Full view. Bathrooms, gift shop, Subway restaurant, tours along the rim (winds permitting), a museum, and several observation decks to use. Read all 3,641 reviews. One site mentions that we should see Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon if we're near Flagstaff. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: Visit from NY - See 2,031 traveler reviews, 1,253 candid photos, and great deals for Flagstaff, AZ, at Tripadvisor. Sunset Crater is a cinder cone located north of Flagstaff in U.S. state of Arizona. Answer 11 of 11: Hello, I'm trying to figure out the logistics of visiting some Native American sites with our 3 children (10, 6, & 4) on the way to the Grand Canyon. It looks like these might be short visit stops - is that right? I think if our flight cooperates by arriving on time we will definitely stop at Montezuma's Castle on the way to Flagstaff.It sounds like a nice break for our children after a 4.5 hour flight and being thrown into a rental car.. The Meteor Crater, without question, is a must stop for all those traveling through Northern Arizona. See pictures and our review of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Contact.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is ranked #6 out of 9 things to do in Flagstaff. Sunset Crater is the youngest in a string of volcanoes (the San Francisco volcanic field) that is related to the nearby San Francisco Peaks. The crater itself is the main attraction in the monument, and one of the best ways to see it is by hiking the fire lookout road that meanders up O’Leary Peak — the turnoff is just before the visitors center. Formation. The crater is within the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Location. Website +1 928-289-2362. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: A great place to visit - See 2,031 traveler reviews, 1,253 candid photos, and great deals for Flagstaff, AZ, at Tripadvisor. A few miles farther is the Bonito Lava Flow. Answer 1 of 5: Hi, We're working on logistics for our trip. If you’ve never been to the moon, this is what it looks like. I ... Make the trip to see the crater. I-40 and Exit 233, Winslow, AZ 86047.