Sedona area guidebook
Sightseeing
Must see views and must do adventures while in Sedona and beyond!
Amazing views as you climb to the top of the mountain. Few miles up is the Mud yes trail head and up a bit farther is the Merry Go Round view spot. You can also hike it along the mounds wagon trail. Be aware of your driving in a car its a rough road!
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Schnebly Hill Road
Amazing views as you climb to the top of the mountain. Few miles up is the Mud yes trail head and up a bit farther is the Merry Go Round view spot. You can also hike it along the mounds wagon trail. Be aware of your driving in a car its a rough road!
A really great hike - find the trail head in West Sedona off Soldier Pass Road. Hiking can be moderate + great views and a few surprises. Jeep tours also share this trail.
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Soldiers Pass Trail
Soldier Pass TrailA really great hike - find the trail head in West Sedona off Soldier Pass Road. Hiking can be moderate + great views and a few surprises. Jeep tours also share this trail.
Beautiful church built into the rocks back in the 1950's
More than half a century after its construction, the Chapel of the Holy Cross continues to be a place of wonder, spiritual renewal, and sublime vistas for all who come to Sedona.
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The Church of the Red Rocks
54 Bowstring DrBeautiful church built into the rocks back in the 1950's
More than half a century after its construction, the Chapel of the Holy Cross continues to be a place of wonder, spiritual renewal, and sublime vistas for all who come to Sedona.
Your one-stop bike shop offering the best in mountain bike rentals, sales, service, and fun.
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Thunder Mountain Bikes
1695 AZ-89AYour one-stop bike shop offering the best in mountain bike rentals, sales, service, and fun.
Just a short walk to the trail head from our place...
Brewer Trail has magnificent views from a rock ledge at airport mesa. You get 180 degree beauty to behold. You will also see a large old stone water tank. This trail descends first, so be ready for an uphill climb back to the trail head. Shares trail head area with Airport Loop and Overlook Point.
Brewer Trail
Brewer TrailJust a short walk to the trail head from our place...
Brewer Trail has magnificent views from a rock ledge at airport mesa. You get 180 degree beauty to behold. You will also see a large old stone water tank. This trail descends first, so be ready for an uphill climb back to the trail head. Shares trail head area with Airport Loop and Overlook Point.
Very nice area to visit - check out this and all the wineries.
Visitors can pack a day full of authentic experiences, from the obvious—tasting wine—to strolling the vineyards on a tour, opening up the heart and mind during a yoga session, creating a private event or savoring our house-made jam.
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Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdVery nice area to visit - check out this and all the wineries.
Visitors can pack a day full of authentic experiences, from the obvious—tasting wine—to strolling the vineyards on a tour, opening up the heart and mind during a yoga session, creating a private event or savoring our house-made jam.
The Hike House offers all the elements that bring the hiking experience to life: Sedona Trail Finder, Hiking Footwear & Gear, On & Off Trail Apparel, Hiking Safety, Guided Adventures, free Hiking Clinics, and the hiker’s Energy Café. The Video below describes each of these elements.
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The Hike House
431 Arizona 179The Hike House offers all the elements that bring the hiking experience to life: Sedona Trail Finder, Hiking Footwear & Gear, On & Off Trail Apparel, Hiking Safety, Guided Adventures, free Hiking Clinics, and the hiker’s Energy Café. The Video below describes each of these elements.
Sedona is a must-visit place for spiritual seekers the world over, and since 2004, visitors of all faiths have been flocking to Sedona’s Amitabha Stupa. Sitting majestically among the pinion and juniper pines, and surrounded by a landscape of stunning crimson spires, it is a jewel to behold.
A short trek up winding trails brings you to the 36 foot Amitabha Stupa and the smaller Tara Stupa for prayer, meditation, healing, and the experience of peace in a sacred place.
The Amitabha Stupa is open every day from dawn until dusk and your visit is free of charge. (Of course, donations to support the stupa are gratefully accepted.)
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Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
2650 Pueblo DriveSedona is a must-visit place for spiritual seekers the world over, and since 2004, visitors of all faiths have been flocking to Sedona’s Amitabha Stupa. Sitting majestically among the pinion and juniper pines, and surrounded by a landscape of stunning crimson spires, it is a jewel to behold.
