Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

If you love history and architecture of the late 1800s into the early 1900s, this place will delight. The homes are simply fascinating with drool worthy examples of Art Deco and Mission and some Art Nuevo. The wonderful and sometimes strange design choices are so fun and interesting. Woodworkers will be enthralled by the uses of wood in the house of a mill wright. The tour is guided by very knowledgeable guides that are super fun and friendly. I wouldn't recommend for very small children but anyone with a love of history will enjoy spending time exploring these houses.

A surprise and delight. We were surprised to find something like this in Flagstaff. It is a little tricky to find, even on google maps - but well worth it. It reminded us of the Gamble House in Pasadena, CA. The architecture, furnishings - and the history - were fascinating. The wood paneling is impressive; also a little sad when you realize so much of the forest is gone as a result. Our guide was excellent - a modest intern who was nonetheless extremely knowledgeable. The grounds aren't huge, but lovely. Flagstaff had other great surprises too. Add a day on your way to or from the Grand Canyon, and visit here.

Very unique Arts & Crafts style mansion built with two separate living areas joined by common space. Our guide on 9/9/2025 (I forgot his name, sorry) was a wealth of knowledge regarding the mansion and family. A must see if you enjoy historical homes.

A Fascinating Stop on Our Girls’ Weekend – Loved the History! We visited the Riordan Mansion during a girls’ weekend getaway to Flagstaff, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The home itself is beautiful and so well preserved, but what really made it special was the deep history connected to the Riordan family and Flagstaff itself. The tour was full of interesting stories – from the family’s role in the logging industry to how they helped bring electricity to Arizona. It was eye-opening to learn how many major parts of Flagstaff’s development are tied back to this one family. If you enjoy history, vintage architecture, or just want to learn more about Arizona’s roots, this is such a worthwhile stop. The mansion is beautifully maintained, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Whether you're with friends, family, or exploring solo, I highly recommend visiting. It’s a quiet, enriching experience that gives you a new appreciation for Northern Arizona’s past.

We liked it! Tour guide was educational and we learned a lot about the Riordan family and their arts and crafts home. It was much cooler inside and the mansion had many rooms to walk through. I believe he said 95% of the things there were artifacts. Glad we visited during our short stay in Flagstaff!