Voted America’s Most Beautiful Place, Sedona is a desert town with some of the most breathtaking scenery you could imagine. With its gorgeous red rock presence, expansive vistas and a reputation for the mysterious and spiritual, Sedona sees hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. It really is an oasis n the midst of a desert. Among the more popular attractions: Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock. When the sun sets and rises, the way in which the light plays off of these formations is truly magical. The spiritual story of Sedona attracts healers, psychics and new age philosophers from all walks of life. Many believe that Sedona represents a type of vortex where one can feel and subsequently harness some of the earth’s power. Whether it’s true or not, many will tell you that there is certainly something magical about the place.
Sedona is considered "Wine Country Arizona". Sedona has a plethora of tasting rooms and wineries.
Sedona really has become something of a resort destination. One of the reasons could be its very vibrant art scene. Especially tied to its Native American past, the art and craft culture here does a wonderful job of paying homage to the area’s past. The Sedona Art Center offers an up-close look at the evolution of the town’s cultural perspective.
Of course, Sedona is all about hiking. Traverse the Thunder Mountain trail, explore Jack’s Canyon, walk through Red Rock State Park—you could spend weeks hiking here and not even come close to seeing it all. With all of the trails, mountain biking is also hugely popular in Sedona. Jeep tours are another incredibly fun and exciting way to explore the region.
As it is a very popular vacation spot, the area certainly knows how to cater to hungry tourists. You can most definitely find authentic Mexican cuisine. Although pretty much whatever type of dining experience you’re in the mood for, Sedona has a restaurant to tantalize your taste buds.
Winter is the slow season as highs only reach the 50s. It is also the wet season.
Spring is a beautiful time to visit to see the new blooms as well as to celebrate bottle releases. Spring is the dry season. It is also the busiest time of the year.
Summer is very hot, with highs in the mid-90s. We recommend spring or fall for visiting.
Fall is wonderful. The mild weather is great for exploring the outdoors. October highs are in the mid-70s.