Chapel of the Holy Cross
If you glance east when driving Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway, a slender structure seemingly welded into the sandstone might catch your eye. Towering…
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.
The town itself bustles with art galleries and expensive gourmet restaurants. In summer the traffic and crowds can be intense. But don't despair: somewhere out there is a vortex that's waiting just for you.
Explore Sedona
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
If you glance east when driving Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway, a slender structure seemingly welded into the sandstone might catch your eye. Towering…
- Red Rock Crossing
Sedona’s 200-plus trails offer dramatic views and doses of adventure or escape, whether you’re seeking out the elusive subway cave off Boynton Canyon…
- Airport Mesa
It’s no secret that Arizona’s boundless trails offer infinite variety, like traversing red-rock canyons, winding among ponderosa pine forests and skirting…
- Red Rock State Park
Long before Sedona became a destination, only a handful of enterprising people had settled in this geological wonderland. The desert city sits at 4350ft…
- Palatki Heritage Site
When you wander beyond the urban edges of Sedona, the landscape reveals clues to the area’s evolution. Discover secret swimming holes, bridges shaped from…
- HHonanki Heritage Site
Honanki is an impressive vestige of a Sinaguan pueblo, similar to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. This site was originally active between AD 1000 and 1400…
- SSecret Slickrock Trail
Photographers, this one's for you. Come here at sunset to capture Cathedral Rock reflected in the sandstone pools atop this lovely mesa. It's best after a…
- MMidgley Bridge
This Instragram-worthy bridge about 1.5 miles north of town is also a great spot to hop on a hiking trail. Head up into Wilson Canyon or, for a great one…
- AAmitabha Stupa & Peace Park
This consecrated Buddhist shrine and park is set quite stunningly in West Sedona amid piñon and juniper pine and the ubiquitous rocks. A few steps below…
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Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Sedona.
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Chapel of the Holy Cross
If you glance east when driving Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway, a slender structure seemingly welded into the sandstone might catch your eye. Towering…
See
Red Rock Crossing
Sedona’s 200-plus trails offer dramatic views and doses of adventure or escape, whether you’re seeking out the elusive subway cave off Boynton Canyon…
See
Airport Mesa
It’s no secret that Arizona’s boundless trails offer infinite variety, like traversing red-rock canyons, winding among ponderosa pine forests and skirting…
See
Red Rock State Park
Long before Sedona became a destination, only a handful of enterprising people had settled in this geological wonderland. The desert city sits at 4350ft…
See
Palatki Heritage Site
When you wander beyond the urban edges of Sedona, the landscape reveals clues to the area’s evolution. Discover secret swimming holes, bridges shaped from…
See
Honanki Heritage Site
Honanki is an impressive vestige of a Sinaguan pueblo, similar to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. This site was originally active between AD 1000 and 1400…
See
Secret Slickrock Trail
Photographers, this one's for you. Come here at sunset to capture Cathedral Rock reflected in the sandstone pools atop this lovely mesa. It's best after a…
See
Midgley Bridge
This Instragram-worthy bridge about 1.5 miles north of town is also a great spot to hop on a hiking trail. Head up into Wilson Canyon or, for a great one…
See
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
This consecrated Buddhist shrine and park is set quite stunningly in West Sedona amid piñon and juniper pine and the ubiquitous rocks. A few steps below…
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