Sedona Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Voted most beautiful place....they are right!! 


Con

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  The town Sedona is touristy and can get overrun with vacationers. 


In a nutshell

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  Spectacular scenary and good people 

 

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Things to Do  

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona

 25 Reviews  This Roman Catholic chapel is one of the main tourist attractions in Sedona. It is built right between 2 red rocks on a so-called Vortex spot. The location is unique And though we knew that the chapel is unpretetious and sparsely decorated, we wanted to see it while it is designed by Marguerite... 

Slide Rock State Park

Slide Rock State Park, Sedona

 33 Reviews  In the Arizona heat, a rambling, rapid-moving stream is a magical place indeed. Give in to your inner child and wallow in the natural rock slides at this place. There is a small fee to enter the park then you walk towards the stream. It takes about 10-15 minutes of walking to get to the stream which... 

Hotels  

L'Auberge de Sedona

 4 Reviews and 418 Opinions  My boyfriend and I stayed here last weekend, off season so the rate for a cabin was $250.00. It was... 

Enchantment Resort

 8 Reviews and 558 Opinions  Mii Amo is an amazing spa resort located on the Enchantment property, which sits in a beautiful... 

Restaurants  

Cowboy Club

Cowboy Club, Sedona

 6 Reviews  This place is a lot of fun! We ordered cactus fries (it comes with a raspberry sauce) and prickly pear margarita. Both we very good. We're foodies and love trying new eating experiences. My husband eat the ribs which he said were very good. I loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff.... 

Coffee Pot 101

Coffee  Pot 101, Sedona

 8 Reviews  This was recommended the last time we were here to try it out. We didn’t, but made sure the next visit we would. We all were very satisfied with the food and service. It is most definitely popular with the locals. It was crowed, but we were seated right away. It has this groovey little gift shop as... 

Transportation  

Phoenix-Sedona Shuttle

Phoenix-Sedona Shuttle, Sedona

 5 Reviews  I loved my ride with the Sedona Phoenix Shuttle. Rich was so friendly and a great driver. He introduced everyone to me. Some local and a few like me from out of town. I own a timeshare in South Africa and traded to Los Abrigados resort. The shuttle brought me up in two hrs and the rate was only... 

Driving

Driving, Sedona

 13 Reviews  Driving through the town can take a long time for the one+ mile form north to intersection of Hwy 89A and 179 going south. It is a bottleneck, but does have a turnabout to help a bit. Then if you go further west on Hwy 89A, there many lights, people pulling off the road, and pulling on to it. Speed... 

Shopping  

Art & Art Galleries

Art & Art Galleries, Sedona

 10 Reviews  These are a series of shops in the more popular area to go and buy. Most shops are upscale, and even more expensive than other stores in town; like in high end big time. However, there are some shops that seemed a bit more reasonable, but you have to look hard. There are 50 stores and restaurants... 

Local Customs  

Vortexes & Spirituality

Vortexes & Spirituality, Sedona

 12 Reviews  Sedona is believed by many to possess almost supernatural powers in the form of the vortexes in the area. A vortex is an energy field which is supposed to enhance psychic ability and promote self-awareness. There are four vortex areas in Sedona- Boynton Canyon, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Airport... 

Culture

Culture, Sedona

 7 Reviews  Sedona, AZ is surrounded by beautiful views and mountains. The people living there respect the environment, and have strong opinions about what should and shouldn't be allowed in the area. Sedona time is very slow and easy. The place is cordial, spiritual and healthy. Many of the residents have come... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Hiking

Hiking, Sedona

 14 Reviews  I found this so interesting and amazing at the same time. Yet, something we all should heed when hiking in this area. Stay on the paths. Why stay on the paths? The large, black patches of dark, knobby, brittle crust are actually a cryptobiotic crust. The crust is made of lichen, moss,... 

Driving

Driving, Sedona

 9 Reviews  Make sure that when you take the pink jeep tour, you let them know that you are pregnant so that they can give you a non-rough tour! The Broken Arrow tour is heart-pounding so this is not advisable for pregnant women! The jeep tour descent down the "Road of no Return". 

