At a 7,000-foot elevation, Flagstaff is surrounded by pines, aspens, and the majestic San Francisco Peaks. The region's four-season climate is enjoyed by its 60,000 residents and world visitors alike.
Flagstaff basks in approximately 288 days of sunshine per year, with an average summer temperature of 75 degrees. Winters, although snowy, are mild. Flagstaff is about 2.5 hours from the Phoenix airport, and there are also flights in and out of Flagstaff.
Recreational opportunities include fishing, hiking, hunting, and skiing. Located near numerous state and national parks, American Indian ruins, and less than a two-hour drive from the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff is an ideal place to host your educational conference.
Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 20,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 35 sites across the state. With its solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each students' success.
Flagstaff Convention and Visitor Bureau
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