The
top attractions are out of town taking the form of spa
resorts, scenic drives, vortex hiking and explorations among
the red rocks. Hikers and mountain bikers are well served with
a good network of trails surrounding the town. 4x4 drivers
have plenty to do too, with several great tracks radiating
from the town. Just South of Sedona is Red Rock State
Park. Here sheltered from the noise of the highway is a valley
with a babbling creek, woody glades, criss-crossing trails
and, of course, lots and lots of red rocks. About one
hour north of Sedona you will find the Grand Canyon State
Park, the most visited attraction in the state of Arizona.
Attractions &
Activities
Slide
Rock State Park
- Located about 8 miles north of Sedona, this is a
great place to stop and hike or take a dip in the swimming
hole after sliding down a natural rock slide. It's a
refreshing experience!
Montezuma
Castle National Monument
- Located in Camp Verde, south of Sedona is a 5
story-20 room cliff dwelling once home to the Sinagua Indians.
Montezuma Castle is said to be the best preserved ruins of
prehistoric times in all of North America. Unfortunately you
can not go into the ruins, but if you take the tour that is
offered you will definitely get a great view of the ruins up
close. - Camp Verde / 520-567-3322
Arizona
Snowbowl
- Located in the San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona
Snowbowl is worth the visit in the summer and in the winter.
If there is snow on the ground then the slopes are covered
with anxious downhill skiers and if it's summer at the Bowl,
then the Arizona Snowbowl SkyRide will take you 11,500 ft. up
through the Coconino National Forest where you will get
breathtaking views for 70 miles. Believe it or not, you can
see the North Rim of the Grand Canyon from the top.
Tuzigoot
National Monument
- Another great place to visit if you are interested in
the ruins of the Sinagua Indians. These ruins are similar to
Montezuma Castle but not as well preserved. You will however
be able to view prehistoric items that were excavated from the
ruins, like jewelry, weapons, farming tools and food
preparation items. These items are now located in the visitors
center. Also, be sure to check out the reconstructed room of
the pueblo. - Clarkdale / 520-634-5564
Red
Rock State Park
- If your going to be in Sedona, then this is the prime
spot to check out the amazing red rock formations and hike
along some of the park trails. Several kinds of tours are
available by park rangers, but the favorite would have to be a
guided hike to Eagle's Nest scenic overlook which is the
highest point in the park. Unfortunately this tour is only
available on Saturdays, weather permitting. Other nature hikes
and bird watching excursions are available. - Sedona /
520-282-6907
Oak
Creek Canyon
- By far the best route to take to Sedona. Winding
roads take you through the canyon and incredible views of red
rock formations show themselves around every corner.
Restaurants, tents, cabins and motels line the bottom of the
canyon, making for a great place to set up camp. - Oak Creek
Canyon
Jerome
- Picture yourself driving on winding roads up the side
of a mountain when suddenly you come upon a town literally
built into the side of the mountain. This town is called
Jerome, Arizona and once had a population of about 15,000
people some time ago when it was popular copper camp. Now it
has shrunk to a few hundred individuals that keep to the town
going. Jerome is now known as one of Arizona's ghost towns. I
definitely recommend visiting Jerome. There's a lot of history
and it has the most amazing view of the red rocks of Sedona
and the San Francisco Peaks of Flagstaff. There are also
museums and historical sites to visit. Fun for all ages.-
Jerome
Whiskey
Row
- Once famous for its rough saloons and pleasures
houses, Whiskey Row (Cortez St.) in Prescott is now quiet and
activity more subdued. Antique and collectible shops line both
sides of Cortez St., allowing for plenty of shopping. Maps of
the stores are available upon request. - Prescott
Sharlot
Hall Museum
- Named after poet Sharlot Hall, the museum offers a
historical setting of the early Prescott years. The museum
houses three fully restored period homes, a transportation
museum and a working blacksmith's shop. You will also find
many other remarkable displays of the prehistoric peoples. -
Prescott / 520-445-3122
Meteor
Crater
- Some 49,000 years ago a meteor traveling about 43,000
mph literally crashed into Arizona. The meteor made a hole in
the Earth's surface a mile wide and 600 ft. deep. Big enough
to hold about 20 football fields. It is said to be the best
preserved crater on Earth. The land is privately owned and you
can now take rim tours every hour on the hour, weather
permitting.
The
top attractions are out of town taking the form of spa
resorts, scenic drives, vortex hiking and explorations among
the red rocks. Hikers and mountain bikers are well served with
a good network of trails surrounding the town. 4x4 drivers
have plenty to do too, with several great tracks radiating
from the town. Just South of Sedona is Red Rock State
Park. Here sheltered from the noise of the highway is a valley
with a babbling creek, woody glades, criss-crossing trails
and, of course, lots and lots of red rocks. About one
hour north of Sedona you will find the Grand Canyon State
Park, the most visited attraction in the state of Arizona.