A short trek up winding trails brings you to the 36 foot Amitabha Stupa and the smaller Tara Stupa for prayer, meditation, healing, and the experience of peace in a sacred place.
The Amitabha Stupa is open every day from dawn until dusk and your visit is free of charge. (Of course, donations to support the stupa are gratefully accepted.)
Thunder Mountain Trail to Andante Loop is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sedona, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Thunder Mountain Trailhead
Thunder Mountain RoadThunder Mountain Trail to Andante Loop is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sedona, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Drive up Airport Road to the small parking area on the left. Take the trail through the depression between hills. Look for twisted Juniper trees, indicating the vortex energy is strong here.
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Aussichtspunkt am Sedona Airport
538 Airport RdDrive up Airport Road to the small parking area on the left. Take the trail through the depression between hills. Look for twisted Juniper trees, indicating the vortex energy is strong here.
Park at Crescent Moon Park ($8 fee). Walk east along Oak Creek as close as possible to the base of Cathedral Rock. Look for twisted Juniper trees where the vortex energy is strongest.
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Red Rock Crossing Vortex
Templeton TrailPark at Crescent Moon Park ($8 fee). Walk east along Oak Creek as close as possible to the base of Cathedral Rock. Look for twisted Juniper trees where the vortex energy is strongest.
Bell Rock Vortex
Hike along the Bell Rock Trail. Vortex energy is palapable all around Bell Rock.
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Bell Rock Trailhead
Bell Rock Vortex
Hike along the Bell Rock Trail. Vortex energy is palapable all around Bell Rock.
Shopping
Oh the shopping! These spots may have something special for you.
Designed as an old Spanish town, this place is full of handcrafted items, galleries and just a nice place to walk around.
Old world setting along the Oak Creek with Galleries, Shopping and Restaurants.
https://www.tlaq.com/directory
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Tlaquepaque
Designed as an old Spanish town, this place is full of handcrafted items, galleries and just a nice place to walk around.
Old world setting along the Oak Creek with Galleries, Shopping and Restaurants.
https://www.tlaq.com/directory
Casual outside shopping with great views and a few restaurants. Features 18 stores, galleries, and restaurants.
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The Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe
101 N State Rte 89ACasual outside shopping with great views and a few restaurants. Features 18 stores, galleries, and restaurants.
Historic building with amazing handwoven rugs and jewelry, just a short walk from our place.
All of our rugs are woven by Navajo weavers, most of whom live traditionally on the Navajo Reservation located across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This is the largest American Indian Reservation in the country, some 16 million acres with more than 350,000 Navajos
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Garland's Navajo Rugs
411 AZ-179Historic building with amazing handwoven rugs and jewelry, just a short walk from our place.
All of our rugs are woven by Navajo weavers, most of whom live traditionally on the Navajo Reservation located across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This is the largest American Indian Reservation in the country, some 16 million acres with more than 350,000 Navajos
Old Town Cottonwood
281 N Main StSmall town USA - nice shops eating and wine tasting!
Food scene
Just a handful of the special eateries in Sedona and surrounding areas.
Nice casual eatery with many options for healthy eating. Along with tasty pizza1
Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated health centric restaurant. Picazzo’s sources clean, whole foods, rich in nutrients, blended with fantastic flavors. We have a fusion approach to a modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and even Mexican ingredients, into our menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza.
We like to call ourselves “Healthitarians”!
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Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Sedona
1855 AZ-89ANice casual eatery with many options for healthy eating. Along with tasty pizza1
Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated health centric restaurant. Picazzo’s sources clean, whole foods, rich in nutrients, blended with fantastic flavors. We have a fusion approach to a modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and even Mexican ingredients, into our menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza.
We like to call ourselves “Healthitarians”!
Upscale dinner and causal lunch spot. Great views and atmosphere!
Mariposa’s stunning architecture and unique menu of South American-inspired cuisine delivers an entirely new fine dining experience in Sedona, Ariz. Perched atop a scenic bluff, floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive outdoor patio deliver panoramic views of Sedona’s majestic red rocks from every table.
