closest (real) <\/a>airport is located in Phoenix, about a two-hour drive from the city. This will definitely add to travel times both ways. In my opinion, there are few things worse than flying home from a long trip, landing at the airport, and then squishing into a hot car for a few more hours of traveling between you and your bed! <\/p>\n\n\n\n16. Terrible Roads and Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As previously stated, Flagstaff is a rather small town. The roads are rather worn in many areas and are not suitable for high amounts of traffic. While this may not seem to be a potential issue in such a small town, there are most definitely times that these road conditions cause issues. Incredibly high tourist populations flood the city in nearly every season of the year! With a tourism population that can double the city’s population on a busy day, the run-down and small roads in the city are often unsuitable for the number of cars on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city also has an incredibly limited amount of parking spaces. This leaves many vehicles with no option but to take space on the sides of roads, leaving the already limited amount of roadways even more packed than before. As a local, this can get old incredibly quickly. No one enjoys having to park several blocks away from their work or a restaurant in their own town due to the lack of parking spots available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Not Family Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most family-friendly areas are considered to be so based on a few key factors. Good schools, lots of other families with kids in the area, safe parks and streets, good entertainment options, close proximity to houses, and a safe community. Unfortunately, Flagstaff lacks greatly in these areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of these aspects have been explained before. The school options are limited and do not have good ratings. Houses are located far from one another, making it difficult for children to travel alone to visit friends and play for the day. Because of the limited housing availability, and affordability, most young families are not able to live in Flagstaff at all, and those who are able to find a home and job, are likely to move in the near future. The high amount of tourists keeps the roads busy which is not very safe for children and provides a mysteriously large group of people whose trustworthiness cannot be expected in all cases. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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