By sharing his theories with scientists and the public, Lowell created a pop culture that scientists succeeding him carried on. In 1894, Percival Lowell established the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff to study Mars and possibly intelligent life there. While I shared the particulars of this great northern Arizona town above, the primary reason that Flagstaff, Arizona, is perfect for stargazing is that you can visit Lowell Observatory. Two hundred restaurants in Flagstaff feature amazing chefs and cuisine with everything from casual takeaway picnics, meals delivered by robots on the NAU campus, and fine dining establishments with extensive award-winning wine lists.įlagstaff is designated a leading craft beer city with award-winning breweries that extend samples and tours.Ĭonvenient campgrounds and 5,000 hotel rooms ranging from budget to luxury make Flagstaff a destination perfect for stargazing comfort and adventures. Mother Road Brewing Company (Thomas Trompeter / ) Food, Beverage, And Lodging In Flagstaff A recorded tour, Walk This Talk Tour, is narrated by actor Ted Danson, a Flagstaff native. Self-guided walking tours include the historic downtown and Flagstaff’s haunted places. Historic Route 66 runs through the center of Flagstaff and offers a charming downtown with a visitor center tucked inside the Amtrak train station. Flagstaff is close to locations like Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest, and Sedona for stargazing parties, too.
These seven remarkable destinations are Grand Canyon National Park, Wupatki National Monument, Oak Creek Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, San Francisco Peaks, Coconino National Forest, and Walnut Canyon. Known as the City of Seven Wonders because there are seven experiences within 10 to 80 miles, Flagstaff makes an ideal home base to explore during the day and at night. Wupatki National Monument (smartyunknown / ) City Of Seven Wonders At 7,000 feet elevation, Flagstaff enjoys four seasons and is in the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest surrounded by Native American culture.Īs an avid night sky photographer and a return visitor to Flagstaff, I enjoyed the in-depth presentation of hosted experiences. Flagstaff, Arizona, is perfect for stargazing because of its mountain landscape, good weather, and citizens’ guardianship of the environment.
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