Sedona is renowned for its magic, and your first visit to our rocky landscape is destined to be magical as well as you hike along trails that lead you to mystical spots of wonder, dine at local restaurants that feature an authentic Southwest flavor, and shop for crystals, art, and all manner again experience a first time in Sedona. You want to make this visit perfect, but if you don’t know all the secret spots, the hidden wonders, or even the best loved attractions, will your experience be less powerful? Fortunately, that is a question you will never have an answer to because we at Sedona.Org have created this ultimate first-time Sedona visitor guide, bringing the magic directly to you and ensuring that you won’t miss a single wonderful opportunity to see all that our town has to offer.
The Red, Red Rocks of Sedona
When you think of Sedona, it is the red rocks that automatically come to mind, and there are many iconic formations that you can visit by car, by tour, or by hike which should be included on your Sedona itinerary.
Cathedral Rock
You will soon learn that the formations we mention are named for the shapes they seem to represent and Cathedral Rock, offering a cathedral like shape with peaks pointing heavenward is our first example. The 1.2-mile Cathedral Rock Trail is a popular but often considered challenging one, featuring a gain in elevation of nearly 800 feet. This site is also considered to be where one of the main and most powerful vortexes is located, so you can cross two things off your list with a visit to one place.
Devil’s Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is the largest sandstone arch in Sedona, offering an example of the mystical with the tale of its construction. The story goes that the devil built the bridge in exchange for the soul of the first person who crossed it but was tricked when that person sent his dog across instead. Whether that story is true or not, the views from the top of Devil’s Bridge might make you understand why someone would agree to sell their soul in able to access them. The climb to the top where the best views are is 400 feet in height, so not everyone can attempt it, but the views from the bottom of the arch are wonderful as well.
Bell Rock
Resembling a massive bell nestled into the landscape, Bell Rock’s iconic shape greets travelers as they drive into Sedona, offering them their first peek at the wonders that await. The trail that leads to Bell Rock, for those who want up close and personal views, Bell Rock Pathway, is a moderate one, stretching out for 3.6 miles. This formation is also the site of another powerful vortex, one that is described as having an upflow or masculine energy that helps visitors feel vital and creative.
Sedona Awaits
The best way to get a feel of the place you are visiting can be with a tour of the most popular areas, offering a glimpse and the chance to determine if you want to return later on your own and explore in more depth. The tours below are the ones that we recommend to all first time visitors.
Pink Jeep Tours, 204 N State Route 89A
As you drive into town, the first thing you will notice are the red rock formations, of course, and the second will be a variety of colored jeeps traveling the streets as well as bouncing through the countryside, taking visitors to the best spots in the area. These jeeps are from jeep tour companies with the most iconic being Pink Jeep Tours, the first and still most popular company in town. Offering a selection of sightseeing tours through the Sedona landscape and to historic ruins that give off a magic of their own, you can’t consider that you have visited Sedona without a ride in one of their pink jeeps.
Elevated Sedona Wine Tours, 3150 W State Route 89A #1
Arizona wines are rapidly becoming known as the best wines in the country and Elevated Wine Tours gives travelers the opportunity to sip the best of the best, without having to worry about who is going to be the designated driver. Offering five different tours, the Divine, the Sublime, the Elevated, the Wicked, and the Ultimate Vine Wine Tours, Elevated takes guests on a wine intensive tour of vineyards, breweries, and even tasting rooms (if that’s your pleasure) providing an elegant adventure that you should be able to remember as long as you don’t sample too much!
Shopping Adventures
We may have developed a shopping problem living here in Sedona and when you visit, you will understand why. Surrounded by shops that sell everything from art to crystals to gifts to food, your retail adventures in Sedona are destined to be unlike any you have ever experienced before. We’ve listed a few of our favorite spots below, but there are so many wonderful shops we can’t list them all and if you see something that interests you be sure to drop in, even if it didn’t make our list.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179
The walls that surround Tlaquepaque and the mature trees that dot its landscape give the appearance that this is a place that has been around for hundreds of years, but its secret is this. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village was the brainchild of a local developer who also happen to be an avid arts collector and was constructed in the 1970s! Its age, however, doesn’t matter and as you stroll along cobbled walks, dipping in and out of shops selling a huge variety of everything, you will wish that you could call Sedona your home and Tlaquepaque your shopping mall. Art galleries, Christmas stores, even souvenir tee shirt shops are filled with items you never knew you needed until you held them in your hot little hands and if you are hungry, there are restaurants. If you are thirsty, there are bars. And if you just want a little snacky snack, discover how sweet life is at the shop named How Sweet it Is, selling chocolates, fudge, candies, smoothies, and ice cream.
Mystical Bazaar, 3058 W State Route 89A in Sedona
Mystical Bazaar is a charming spot, standing on a corner its colorful stuccoed exterior inviting drivers to stop, pull in, and explore all it has to offer. And when you step inside, shelves filled with crystals, essential oils, and jewelry beckon, reminding you that you definitely aren’t in Kansas anymore. Also offering energy healing, aura photography, and psychic readings your every metaphysical need will be met and if you happen to fall as deeply in love with the items on their shelves (as we expect you will) their online store will keep you from having to make weekly return trips. Although we would certainly welcome you if you did!
Mi Amore Sedona, 100 Brewer Road in Sedona
Located in the historic Hart Store building (constructed in 1926) Mi Amore Sedona is a gift store that deserves a more in-depth exploration. This isn’t the traditional cheesy souvenir shop that is often all you can find in other vacation destinations, and if you are looking for a gift for a specific person, this is the shop we recommend you visit. Featuring home décor, bath and body lotions and potions, jewelry, garden wares; the list of what you can buy in this wonderful shop that is simply loaded with charm is longer than the amount of space we have to talk about it here.
Road Trips
Although there is a lot to see right here in Sedona, the surrounding towns offer adventures that will enhance your Arizona vacation experience and a short road trip through all our fantastic countryside scenery is always going to be a good idea, even during your first visit.
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Montezuma Castle Road in Camp Verde
The history of the Sinagua People is a fascinating one as they lived, worked and played here for about 300 years, before migrating away from almost as if by magic. The cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument were where they lived and visitors can stroll along tree lined paths, staring up at the monuments to human ingenuity while wondering how they managed to live in such harsh environs. There is a nominal fee to enter the area and a visitor’s center that tells the story of the area but nothing compares to actually seeing the dwellings for yourself. You won’t get close, for their protection and yours, the views will be strictly from the sidewalks located at the base of the cliffs, but it is no less impactful at a distance.
Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway in Clarkdale
The Verde Canyon Railroad got its start as a railway that carried supplies, workers, and their families to the mining towns in the region. The mines have long since shut down and many towns were on their way to becoming ghost towns, but tourism became the new business and the railroad decided to capitalize on it, offering rides through the Verde Valley that never fail to stun. Offering wine trips, chocolate trips, and special holiday events, there is never a bad time trip the rails fantastic during your Sedona getaway. December visitors with children MUST experience their Magical Christmas Journey.
Jerome, Arizona
Speaking of mining, the town of Jerome was once a thriving mining town that nearly disappeared, coming as close to becoming a ghost town as humanly possible, if not for the interception of artists that visited and thought, this town would make a good artist’s colony. Today, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity, offering galleries filled with talented pieces, shops filled with well curated gifts, and restaurants that add flavor to your adventures. Jerome Grand Hotel is reputed to be one of the most haunted hotels in the nation, and its bar offers a quiet place to sip and savor the Jerome State Historic Park. A luxurious mansion owned by mine owner James S. Douglas is now a fascinating museum that tells the stories of the mines, the town, and the people who once lived here.
Epicurean Adventures in Sedona
The best vacation memories are often the ones that remind of us all the good food we enjoyed and the restaurants listed below evoke a true taste of the magic that is Sedona.
Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits, 241 N State Route 89A in Sedona
From its early days as a saloon and pool hall to its current incarnation as a local hot spot the Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits has always offered an authentic taste of the Southwest. Its all-American menu is filled with modern day renditions of the classic dishes you love and their talent with wild game dishes will make you want to take up hunting as a hobby.
Coffee Pot Restaurant, 2050 W State Route 89A in Sedona
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and you won’t walk away hungry from the Coffee Pot Restaurant, offering over 100 omelet selections on its breakfast menu. Sitting in the shadows of Coffee Pot Rock, its casual vibe makes every guest feel at home.
Tortas de Fuego, 6657 AZ-179 C7 in Sedona
You may have heard that the Mexican food in Arizona is something special and Tortas de Fuego is our way of saying you heard right! Offering authentic Mexican food that explodes with flavor, they also offer two other equally delicious locations, one in nearby Cottonwood and one in the Village of Oak Creek. Don’t ask us what our favorite dishes are at Tortas because we honestly love them all, and there simply isn’t enough time to list them all.
Perfect for First Time Visitors
You’ve already made the best decision for first time visitors, that of choosing Sedona.Org for your vacation retreat and following our Sedona visitor guide. Offering comfort, luxury, and a plethora of windows that frame and capture the beauty of the Sedona landscape to perfection, every moment spent at home with us will be ones that you never forget. Reserve your favorite sanctuary today!
There is magic in a Sedona vacation that can never be found anywhere else, and as the world flocks to our doorstep, all trying to discover the magic for themselves, we full-time residents of Sedona make our way to the spots the masses do not know about. We have our favorite attractions, our favorite events, and our favorite restaurants, and because we at Sedona.Org think of our guests as family, we are sharing those secret locations with you. This guide on how to experience our area like a Sedona local will give you a magical escape that will shine brighter simply because you learned the secrets of the real Sedona, the town that most tourists don’t ever learn exists.
Off the Beaten Path Explorations of Sedona
Sedona has been thoroughly explored over the years, but there are still parts that we locals frequent, keeping them a secret for the most part, and feel thankful that they exist, some of which we have listed below.
Mary Coyle Ice Cream, 17550 S Munds Ranch Road in Sedona
The mercury doesn’t rise as high in Sedona as it does in our Southern towns, but summer temperatures do like to creep up and on the hottest days, we find ourselves stepping into the air conditioned pinkness of Mary Coyle Ice Cream. The ice cream served here is made from the same recipe they have used for over 70 years and the difference in the taste of real old fashioned ice cream will have you rethinking what you buy at the grocery store! Mary Coyle’s parlor is a delight in pink, taking guests back to a time when all problems could be solved with a taste of something sweet, and sometimes, it feels as if that is true today.
The Views at Merry Go Round Rock
Sometimes you just want to find a secluded spot and sit in tranquil silence, letting the views take you to a higher plane, and Merry Go Round Rock is where we go to find that peace. The hike to the rock is an easy one, with the trail circling MGR and extending just 1.2 miles, but the views from this spot when you face south towards Sedona will brand themselves on your soul, especially if you are there to witness the sunset.
The Palatki Heritage Site, 10290 N Forest Service Road #795
Ancient history comes alive in Sedona and the Palatki Heritage Site, a pair of cliff dwellings inhabited by the Hopi is a perfect example. Palatki, translates to red house and the twin structures that appear separate but equal are carved into the red rocks Sedona is famous for. The Hopi lived in this spot hundreds of years ago, but the history of this site extends thousands of years back with a series of petroglyphs and pictographs carved into the rocks, carvings that date back 5000 years.
Arts & Culture
Sedona is known for its art almost as much as it is known for the red rocks that add magic to the landscape, and as happens in towns where great beauty is found, artists from all over the world flock to our doorstep, eager to replicate the beauty of the surroundings in their work. The art and culture scene in Sedona is a strong one and the businesses listed below offer an amazing representation of that scene.
Kachina House, 2920 Hopi Drive in Sedona
There is a power that is found in the strong colors and simple designs of Native American art and the Kachina House celebrates perhaps the most colorful of all the genre has to offer. The three women who own this shop that is hidden in plain view have a passion for the art they sell and have become the largest distributors of Native American treasures, selling pottery, baskets, jewelry, and yes, kachina dolls. Also selling artifacts that are handmade in the area and include cradle boards, dream catchers, medicine bags, and too much more to list out here. This is where we suggest travelers seeking authentic gifts from the Southwest visit and here is where you will finally see for yourself all the beauty of Native American art.
Sedona Hummingbird Gallery, 6569 AZ-179 #126 in Sedona
Beth Kingsley Hawkins is the artist behind the magic of the Sedona Hummingbird Gallery, offering peace and tranquility in the photographic images that hang from the walls of this low key gallery. Unlike other galleries in the area, you could drive by the unassuming building that houses her mystical art and never know that you missed all the beauty that lies within, but Sedona.Org encourages you to add a stop here to your dance card of activities you have already filled in.
Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road
The entire town of Sedona is considered an artist’s colony, and we would consider the Sedona Arts Gallery as the heart of the colony. Offering classes, workshops, special events, and a gallery that sells all the magic that is created therein, visitors rarely travel this way, but we locals frequent the center as often as we can. Home to Gallery 928, where today’s talented youths learn the skills to become tomorrow’s famed artists, the entry to the Art Barn that lies behind the center is marked by a 12 foot mural that depicts the Rabbit Ears red rock formation and if you find yourself taking a selfie in front of that mural, you will soon discover that you aren’t the only one that recognizes its magic.
Walking in the Footsteps of Those Who Have Walked Before Us
The history of Sedona is as rich and magical as the landscape, and a tour of some of the most historical sites (including the Palatki Heritage Site mentioned earlier) will make you understand the area so much better.
Capricorn Hill in Sedona
As well it should, art and history combine with a visit (by appointment only) to Capricorn Hill, the former home of surrealist artists Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning. If art isn’t your strong point, you may not recognize those legendary names, but if art is in your blood, you are more than likely fangirling at the thought of walking in their footsteps. Perched high on the hilltop and offering panoramic views of the countryside on the outside and inside, the home is a homage to the two iconic artists who left a strong and long lasting mark in the art world. Dorothea actually lived to be 101 years old and was still creating almost up to the moment that she took her last breath. Today, Capricorn Hill is known as the Capricorn Hill Center for Surrealism, and appointments to see the room Dorothea Tanning used as her studio and the grounds that surround the home can be made by emailing surrealsedona@gmail.com.
Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Road in Sedona
To understand the Sedona you see today, it is vital to explore its humbler beginnings, and the Sedona Heritage Museum is our favorite place to do just that. Once home to the Jordan family, a family that settled here early on, the structure has gone through many incarnations over the years, including private home, hotel, general store, and of course, museum. The museum explores the challenges of living life in red rock country and also explores our golden years in which our town often served as the backdrop for the Western movies the world loved. Today you can even see a part of a movie set on the grounds of the museum, an old telegraph office that was moved here from Winona, Arizona (it was a railroad depot) and used in the movie “Angel and the Badman.”
Events We Sedona Locals Love
Perhaps the best way to get to live like a Sedona local is to experience the special events and festivals offered in the town you are visiting, and the ones listed below are ones we would never miss.
Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop, Late February, Various Venues
The Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop lasts nine days and is a celebration of the best independent movies made. Giving Sundance a run for its money, more than 90 films will be aired, covering the gamut from short films and documentaries to animation and student films and so much more.
Sedona St Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday Before St Patrick’s Day
Although our heritage is that of Native American and Hispanic, on this glorious day in March we are all Irish, and the parade that runs from Jordan Historical Park to Mesquite Avenue is a celebration of the old country. Also offering a variety of celebrations that will include all the green beer you want to drink, even though this is a one day event, you will enjoy a thousand experiences in that one day.
Sedona Winefest, Late September, 525 Posse Ground Road
Arizona wines are developing quite a wonderful reputation, enough so that Napa is starting to look nervously over its shoulder at the upstarts quickly overcoming them, and the Sedona Winefest will give you the chance to explore their deliciousness for yourself. Offering wine, food, music, and a plethora of vendors selling their wares, this two day festival is much beloved by the locals that live here.
Sedona Plein Air Festival, Mid-October, Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
The Sedona Plein Air Festival is a celebration of artists painting outside and no matter where you go in Sedona during your visit, you will have the opportunity to watch these talented people create their masterpieces in this weeklong festival. At the end of the week, the paintings will be judged and offered for sale, so be sure to leave room in your suitcase!
Meals to Remember
The best vacations revolve around the foods of the region, and these wonderful spots are our secret go to spots, the ones we don’t want to get too popular, but want to continue to stay in business forever. Each spot listed offers that one dish that we think your visit would be incomplete without trying, so we invite you to sample them all.
El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, 336 AZ-179 in Sedona
The southwest is known for its authentic Mexican food and you can’t get more authentic than the wondrous dishes created at El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano. Famed for their prickly pear margaritas and their live flamenco music, it is their chimichangas that we urge you to experience, offering hand rolled masa (such as what you would normally find in tamales) instead of tortillas stuffed full of all manner of tasty ingredients.
Red Rock Café, 100 Verde Valley School Road #107 in Sedona
Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, the Red Rock Café offers a menu that is exploding with flavor. In a tie for best breakfast with the Coffee Pot (2050 State Route 89A in Sedona) you must try their Southwest Benedict topped with green chiles, but we can promise that whatever you order will make you fall in love.
Golden Goose American Grill, 2545 W State Route 89A in Sedona
If you can snag a patio table where the puppies can eat, we invite you to do just that, because all that furry sweetness will bring your happy levels even higher. Offering an all-American menu of casual favorites, we suggest that the crab stuffed prawns will bring you to even higher levels of happiness and joy. Yes, seafood in a landlocked state, but don’t worry. The Golden Goose American Grill works magic with their meals!
The Locals Love a Staycation
When you live in paradise, you don’t really want to leave, but the honey-do lists that grow longer each day are left behind when we and our fellow Sedona residents choose to staycation in our Sedona.Org Arizona retreats. We know for a fact that you will feel pampered, comfortable, and so spoiled when you stay in these spaces because we have sampled them ourselves! Reserve your favorite escape today!
A winter vacation in Sedona is destined to be filled with even more magic than you might expect, and even though it doesn’t snow that often or that heavy in our red rock town, there are options for enjoying the sports that are primarily completed in the snow. Sedona.Org doesn’t just offer the most comfortable vacations in all of Arizona, we provide fun guides to Sedona activities that will take your Sedona journey to the next level of fun and excitement. And just as a reminder, all roads lead home to our Sedona.Org seasonal sanctuaries, where guests can relax, recharge, and start all over again the next day of your stay.
Hiking the Red Rocks
No snowshoes are needed for a fun filled hike through the red rocks, and as you explore panoramic views from atop Devil’s Bridge, take stunning photographs of your family posed in front of Cathedral Rock, and make your way to the most powerful vortexes in the nation, you may forget it is winter in the afternoon hours, as the temperatures will remain mild and warm and the snow that dusted the landscape when you awoke in the morning will have melted away. Still considered a snowy adventure, your winter getaway to Sedona will not be complete without this fun activity.
