About Sedona
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Overview
Nothing quite prepares vacationers for the extraordinary vistas of red rock country in Sedona, Arizona. Nestled between the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff to the north and Phoenix in the south, Sedona looks like another world. From its vivid red rocks and unique vortex formations to ancient pinion pines and deep blue skies dotted with puffy white clouds, Sedona offers an otherworldly gateway to enchantment.
Spiritual healers, artists, nature photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts all find their way along winding canyon roads to this eclectic community, where cowboys mix with painters, and spiritually minded souls interact with native American healers. From outstanding southwest cuisine to eclectic shops, such as the plazas at Tlaquepaque, meaning the “best of everything,” Sedona shines bright as Arizona’s midday sun.
After a day of shopping and hiking on such naturally sculpted masterpieces as Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Courthouse Butte, vacationers will be ready for a relaxing spa treatment at one of the local resorts, followed by a breathtaking sunset overlooking the entire town of Sedona at Airport Mesa.
What To Do
Take a jeep tour through rugged red rock country. Shop for art, clothing and southwest souvenirs at Sedona’s Mexican designed Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh) beneath shady sycamores. Beat the heat with morning hikes through the glorious red rock trails at Bell Rock, Boynton Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon and more. Get high on Sedona in a hot air balloon. Look into your future with a tarot card reading at one of the local New Age shops. Browse myriad art galleries in downtown Sedona and beyond. Explore the rustic countryside along the Verde Valley Wine Trail as you discover Arizona’s historic communities of Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdale and more.
When to Go
There are two types of people who visit the American Southwest, those who love the heat and those who like it a little milder. For the latter, the best time to visit Sedona would be in the spring from March to May, when the flowers are in full bloom, and fall, from around mid-September to November, when temperatures range from the mid-60s F to the mid-80s F. Even during the winter, the weather is never too disagreeable, and the Sedona International Festival celebrates independent films. Other festivals, such as the Sedona Art Festival and Red Rocks Music Festival, occur throughout the year.
Fast Facts
No visit to Sedona is complete without a visit to one of their otherworldly vortex sites, such as Bell Rock or Boynton Canyon. Vortices are thought to be unique areas on the planet where energy directly enters or exits the earth. Indigenous tribes were first drawn to Sedona more than 10,000 years ago, mostly due to the springs at Oak Creek Canyon. Hollywood settled here, as well, beginning with Zane Grey’s 1923 silent film, Call of the Canyon. A variety of movies later starred John Wayne, Elvis Presley and the Wild West itself. Sedona was named after Sedona Schnebly. She and her husband, T.C. Schnebly, were one of the town’s early American settlers who built a two-story home that served as the first hotel and general store. In 1902, T.C. organized the area’s first post office, naming the town after his wife, Sedona.
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