The main entrance and parking lot are located at 409 W Riordan Rd., two blocks east of Milton Rd. next to the NAU parking garage.
The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present.
READ MORELearn from Kevin Schindler of Lowell Observatory how his repeat photography project expanded and grew into a book documenting how the Canyon and its natural and human-made features have changed – and in some cases remained startlingly the same – over the past century plus.
READ MOREThe original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour. These special guided tours will focus on the history behind Christmas traditions and guests will have the special treat of seeing the Christmas tree and billiards room photo transparency windows at night. Reservations required.
READ MOREWeather permitting, the grounds will be lit with luminarias and Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes. Hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center.
READ MOREEnjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. The grounds will be open until 6 pm and hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center with your $2.00 park admission. Event is weather permitting.
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Visitor Center and Grounds
Open Daily
Summer (April 1 - October 31)
9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Tours: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Winter (November 1st - March 31)
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tours: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Tour capacity is limited. Reservations are recommended.
Thanksgiving: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas: closed
Park Entrance Fee
Adult (14+): $2.00
Youth (7–13): $2.00
Child (0–6): FREE
Includes access to visitor center, picnic area, grounds, and the self-guided exterior tour via handout in the visitor center or QR code.
The interior of the mansion is seen via guided tour and is NOT included with the park entrance fee.
Guided Tour Fee
Adult (14+): $12.00
Youth (7–13): $7.00
Child (0–6): FREE
Park entrance fee is waived with a guided tour reservation. Tour capacity is limited. Reservations are recommended.
For SAME DAY reservations, call (928) 779-4395.
Reservations for tomorrow or up to a year in advance can be made here or by calling 877-MY-PARKS, option 1.