Road Trip to the Slopes With These Sedona Activities
The city of Flagstaff, located just about 50 miles outside of Sedona, is known for being the home to Northern Arizona University, for being the gateway to the Grand Canyon, and every winter, it is famous for its ski resort, Arizona Snowbowl. It often surprises visitors that one state can offer such a variety of extreme temps, with the summer heat of the desert competing with the winter snowfall in Flagstaff, and during your Sedona adventures, you are perfectly situated to enjoy both. It’s the skiing we are talking about here, a magical experience that somehow doesn’t feel all that cold until you are riding the lifts back up to the mountain top after too many falls. Snowboarding is also popular in Snowbowl, and whichever version of mountain fun you enjoy most, the short road trip there and back will encourage you to return more than once.
Cross Country Skiing
While you are in Flagstaff, you may want to explore the Scandinavian sport of cross country skiing in Arizona Nordic Trail Village. The skis for this type of sport are longer, narrower, and lighter than downhill skis, and the poles are longer as well, but it is equally fun and actually offers more aerobic benefits if you are concerned with the amount of calories you have been intaking during your tour of Mexican restaurants! Snowshoeing is also popular at the Arizona Nordic Trail Village, and equipment for both can often be rented at many of our outdoor sporting stores.
Snowtubing in Williams
About 10 miles north of Flagstaff and still only about 60 miles away from the front door of your Sedona.Org seasonal sanctuary, the town of Williams lies directly on Route 66. Offering a drive through “zoo”, Bearizona, the Grand Canyon Railway, and Canyon Coaster Adventure Park which offers snow tube lanes and the longest alpine coaster in the state. Open November through Easter and costing $30 for kids and $45 for adults, the park offers four snowmakers, two conveyor lifts, and a cool time for all who participate!
Snowball Fights
Can you really consider a snowball fight a snow sport? Well, you burn calories, can build muscles with each ball that you throw, and in our minds, we consider that sports-like behavior. And even though it may not snow very hard or very often in Sedona, there’s guaranteed to be at least one dusting that will encourage you to gather your troops, get outside, and let the snowballs fly! Looking like a certain scene from that certain Will Ferrel movie, your inner child will be as delighted as your actual children as you engage in snow warfare with your favorite people.
Hot Tubbing and More
Although we doubt it will ever make the Olympics, hot tubs are a vital part of winter sports, soothing achy muscles and warming frosty bodies after a long day of snow sports. Many of our Sedona.Org winter retreats offer bubbling hot tubs, tucked away on decks under open skies and when the snow falls, the moon rises, and a glass of Arizona wine miraculously appears in your hand, your favorite winter memories will be created. Of course, snow is cold, and another favorite snow sport is trying to figure out all the ways to stay warm; the fireplaces in our seasonal sanctuaries will win you the gold medal for relaxation! Standing in front of frosted windows, watching the snow fall gently on the landscape as the flames warm your back, watching skiers, bobsledders, and snowboarders on state of the art televisions will show you that sometimes the best sports are spectator ones and the best sanctuaries are the ones provided by Sedona.Org. Reserve your favorite today!
One of our favorite things about vacation rentals is exploring all their differences from our own homes, and we especially love to stay in ones that are loaded with extras. From swimming pools to fireplaces, the luxurious extras add to the quality of our vacation, and when you begin to start planning your Sedona vacation spent in the comfort of our Sedona.Org Arizona sanctuaries, you may already be figuring out what amenities you want most. We love to help in any way we can, and we suggest that you start your list of wants that are truly needs with a fireplace. If you don’t see why you would want to book a Sedona fireplace rental, we have given you not just one, but five lovely reasons to top your list with a fireplace!
Reason #5: Adding Charm to the Space
When you walk into a well-appointed room, you may notice the comfy looking couch, the large and shiny television mounted to the wall, and in Sedona, of course your breath will be taken away by the views that can be seen through walls of windows in the space. But when you catch your first peek of the bricks climbing the wall, the mantel that crosses it at midpoint, and even the fire crackling merrily within, the fireplace will immediately charm you, garnering the type of reaction that you normally exude when you see kittens, puppies, or babies. “Oh, you have a fireplace” is the common first reaction, followed by closer looks, perhaps while holding your hands close to the flames, feeling warmed even when you weren’t feeling chilly in the first place. Large expanses of blank walls can be boring, but a fireplace will add excitement, and the family pictures you take posing in front of the fireplaces will offer more ways for people to be charmed by this extra special amenity.
Reason #4: And the Stockings Were Hung
A Christmas vacation in Sedona will be a magical one as you shop for gifts, drive through the neighborhoods voting on who has the best lights, watch Christmas movies while sipping hot cocoa (because it is always cocoa) and hang your children’s stockings from the mantel. Wait. You chose a home without a fireplace and you have young children? We can already hear the accusatory questions, “How is Santa going to put presents under our tree without a fireplace?” or “But mo-o-o-m! Where are you going to hang the stockings?” We can tell by the look on your face that you can hear it too and are relieved that you found this guide and narrowly averted danger! On Christmas Eve your children can gather round the chair you pulled close to the fire, their eyes shining and their cheeks flushed as you read about the night before Christmas, building their anticipation to feverish heights.
Reason #3: It Feels Like Home
Even if you don’t have a fire actively burning, the fireplace itself will make your vacation rental feel like home. The logs waiting to be lit, the fireplace tools resting on the hearth, even that cute little box of long fireplace matches; everything works together to create a homey vignette, one that makes you want to get the flames going. Couples will love the romance of it, sipping wine as the skies grow dark and (rarely) rain begins to fall on the landscape, adding a glass of wine and a charcuterie board to the scene, for a sweetly romantic indoor picnic. It’s the perfect opportunity for that special question to be asked and become a memory of the beginning of a long and beautiful life together.
Reason #2: Where Else Is Sweet Zoe Going to Lie?
Many of our Sedona.Org homes with fireplaces are also pet friendly, and if you are bringing your sweet fur child, she needs a warm spot to curl up next to, sleeping and dreaming about catching the rabbits she has never been able to catch. Cats aren’t the only animals drawn to warmth, and although there will be plenty of patches of sunlight in the daytime hours, once night falls in red rock country, the air chills. The fireplace stands as a symbol to family, providing warmth, light, and in front of the fireplace will be your pet’s favorite spot. We’ll even go a step further and say those quizzical looks she gives you when you arrive back home after this vacation of a lifetime will be her way of asking what gives, craving that warmth, that light, and the spot where her happiest dreams took place. On second thought, maybe you don’t want to rent a house with a fireplace, as your pups and kids may become accustomed to this fine amenity and start demanding to know why you don’t have one at home!
