The state's premier destination of winter skiing. and snowboarding, is worth a visit in the summer too! . From the gondola on a clear day, you can see all the way to the Grand Canyon. Come autumn, soak up the vibrant hues of the changing leaves.

You can spend an entire day—and night—exploring the heart of Flagstaff. Browse the shops (bookstores, clothing boutiques, outdoor gear stores), attend an event in Heritage Square and grab a bite to eat in this walkable downtown. In the summer, purchase fresh produce at the Flagstaff Community Market.

Bearizona invites guests to drive through the Arizona wilderness to witness North American wildlife ranging from majestic bison to big horn sheep and stealthy wolves to amusing black bear. After driving through, visitors arrive at Fort Bearizona, a walk-through area which is home to baby and smaller animals. There is plenty to do within the Fort including watching the Birds and Prey Show or learning about the animals during a Keeper Chat. There is also a complimentary Open Air Bus which takes passengers through the drive through portion of the park with a guide and unobstructed views.

As an International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff's celestial sights are impressive. At Lowell Observatory, see the telescope Clyde Tombaugh used to discover Pluto and marvel at the star-studded sky on a visit to Mars Hill. On your way up, pull over for views of Flagstaff below.

Discover what makes the geography, geology and people of the Colorado Plateau so unique. Highlights of the Museum of Northern Arizona include a replica of a Hopi kiva and seasonal gardens featuring the diverse plants of the region.

Step inside a mile-long lava tube formed by a volcanic eruption roughly 700,000 years ago. The temperature maintains a cool 42 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) even during the summer.

Take the easy, half-mile Wupatki Pueblo Trail to this 900-year-old 104-room pueblo and ball court located near the Sunset Crater Volcano. Three other trails lead to even more Puebloan ruins. Most of the trails are partially accessible, and work is underway on an accessible path to the Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos.