Sedona

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Red rocks of Sedona, Arizona

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Why visit Sedona

Nestled amid striking red sandstone formations, Sedona's truly spectacular landscape has long attracted spiritual seekers, artists and healers. Many people believe that this area has a number of vortexes that radiate the earth's energy, and you'll find all sorts of alternative medicines and practices here, from rejuvenating bodywork to past-life workshops. But outdoorsy adventurers – and even die-hard skeptics and city slickers – have begun to see the light as well: there are some inimitable thrills to be had hiking, mountain biking and climbing amid these desert spires.

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Best Things to Do

In addition to Sedona’s incredible natural wonders, you can look forward to wine tastings, high-desert cuisine, moonlit hikes and more.

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Best Time to Visit

If you’re looking for the best time of year to visit Sedona, we've got the perfect month-by-month guide to the weather and the best things to do.

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Transportation

Sedona is a small desert city with more than 200 trails, hillside wineries and dozens of galleries to explore by car.

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Best Neighborhoods

Sedona is a desert oasis spread across four neighborhoods, with spas, art galleries and desert cuisine to discover, plus 400 miles of trails to explore.  

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Day Trips

Sedona is also the best base to explore Northern Arizona. The once-remote ranching settlement is now surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, and it’s the jumping-off place for tours of the Red Rocks region in every direction.

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