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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- October 8, 2007
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| Flagstaff, Arizona |
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Cool summers, spring flowers, fall colors and great skiing.
With more than 200 restaurants, dozens of inns, affordable accommodations,
unique attractions, colorful night spots all combine with small-town to make
big-town excitement. Culture, clean air, festivals and forest paths give
Flagstaff year-round enjoyment.
Some of the most beautiful country in the Southwest
surrounds you here -- from lush woodlands to rugged deserts. The Grand Canyon,
Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona's red rocks, Native American reservations and a
string of breathtaking national monuments are all within a short drive.
Flagstaff's charm, character and distinctive appeal are just a few of the
reasons that people rave, "they don't make towns like this anymore!"
Median income -- $37,146
Median house value -- $161,000
For more information visit www.flagstaff.arizona.org
or call 1-800-842-7293.
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| The Top 10 Attractions
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| The Grand Canyon 520-638-7888
One of the seven natural wonders of the
world that no picture can do justice. To hike to the bottom (and not back
up) takes a full day. Don't forget to reserve accommodations before you
come otherwise you'll have to drive 50 to 70 miles away for a room. |
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| Walnut Canyon National Monument
928-526-3367
Walk in the footsteps of the people that
lived here over 900 years ago. Under the limestone overhangs, the Sinagua
built their homes. See millions of years pf history unraveled in the
geology of the rocks. |
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| Coconino National Forest
928-527-3620
The Coconino National Forest is one of the
most diverse National forests in the country with landscapes ranging from
the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests to alpine tundra. |
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| Wupatki National Monument
928-679-2365
The Wupatki pueblo was built in one of the
lowest, warmest, driest places on the Colorado Plateau by 85-100 people.
See the beauty these settlers left behind. |
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| Sunset Crater Volcano National
Monument 928-526-1157
Sunset Crater is the youngest volcano on
the Colorado Plateau. The volcano's red rim and dark lava flows have
hardened to create a jagged surface. |
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| Arizona Snowbowl 928-779-1951
Enjoy Arizona skiing at its peak. Snowbowl
has a 2,300 feet of vertical drops and 32 trails. The average snowfall is
260 inches. In the summer, the skyride will show you some beautiful
natural wonders. |
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| The Arboretum at Flagstaff
928-774-1442
Home to one of the largest collections of
high country wildflowers in America. Explore the miles of trails and see
over 100 species of birds. |
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| Riordan Mansion State Historic
Park 928-779-1442
This Mansion built during the logging days
of 1904, retains the original furnishings. Added are a visitor center and
a six-acre wooded area. |
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| Historic Downtown Flagstaff
A variety of shops, an array of eating
establishments and the nightlife are awaiting your visit. Check out
Flagstaff's south side to see the city's ethnic roots. |
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| Meteor Crater 1-800-289-5898
The best preserved meteorite impact site on
Earth! Formed nearly 50,000 years ago, the crater is 550 feet deep, 2.4
miles in circumference and nearly 1 mile across. |
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