Local Area Attractions Near Flagstaff KOA Holiday

Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon

Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon

Some people visit Sedona for the breathtaking beauty that fills the senses and feeds the soul. Some visit Sedona to shop in the delightfully eclectic shops and galleries. Many others visit Sedona to savor the flavors and scents of our restaurants, to be pampered in a world-class resort or stay in a log cabin while sampling the diverse cultural events all year long. We invite you to Visit and Experience Sedona! www.visitsedona.com/

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

With has one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million year old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. www.nps.gov/pefo/

Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

Situated in the rain shadow of the San Francisco Peaks, the area we now call Wupatki National Monument was once home to the farmers and traders of the Anasazi and Sinagua people, or Hisatsinom, as their Hopi descendants call them. The area is characterized by freestanding masonry pueblos by walking short trails that allow you a window into the past. The monument is the largest of the pueblos with approximately 85 rooms and is located behind the Wupatki Visitor Center. Open year-round. www.nps.gov/wupa/

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon is a tranquil, pristine, stream-cut gorge, located seven miles east of Flagstaff on I-40. Hike down the paved trails that reveal the ancient cliff dwellings etched in the steep canyon walls where the Sinagua Indians lived. See displays of pottery and artifacts. www.nps.gov/waca/

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Come visit Montezuma Castle which is a five-story, 20-room dwelling that stands in a cliff recess a hundred feet above the valley. www.nps.gov/moca/

Meteor Crater

Meteor Crater

Picture a giant meteor, weighing several hundred thousand tons, zipping toward earth at nearly 40,000 mph! View the results of this gaping chasm: 570 feet deep and over 4,000 feet in diameter. Enjoy the Museum of Astronomy with its exhibits, movies and lectures which vividly show and tell about this impact and others and the awesome results. See where the astronauts trained and see the spectacular beauty of Meteor Crater from the guided rim tours. www.meteorcrater.com/index.php

Kaibab National Forest

Kaibab National Forest

The Kaibab (pronounced 'kI-"bab) is one of six National Forests in Arizona operating under the care of the USDA Forest Service and here to serve our visitors at work and play! Whether it's a visit to Sycamore Canyon, Kendrick Mountain or Kanab Creek, visitors will not be disappointed with the natural pleasures that await in the Kaibab National Forest. If you are a citizen of the United States, you are one of its proud owners. If you are from foreign lands, you are an honored guest. In either case, we hope your visit with us will be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/

Lowell Observatory

Lowell Observatory

Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in 1930, and the outer solar system is an essential part of Lowell research today. www.lowell.edu

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

One of the most spectacular of arid land erosion in the world. The park encompasses 1,904 square miles, including 277 miles of the Colorado River. South Rim facilities are open all year. North Rim facilities are open mid-May through mid-October. Call 1-800-892-8687 for more information.