Flagstaff is the closest major city to Grand Canyon. While it is farther away from Grand Canyon than Williams, it is a great place to stay. As a university town with about 70,000 people, this city has the widest variety of lodging, restaurants, and activities. You can visit the Arizona Snowbowl, the excellent Museum of Northern Arizona, or Lowell Observatory. The San Francisco Peaks have many Forest Service trails and camping areas.
Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University. Several National Monuments are nearby, featuring volcanoes and prehistoric ruins. Flagstaff is about 1.5 hours from Grand Canyon's South Rim viewpoints.
Canyon Dave's
Ultimate Grand Canyon Tour from Flagstaff
Canyon Dave's tours from Flagstaff include all the major Grand Canyon viewpoints. The drive to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff is quite scenic. You will have views of many dormant volcanoes, forests of Ponderosa Pine, and possible sightings of pronghorn antelope. The antelope is America's fastest and most beautiful hoofed animal (unless you are fond of cows).
The Flagstaff to Grand Canyon tour takes in the unforgettable viewpoints, all stunning and begging for photos. Canyon Dave Tours specializes in orchestrated but not memorized geology and wildlife discussions. The sit-down presentation of geology is especially enriching. We will have a delicious lunch (included in price, order from menu).
Hotels in Flagstaff
There are many fine hotels in Flagstaff. We especially recommend the following:
Flagstaff Restaurants
Many fast food, Subway, and other inexpensive restaurants are nearby.