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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
About
Attraction • Indoor & Outdoor • Admission Required
A stunning 1904 Arts and Crafts mansion with 40 rooms and 13,000 square feet, now a state historic park. Guided tours walk you through Flagstaff's lumber baron history, and the original furnishings and artifacts are impressive. It was designed by the same architect who did the El Tovar at the Grand Canyon. Admission is required ($). Open daily 9:30am to 5pm, with restrooms, parking, exhibits, and a gift shop. Advance booking is the real constraint: reservations are recommended, and a walk-up is not a sure thing. The house is wheelchair-accessible but not stroller-friendly, and it fits elementary kids and tweens better than little ones — a quiet guided house tour asks for sitting still. A unique stop for curious families who can book ahead.
What it has
Learning features
Exhibits
Tours
Gift Shop
Amenities
Restrooms
Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Best for
Kid ages
Elementary
Tween
Weather
Sunny Days
Rainy Days
Snow Days
Cold Weather
Contact and info
Address
409 W Riordan Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Hours
- Daily9:30am – 5pm
Hours can vary seasonally — worth a quick check before you go.
Phone
928-779-4395While you're in the area
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