Tourist Traps  

Jeep Tours

Jeep Tours, Sedona

 3 Reviews  Why not rent a 4WD vehicle? Its not like the drive in a 4WD is any less appealling than with a 2WD. However, a 4WD gives you the option of truly exploring the area, while a 2WD forces you to shell out $60/per person to a jeep tour company to take you off of the beaten path. While in Sedona, the... 

What to Pack  

Attire

Attire, Sedona

 5 Reviews  You needed a luggage if you spend the night in Sedona. Otherwise, just bring some backpack to carry your bottled water.Your comfy walking attire. Bring comfy attire, comfortable shoes and depending on the weather you are going, bring a jacket even during the spring time because it gets cold at night... 

Hiking/Biking

Hiking/Biking, Sedona

 5 Reviews  Wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. In your pack, you should carry a first aid kit, a map, flashlight, toilet paper and plastic bag, rescue whistle, compass, pocket knife, extra food. Keep you dogs on leash and clean up after your pet. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Jerome

Jerome, Sedona

 7 Reviews  Spending half a day in Jerome is essential if you are going to be in the Sedona area. The old mining town is only a 45 minute drive from the red rocks and a fun way to visit some local artisan galleries and shops. The copper mining town was much abandoned since the turn of the 20th century, but in... 

Hiking/Biking

Hiking/Biking, Sedona

 31 Reviews  We were able to spend 2 or 3 days hiking around in Sedona. The late fall (November) was interesting because there were pools of water everywhere! They offered some great reflections of the red rocks and allowed for not your typical Sedona pictures. Most people visiting go the Bell Rock, which we... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking/Biking

Hiking/Biking, Sedona

 8 Reviews  Some tips to know before you venture out onto the trails: Make sure to inquire about trail conditions before you hike. Check with the Coconino National Forest Service rangers at (928) 282-4119 or (928) 203-7500. Wear sturdy, hiking boots with good traction and ankle support. Carry plenty of water no... 

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing, Sedona

 1 Review  The abundance of high red rock walls, cliffs and spires provide an almost unlimited number of climbing routes for technical rock and free climbers. Since many of these walls are made of sandstone, which can break easily, these routes are not for beginners. But don't worry about being left without an... 

Favorites  

Town of Sedona

Town of Sedona, Sedona

 11 Reviews  The picturesque town of SEDONA lies at the mouth of beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm. Sedona is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral, Bell and even Snoopy, because their massive shapes resemble these distinctive objects. Rising high above Sedona and its... 

Photography

Photography, Sedona

 7 Reviews  What was neat about this trip was my oldest wanted to take some of his own photographs and he did a wonderful job of it. I have many different cameras, so I gave him one to use. About the only thing I didn't like is he would get to close to the edge at times. So I had to keep the eye on him. Still,... 

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The People

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 Land of Red Rock Enchantment - The native Sinaguan people that inhabited this area 1000 years ago would laugh at the photo of the sign saying Sedona was founded in 1902, but that is the date the Postmaster gave approval to the town... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We have rented a home in the coffee pot (?) district. I am wondering if anyone knows of this area, and what we can do with two... 

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A: That is a very nice area in West Sedona, north of highway 89. What to do? Wow, so much, particularly if you hike. But here are my top things to do. 1. Pink Jeep... 

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Beautiful Sedona

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 Sedona is a beautiful rustic valley filled pines trees, bushes, cacti, and rocks that mother nature has been carving out for over 350 million years. This town brims with the most creative talented... 

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Sedona, Red Rock Country

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 My sister Polynne, who lives in Ibaraki, Japan, told me that she saw this documentary about Sedona. From the moment she watched the film, she dreamt of coming to this Red Rock Country. So, when I told... 

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Sedona: General and Spiritual

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 Sedona, home of the red rocks and haven to new age followers seeking enlightenment, is a sedate and scenic community only 2 hours North of Phoenix and about 2.5 hours south of the Grand Canyon. With... 

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AMONGST THE RED ROCKS

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 To describe Sedona in one word, it would be BEAUTIFUL. Make that ASTONISHINGLYBEAUTIFUL. It really is amazing that places like this exist. If you can, plan to arrive around late afternoon, when the...... 

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Spiritual Mecca, Artistic Enclave & Outdoor Wonder

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 Did you ever wonder where the name Sedona originated? This beautiful area was named after T.C. Schnebly's wife in 1902. Why? Well, Schnebly had purchased an 80-acre site & built a beautiful home, but... 

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