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89AUpscale dinner and causal lunch spot. Great views and atmosphere!
Mariposa’s stunning architecture and unique menu of South American-inspired cuisine delivers an entirely new fine dining experience in Sedona, Ariz. Perched atop a scenic bluff, floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive outdoor patio deliver panoramic views of Sedona’s majestic red rocks from every table.
An award-winning modern Mexican & Southwestern restaurant, Elote Cafe’s authentic cuisine is culled from chef/owner Jeff Smedstad’s 20-plus years of travel across Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and his native Arizona.
Overlooking the scenic Red Rocks of Sedona, Elote Cafe proudly features seasonal, locally-grown ingredients, plus a handpicked cocktail menu highlighted by the finest tequilas and mezcal.
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Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadAn award-winning modern Mexican & Southwestern restaurant, Elote Cafe’s authentic cuisine is culled from chef/owner Jeff Smedstad’s 20-plus years of travel across Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and his native Arizona.
Overlooking the scenic Red Rocks of Sedona, Elote Cafe proudly features seasonal, locally-grown ingredients, plus a handpicked cocktail menu highlighted by the finest tequilas and mezcal.
This Sedona restaurant was an environmentally focused design to make you feel as good as the food.
Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating in an environmentally friendly location where you can enjoy a sit down meal or get carry out. Order ahead from our online menu.
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Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen
1439 W State Rte 89AThis Sedona restaurant was an environmentally focused design to make you feel as good as the food.
Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating in an environmentally friendly location where you can enjoy a sit down meal or get carry out. Order ahead from our online menu.
Night time music, great views and good eats.
Sound Bites Grill in Sedona Arizona offers world class entertainment along with some of the best and healthiest casual/fine dining in Sedona, we bring the best entertainment Sedona has to offer in our show lounge and supper club featuring; World Famous & Legendary “Esteban”, International Jazz Artists “JJ Sansaverino & Vivian Sessoms” and more, World Class Comedians, Old West Music Shows and lots more wonderful performers on our stage in the Celebrity Show Room.
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Sound Bites Grill, Sedona AZ
101 N State Rte 89ANight time music, great views and good eats.
Sound Bites Grill in Sedona Arizona offers world class entertainment along with some of the best and healthiest casual/fine dining in Sedona, we bring the best entertainment Sedona has to offer in our show lounge and supper club featuring; World Famous & Legendary “Esteban”, International Jazz Artists “JJ Sansaverino & Vivian Sessoms” and more, World Class Comedians, Old West Music Shows and lots more wonderful performers on our stage in the Celebrity Show Room.
Very local pub ( limited food in this location)
Sedona’s only combination production craft brewery and brewpub having produced finely handcrafted brews for more than 20 years. We have colorful range of craft beers on tap, delicious food, laid back beer garden with fire pit and live music 5 days a week.
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Oak Creek Brewery and Grill
336 AZ-179Very local pub ( limited food in this location)
Sedona’s only combination production craft brewery and brewpub having produced finely handcrafted brews for more than 20 years. We have colorful range of craft beers on tap, delicious food, laid back beer garden with fire pit and live music 5 days a week.
LOCATED IN HISTORIC TLAQUEPAQUE
How about a great brew with lunch or dinner today?
If dining amid the Red Rocks of Sedona is on your short-list of things to do, then let us show you the right way to do it! Not only have our beers won numerous awards, but our wood-fired grill fare is rated tops in Arizona and our world-class micro-brews make your lunch, dinner or special occasion one to remember.
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Oak Creek Brewery and Grill
336 AZ-179LOCATED IN HISTORIC TLAQUEPAQUE
How about a great brew with lunch or dinner today?
If dining amid the Red Rocks of Sedona is on your short-list of things to do, then let us show you the right way to do it! Not only have our beers won numerous awards, but our wood-fired grill fare is rated tops in Arizona and our world-class micro-brews make your lunch, dinner or special occasion one to remember.
Casual cafeteria style eatery with a view and a big menu. Great breakfast, sandwiches and soups. And WIFI
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Wildflower Bread Company
101 AZ-89ACasual cafeteria style eatery with a view and a big menu. Great breakfast, sandwiches and soups. And WIFI
Nice atmosphere, inside outside seating with a bocce court.
