Visitor information
Helpful information for visitors attending events at NAU’s auditoria
We are looking forward to having you join us at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, Ashurst Hall or Kitt Recital Hall.
For more information, please visit our frequently asked questions page.
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Climate and elevation Tab Open
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Directions to Ardrey Memorial Auditorium/Kitt Recital Hall Tab Closed
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Directions to Ashurst Hall Tab Closed
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Parking Tab Closed
Climate and elevation Accordion Open
Flagstaff is located 140 miles north of Phoenix at an elevation of 7,000 ft. The summer months offer an ideal climate with temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees and lows 35-50 degrees. Occasional rains are quite common during the summer. Scenery should be protected. During the winter months snow may accumulate to three feet and the temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit at times. During heavy snow and/or icy conditions, roads to Flagstaff may be closed to vehicles that do not have chains or studded tires.
Directions to Ardrey Memorial Auditorium/Kitt Recital Hall Accordion Closed
Northbound Interstate 17
I-17 northbound becomes Milton as you enter Flagstaff. At Riordan, (approximately one mile) turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Auditorium is on your left.
Southbound Highway 89
89 will turn into ROUTE 66. Stay on ROUTE 66 through downtown Flagstaff. ROUTE 66 will become Milton as you bear left and pass under Rail Road overpass. Continue South on Milton to the third traffic signal (Riordan) and turn left. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Auditorium is on your left.
Eastbound Interstate 40
Stay on I-40 until EXIT 198B and exit. (Move left one lane at bottom of exit to avoid re-entering the freeway westbound) You are now on Milton. Continue north on Milton to Riordan (approximately one mile) and turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Auditorium is on your left.
Westbound Interstate 40
Stay on I-40 until EXIT 198B and exit. (Move left one lane at bottom of exit to avoid exiting to south NAU campus) You are now on Milton. Continue north on Milton to Riordan (approximately one mile) and turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Auditorium is on your left.
Directions to Ashurst Hall Accordion Closed
Northbound Interstate 17
I-17 northbound becomes Milton as you enter Flagstaff. At Riordan, (approximately one mile) turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Take a left onto Knoles Dr and proceed to the second stop sign. Hall is on your right, with an entrance on the north side of the building. The hall is on the second floor, with ADA access via elevator on the north side of the building.
Southbound Highway 89
89 will turn into ROUTE 66. Stay on ROUTE 66 through downtown Flagstaff. ROUTE 66 will become Milton as you bear left and pass under Rail Road overpass. Continue South on Milton to the third traffic signal (Riordan) and turn left. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Take a left onto Knoles Dr and proceed to the second stop sign. Hall is on your right, with an entrance on the north side of the building. The hall is on the second floor, with ADA access via elevator on the north side of the building.
Eastbound Interstate 40
Stay on I-40 until EXIT 198B and exit. (Move left one lane at bottom of exit to avoid re-entering the freeway westbound) You are now on Milton. Continue north on Milton to Riordan (approximately one mile) and turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Take a left onto Knoles Dr and proceed to the second stop sign. Hall is on your right, with an entrance on the north side of the building. The hall is on the second floor, with ADA access via elevator on the north side of the building.
Westbound Interstate 40
Stay on I-40 until EXIT 198B and exit. (Move left one lane at bottom of exit to avoid exiting to south NAU campus) You are now on Milton. Continue north on Milton to Riordan (approximately one mile) and turn right. Stay on Riordan until the stop sign on Knoles (approximately two blocks). Take a left onto Knoles Dr and proceed to the second stop sign. Hall is on your right, with an entrance on the north side of the building. The hall is on the second floor, with ADA access via elevator on the north side of the building.
Parking Accordion Closed
Cars
If you’re arriving by car, there are multiple parking options available. Up to date locations and costs if applicable can be found on the NAU guest parking information page.
Trucks
Ardrey Memorial Auditorium or Kitt Recital Hall can facilitate one or two trucks parked in the loading dock area for event loading purposes. If more than two trucks are required for an event or the trucks have unique specifications, arrangements will need to be made to park in the parking lot across from the theater. Loading dock use must be arranged with the Auditoria office prior to an event.
Ashurst Hall has a small loading dock, located on the south side of the building. Parking at the loading dock will only be allowed for short loading sessions and must be arranged with the Auditoria office prior to an event.
Buses
Ardrey Memorial Auditorium and Kitt Recital Hall can facilitate bus loading and unloading on the south side of the building. Bus parking is available in the regular parking lots or as directed by Auditoria staff.