Reason #1: Yes, It Does Get Cold in Sedona
From Phoenix heading southward, the state of Arizona can be a fiery blaze of heat that could make anyone wonder why a fireplace is necessary, but in the northern portion of the state, winters can get cold. Low temperatures can fall low enough that a light dusting of snow may blanket the red rocks and upon occasion, it has been known to get slightly icy, especially in the shadowed parts of town. So whether you are hiking to the red rocks, shopping in all the specialty shops found throughout town, or are just sitting on the patio of your sanctuary, watching the sun set and feeling the temperatures drop as well, coming inside to a roaring fire will provide the ultimate in luxuries. Slipping out of your outside clothes and into your comfiest pajamas, fixing a cup of hot cocoa or pouring a glass of wine, and sinking into the plush depths of the sofa that is perched just across from the warm and welcoming glow of the flames will be the perfect ending to every perfect day in Sedona.
Not Just in the Living Room
Because we don’t believe in less is more, this bonus reason you should rent one of our homes with fireplaces should help to convince you of how right we are. Fireplaces aren’t reserved just for the living room, and although that is where they mostly appear, you may discover that the bedroom of the escape you chose offers its own, ensuring that you will awaken every morning feeling warm and toasty. Step outside onto the patio, furnished with comfortable outdoor furniture, a barbecue grill, and quite possibly an outdoor fireplace that will extend the time you get to hang out and play. If not a fireplace, there may be a firepit surrounded by chairs, offering warmth, serenity, and the opportunity to roast marshmallows for s’mores!
Come Home to Sedona.Org
We pay attention to all the details, working hard to give our guests a vacation experience they will never forget, and the best vacation rentals in Sedona AZ. Reserve your favorite Sedona.Org vacation rental with fireplace today and discover all the reasons that your Arizona vacation in our Sedona sanctuaries will set the bar so high that most other vacations will not even compare.
A visit to Sedona has always been one where magic can be found everywhere your eyes land, but at Christmas, the magic moves to the next level of wonder. The colors of Sedona reflect the colors of the holiday with its red rocks and green trees, the spirit of Sedona matches the spirit of the Christmas, and when you choose Sedona.Org for your holiday hideaway, the comfort and joy found within will make the Noel shine even brighter. When your holiday journey brings you to red rocks of Sedona, this guide to magic, comfort, and the best Sedona holiday events in town will ensure that Christmas 2024 will be one you never forget.
Holiday Artist Market, Sedona Arts Center, December 7 and December 8
If you have ever visited Sedona before, the shops more than likely caught your attention, and even as they are very special indeed, the Holiday Artist Market that comes to town on December 7th and 8th elevates your shopping opportunities. You’ve been known to be an extraordinary giver of gifts, instinctively knowing which gift will make its recipient feel joy, and that tradition will continue when wandering through the aisles of this wonderful artist market. Featuring the best works of the most talented local artists, every booth will be chock full of delicious possibilities, enabling visitors to cross every name off their Christmas list. Also offering a small works exhibition that runs through next December, the market will satisfy your artistic side in every way.
Breakfast with Santa, Posse Grounds Park, December 7, From 8 AM Until 10 AM
The magic of Christmas can be found everywhere, but we think it shines brightest in the eyes of a child that still believes in Santa. Watching them try to be on their best behavior in the weeks leading up to the big day, seeing the sparkle in their eyes, the flush of happiness turning their cheeks rosy, and listening to them oh so seriously explaining to Santa that yes they have been good, deserving of the gifts they are asking. Breakfast with Santa promises to heighten their excitement, offering the chance to break bread with their hero and as they pancakes drowning in syrup, sing along to the Christmas music that is playing, and temporarily lose their ability for speech during the meet and greet of Santa and his reindeer, this fantastic event will become a memory your entire family will cherish. The last pancakes will be served at 8:45, so plan accordingly.
The Festival of Lights, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, December 14
As December reaches its midpoint, the Festival of Lights is the event that really signifies to us that Christmas is almost here. Held at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and offering an afternoon of Christmas music, entertainment, and when night falls, the lighting of 6000 luminarias. Luminarias are simple decorations, made from paper bags filled with sand with a lit candle providing light, a light that signifies hope and luminarias can be purchased to honor cancer survivors with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
Merry Music at the Museum, Sedona Heritage Museum, December 14
We recommend a visit to the Sedona Heritage Museum at any time of the year, but on December 14th, their gift to visitors, Merry Music at the Museum, will make you even happier you decided to explore. Offering traditional Christmas decorations, including a tumbleweed Christmas Tree, live entertainment, and as you walk from room to room (the museum was once the homestead of Dr. Pound, one of Sedona’s original settlers), “old-timers” will tell the tales of days long gone, local authors will be on hand to sign their books, and a fire in the fireplace, vintage decorations, hot cider, and cookies will keep the magic of the holiday alive. Also offering a special craft, a make and take cornhusk doll that back in those early days may have been the only gift little girls would find under the tree, this event takes guests back in time to those much simpler days.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting, Tlaquepaque Patio del Norte, December 29
Christmas isn’t the only holiday we celebrate in December in Sedona, and the Chanukah Menorah Lighting offers a beautiful celebration of a beautiful religion. Offering latkes, donuts, and hot chocolate, music will be playing as children meet and take photographs with Judah the Maccabee and receive some gelt as an added bonus.
A Different Type of Magic
A different kind of magic can be found in comfort and luxury that signifies you have walked into a Sedona.Org home. Offering the perfect spots to watch holiday movies, to bake Christmas cookies, and to celebrate a holiday that will bring you all closer together. Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today and discover all the different ways you will find magic in Sedona.
Love offers a magic all its own, one that is strong, pure, and transcending all the bad things in life, and when you take the magic of love to the next level, the one where two become one, your honeymoon experience deserves yet another type of magic. The magic of Sedona adds another layer of wonderful to your love story, providing red rock views, an innate serenity, and of course, the magic of comfort, luxury, and style found inside all of our Sedona.Org love nests. This list of the top 5 reasons you should book our Sedona.Org for your Sedona honeymoon hideaway will help you cross at least one thing off your wedding to do list, that of providing the first home you will live in as a happily married couple.
Comfort Is Key
Chances are the days leading up to your big day were anything but comfortable ones as you dieted, exercised, stayed up late, and woke up early, trying to make sure that you got all the details of your wedding right. So, when it is time for your honeymoon, you are sure to be tired and hungry and probably a little bit cranky, making the comfort our Sedona sanctuaries provide will get your honeymoon off to a grand start. Cuddling together on plush sofas as you share a bottle of wine in front of a roaring fire in the winter months, sharing dreams for the future and whispered secrets of your past every night before drifting off to sleep in the most comfortable beds in the state, and watching the sun set behind the red rocks from cushioned chairs on the decks of our beautiful homes. Comfort is key in any marriage, and whether these are your first weeks of wedded bliss or these are the golden years of your relationship, you will find whatever you need here in our honeymoon hideaways.
Romance Burns Bright with Sedona.Org
Just because you have that ring on each other’s fingers, it doesn’t mean that romance should come to a halt, and our love nests are filled with cozy nooks that will ensure the romance factor stays strong. Sip wine as you submerge yourself in the bubbling depths of a hot tub under the stars and marvel at how dark the skies are while still twinkling with the light of a billion stars. Hold hands as you walk around the neighborhood you have made your own, perhaps not even noticing the laughter of children, the sounds of televisions through open windows, or the distant cries of coyotes howling at the moon, as your eyes and ears are still only open to each other. Maybe he will draw a bath for you, filling the warm waters of deep soaking tubs with your favorite oils, pouring a glass of your favorite beverage, and leaving you with a book, some soft music, and the knowledge that every day will be a new adventure in love and romance. Or maybe you will sit beside him on the plush sofas that dominate the room, not minding that he is watching the big football game on your honeymoon as your love for him means you only want his happiness, and you may even choose to watch the game with him.
Those Views
The views of the red rocks, visible through most of the windows in our Sedona retreats, offer a magic that will enhance every moment of your stay. Framing breathtaking views to perfection, the windows stretch from floor to ceiling, and even as you and your new spouse are totally entangled in each other, we can promise the views will still manage to distract you. You will have many opportunities to explore the red rocks even closer during the minutes, hours, and days of your stay, but some of your favorite memories will take place right here in our Sedona.Org love nests. Standing side by side peeking out the window to see if that really was a hummingbird you saw fly by, sitting out on the decks we mentioned earlier, talking about anything or anything until the words stop, and the feelings of love begin to take your breath away. The best relationships consist of millions of tiny moments that when examined individually may not seem like much at first glance, but soon you will realize that every tiny moment clustered together to create a love as strong and as beautiful as the spaces in which you chose to honeymoon.
Setting the Stage
The more practical parts of our Arizona retreats will set the stage for many, many, many years of wedded bliss. Puttering around our fully equipped kitchens, sharing the chores, and learning the foods that will comfort, soothe, and excite, becoming an integral part of your relationship’s story. Doing each other’s laundry may not sound like something fun to do, but the love language of acts of service will show the depths of your feeling, while also allowing you to pack light and fill the empty corners of your luggage with all the cool gifts you will buy during your Sedona adventures. And because in this new world, working from home doesn’t have to mean working from your own home; office spaces and high-speed internet can help you extend your Sedona honeymoon stay and the spacious rooms will even allow both of you to work together, staying connected with a smile, a word of love, perhaps even a touch of your hands as the virtual meetings you are participating in drone on and on and on.
The Most Important Days
When you step in that door for the first time, you will be beginning a journey that will last forever, and these first moments, first steps, will be the most important ones of your new life together. Smiling and laughing, talking and loving, relaxing and learning all the things that make each other happy; you will never share another first like this, and how it goes here in the magic of Sedona is a harbinger on how it will go for the rest of your marriage. It’s hard to be anything other than happy when you share the spaces that will enhance the magic of your love, and the smiles in the photos you take of each other (and together) will be ones you will see in the next hundred years of photos that you take.
The Memories You Make in Sedona
Your Sedona honeymoon will create a maze of memories that will become the origin story of your marriage, serving as a reminder that even when life is at its craziest, there was always this time in the sun where your smiles were unending, your love for each other burned brightly, and the joy you took in just being able to spend this dedicated time together. Our romantic resorts in Sedona offer the perfect spots to help you begin the long journey of love and marriage, leading you to the happiest of moments and the most joyous of times. Reserve your favorite honeymoon hideaway today and be prepared for an adventure that will prove to be the best chapter of your marriage, the one that begins after you say I do!
Sedona is the most colorful city in the state of Arizona, with its red rocks attracting travelers from all over the world and as surprising as it may seem, during the Christmas season it gets even more colorful. The holiday light scene in our red rock town rocks, (forgive the pun) and as you start planning a Christmas vacation in one of the most beautiful cities in the state, we at Sedona.Org want to make sure you don’t miss out on one single magical moment. Read on for our guide to where to see the Sedona Christmas lights and displays during your fabulous December adventures in Arizona.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Craft Village, December
Tlaquepaque is always a popular place to visit for visitors and our hometown residents, but at Christmas, it may be difficult to leave. The walled shopping village offers Christmas around every corner, from the super-sized Christmas tree that greets guests when they first enter its courtyard, to the shops all decked out in their best holiday decorations, it may feel like you have entered a much warmer version of the North Pole. Our most favorite part of the holidays at Tlaquepaque, however, is the lighting of the luminarias placed along the paths of the walled village. A tradition that originated centuries ago in Mexico, the lanterns were used to lead the way to midnight mass, but today, they just add a glow to our holiday celebrations, with over 6000 being lit in the shopping village. Also offering costumed carolers, free cider, and of course, a visit from Santa, this event never fails to amaze. The date for this year’s festivities hasn’t been announced yet, but we suspect it will be held on December 7th.
The Magical Christmas Journey, Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, November 29th through December 24
The magic of Christmas is magnified with the Magical Christmas Journey offered by the Verde Canyon Railroad in nearby Clarkdale. Taking riders to the North Pole aboard a colorful lighted train, the adventure begins with more luminarias lighting up the paths of the train depot and ends with very happy and tired children. Flurry the bald eagle, Princess Noel, and a tiny Christmas village have become an integral part of the experience, but it is the ride that your kiddos will never forget. Santa’s elves will keep you and your family entertained during the journey, and seasonal cocktails will keep parents happy, while the illuminated mystical tunnels that magically end up on Santa’s private tracks at the North Pole will enchant passengers of all ages. The ride continues past Santa’s workshop, Mrs. Claus’s Bakery, the Reindeer Flight School, and our personal favorite, the Ugly Sweater factory, stopping to allow the big man to climb aboard, where he will meet all the children and provide a gift to each.
