Flagstaff, Arizona, is home to only one public golf course. However, Flagstaff's proximity to Sedona means that there are several more public courses that are just a short drive away. Additionally, Flagstaff has a number of private courses, including Aspen Valley, Pine Canyons, Flagstaff Ranch and Forest Highlands. Flagstaff's proximity to golf, as well as to natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, makes it an attractive destination for families looking to get away from it all.
Flagstaff Nordic Center
The Flagstaff Nordic Center offers the best in outdoor cross-country skiing as well as cabins and "gentle" roughing it. Visitors can rent equipment, take instruction in cross-country skiing, sled at the nearby Crowley Pit or stay in seclusion at one of the Flagstaff Nordic Center's two cabins or yurt-style tent. The Eco-Hideaway cabin is a fully self-contained, "off the grid" cabin with a wraparound porch, a fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, linens and a full bathroom. The Aspen Yurt is located along the Nordic ski trails in a meadow that is frequently visited by wildlife. A wood-burning stove provides heat for the yurt. There is electricity for lighting, but no outlets. Visitors should bring an electric lantern for backup, and there is no running water available. A third lodging option, the Ponderosa room, is located on the second level of the Flagstaff Nordic center.
Flagstaff Nordic Center
Peak Endeavors
Highway 180
PO Box 1781
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
(928) 220-0550
flagstaffnordiccenter.com
Comfi Cottages of Flagstaff
Comfi Cottages offers quaint, 1920s era homes in a residential neighborhood near historic downtown Flagstaff. The homes are vacation rentals that Comfi Cottages maintains for the owners. Amenities include linens, breakfast foods, full kitchen and bathroom, a barbecue grill and picnic table, cable, TV and a DVD player, telephone, sporting equipment and wireless Internet in some cottages. The cottages are pet-friendly.
Comfi Cottages of Flagstaff
1612 N. Aztec St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-0731
comficottages.com
England House Bed and Breakfast
The England House Bed and Breakfast is on the National Landmark of Historic Places. This two-story stone house was built around 1902 by William England, a master stone cutter. The house features pressed tin ceilings and a red-and-white stone exterior. The home is convenient to many area attractions. Each morning, breakfast is served on the sun porch or deck, which is heated by a hearthstone stove.
England House Bed and Breakfast
614 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(877) 214-7350
englandhousebandb.com
About The Author
Tracy S. Morris has been a freelance writer since 2000. She has published two novels and numerous online articles. Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers, including "Ferrets," "CatFancy," "Lexington Herald Leader" and "The Tulsa World."
