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Known as the “City of Seven Wonders,” Flagstaff attracts millions of tourists each year due to its easy access to such scenic destinations as the Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater, Oak Creek Canyon, Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument and the San Francisco Peaks.

Flagstaff is a major crossroads for the west. Interstates 17 and 40 provide road access to major west coast markets, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, El Paso, Los Angeles, San Diego, parts of Mexico plus Phoenix and Tucson. US Highway 89 provides access to the states north of Arizona and Highway 180 provides access to the Grand Canyon.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway serves the City of Flagstaff with more than 100 trains passing through town daily. Amtrak also services Flagstaff twice daily connecting with Los Angeles and Chicago. Bus services are available within the city (Mountain Line), intra and interstate (Greyhound), and several tour guide companies provide service around Northern Arizona. In addition, there are several taxicab companies. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, located four miles south of downtown Flagstaff on I-17, provides frequent daily flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where national and international connections can be made.

NAU, the largest employer in the City, has a major economic impact annually. The campus is used year-round and hosts many professional athletes, e.g., Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns, and Olympic athletes that choose Flagstaff as training site because of the climate, altitude, and available facilities. The University, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff and the State of Arizona, has institutionalized this with the development of the High Altitude Sports Training Center. The Center invites athletes worldwide to train at our 7,000 feet elevation, which has proven to offer a competitive advantage. The Center offers facilities, health assessments, and other services to these international athletes.

Tourism is a year-round industry attracting skiers in the winter, vacationers in the summer, and sightseers viewing the aspen turning gold in the fall. Major private employers in the Flagstaff area are Nestle Purina, W. L. Gore & Associates, SCA Tissue, Sturner and Klien, Walgreens Distribution, and Joy Cone. Major public employers in the Flagstaff area are Coconino County, Northern Arizona University, City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Unified School District and the U.S. Forest Service.

Educational opportunities abound in Flagstaff. Flagstaff Unified School District #1 has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two alternative schools, five magnet schools and three high schools. In addition to the public school system, there are 10 charter schools run by private parties. These schools provide educational opportunities for children in kindergarten to high school. Coconino County Community College and Northern Arizona University are among the choices for higher education.

The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (FSO) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to bringing world-class musical performances to their audiences and to providing innovative programs in music education for youth across northern Arizona. The FSO conducts six concerts from September through April form the core of the Symphony's season, with additional Young People's Concerts for children in the Flagstaff Unified School District, and a Lollipop concert in December for families with young children. Regular concerts are held in 1500-seat Ardrey Auditorium on the campus of Northern Arizona University.

Lowell Observatory was founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician Percival Lowell. Best known for the discovery of Pluto, Lowell Observatory is also where astronomer V.M. Slipher gathered the first evidence that the universe is expanding. The observatory also maintains a vigorous education and outreach program, headquartered in the Steele Visitor Center on Mars Hill. Each year, about 70,000 people visit the observatory to learn about astronomy by participating in multimedia programs, private and school programs, special events and other educational activities. The observatory offers daily-guided tours and evening programs.

The Museum of Northern Arizona offers internationally recognized exhibits in archeology, ethnology, geology, biology and fine art of the Colorado Plateau. Four especially notable exhibitions, which attract national and international visitors, include the annual Zuni, Hopi, Navajo, and Hispanic Exhibitions with contemporary and traditional pottery, weaving, jewelry, and sand paintings, as well as native artist demonstrations and traditional dance.

Flagstaff has an extensive array of medical facilities and resources in the areas of traditional, integrative and alternative healthcare. Flagstaff Medical Center is the Northern Arizona Regional referral center for trauma, cancer, rehabilitation, cardiac care, high-risk maternal/fetal, MRI/CT scan and more. More than 148 physicians are on active staff at the hospital, representing 36 medical specialties.

Downhill skiers enjoy 32 runs down the San Francisco Peaks, just 14 miles from Downtown Flagstaff. Groomed trails at a nordic center provide over 40 kilometers of cross-country skiing. The outdoor sportsman will find opportunities for hunting and fishing. The individual committed to an exercise routine, which includes running, or walking will find a 2-mile track complete with a 20-station Vita Course at Buffalo Park, a woodland area atop a mesa with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. For those who enjoy organized team sports, the city has adult and youth leagues for softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, ice hockey and volleyball throughout the year. Additional recreation amenities include the skateboard park and disc golf course.

Flagstaff citizens realize that the quality of life enjoyed in this mountain community is intricately related to the preservation of our environment. The city has dedicated considerable resources to a variety of environmental issues and local conservation efforts. The Environmental Services Division works to ensure that all residents of Flagstaff are provided with a clean, safe, and ecologically sound environment. More specifically, the programs are focused on waste management strategies that emphasize waste reduction and recycling, composting and environmentally sound landfill management to meet the city's long-term disposal needs. In addition, several new programs are embracing the concepts of sustainability, restoration, conservation and participation, such as renewable energy and fuels, Brownfield Land Recycling and sustainable building.