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Visit
the Grand Canyon - one of the Top
10 Wonders of the World
Northern Arizona in the
Winter
Arizona Rocks with 21
things to See and Do
Arizona Rocks in
the exciting northern Arizona towns of Page,
Williams and Flagstaff. Travelers can enjoy museum
browsing, active hikes in the historic towns or the
spectacular country surrounding and connecting the
communities. A tour of the area with overnight
stays puts the Grand Canyon right in the middle of
a very memorable vacation. Details are available on
www.ArizonaRocks.com
WILLIAMS
1.
Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in
the mountains. Enjoy our Parade of Lights on
December 6th, a Christmas craft sale, lighting
contests, live entertainment, luminaries, downtown
shopping opportunities and other holiday activities
through December.
2. All Winter Long
Golf in Williams at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course.
Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks
and Bill Williams Mountain at the Elephant Rrocks
Golf Course.
3. Experience the
magic of the Polar Express 2003, the classic
children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Enjoy the
trip to the North Pole and then home with Santa.
Make this a family holiday tradition. This year the
Polar Express 2003 will run December 4th to the
8th, the 11th to the 15th, and from the 17th
through the 22nd.
4.
Williams is the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Enjoy
the wintertime beauty of thee Canyon. You can drive
to all the west rim viewpoints in the winter and
experience the grandeur of the Canyon in near
solitude.
5. Celebrate
the Holidays in our historic setting in the
mountains. Enjoy our Parade of Lights on December
6th, a Christmas craft sale, lighting contests,
live entertainment, luminaries, downtown shopping
opportunities and other holiday activities through
December.
6.
Travel to the Grand Canyon Daily in Comfort and
style. Travel a century-old rail line aboard the
historic Grand Canyon Railway and arrive just steps
from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. All winter
long enjoy the beauty of the Ponderosa Pines while
riding comfortably to the glorious Grand Canyon
with on the Grand Canyon Railway. Check with the
Railway to view their current specials.
7. Visit
Williams for their annual Miss Williams Route 66
Pageant. This coming year's event will be held on
February 14th, 2004. The winner of the Miss
Williams Route 66 title will represent Williams in
different community events throughout the
year.
8.
Come to Williams and enjoy nightly shootouts, the
beautiful San Francisco Peaks, Bill Williams
Mountain, and famous Route 66. All year long there
are special events and daily activities occur
through the town.
9. All Winter Long
Golf in Williams at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course.
Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks
and Bill Williams Mountain at the Elephant Rocks
Golf Course.
10. Start planning
early to visit Williams for your Christmas
Shopping. Enjoy a day of Christmas shopping and
dining in historic restaurants along historic Route
66.
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11. Tired of
looking at Christmas lights on houses? Join in on
this year'syears Festival of Lights Boat Parade on
November 29th at 4:45 pm at the
<http://www.visitlakepowell.com>Wahweap
Marina.
12. Kick off your
holiday season by participating in Page's Toys for
Tots Street Parade. This event takes place on
December 6th in downtown Page. It will include
visits from Santa, cider and activities, activites
for the entire family, and much more.
13. If you haven't
started your Christmas shopping yet join friends
and family in Page for Santa's Last Call Arts and
Crafts Fair. This year Santa's Last Call will be
held on December 7th and 8th.
14. Are you ready
for some fun and dancing? On January 23rd join
everyone in Page for a festive Latin Jazz
Concert.
15. Join in to take
the Polar Bear Plunge? Accompany town members and
visitors in the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January
24th where neighbors and friends will jump into the
chilly waters of Lake Powell.
16. On January 24th
attend the 45th Annual Page Lake Powell Chamber
Banquet. Enjoy music, dancing, and an evening of
fun and festivities.
17. Coming to Page
in March is the Ballet Arizona Dance Tour. Enjoy a
relaxing evening of Ballet, music, and fun for all.
Please check back shortly on our website for
updates.
FLAGSTAFF
18.