Pizzeria Bocce is a feast for the senses with great food and drink, the aroma of pizza cooking in the wood burning oven, and a scrumptious palate of materials including black and white marble, two mural size historic photos, intricate mosaic tile, custom iron work, a stone patio with flaming torches, and of course the namesake bocce ball court on the patio alongside the stream.
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Pizzeria Bocce
1060 N Main StNice atmosphere, inside outside seating with a bocce court.
Pizzeria Bocce is a feast for the senses with great food and drink, the aroma of pizza cooking in the wood burning oven, and a scrumptious palate of materials including black and white marble, two mural size historic photos, intricate mosaic tile, custom iron work, a stone patio with flaming torches, and of course the namesake bocce ball court on the patio alongside the stream.
Cool retro burger joint with inside outside eating - easy, yummy and fast!
Burgers are handmade, never frozen. Classic bottled sodas are stocked. Want a great burger...we have it. Want a grilled cheese with bacon...you can get that!
And we have a dog-friendly patio for your well-behaved pup. We even have menu items for the fur-kids.
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Bing's Burger Station
794 N Main StCool retro burger joint with inside outside eating - easy, yummy and fast!
Burgers are handmade, never frozen. Classic bottled sodas are stocked. Want a great burger...we have it. Want a grilled cheese with bacon...you can get that!
And we have a dog-friendly patio for your well-behaved pup. We even have menu items for the fur-kids.
A must see when your in the Gand Canyon National Park.
Gourmet dining in an atmosphere of historic and casual elegance describes this world-class dining experience. Located in the historic El Tovar Hotel, this celebrated and majestic Dining Room is constructed of native stone and Oregon pine. The murals on the walls reflect the customs of four Native American Tribes – the Hopi, the Apache, the Mojave and the Navajo. The ambiance is rustic but classic and traditional.
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El Tovar Dining Room
1 El Tovar RdA must see when your in the Gand Canyon National Park.
Gourmet dining in an atmosphere of historic and casual elegance describes this world-class dining experience. Located in the historic El Tovar Hotel, this celebrated and majestic Dining Room is constructed of native stone and Oregon pine. The murals on the walls reflect the customs of four Native American Tribes – the Hopi, the Apache, the Mojave and the Navajo. The ambiance is rustic but classic and traditional.
Sedona Beer Company
465 Jordan RdCasual inside outside - right in up town sedona
ADVENTURE
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is an elevated obstacle course set in the tall Ponderosa Pines. It is securely suspended between the trees at 15 to 60 feet off the ground. At Flagstaff Extreme, we believe the best family memories are usually ones that take place outdoors, so bring the entire family!
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2446 Brigade RdFlagstaff Extreme Adventure Course is an elevated obstacle course set in the tall Ponderosa Pines. It is securely suspended between the trees at 15 to 60 feet off the ground. At Flagstaff Extreme, we believe the best family memories are usually ones that take place outdoors, so bring the entire family!
Experience the wind ripping through your hair on a thrill ride over nature's wildest predators. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on a world-class zip line over Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde Arizona!
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Predator Zip Lines
Experience the wind ripping through your hair on a thrill ride over nature's wildest predators. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on a world-class zip line over Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde Arizona!
Come fly the Red Rocks! Take an "Aerial Nature Walk" which is a truly magical feeling of soaring gently with the wind. Sedona's natural wonders and wildlife sightings will delight you. After your sunrise flight, relax at a traditional champagne picnic with a continental breakfast. Free video. Perfect flying record.
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Red Rock Balloons
2360 AZ-89ACome fly the Red Rocks! Take an "Aerial Nature Walk" which is a truly magical feeling of soaring gently with the wind. Sedona's natural wonders and wildlife sightings will delight you. After your sunrise flight, relax at a traditional champagne picnic with a continental breakfast. Free video. Perfect flying record.
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Verkehrsmittel
Walking, hiking and biking are the best in Sedona.
Traffic patterns especially during early evening & weekends can add to long waiting, especially around the circles.
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RED ROCK PASS
Purchase at most larger trail head parking lots with a credit card - or purchase online:
https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74387