Camp Verde Parade of Lights and Christmas Craft Bazaar, December 14
The Craft Bazaar offers a fantastic way to finish up (or start, for the procrastinators in our midst) your holiday shopping, offering hand crafted items that will cement your reputation as gift giver extraordinaire, but it is the Parade of Lights that will enchant and delight your family. The procession of lighted floats, local dignitaries riding in classic cars decorated for Christmas, and with the star of the show, Santa Claus, holding the anchor position, this exciting parade ends with a Santa meet & greet that your kids will never forget. Entry to the bazaar and viewing the parade are both free, ensuring this activity will fit into all vacation budgets, even at this very expensive time of year.
The Sedona Christmas Shops
Tlaquepaque isn’t the only shopping center in town decorating for the holidays and no matter which part of Sedona you may be exploring, Uptown or West Sedona, the shops of Sedona will be decorated with colorful lights inside and out and many will offer wonderful sales that will help you with your vacation budget even further!
Welcome to the Neighborhoods
Just as in your own hometown, the neighborhoods of Sedona will gather together and turn their homes into Christmas cottages. Offering synchronized light and music shows, cheerful inflatables, and families like yours that revel in the holiday spirit. You probably won’t experience a white Christmas in Sedona (or you might, it has happened before) but the nights will be chilly enough that carrying a thermos of hot cocoa with you as you drive around looking at the lights will sound like a truly excellent idea.
Christmas with Sedona.Org
Find your comfort and joy at home with Sedona.Org, offering luxurious comforts and serene experiences that will never be forgotten. Reserve your favorite Christmas cottage today and enjoy a Christmas filled with thrills, fun, and Christmas lights that will bring a sparkle to your eyes!
Every holiday offers the perfect time to visit Sedona and relax in our luxurious Sedona.Org holiday havens, and with fall breaks beginning to be a big thing in schools, a Halloween visit could be just what you need to get in the holiday mood. Offering cool days, cooler nights, and a spooktacular array of fun Sedona Halloween activities, every minute will be filled with fun and excitement, and your children won’t look in askance at the idea of traveling when you show them all the best places they can trick-or-treat while in town. This guide will help you give them a chilling good time that won’t be too frightening for your tiniest travelers, and we can promise that even if you choose to visit haunted houses while you are here, our properties come completely ghost-free!
The Great Pumpkin Splash, October 19, 2-5 PM, Posse Grounds Park Community Pool
Offering a sneak peek into the holiday festivities, the Great Pumpkin Splash offers a unique twist on the standard pumpkin patch as the pumpkins you will pick are floating in the Community Pool! Offering treats, games, and a table on which you can paint the pumpkin of your choice, the only costume you will need is a swimsuit, so it isn’t a traditional trick-or-treating event, but we can assure you there will be candy!
Sedona Halloween Activities at the Halloween Trunk or Treat, October 31, 4-7 PM, Cottonwood Recreation Center in Cottonwood
Parents can feel uncertain about setting their kids free in unfamiliar neighborhoods, but this family friendly event located in nearby Cottonwood promises to be safe, fun, and of course, candy filled. Every year features a new theme (which hasn’t been released for 2024 yet), but that’s ok, because your independent tiny travelers already have a costume idea in mind and won’t be swayed by the crowds. Offering a parking lot filled with decorated cars, your kids will never be far from sight as they meander from trunk to trunk filling up their goodie bags at each spot. This event is a free one, making parents even happier.
Safe Trick-or-treating in Clarkdale, October 31, 5-7 PM, Main Street
We just want to make sure you have plenty of options for trick-or-treating during your Sedona getaway, ensuring that you don’t receive side-eye from your ghouls or goblins for considering skipping Halloween, and the safe trick-or-treating event held in nearby Clarkdale is just that. Last year’s event attracted over 1500 kids in the upper Clarkdale streets, which is the area surrounding the Town Park and Gazebo. This event is another free one, allowing parents to save money for souvenirs or other adventures.
Fright Night on the Haunted Phantom Train, Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, Friday & Saturday Nights Starting September 27
Ok, technically this next event isn’t a trick-or-treating one, but we think its spooky thrills deserve an honorable mention. The Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale offers Fright Night on the Haunted Phantom Train, the state’s only haunted railroad car, and we can promise this event is a blast! Featuring a haunted maze, zombies, deranged clowns, and a host of truly terrifying activities, we don’t recommend this event for families with very young children unless you really want to deal with nightmares for the next few years of your life! Tickets cost $25 per person and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Uptown Trick-or-Treat, October 31, 5-8 PM, Uptown Sedona
Safety matters when it comes to our most precious family members, and Uptown Trick-or-Treat is sponsored by local businesses to ensure that your baby ghouls and goblins have a fun time without having to worry about their wellbeing. The trick-or-treat route can be found on the Sedona government web page, and participating stores will have signs stating they are on the trail. The event is free and parents will have the opportunity to do a little window shopping as their costumed adventurers beg for treats.
Your Sedona.Org Neighborhood
Of course, the best trick-or-treating may take place in the neighborhood in which your holiday hideaway is located. Safe family neighborhoods provide the best candy, and because they are within walking distance of your home sweet vacation home, you won’t have to travel far with a sleepy princess on your shoulders. And after you have tucked away the very tired littles, parents can binge-watch horror movies on state-of-the-art televisions while sneaking a few candies from the goody bags. And for the sake of informational purposes only, we have done the research and discovered that chocolate candies pair best with red wines and fruity candies pair wonderfully with white wines. Reserve your favorite escape today!
Oh, how we love the fall in Sedona, perhaps the only time of the year where our red rock country gets even more colorful, and if your journey brings you to our doorstep this fall, you are going to want to see and do all that our town has to offer. Hikes along trails that lead to the red rocks, the vortexes, and through trees dressed in their autumn finest, visits to restaurants where, even as the daytime temperatures will still be warm (not hot) bowls of chili and large slabs of meatloaf will hit the spot, and attending the festivals and events that celebrate the season. Add in a stay in our comfortable and luxurious Sedona.Org seasonal sanctuaries and your Arizona trip becomes an Arizona trip of a lifetime; this guide to the top fall events in Sedona will help you fill in all the blank spaces on your itinerary.
Sedona Winefest, September 28th & 29th, Posse Grounds Park
What better way to celebrate the new season than by raising a toast to its beauty? Sedona Winefest will help you add to your wine collection, introducing you to Arizona wines that always delight. Arizona is fast becoming a threat to Napa Valley and this two-day wine event offers the perfect examples as to why this is so. It’s not just Arizona wine that will be featured at this fun event, as there will be vendors from Arizona distilleries and breweries, ensuring that every member of your traveling party will find a beverage to quench their thirst. Also offering food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and live music that will make the smooth beverages go down even smoother, this first event of the fall season is destined to be your favorite.
