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City in Coconino and Yavapai counties, Arizona, US
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Sedona is a town in Arizona, United States of America, 120 miles north of Phoenix. Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the beautiful Red Rocks, the town is famous for its vibrant arts community with nearly 100 art galleries and events including the Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona Arts Festival and the Sedona Jazz Festival. It offers excellent outdoor adventures, including mountain biking, hiking and off-roading. Sedona is surprisingly sprawling, with Oak Creek to the south, West Sedona and Uptown Sedona each providing great views, hikes, dining and arts.
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This unique chapel built into the rock offers great views.
A Sinagua archeological site with cliff dwellings and pictographs and petroglyphs, dated to 1100-1400 CE. The site is located in the Coconino National Forest, and has three interpretive trails. Reservations are recommended, as visitor numbers are managed by the rangers to limit damage to the site. A Red Rock Pass, which can be purchased at the visitor center, is required on all vehicles.
A Sinagua cliff dwelling site with numerous pictographs, inhabited from 1100-1300 CE. The site is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service. A Red Rock Pass is required on all vehicles; the passes are not sold here and must be purchased beforehand.
A small museum dedicated to the history of early white settlement in Sedona.
A rock formation that from the "right side" looks like the Snoopy dog character lying on his back.
One of the most scenic of the box canyons in the area, and correspondingly popular. The parking lot is a short distance from the trail head; no parking at the luxury resort.
Follow an easy 2-mile hike to Chicken Point. Well-marked trail (follow the cairns). Beautiful views. Do early in the morning before Pink Jeeps - which start around 8AM. Can also see Submarine Rock from trail. This route is popular for mountain biking.
For a challenge, this 0.8-mile trail is steep, but the view is unparalleled. Great at sunset. Beats Airport Mesa. Can walk around the base of the rock for a less strenuous hike.
A 3.7-mile trail with fantastic views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and the surrounding area. Suitable for hiking and mountain biking.
The largest natural sandstone arch in the area. The trail is short and moderately difficult, with outstanding views at the top. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
This 286-acre preserve was once part of the Smoke Trail Ranch, and has ten well-maintained hiking trails as well as a visitor center. A number of guided hikes, birdwatching walks, and astronomy events are offered.
Formerly known as the Pendley Homestead, this historic apple farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is named for a slippery rock slide into a creek. Swimming encouraged.
An 18-hole golf course.
This scenic loop begins east of Interstate 17 where State Route 179 from Sedona crosses I17 to become FR618 just north of Camp Verde, Arizona. This scenic drive is a high desert landscape in the vicinity of Montezuma's Well National Monument and Montezuma's Castle National Park.
Follow 89A through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Beautiful views of dramatic canyon walls through the pine Forest. Oak Creek runs year-round and can be viewed from many points along the route. Hike West Fork of Oak Creek, for a moderate, well-marked 2.5-mi hike, with 6 Creek crossings. Pay to park.
This drive takes you into the heart of the magnificent Sedona Red Rocks Country. The route traces the base of dramatic cliffs and offers the option of four scenic side trips that lead to some of the most exciting features in Red Rock Country.
Beautiful views start on Arizona's First All-American Road, also known as the gateway to Red Rock Country. Exit I-17 and head north. The road ends in Sedona at a traffic circle. On this National Scenic Byway (south of the Village of Oak Creek on SR 179), you'll find the Coconino National Forest Visitor Center; stop there and get free maps and lots of red rock country information.
A pretty drive up Half-High Rd and left at Enchantment Resort. Nice hike up Boynton Canyon, or 1 mile past resort, at Doe Mountain.
Offers individually created signature massage, body treatments and Japanese facial massage. All sessions include a 15-minute consultation with a massage therapist. By reservation only.
The Global Center for Christ Consciousness
A New Age spiritual center, new thought church, and energy vortex featuring sacred services, workshops, a labyrinth, psychics, concerts, spiritual gatherings, and a metaphysical bookstore and gift shop. Inspiring and unique Sunday Services at 9:30am and 12:00 noon welcoming all who find their way to the beautifully landscaped grounds and sanctuary.
Very good food, pizza choices are too numerous to mention. Take out available.
Wildflower raised the bar for affordable dining in Sedona. Good food at affordable prices. Great views of the red rocks. Nice comfortable fireplace on a winters' day, with daily newspapers and free wi-fi. Very central location.
A cozy coffee shop with an unobstructed view of the surrounding red rocks with a good amount of seating, indoors and out.
They offer a 10% discount if you are staying at a few selected hotels in the area. Just show your room key.
A local institution that has been featured on the Travel Channel, Food Network, etc. With a view of Coffee Pot Rock, this historic family-friendly place offers 101 omelets and southwestern favorites. Open for breakfast and lunch only. Includes a small curio shop.
Very central and very popular steak house. Good atmosphere, food is pretty good. Really don't understand why so popular, but on a weekend plan on a 45 minute wait during evening hours for a table (reservations accepted).
Large portions of average American-Mexican food with an excellent view from the balcony. Food is good, not great.
Amazing food and friendly service. The peach cobbler is heavenly!
Delivery available.
Has a full-service hot and cold deli, as well as an onsite pharmacy.
Noted for nut-brown ale, hefeweizen and Pilsner-style lagers. If you can't decide what to order, try the Seven Dwarfs sampler, served in miniature 5-oz. beer steins.
Very local feel.
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Scenic views from Airport Mesa, pet friendly. Nice grounds. Quiet. Older property but well maintained. Reasonable prices.
Basic motel, good location, set back from road. Free wi-fi and breakfast, pool, pet-friendly. Clean.
Swimming pool and jacuzzi. Free continental breakfast and wi-fi.
A pleasant hotel on the outskirts of town, just off 89A. Rooms have exterior entrances; they're a bit on the small side but they're clean and well-decorated. Free hot breakfast with some very good options, and free wi-fi. Concierge and pool; pet-friendly.
The architecture and adobe construction of El Portal is completely authentic. Nowhere else in Sedona will you find a luxury inn or hotel with 18-inch thick adobe walls— walls that provide both quiet and history. Twelve spacious rooms have been created in accordance with the simplicity and function of turn-of-the-century architecture.
Pricey, but very nice.
One of the best. The service, amenities, and delicious, hot breakfasts are miles above average. Their view of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte is unmatched.
An extraordinary B&B made of logs and love in a luxury log home.
The Wilde
77-room boutique hotel and spa in West Sedona.
Open April - October, this is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area. 82 sites with picnic tables and fire pits, drinking water and toilets, coin-operated showers available. No hookups, trailers under 36'. Reservations can be made online.
Open year round, with 18 single-unit sites with tables, fire pits, vault toilets, and drinking water. No hookups, 7-day limit. Reservations can be made online. Campers may use the coin-operated showers in Cave Springs Campground (listed above).
Open April - October, this is another very popular campground. 56 units are available, 18 of which can be reserved online. Vault toilets, drinking water (no showers), no hookups, trailers under 30'. Campers may use the coin-operated showers at nearby Cave Springs Campground (listed above).
Full and partial hookups with 50-amp service.
Full of restaurants and artsy shops. If you must take a break from enjoying the outdoors, this is the place to do it.
Contains international and local art galleries.
Clothes and curios.
More curios.
A lot of high-end shops and restaurants, well positioned for strolling around.
By car
Sedona is along Arizona State Route 89A (AZ 89A), about 120 mi north of Phoenix, 20 mi northeast of Cottonwood, and 30 mi south of Flagstaff.
By guided tour
A number of companies provide guided tours (by bus, trolley or Jeep) of Sedona that include transportation from the surrounding areas.
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