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FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily)— Flagstaff is home to hundreds of local restaurants and bars, sits in the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world, and is a gateway to several national parks and monuments.

Arizona road-trip options include scenic drives to Flagstaff, Pinetop-Lakeside, Bisbee and Williams. Three stunning Arizona destinations are on USA TODAY's list of most treasured views in America.

Arizona is known for its hot temperatures and desert landscapes, so locals and visitors alike visit these popular, cooler destinations to escape the heat.