Sedona Arts Festival, October 12 & 13, Sedona Red Rock High School
October is quite possibly the most beautiful month of the year in Sedona, and as such, there are many festivals and events that fill up the weekends, starting with the Sedona Arts Festival. Offering two days of art, food, and fun, the proceeds of this festival that has been a Sedona tradition for over 30 years are used to support continuing arts education in our schools, and as of last tally, over $300,000 have been donated. Offering a peek into the work of some of the states best artists and the opportunity to own masterpieces that will bring the Southwest into your own home, this event is one we highly recommend.
Howl-o-Ween Costume Parade, October 13, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
This seasonal parade will appeal to your sense of aww, offering a cavalcade of sweet pooches dressed in costumes and parading through the streets of Tlaquepaque. Free to watch and easy to fall in love with, the parade is free to watch, but if you are staying in one of our pet friendly Sedona.Org sanctuaries and brought your own fur baby along for the ride, you might want to consider joining in the fun. Parade entry fees are $10 for 1-2 individuals and their pet, $30 for a pack (the entire family!), and wagon-sized floats can be entered in the parade for $20. The proceeds are used to help homeless animals at the Humane Society.
Sedona Plein Air Festival, October 18 – 26, Downtown Sedona
The most beautiful places in the world attract the best artists and the art festivals continue with the Sedona Plein Air Festival, returning for its 18th year. While most festivals allow guests to purchase the completed works of the talented individuals, this one allows the world to see the process of the art as the artists create their works outside in the open air (hence the term plein air) stationed at various spots throughout town. Also offering workshops led by renowned artists, free events, and of course, the opportunity to purchase the works you have watched being made.
Sedona Food Truck Festival, November 9, Posse Grounds Park
The best vacations are often remembered for the foods that are tried, and for those who attend the Sedona Food Truck Festival on November 9th, it will be possible to enjoy a taste of all that Sedona has to offer without having to venture from restaurant to restaurant. Starting at 11 AM to 4 PM and offering beer and wine for sale as well, this tasty festival is a local favorite.
Fall Events in Sedona at Home with Sedona.Org
Not every event needs to be community or city sanctioned ones; some of your best memories will come from the family events you enjoy in your seasonal sanctuary. Plan a family pool party during your early fall visit (many pools can be heated at an additional cost) a family barbecue or enjoy your own Horror Film Festival by binge watching scary movies in theater rooms in some homes or on state of the art televisions in all others. Reserve your favorite Sedona retreat today!
Time flies by quicker each year, and when summer arrives, it seems to move even faster. And every year you have the best of intentions, stating that this will be the year when you take that magical vacation to Sedona, the one you have been dreaming about for years, so we at Sedona.Org are wondering, what are you waiting for? It’s not too late to take one last summer vacation, you still have a few weeks until that first school bell rings, and this guide to taking a back-to-school vacation in Sedona will help you fill every minute with memories you will never want to forget.
Find Peace at Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, 2650 Pueblo Drive
This Buddhist park, surrounded by red rocks is designed to bring visitors peace and serenity, with the Amitabha Stupa serving as its centerpiece. Offering the opportunity to open your children’s eyes to the beauty of the Buddhist religion, this is a slightly different adventure than what you may expect to enjoy during your Arizona travels, but it is one that will provide a unique shine to all that you do while you’re here.
Take a Road Trip for a Back-to-School Vacation in Sedona
A road trip in the middle of vacation can be fun, especially as the small towns that surround our home town offer so much to explore. Camp Verde is home to Montezuma Castle Monument, offering a peek into the history of the Sinagua people who once resided in these clifftop dwellings. Once a ghost town but now serving as an artist’s colony of such, the history of Jerome is as compelling as the beauty of its landscape. (Be sure to enjoy a meal at the Haunted Hamburger, where the burgers are thick and juicy, the views are stunning, and the spirits are known to be active.) And although we usually suggest road trips that are within an hour’s drive of your Sedona sanctuary, a visit to Williams and a drive through Bearizona is definitely going to be one of your favorite adventures, even with the hour and thirteen minute drive. Goldie’s Route 66 Diner located at 425 E Route 66 offers an all-American dining experience that should not be missed.
Cooling Down at Slide Rock State Park
Although nights can be cooler as we get closer to fall, the days will still dawn clear, warm, and sunny and sliding down the only natural waterslide is the perfect way to stay cool. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the canopy of trees that surround the cold waters, experience the joy of sliding down a nearly 80 feet long, and soak in the history of the area as you do; this region was once an apple orchard and there are still almost 300 historic trees still standing.
Savor an Authentic Taste of Sedona
Our favorite vacation memories often involve the meals we devoured during our explorations and Sedona is famed for being a foodie paradise. Start your mornings out with a breakfast at the Red Rock Café, known for its Cowboy Benedict made with biscuits, gravy, and sausage patties and if you don’t visit the Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits can you actually consider that you have really experienced all that makes Sedona special? And because every special occasion deserves a special occasion meal, we suggest that the fine dining options at Cress on Oak Creek will show off the sophisticated side of Sedona, offering Creekside tables and a three course Chef’s Tasting Menu with wine pairings that enhance the flavor of every dish.
Explore the Vortexes
Sedona offers a mystical charm that is evidenced in the four vortexes that can be found in the area. Located at Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Boynton Canyon, and Cathedral Rock, each spot offers energy that either flows upward into the heavens or spirals down into the earth, and visitors often feel as if the energy experienced touches their souls. It will probably still be pretty warm during your back to school vacation, so be sure to explore these vortexes in the morning hours while the temperatures are still tolerable. Breakfast at the Mesa Grill Sedona, located at the start of the trail that leads to Airport Mesa vortex, may be the ideal way to start your hike, ensuring that you can get in and out before the heat of the day hits and enjoy an excellent meal as well.
Comfortable Adventures with Sedona.Org
The most comfortable adventures may be the ones you enjoy in our luxurious Sedona sanctuaries. Offering amenities that often include crystal-clear pools, game rooms furnished with pool tables or video games, and state of the art televisions with pictures so clear it will feel as if you are a part of the action on the screen, our homes are designed to be an integral part of your vacation experience. Contact us and reserve your favorite escape today!