Southside Travel Guide
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.
Flagstaff Extreme
Enjoy a trip to Flagstaff Extreme and popular activities such as hiking in Flagstaff. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Flagstaff's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Grand Canyon South Rim Full-Day Self-Guided Tour
Forbidden Frights of Flagstaff Ghost Tour
Grand Canyon Deluxe Small Group Tour from Sedona/Flagstaff
Top hotels in Southside
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Flagstaff Downtown, AZ
Located within easy walking distance to downtown. Staff friendly, rooms nice and clean, nice amenities on site.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Little America Flagstaff
Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Junipine Resort
I love the place!!! Cabin is spacious and staff is incredible
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/Downtown
Great accommodation. Ample parking, comfy beds, nice towels- the water pressure was a blessing after hiking all day. Awesome vibes from the staff and others staying at the hotel. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Aspen InnSuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon
Very nice and clean room
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff
Awesome room clean and user friendly and the staff was very friendly, even a bible in the room
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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 Lowell Observatory and Flagstaff City Hall.
Cherry Hill
When in Cherry Hill, you can plan a visit to Heritage Square and Orpheum Theater, 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 Riordon Mansion.
Switzer Mesa
Though Switzer Mesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heritage Square and Orpheum Theater.
