Northern Arizona
High desert plateaus, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Sedona's red-rock vortexes, the San Francisco Peaks, and historic Route 66 towns from Flagstaff to Williams.
Top 10 things to do
Curated from TripAdvisor, Yelp, U.S. News Travel, and other trusted tourism sources.
- 01
Grand Canyon South Rim
Walk the Rim Trail and take in Mather Point and Yavapai Observation Station.
via TripAdvisor ↗ - 02
Cathedral Rock Trail, Sedona
Short, steep red-rock scramble with one of Arizona's most photographed summits.
via TripAdvisor ↗ - 03
Antelope Canyon (Upper & Lower)
Navajo-guided slot canyon tours near Page — book Upper for the light beams.
via U.S. News Travel ↗ - 04
Horseshoe Bend Overlook
1.5-mile round-trip walk to a 1,000-ft overlook of the Colorado River.
via TripAdvisor ↗ - 05
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon
Iconic corridor trail — day-hike to 1.5 Mile Resthouse or Plateau Point.
via AllTrails ↗ - 06
- 07
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
Where Pluto was discovered — nightly telescope programs under a dark sky.
via TripAdvisor ↗ - 08
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive
AZ-89A switchbacks between Sedona and Flagstaff — stop at Slide Rock State Park.
via U.S. News Travel ↗ - 09
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Cliff dwellings along a 1-mile loop with 240 stairs.
via TripAdvisor ↗ - 10
Grand Canyon Railway from Williams
Vintage train ride into the park with on-board musicians.
via Yelp ↗
Places to go in Northern Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Narrow slot canyon on Navajo land famous for light beams and flowing sandstone walls.
Flagstaff & San Francisco Peaks
Mountain town at 7,000 ft — gateway to the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, and Arizona Snowbowl.
Grand Canyon National Park
One of the seven natural wonders of the world — a mile-deep, 277-mile-long chasm carved by the Colorado River.
Monument Valley
Sandstone buttes rising 1,000 feet from the desert floor on the Navajo Nation.
Sedona Red Rock Country
Towering red sandstone formations, vortex sites, art galleries, and world-class hiking.
Lake Powell
Second-largest man-made reservoir in the US — houseboats, slot canyons, and Rainbow Bridge.
Upcoming in Northern Arizona
Festivals, concerts and happenings in the next few months.
- Jun11music · Flagstaff
Thirsty Thursday with Thunder and Lightnin'
Enjoy live music from Thunder and Lightnin' in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard.
- Jun12tour · Flagstaff
Easton Collection Center Tour
Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Easton Collection Center at the Museum of Northern Arizona.
- Jun13Concert · Flagstaff
2026 Tribute Series Package
- Jun13Concert · Flagstaff
Atomic Punks (2026 Tribute Series)
- Jun13Astronomy · Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon Star Party
Free week of telescope viewing on both rims of the canyon.
- Jun20Concert · Flagstaff
Yachtley Crew
- Jun23conference · Chandler
27th Annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference
Professionals, advocates and community members are invited to explore practical solutions, timely topics and emerging innovations at the 27th Annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference.
- Jun23Education · Chandler
NAU institute to hold 27th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference
The event will explore practical solutions and innovations in the disability landscape on June 23-24 at the Wild Horse Pass Resort.
- Jun26Festival · Flagstaff
Coconino Campout 2026
- Jun26cultural · Flagstaff
Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture
We’re excited to welcome you to the Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture honoring Native American traditions.
- Jul2music · Flagstaff
Thirsty Thursday with Matt Sarnoski & Brian David
Enjoy live music from Matt Sarnoski and Brian David in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard.
- Jul4Festival · Flagstaff
A Flag Fourth
Northern Arizona in pictures
