Flagstaff, AZ

Flag is a very cool town and a great place to unwind after a Canyon trip. We had two priorities: good food and a long soak. The historic section took care of both.

First stop the KOA. A rather bleak campground with a good laundromat. Of course there were no bathtubs. Even the thought of a KOA bathtub is enough to make your skin crawl. So we called a couple of B & B's to inquiry about their tubs. The England House fit the bill and after one KOA night we took a "vacation" from the van for two nights. The soaking tub eased our weary hiking muscles and by Sunday we were back on our bikes.




The England House (circa 1906) had an interesting claim to fame. Mr. England, a mason with a serious drinking problem, died of strychnine poisoning before completion of the large stone structure. His wife stood trial for murder. Mrs. England was found innocent when it was discovered that Mr. England regularly added the toxin to his jug of whiskey. Mrs. England seemed to take the untimely death as a minor inconvenience, hiring a sober nephew to complete the home.

Flagstaff's historic downtown bustles with shoppers and diners, many from nearby Arizona State University. There are several blocks of unique stores and restaurants. Amazingly, there is only one chain sandwich shop. We enjoyed walking to town from the inn or biking the trails and urban paths throughout the district.








If you are in Flag, we recommend the following restaurants: Karma Sushi, The Cottage House (upscale), Criollo (latin fusion) and Mountain Oasis ( healthy and satisfying). Do stay with Richard and Laurel at the England House. They promise to hold the strychnine and just serve the morning coffee straight up.


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