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Museum of Northern Arizona
Three Miles North of Flagstaff, 928-774-5213. With a collection of over five million objects, this museum offers five galleries of permanent exhibits and three galleries of changing exhibits in the fields of fine art, geology, biology and anthropology. They're open daily except for major holidays. www.musnaz.org
 Lowell Observatory
History and stargazing meet on the 108-year-old Mars Hill campus, where Pluto was discovered. Visit the wonderful interactive exhibit hall, or attend an evening program with telescope viewing and a discussion of the night sky. www.lowell.edu
Riordan Mansion
Built in 1904 for two prominent Flagstaff families, the Mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The rustic Arts and Crafts style mansion has forty rooms (plus servant's quarters), and features an exceptional collection of Craftsman furnishings with appointments by Edison, Stickley, Ellis, and Steinway.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/riordan.html
Grand Canyon
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is simply spectacular. Incomparable vistas, unparalleled hiking, remarkable architecture, amazing wildlife, extraordinary history... what more can we say?
www.nps.gov/grca
Jerome, Arizona
From a boomtown, to a ghost town, to a lively artisans' and writers' community, Jerome has seen it all. It's a breathtaking drive to this old mining town, which clings precariously to the side of a mountain. Explore its history while enjoying its rebirth as an artist colony. www.americanwest.com/pages/jerome.htm
Lake Powell
Lake Powell-America's favorite house boating destination, is like no other place on earth. Lake Powell has spectacular red rock towers, brilliant blue-green water perfect for fishing and boating.
www.lakepowell.com
Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, Montezuma's Castle
These little-known National Monuments may be the best-kept secret in Northern Arizona. All of them feature ancient Native Americans ruins in breathtaking natural settings.
Wupatki National Monument: http://www.nps.gov/wupa
Walnut Canyon: http://www.nps.gov/waca
Montezuma's Castle: http://www.nps.gov/moca
Sedona
A short drive down a beautiful canyon road lies Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, home to towering red rocks, multicolored canyons, and Slide Rock, a slick natural water chute.
http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/sliderock.html
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