30% off (Sale price $55.99, Reg. Price $79.99) :: Hotel at a Glance: Best Western Pony Soldier Inn SuitesLocated in the shadow of Mount Eldon, Best Western Pony Soldier Inn Suites provides a comfortable home base for exploring Flagstaff and the surrounding mountains. Located just off Interstate 40 and within a few minutes of the Lowell Observatory, Historic Route 66, and a popular ski resort, this updated hotel offers spacious rooms, a free full breakfast, and an enclosed pool and spa. 5 miles from Lowell Observatory—where you can get an up-close look at the stars and see the telescope that discovered Pluto—and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Grand Canyon National Park is located less than 80 miles away along the scenic US-89 and AZ-64 roadways. Complimentary hot breakfast with hot eggs, breakfast meat, fruit, and yogurt. Take a dip in the spacious enclosed pool or hot tub. Dining options nearby: A Route 66 diner, as well as Italian and Chinese restaurants, are all within walking distance.Flagstaff, Arizona: Route 66 History and Outdoor AdventuresMentioned in Nat King Cole’s song “Route 66,” the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff was once a popular pit stop for those driving along the 2,400-mile highway. The towns sunny skies and warm weather continue to draw travelers today, allowing cyclists, hikers, and joggers to enjoy more than 50 miles of trails and more than 650 acres of city parks. East of Flagstaff, you’ll find the Walnut Canyon National Monument, where you can hike the Rim or Island trails while exploring cliff formations and remnants of dwellings once inhabited by indigenous peoples.Flagstaff’s elevation and clear night skies made it the perfect location for the now-famous Lowell Observatory. Pluto was discovered from the observatory in 1930, and space research continues there today. The site is open to the public for guided daytime tours.
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