest. History buffs take home a bit of knowledge after visiting Flagstaff's historic downtown district or viewing Riordan Mansion, the Wupatki ruins, and Montezuma Castle cliff dwellings. At the end of an adventurous day, they treat themselves to fine meals at Beaver Street Brewery, the Horsemen Lodge, Cottage Place, or another of the more than 200 restaurants in greater Flagstaff.
Did you know?
If cultural pursuits are on your agenda, Coconino Center for the Arts is the locus of area artistic endeavors. It offers performance and gallery spaces, along with a gift shop and a full schedule of seminars, events, and shows. Adjacent is the Arts Barn, which carries a terrific selection of Native American crafts and artwork. Pottery, jewelry, rugs, paintings, kachina dolls, photographs, and books are among the items you'll find and want for souvenirs.