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.
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Sundays, May 11 | June 8 | July 13, 2025 9-10:30 a.m.
A special 90-minute guided walk covering about two miles from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton. We will look at the buildings that are left and show historic photos of what was once there.
This tour is recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited, advanced ticket purchase is required. Cost $16 per person. Tickets go on sale on the 15th of the month before and can be purchased at https://azstateparks.com/
2025 Historic Milton Walking Tours
May 11, 2025 (tickets go on sale April 15)
June 8, 2025 (tickets go on sale May 15)
July 13, 2025 (tickets go on sale June 15)
MORE EVENTS
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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2024
Riordan Special Tour: Christmas Twilight Tour
The 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.
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December 1 - January 6
The Riordan Mansion is ready for Christmas
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.
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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2024
Riordan Mansion Luminaria Walk
Enjoy 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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January 1, 2025
First Day Hike at Riordan Mansion
Nature In Your Backyard Winter Edition! Join us for an exploration of wintertime nature in Flagstaff. This guided walk will last about an hour as we explore our five acres.
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Sunday, January 12, 2025
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Fundamentals of the Arts & Crafts Movement
This tour through the Riordan Mansion will explore the macrocosm and global trends, leading up to the Arts and Crafts movement. We will include examples in art, architecture, and philosophy of the movement, as well as what led to the evolution toward Art Deco and the modern era. Registration required.
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Lunchtime Lecture: Riordan Road's Hidden History - Images of the Lost Town of Milton
Why is Milton Road called Milton Road? Because it linked Flagstaff with a neighboring small town called Milton. Milton's main street was Riordan Road. Historian and Riordan Mansion volunteer David Portree will share Milton's history and describe a plan to bring Milton back to life.
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
Second Sunday Special Tour: Prohibition
A special guided tour of Riordan Mansion with a focus on Prohibition in Flagstaff and what was happening in the Riordan house. Space is limited; advanced ticket purchase is required.
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Sundays, Mar. 9 and Nov. 9, 2025
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Stickley Room by Room
In celebration of Gustav Stickley’s birthday, join us for a tour focused on the Stickley furniture and the Arts and Crafts Style. Reservations required.
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August 10, 2025
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Art and Architecture
Riordan Mansion and art have gone hand in hand since the mansion was created in 1904; through artwork that decorates the interior and the structure of the house itself. This specialty tour examines the Riordans’ art collection and the Arts and Crafts Movement which inspired the design for the Riordans’ home.
