Laura’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious burgers, fries and local beers. I LOVE their grilled cheese- with green chilis.
194 locals recommend
Diablo Burger
120 N Leroux StDelicious burgers, fries and local beers. I LOVE their grilled cheese- with green chilis.
MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66BIG Mexican breakfasts. Expect a wait on the weekends.
Great place to get take out and have great thai food without breaking the bank. My go-to place when I want a hot meal that I don't want to cook myself.
134 locals recommend
Pato Thai Cuisine
20 E Rte 66Great place to get take out and have great thai food without breaking the bank. My go-to place when I want a hot meal that I don't want to cook myself.
Awesome local flair- huge salads, fantastic interesting and classic pizza- family favorite! Definitely get one of their desserts to go too!
54 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
1061 S Plaza WayAwesome local flair- huge salads, fantastic interesting and classic pizza- family favorite! Definitely get one of their desserts to go too!
This is craft pizza. They take great pride in what they use as ingredients and how their pizza's are made- start to finish. My favorite is the SS-145- gorgonzola, almonds, kale, and lemon juice. They do have more traditional pizzas but this is not about quantity, it is about quality and craft.
148 locals recommend
Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AveThis is craft pizza. They take great pride in what they use as ingredients and how their pizza's are made- start to finish. My favorite is the SS-145- gorgonzola, almonds, kale, and lemon juice. They do have more traditional pizzas but this is not about quantity, it is about quality and craft.
This is my go-to place for outdoor eating, great baked goods and desserts, and interesting but hearty foods- particularly breakfast and brunch!!
147 locals recommend
Tourist Home All Day Cafe
52 S San Francisco StThis is my go-to place for outdoor eating, great baked goods and desserts, and interesting but hearty foods- particularly breakfast and brunch!!
Late For the Train
19A E Aspen AveGreat local coffee place!
This is where I go to get the best cup of coffee in town! They take great pride in making excellent coffee- everytime!
73 locals recommend
Firecreek Coffee Company
22 W Historic Rte 66This is where I go to get the best cup of coffee in town! They take great pride in making excellent coffee- everytime!
Love this place! Beautiful outdoor seating (when the weather is nice), great food, and little market to buy picnic items or hiking snacks!
155 locals recommend
Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
3951 N State Rte 89ALove this place! Beautiful outdoor seating (when the weather is nice), great food, and little market to buy picnic items or hiking snacks!
If you are looking for a great place to gather with friends or family, they have a big outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters for the cooler nights and umbrellas for the sunny days. (connected to the Tourist Home restaurant during the day). The Annex has great craft cocktails and a fun night downtown atmosphere.
86 locals recommend
The Annex Cocktail Lounge
50 S San Francisco StIf you are looking for a great place to gather with friends or family, they have a big outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters for the cooler nights and umbrellas for the sunny days. (connected to the Tourist Home restaurant during the day). The Annex has great craft cocktails and a fun night downtown atmosphere.
Shopping
Locally owned book store with an amazing selection for kids and adults. They also have some unique and fun gift items here.
15 locals recommend
Bright Side Bookshop
18 N San Francisco StLocally owned book store with an amazing selection for kids and adults. They also have some unique and fun gift items here.
Mountain Sports Flagstaff
24 N San Francisco StOutdoor clothing and locally crafted jewelry
Herbs, tinctures, Native American jewelry and crafts, and skin products, many of which are skillfully made from local plants. Locally owned and operated. Great place to get gifts and items distinctly local to this region- culturally, botanically, and literally.
22 locals recommend
Winter Sun Herbs
107 N San Francisco StHerbs, tinctures, Native American jewelry and crafts, and skin products, many of which are skillfully made from local plants. Locally owned and operated. Great place to get gifts and items distinctly local to this region- culturally, botanically, and literally.
When I need a piece of gear or camping things, this is where I start. I think they are the most friendly, most local, and take the time to help you if you need it, but leave you alone if you are just browsing.
11 locals recommend
Aspen Sports
15 N San Francisco StWhen I need a piece of gear or camping things, this is where I start. I think they are the most friendly, most local, and take the time to help you if you need it, but leave you alone if you are just browsing.
Museums
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdTourist Attractions that are worth it!
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdWear closed-toed shoes and walk the rim! Incredible!
101 locals recommend
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark
233Wear closed-toed shoes and walk the rim! Incredible!
City/town information
Incredible red rocks. Fun place to hike, sit by oak creek, or shop in the oak creek shops (I am partial to the fudge shop right on the main street- Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe- Sedona Fudge Company!).
Kachina is particularly close to the road to Sedona, no need to go through Flagstaff to get there......take the scenic and windy road 89A and drive through oak creek canyon! (RT. 17 will get you to Sedona too, but the views are just amazing going on 89A. Be careful in in-climate weather, this is a windy and narrow road with very slow speed limit (also, keep an eye out for deer crossing the road, especially at night.)
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Incredible red rocks. Fun place to hike, sit by oak creek, or shop in the oak creek shops (I am partial to the fudge shop right on the main street- Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe- Sedona Fudge Company!).
Kachina is particularly close to the road to Sedona, no need to go through Flagstaff to get there......take the scenic and windy road 89A and drive through oak creek canyon! (RT. 17 will get you to Sedona too, but the views are just amazing going on 89A. Be careful in in-climate weather, this is a windy and narrow road with very slow speed limit (also, keep an eye out for deer crossing the road, especially at night.)
You are so close....if you haven't seen the Grand Canyon or walked down into it on one of the many trails (the Bright Angel Trail is the most travelled and clearly marked), take the trip....it is worth it. Sunset and sunrise are particularly spectacular.
98 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Village
You are so close....if you haven't seen the Grand Canyon or walked down into it on one of the many trails (the Bright Angel Trail is the most travelled and clearly marked), take the trip....it is worth it. Sunset and sunrise are particularly spectacular.