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Sedona, Arizona

red rocks of Sedona
 


Sedona is America’s most resplendent townsite. Sedona's downtown is surrounded by luxuriant pine and juniper forests deep in a gigantic natural amphitheater. Multicolored sandstone cliffs, spires, and monuments rise thousands of feet on all sides. Although Sedona was founded in 1902, it remained a tiny village serving isolated ranches and western movie crews until the 1950s.

Sedona is now fully evolved as a destination resort and art colony. Architectural tributes to the inspiring setting abound, in galleries, studios and shops with Southwestern arts and crafts, gourmet restaurants and romantic lodgings. A remarkable church and a beguiling specialty shopping complex are among the nation’s best marriages of culture and nature. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy mild weather year-round for jeep touring, hiking, fishing, and exploring the red-rock wonderland around Oak Creek Canyon. Artists and nature-lovers have recently been joined by metaphysical adherents here to pick up the spiritual energy created by local vortexes.


 
 
Art Colony
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Jeep Tours  
   
         
 
Out of Africa
Slide Rock State Park
Tlaquepaque
 
   
         
 
Gourmet restaurants
Adobe Grand Villas
Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
 
 
Restaurants
Adobe Grand Villas
 
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce link