Stay in Flag or in Sedona?
by toddecus
Going to chime in on the side of Sedona to stay for sure. Sedona has beautiful scenery and won't be nearly as cold that time of year. Sedona is definitely pricey, but very serene. There are lots of art galleries, and "woo woo" kinds of places around. Met my wife because she went to a Tarot card reader up there, next day she got on Match for the first time, and sent me an email...
Flag is an inexpensive truckstop to sleep at overnight on the way to: Grand Canyon, Powell, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon.
Sedona is beautiful place to STAY and relax.
my $.02 Driving down to Sedona!
You are close to Navajo and...
by Diana_P
You are close to Navajo and Hopi country here, but be warned if traveling to reservations -- they have their own law, and you don't want to cross them. The reservations are 'dry' so do NOT take alcohol. I haven't run into trouble with them, but I understand if you get pulled over or stopped by 'rez' police, you will have to bribe your way out of it. Having said that, you can get great deals on native crafts if you avoid tourist shops and buy directly from the craftsman -- you can find them sitting out in some of the parks and on the Mesas on the Hopi reservation. (BTW, if they are selling burrito type food, be aware it's probably SPAM inside it. Ick.) DO NOT try to take pictures if you go up the mesas on the hopi res. BIG faux pas. HUGE. Absolutely forbidden. And also make sure you lock cars on the res, like anywhere else, but especially there. Don't leave valuables in them. Period. When you cross that res line, realize you are entering a third world country. Watch for animals in the road -- they do not have fences like we do. Also make sure you have a full gas tank -- stations a re few, far between and EXPENSIVE! Take water in case of a breakdown. I spent some time at Canyon De Chelly, east of Flagstaff and in the heart of Navajo country. Beautiful hike into the canyon and ruins at the bottom.
Route 66
by goingsolo
The famous Route 66 passes right through Flagstaff. The legendary road inspired songs and visions of traveling Jack Kerouac-style along the open road. It was closed down to make way for the highway, but parts still remain, including a section in Flagstaff.
Sedona Views
by BruceDunning
The main reason to come to the town is to see the mountains surrounding it; or maybe to shop, or maybe to see artists work, or maybe get your vortex in line. Whatever reason, there are some very nice views to note and take pictures of.
For breakfast
by Paisleypaul about Wendys
The Wendys chain is light years ahead of the odious McDonalds and Burger King for breakfast. It was bought in 2008 by the owners of the Arbys chain. We were here for breakfast only
IF you want to check the menu it's at http://wendys.com/food/Menu.jsp
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Crown Railroad Cafe
Silver deer hiding form tourists
BAr and tables to sit
Visitor Center in railroad depot
