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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Flagstaff

23 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Flagstaff, Arizona

Updated July 12, 2022

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Coconino Lava River Cave

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

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Grand Falls

Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.

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Wupatki National Monument

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

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Roden Crater

The artist James Turrell is repurposing an extinct volcano crater as an observatory to experience the cosmos.

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Walnut Canyon

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Lowell Observatory

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

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Picture Canyon

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

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Wupatki Spirit Totem

A mysterious spirit totem at the edge of Navajo lands.
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A Guide to Arizona’s Most Striking Natural Wonders

Arizona has some of the most beautiful and surprising landscapes the American West has to offer. The geography of this northeastern stretch of the Sonoran desert can be incredibly dramatic. And while we’ve all heard of—or seen—the majesty of the Grand Canyon, there are a number of lesser-known natural wonders that will take you off the beaten path in this gorgeous state.

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