Historic Downtown and Railroad District

Flagstaff, Arizona has a lengthy history starting with Native Americans moving on to Spanish Cultures and now the more modern American. This city has a historical district and Railroad district that might be of interest to tourists. Historic Flagstaff grew out of the need for the railroad to pass through the area. Visitors can begin at Flagstaff's visitor center in a Tudor Style Santa Fe Railroad Station. At the visitor center maps and area information are provided regarding the historic buildings, restaurants and shops in historic downtown.

One option is the 1888 Babbitt Brothers Trading Company building. It has a renaissance revival style. Visitors can also tour the Hotel Monte Vista in Spanish Colonial architecture and the 1920s Weatherford Hotel. The district is open Monday to Sunday 12am to 12am. In other words, visitors can drive around the district at any hour, all though buildings and shops will close in late evening and early morning. To drive through the district it is necessary to take Route 66, which is also quite historic. Shops include tourist traps, art galleries, and boutiques with handmade goods, as well as more mainstream factory productions. Restaurants have Spanish and American cuisine.