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Last summer, Jana and the kids took a 2 day getaway trip to Flagstaff. Escaping the Phoenix heat in August is always a good idea and we were excited to explore outside the entire time. Well, as the weather went…it rained about 70% of our visit. But despite some changed plans, we actually had a fun getaway and would recommend everything we did! First, did you know the @azsnowbowl has lodging options? Appropriately named Basecamp at Snowbowl, they are located at the intersection of Hwy 180 and Snowbowl Road (right before you head up the mountain.) These small cabins are cozy and well maintained! We stayed in a studio style cabin with two double beds and a bathroom, just the right size for the four of us. There was some woods to explore (we found so many mushrooms!), a simple basketball court, and a restaurant right across the parking lot! The food was delicious too, just what we needed. The kid’s meals were discounted, with a purchase of adult entrees. The location is removed and peaceful from Flagstaff, but close enough to enjoy all the activities offered. Definitely look up this getaway spot! The next day, we headed up the mountain for gondola rides! Don’t miss this ride up to 11,000+ feet to sweeping views of the valley below. Even on our partially rainy day, it was impressive. There are also fun activities offered, like a bungee trampoline, summer tubing, and a rock wall! Again, rain kept us from enjoying them but it’s on our must do list this year. And psssst - winter or summer, you can get hot chocolate at the bar by the gondola entrance! This was a hands down a winner with tired and damp kiddos. Other things we did on this 2 day getaway: ✔️attempted to hike the Lava Tubes (it’s super dark and slippery, not for young kids) ✔️got coffee and food at Flagstaff Station and Kickstand Coffee ✔️enjoyed the indoor waterpark at the Flagataff Aquaplex played at Cheshire Park ✔️escaped the rain at the Museum of Northern Arizona ✔️lunch at Bow Wow Hot Dogs
phoenixwithkidsphoenixwithkids
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The STAR WARS EXIBIT IS NOT THERE ANYMORE, NEITHER IS R2D2 FYI! This is a beautiful museum with lots of interesting pieces and exhibits. The only downside is the gift shop is VERY expensive, beautiful & unique items but expensive. There isn't children's section in the shop where you can get an affordable small memento or keepsake. Even the stickers start at 10 dollars. The shop is geared towards collectors not children who may be visiting the museum as well. I asked one of the gift shop attendees if there was another gift shop and she rudly just said, "No". Some of the reviews indicate there are indeed two giftshops. My son was quite disappointed at the end of our visit but still thought it was a nice museum overall. My children aged 8 & 1 enjoyed the random ant play area.
BCBC
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One of the best museums of Southwest Native American cultures I have seen. Tons of floor space! Displays spanning from Paleo-americans to present day. Many displays of craft work, several displays cultural comparisons between Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Apache, and several other lesser known (smaller?) tribes. You could easily spend the whole afternoon here and even then may not be able to see everything. Also includes an exhibit of fossils and history from the Cretaceous period. I found a beautiful bronze artwork tucked away in a corner titled "Sockdolager" by Clyde Ross Morgan depicting Powell's expedition on the Colorado river. While not technically SW native American art, the execution of the piece is beautiful to behold.
M GlazeM Glaze
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Beautiful building and exhibits of the 4 corners area in addition to just northern AZ. Mainly focusing on the indigenous tribes of the area as well as the geological history, and dinosaurs. An amazing amount of artifacts in pottery, jewelry, handmade items, baskets, toys, etc. There was a docent who did a tour while we were there and that added a lot of extra tidbits of information and tied everything together. She was very friendly and enthusiastic. $15 for adults, I think children and seniors were less, and free for native Americans. There are also some walking trails outside the museum with some informational signs.
Holly “Holly E.” EnkHolly “Holly E.” Enk
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I love this museum! Over the years it has grown to be a very informative and interesting museum. Its set up well and the employees are wonderful and very helpful! Take the time to really look at the amazing historic and prehistoric pieces they have. The information on the Native Americans from this area is superb! There is a path on the outside of the museum to walk. This museum is wheelchair friendly and the restrooms are open. Plan on spending at least 1 &1/2 hours here. The Giftshop is full of amazing items! During Covid please remember you will need to pre-purchase your tickets online.
Vanessa GladyVanessa Glady
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Great experience to witness the beautiful art and artifacts. I would recommend anyone to go and visit.
Joanne DouglasJoanne Douglas
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3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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The Museum of Northern Arizona is a museum in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, established as a repository for Indigenous material and natural history specimens from the Colorado Plateau.
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