Go out at night but you better layer up. It gets very cold. I am talking hats, gloves, and more. Go early too. You get very cold queueing... Not cheap but worth a visit! Might not see that many stars for a long time. More

I have visited Lowell 4 times and each time has a fun way of learning about how the Lowell Observatory came to be and how they found Pluto. One telescope is moves with old white-wheeled tires. Walt Disney had a cabin near by which they believe how Pluto the dog or the planet got it's name. Also why did they... More

Ok, the exhibits are mundane and very verbose. You need to read A LOT. Young kids will not enjoy this. Older children might. The young man attending the gift shop and tickets could barely be heard and was no help in telling me what was up and what was available. Plus, the place does not open until noon. However, I... More

While probably best-known as the observatory where Pluto was discovered, the Lowell Observatory really deserves most recognition for being the place where the first evidence for the expansion of the universe was uncovered, with Vesto Slipher's discovery of the red-shift effect. The observatory rightly has lots on this (including the telescope where the discovery was made). Would v much recommend... More

Interesting information, but very cold in January. The guide was very knowledgable. More

elevation is approx. 7,200' so dress warmly in the winter months - colder here than in Sedona on the same day. the tour guide was excellent and enthusiastic - the observatory itself was amazing - lots of history to come alive here! We took the movie and the tour of the Lowell and the "Pluto" tour all back to back... More

Located in Flagstaff. We went there for the day. We learned about the man Lowell himself. Some really good old telescopes. Worth the trip. More

Visited the Lowell Observatory after dark and got to take a good look at Jupiter! Very helpful and informative guides who did a great job explaining the intricacies of astronomy. Very good attraction for kids. There were many there when we visited and they seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. More

My fiance and I enjoyed our visit to Lowell Observatory. We learned a great deal about the many planets and forces that are in and control our solar system. A great place to take children for hands on learning. If you don't mind venturing out at night they offer many neat things to do. We viewed Mars but ran out... More