This 160-acre, drive-through game park features black bears, wolves, dall sheep, mountain goats, and a herd of normal and white bison. The free-ranging animals are most active mornings and late afternoons. Except for the grazing bison, expect to see, or not see, the other animals resting in the shade in the heat of the day. Most of the action is...
With burgers, meatloaf, sandwiches, brick oven pizza, and even salmon, this local brewpub favorite offers food for the masses. Sample the selection of popular brews and rack up the billiards at the adjacent Brew and Cue pool hall. Conveniently located in the heart of the Beaver Street action just a couple of blocks from Rt. 66 and the historic district....
Steakhouse, saloon, old-time music review… join the warehouse-style seating, but please, don’t sing-along with your mouth full. Besides steaks, the menu includes chicken, pasta, salmon, burgers, kabobs, and even a few veggie selections. The singers pump up the excitement with a spirited performance of classic favorites. Out back, the RV Park (928-774-1912) has 174 pull-through sites with full hookups (no...
Step back in time in this National Historic Landmark hotel designed by Mary Colter in 1935. Relax in the rustic lobby with fireplace and lounging benches. Some cabins rim-side have stunning views, others are nestled among juniper trees just yards from the canyon. The lodge has no TV and some shared baths; cabins, some with fireplaces, have TV and private...
After your invigorating bike ride, re-hydrate with an energy drink or espresso at the café next to the Bright Angel Bike Rental in the Visitor Center complex. The menu includes meat, vegetarian and vegan selections of sandwiches, wraps, burritos and soups, and a full service espresso bar that brews fresh roasted beans from Flagstaff’s famous Fire Creek Coffee roasters. Sandwiches...
Diner grub at its classic best (or worst if you’re into nouveau healthy cuisine). Chow down on burgers, fajitas, fried chicken, BBQ, and all the sides. Enjoy Arizona micro-brews, cocktail bar, patio seating, live music throughout the day, and the traffic and tourist flow on old Rt. 66. Look for the Art Deco filling station on old Rt. 66 with...
Thai food in Williams, yes, and conveniently located next to the Grand Canyon Hotel. Classic Thai and vegetarian for lunch and dinner with a menu loaded with curries, tofu dishes, Korean BBQ, spicy noodles, pad Thai. Order level 5 spicy at your own risk. The Grand Canyon Hotel around the corner considers the eatery its go-to restaurant.
The Watchtower vista encompasses the canyon with clear views of the river and distant desert. At the nearby campground, sleep under the stars and escape the crowds 26 miles from South Rim Village traffic. The campground has 50 sites sized for tents and small RVs (30-foot max), no utilities, water faucets nearby, flush bathrooms, no reservations. Get basic supplies from...
Located in the Holiday Inn, this upscale restaurant specializes in steaks and prime rib and offers a wide selection of fish, seafood, BBQ ribs and chicken, grass-fed burgers, and sandwiches. Really Hungry? Order the largest steak in town, a 24-ounce Porterhouse for $40. Libations include bottle and draft beers, wines, single malts, and cocktails.
Nothing fancy, the interior a little worn, but you get the American favorites that fast food ruined. Located on Heritage Square, this local institution serves an all-day breakfast with two eggs, hashbrowns and toast for only $5.99, lunch burgers and sandwiches $4-$6.25 and dinner plates that include fresh trout for $7.75. Don’t leave without trying the hand-dipped shakes.
For a sweet experience step into the candy store inside Old Town Shops mall off Pioneer Square. With 300 kinds of chocolate and candy delights, the only problem is making a choice. Stroll among shelves and cases of hand-crafted chocolates, truffles, fudge, peanut-butter cups, nut clusters, caramel apples, 48 flavors of jelly beans, licorice, ice cream, milkshakes, and sugar free...
Voted best pizza by the the Arizona Daily Sun readers 11 years in row, Fratelli earns its praise with homemade dough and sauces. Another secret: hand toss and bake to perfection in a stone oven. Choose from traditional, specialty, and deep dish pizzas or create you own masterpiece with 6 choices of sauces (red, pesto, bbq, white, buffalo, sweet chili)...
Imagine how Vegas would design a 1950s diner and you get the Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff. Appropriately named, this reborn Route 66 icon has a galaxy of neon, a nova of glittering chrome, and a constellation of movie memorabilia. Now add a roadhouse menu about twice as good as any from the era, a soda fountain with 100 flavors of...
Usually booked with railway packages to the Grand Canyon, this elegant hotel offers triple-sheeted beds, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and free wi-fi. For dining choose the Grand Depot Café with a huge buffet and pasta bar or enjoy pub food and spirits at Spenser’s Pub in the hotel lobby. Modeled after the Fred Harvey’s 1908 Fray Marcos...
Explore the spectacular viewpoints along the western South Rim Trail by foot (8 miles) or by shuttle bus and you’ll end up at Hermits Rest, probably hungry and thirsty. If you didn’t pack a lunch (advised), you’re in luck. Fortify at the snack bar, enjoy a cold drink and ice cream, then browse the gift shop for yet another souvenir....
Winner of almost every culinary award in Arizona, Josephine’s (BLD) serves beef, chicken, fish, and even chili rellenos that combine delicate spices and flavors with the freshest ingredients the chef can find. The lunch and dinner appetizers are worth making a reservation. The lunch menu offers unique items like fresh green tomato turkey sandwiches and pecan-crusted fish tacos, salads, and...
Voted Best of Flag 2011, 2012, this hip Japanese café has a reputation for fresh, flavorful sushi and sashimi hand-made with your order. The eclectic menu includes noodle and dumpling dishes, fried rice, salads, and 27 specialty rolls with dozens of combinations and ingredients, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices. The 6-piece sushi combos with miso soup run $9–$19. For mains...
Nine blends, high-test or water-processed decaf, from around the world, try them all and buzz for the rest of the day. These experts have been roasting and packaging their own coffee since 1996. Get a shot of espresso and hangout at the downtown cafe, on San Francisco St. next to Babbitts Outdoor store. Or stop on the way to the...
At Macy’s European Coffeehouse, Bakery & Vegetarian Restaurant, you’ll find the menu on the wall, the aroma of roasting coffee in the air, and the sound of the espresso machine steamer set the stage for delicious, fresh-roasted coffee and gourmet muffins and pastries. Don’t skimp on breakfast. Give yogurt and granola, eggs, biscuits and gravy, waffles, and an egg &...
Look for elk in the pine woodlands on the 5-minute walk to the rim and shuttle bus stop. Modern two-story units feature two queen beds, full bath, phone, TV; North Unit rooms are larger with in-room coffee, refrigerator, air conditioning, safe. Cabins have two queen-size or double beds, ceiling fan, shower. All rooms non-smoking. Services include a cafeteria that serves...