<>Treasures of Museum of Northern Arizona: 75
Years of Passion for Discovery. This event is to
celebrate the museum's 75th Anniversary, MNA staff
have selected 75 treasures with stories from the
Museum's collections to tell the institution's
multi-faceted history and highlight the science
behind them. Enjoy this event now through
May.
19. Downtown
Flagstaff Sparkles for the Holidays: The first
annual Pinecone Festival of Lights will light .
Locals and visitors alike will have the delight of
being treated to a magnificent light display in
historic downtown this holiday season. The Downtown
Business Alliance (DBA) has taken under the
daunting task of lighting all the buildings in
downtown Flagstaff with clear lights., marking the
first annual Pinecone Festival of
Lights.
20. "This is
a great time for the community to come together and
celebrate the holidays in beautiful downtown
Flagstaff," Leslie Connell, director of the
Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau, said.
"It's also an effective way to market our town to
potential tourists. People enjoy sharing holiday
cheer in the cool crisp air and winter wonderland
of northern Arizona." The festivities will kick-off
on Sat., Nov. 22 with entertainment and a Sidewalk
Sale in Heritage Square with the lights coming on
at 5:30pm. The lighting of the Heritage Square
Christmas Tree will immediately follow. The lights
will shine in downtown Flagstaff beginning at 5pm
daily through Mon., Jan. 5.
21. Little America
Hotel is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its
popular Holiday Lights Festival with a grand
lighting ceremony of over one million lights
Saturday, Nov November 29th, 2003, and
special events each Saturday through December
20th. The Jr. Master of Ceremonies will "flip the
switch" on over one million lights at 6:30 PM,
marking a decade of traditional holiday
celebrations at the Flagstaff hotel. The honorary
position will be awarded from a raffle supporting
the Care and Share Food Bank, one of four
charitable organizations to be sponsored each
weekend. The November 29 celebration will also
feature a delightful appearance by the Arizona
Mountain Mushers, stirring performances by
strolling carolers and local choirs, Flagstaff
Symphony Suzuki violinists, free hot cider and
cookies, and of course a visit with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. That evening only, Mountain Line Transit, in
cooperation with Flagstaff Mall, will offer free
shuttle service to and from the event 5:30 PM to
8:30 PM to help ease traffic for the popular event.
The mall will offer special shopping incentives for
all riders.
22. Join the annual
Riordan Mansion Christmas Party on December 13th
from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Riordan
Mansion State Historic Park. Holiday party
for everyone including craft activities for
children to make and take home, cider and cake will
be served.
23. Kick off the
holiday season on December 6th by joining the
Flagstaff City Hall for the City-Hall-i-day Tree
lighting and Open House. Visits with Santa, arts
& crafts, refreshments and entertainment
with the Joy Ringers, Aspen Singers and
others.
24. If you are
ready for some Post-Christmas fun at Lowell
Observatory will be celebrating the holidays with a
Star Fest. This special event will feature numerous
telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell
Campus. This year's highlight will be the planet
Saturn. This event takes place on December 26th to
the 28th.
25. Looking for a
fun event to attend on Valentine's Day this coming
year? Visit Flagstaff and enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic
and Arizona Statehood Party. This event takes place
at Pioneer Museum all day.
Arizona Rocks in
the exciting northern Arizona towns of Page,
Williams and Flagstaff. Travelers can enjoy museum
browsing, active hikes in the historic towns or the
spectacular country surrounding and connecting the
communities. A tour of the area with overnight
stays puts the Grand Canyon right in the middle of
a very memorable vacation.
For more
information about travel in the Arizona Rocks
region of northern Arizona, visit http://www.arizonarocks.com
where you will find links to each community and an
information rich menu of accommodations,
things-to-do, itineraries, weather, guided tours,
calendar of events and much much more. By phone
call 1.800.842.7293 for Flagstaff information,
1.800.863.0546 for the Williams Grand Canyon
Chamber of Commerce, and 1.888.261.PAGE for the
Page Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce.
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