Southside
Flagstaff
Popular places to visit
Arizona Snowbowl
Hit the slopes at Arizona Snowbowl during your trip to Flagstaff. Take in the lively festivals and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Northern Arizona University
Explore the campus of Northern Arizona University during your trip to Flagstaff. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lowell Observatory
This observatory is famous for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto and features many educational activities, historic telescopes and events for visitors.
Meteor Crater
Study a massive impact crater, created by a meteorite in the northern Arizona desert that hit earth about 50,000 years ago.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Canyon National Monument and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Flagstaff. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.
Humphreys Peak
Arizona’s highest mountain soars out of the Coconino National Forest and the hiking trail that leads to its summit passes by tundra, wildflowers and volcanic peaks.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Grand Canyon South Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour
Flagstaff's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Grand Canyon Classic Tour from Flagstaff
Grand Canyon Experience Tour-GWT Departures from Sedona / Flagstaff
Top hotels in Southside
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Flagstaff Downtown, AZ
This is our go to in Flagstaff. Clean, walkable with friendly staff. Easy to just walk into town or get something to eat.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Downtown Cozy Condo- Walk to Best Diners, Breweries, NAU, Historic Flagstaff!
Very comfortable and cozy. The heat worked well and everything was very clean. The location is great and walkable to many restaurants and cafe’s downtown. A TV in the main room would be helpful so others can watch tv without having to go in the bedroom.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Little America Flagstaff
Lundary. DNA. Breakfest Pancake was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon
Noisy, noisy, noisy. Smelled like big wet dogs. Zero sleep. Never again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Flagstaff South I-17
I would have rated Excellent but noise from contiguous rooms and hallway on night time was bad, other than that, everything was great.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Downtown Flagstaff
If you're spending some time in Downtown Flagstaff, Heritage Square and Orpheum Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Flagstaff
Old Town Flagstaff is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Heritage Square and Orpheum Theater while you're in town.
La Plaza Vieja
While there might not be top attractions in La Plaza Vieja, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Flagstaff City Hall and Lowell Observatory.
Cherry Hill
When in Cherry Hill, you can plan a visit to Flagstaff City Hall and Heritage Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pine Knoll
While Pine Knoll may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walkup Skydome and Flagstaff City Hall.
Switzer Mesa
Though Switzer Mesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagstaff City Hall and Heritage Square.
