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Named the "Most Beautiful Place in America" by USA Today (2003).
Sedona Arizona Activities, Parks & Recreation
Another of Sedona Arizona’s wonderful features is it’s proximity to state parks, monuments, & forest. Sedona is surrounded by Coconino National Forest and home to two state parks, Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park.
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State Parks in and around Sedona
Red Rock State Park - Sedona Arizona
Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center located just 5 miles west of Sedona off Highway 89A on the Lower Red Rock Loop Road. It features picnic facilities, bird walks, nature hikes and other related programs.
Visitor Center: 9 am to 5 pm MST
Park Phone Number: (928) 282-6907
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona AZ
Slide Rock State Park - Sedona Arizona
Slide Rock State Park, located in Oak Creek Canyon, is primarily known for it’s natural rock slide. This is a favorite among tourists who love slipping & sliding down the red rocks. Be sure to get there early because the park fills up quickly. There is also fishing, hiking, picnicking and swimming. Several campgrounds are nearby. Slide Rock is 7 miles north of Sedona off Highway 89A.
Park Phone Number: 928-282-3034
6871 Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Cottonwood, Arizona
Offers picnicking, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, and stream and pond fishing. Walking trails along the Verde River.
Visitor Center: Hours vary
Park Phone Number: 928-634-5283
Other Local Attractions
Crescent Moon Ranch - Sedona Arizona
Crescent Moon Ranch is situated at Red Rock Crossing, near beautiful Cathedral Rock. Cathedral Rock has been used as the backdrop for many films. There is also believed to be a vortex site in the area. This is a beautiful park along the creek.
Hwy 89A to Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona AZ
Chapel of the Holy Cross – Sedona Arizona
780 Chapel Rd., Sedona AZ
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of Sedona's top attractions for spiritualists of all faiths. It is a beautiful church built right into Sedona’s red rocks.
Sedona Arts Center – Sedona Arizona
15 Art Barn Rd., Sedona AZ
Sedona Arts Center is a non-profit center. The gallery has works by over 120 regional artists. They also offer art classes and workshops year round.
Tlaquepaque – Sedona Arizona
336 Hwy 179, Sedona AZ
This re-created Mexican village houses several galleries, restaurants and unique jewelry and gift stores.
Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona AZ
Oak Creek Canyon offers Sedona visitors stunningly colorful rock vistas, ponderosa pines, juniper trees and cottonwoods on the beautiful banks of the Oak Creek. The drive through Oak Creek Canyon was named one of the top ten most scenic drives in the nation. Oak Creek Canyon offers Sedona visitors numerous hiking, fishing, biking and birding opportunities.
More Attractions…
- Munds Mountain Wilderness, Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness & Sycamore Wilderness
- Tuzigoot Indian Ruins – in Clarkdale, Arizona. 25 mi from Sedona
- Montezuma's Castle: Prehistoric cliff dwelling, 35 mi South of Sedona
- Jerome – old historic mining town (haunted?), 30 mi South of Sedona
- Verde Canyon Railroad – fun, scenic train ride in Clarkdale, Arizona. 25 mi South of Sedona
- Walnut Canyon National Monument – Cliff-dwellings, North of Sedona
- Sunset Crater National Monument – Volcanic site, lava fields, North of Sedona
- Wupatki National Monument – Several well-preserved ruins, North of Sedona
- Tours in & around Sedona AZ – Jeep, Grand Canyon, Horseback, Helicopter, Rafting, ATV, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Balloon, and many more. Visit www.sedonasavings.com for all tours & activities available in Sedona.
- Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking.
Sedona AZ is well known for hiking, golf, dining, shopping and fabulous art galleries.
Sedona Hiking – There are many hiking trails in Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon. Trails range from easy to extremely rugged. Be careful! Bring water, do not go in the hottest part of the day and know your limitations. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce for a map that describes the trails, elevations, difficulty, etc. You may need a red rock pass to park at the trail heads.
Sedona Golf - If golf is your game, there is something for everyone.
- Sedona Golf Resort - This spectacular 18-hole, par 71 course was rated No. 2 in Arizona. 35 Ridge Trail Dr., Sedona AZ
- Oak Creek Country Club - This beautiful 18-hole, par 72 course was designed by both Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Sr. 690 Bell Rock Blvd., Sedona AZ
- Canyon Mesa Country Club - This beautiful 9-hole course features mature landscaping and spectacular red rock views Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona AZ
Sedona Arts & Culture - Sedona Arizona is known for it's wonderful shops & galleries. Sedona has many wonderful artists. With over 40 galleries exhibiting works ranging from Western and Southwestern to Contemporary and Modern Art, there is something to suit everyone's taste and many new artists' works to discover. In many shops you can talk with or see the actual artist at work. Some of our favorite galleries to visit are:
- El Prado – in Tlaquepaque, Sedona AZ
- Exposures – 561 Hwy 179, Sedona AZ
- Visions Fine Art - Sedona AZ
Sedona Dining - Sedona has a number of outstanding restaurants including Southwestern, Italian, Swiss, Thai, French, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, and more. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Oaxaca - Fine Mexican & Southwest Cuisine, Sedona AZ
- Dahl & Deluca - Wonderful Italian, Sedona AZ
- Mayan Taco - Healthy, fast Mexican, Sedona AZ
- Coffee Pot - Best breakfast in Sedona, Sedona AZ
- Pizza Picazzo - Great gourmet pizzas & salads, Sedona AZ
- Takashi – Japanese, Sedona AZ
Click here for information on Sedona Arizona’s History
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