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“OFFICIAL 2014 TRAVEL & ATTRACTION GUIDE” INCLUDING: PRESCOTT • JEROME • CLARKDALE • COTTONWOOD • CAMP VERDE • FLAGSTAFF • WILLIAMS • GRAND CANYON

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Everything to see and do in and around Sedona

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Day Tours Guide to NORTHERN ARIZONA

“OFFICIAL 2014 TRAVEL & ATTRACTION GUIDE” INCLUDING: PRESCOTT • JEROME • CLARKDALE • COTTONWOOD • CAMP VERDE • FLAGSTAFF • WILLIAMS • GRAND CANYON

M A G A Z I N E

Everything to see and do in and around Sedona

PLUS: Hiking, Biking and City Maps

FREE COPY 2014

Day Tours Guide to NORTHERN ARIZONA

Discover northern AZ DAY TRIPS

FLAGSTAFF

25 miles • .75 hour • 7000 ft. elevation

Enthusiastic travelers and visitors from throughout all parts of the U.S., as well as other areas of the word, proclaim: “Anytime is a perfect time to visit Flagstaff!” And indeed, with four ideally mild and beautiful seasons, it is!

This uniquely located city, which is surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, is a sightseer’s delight – and in addition to its impressive natural beauty, its recreational opportunities are literally countless. Indeed, Arizona Snowbowl in the beautiful San Francisco Peaks, is one of the Southwest’s most popular ski and snowboarding resorts Even Flagstaff ’s historic downtown, bordered by historic Route 66, which is affectionately dubbed the “Mother Road,” is uniquely characterized by train tracks and a depot. And Lowell Observatory, Museum of Northern Arizona and Northern Arizona University reveal this community’s exceptional interest in education.

The Flagstaff events calendar is packed with festivals, shows, concerts and markets. Art and theater aficionados, music fans; outdoor and nature enthusiasts; animal lovers; sports nuts; culinary connoisseurs; and families can all find something on the Flagstaff events calendar for a memorable experience.

Especially fun are “Summer Nights on the Square” in downtown Flagstaff.

Enjoy live music, theater and movies at historic Heritage Square every weekend.

flagstaffarizona.org; flagstaff365.com; culturalpartners.org

FEBRUARY

Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists

Presented by Lowell Observatory, this interactive exhibition continues through April. Visitors can experience their own black hole adventure in one of three “excursion pods,” embarking on a fantasy adventure to the black hole at the center of our galaxy, exploring phenomena along the way. 928-774-3358. lowell.edu

Urban Ski and Snowboard Festival

San Francisco Peaks

Jeans ‘n Classics

The Percival Lowell Concert features the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra at Ardrey Auditorium on the campus of Northern Arizona University.

This orchestra extravaganza features classics from Blood, Sweat, and Tears; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and Chicago. 928-774-5107. flagstaffsymphony.org Pickin’ in the Pines Festival — The Infamous Stringdusters

The 3rd annual Dew Downtown is the ultimate ski and snowboard event for all ages. The festival is a family friendly, high octane event with its highlight being a ski and snowboard competition on Sunday night. Historic San Francisco Street is transformed into the ultimate snow run. Enjoy live music and a wine and beer garden. 928-2132924. dewdowntownflagstaff.com

First Friday ArtWalk

APRIL

Arlo Guthrie

Presented by Greenhouse Productions at The Orpheum Theater, folk music icon Arlo Guthrie shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy with his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator. 928-853-4292. greenhouseproductions.net

Hart Prairie Preserve Guided Nature Walks The Nature Conservancy’s Hart Prairie Preserve offers free guided nature walks on the western slope of the San Francisco Peaks. These ninetyminute walks, continuing through September, offer the opportunity to learn more about birds, wildflowers and forest ecology. 928-774-8892. nature.org

Flagstaff Wine and Food Festival

MARCH

Presented monthly by Flagstaff Cultural Partners, Downtown Flagstaff ’s First Friday ArtWalk features new art exhibitions in galleries, transformed spaces, restaurants and other businesses.

Enjoy the night as musicians play live music on the streets, performers overtake Heritage Square, and art comes to life. 928-779-2300. flagstaffartwalk.com

lunch at the Peak Side Cafe while enjoying live music on the deck. Open through mid-October.

928-779-1951. arizonasnowbowl.com

MAY

Almost, Maine

Presented by Theatrikos Theatre Company at the Doris Harper-White Playhouse. On a cold, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. 928-774-1662. theatrikos.com

JUNE

Summer Scenic Lift Rides

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views on the Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Skyride. The lift whisks you up to 11,500 feet in 25 minutes for spectacular panoramic views of northern Arizona. Enjoy 46

Swirl, sniff, and sip exquisite wines and savor signature culinary creations at this 5th annual festival presented by Friends of Coconino County Parks at the Fort Tuthill Park Pepsi Amphitheater. Cooking demonstrations, a food and travel auction, and craft beers can also be enjoyed. 928-679-8000. flagstaff365.com

JULY

The 39 Steps

Presented by Theatrikos Theatre Company at the Doris Harper-White Playhouse. A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization is hot on the man’s trail in a manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! 928-774-1662. theatrikos.com For a complete list of Flagstaff events visit flagstaff365.com