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Enjoy a movie at Harkins Theatre |
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Visit Out of Africa Wildlife Park - It's just like Africa in the heart of Arizona. Ride the Serengeti Safari tour among giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other animals of the African plains. Tour the Wildlife Preserve and enjoy unobstructed views of large predators such as lions, tigers, panthers and hyena as they prowl their natural environment. |
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Golf at one of Sedona's 18-hole Courses |
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Take a specialty jeep tour |
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Get your aura photographed |
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Receive a spiritual reading (add one to your Shangri-La Retreat) |
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Hike to the bottom of Montezuma's Well - Visit the underground pool the Sinagua built for farming, near the Beaver Creek Ranger Station. |
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Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument - (near Middle Verde Rd., off I-17) is a preserved Sinagua pueblo ruin five stories high, with 20 rooms. Built in a cliff recess above the fertile valley, it looked Aztecan to early settlers. |
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Visit Tuzigoot National Monument - Located in Clarkdale, about 45 minutes from Sedona, the Sinagua Indians built and lived in this pueblo back in the 13th Century. See the ruin that still exists and learn how these early inhabitants survived on this small mound above the fertile fields . Be sure to stop at historic Old Town Cottonwood - its' on the way to Clarkdale and Jerome. |
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Explore Dead Horse Ranch State Park |
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Visit Red Rock State Park - Visit this beautiful park on the west end of Sedona. The park has many trails and picnic areas and several tours. Take a guided bird walk. Visit the House of Apache Fire on the grounds. Remember to visit the Center for Environmental Education where the park's most current display and activities will be available. Sorry, no pets allowed. |
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Visit Fort Verde State Park |
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Explore Jerome State Historical Park |
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Attend a Creative Life Center lecture |
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Enjoy dinner and show at Blazin' M Ranch - Enjoy a delicious chuckwagon supper and live Western stage production, just 20 minutes from Sedona along the Verde River. Before dinner, stroll through our Old West courtyard featuring unique gift shops, Old-Tyme photos prepared while you wait, a shooting gallery, pony rides, horseshoe pits, farm animals, and a variety of Western activities and exhibits. |
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Take in the Northland by Train - wind through the region's spectacular scenery, over towering bridges, past crimson cliffs or inside pine forests, aboard one of the area's magnificent passenger railroads. It's a day you'll never forget. |
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Try gambling at Cliff Castle Casino |
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Enjoy a latte at one of Sedona's coffeehouses |
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Take a day trip to Grand Canyon National Park - One of the world's seven wonders. Visit the South Rim year-round. The North Rim is open from late April to mid-October. Check with the Ranger Station before you go. Yo can get there by car, bus or train. Try buffalo, rattlesnake and cactus fries at local eateries |
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Visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, and the snow on the red rocks coupled with the deep greens of the twisted pinon pines, ... sit gazing at the scenery before a crackling fire, sipping hot cocoa or get out your hiking shoes and camera coz you're going to want to capture the magnificence of at Mother Nature's Christmas colors. Tlaquepaque, pronounced Te-la-key-pah-key, this special jewel in the heart of Sedona has been a landmark since the 1970's. The word means the "best of everything"; and Tlaquepaque treats visitors to an exceptional collection of galleries and shops bordered by four superb restaurants including a micro-brewery. The village is modeled after Mexico's queen city, Guadalajara and is resplendent with graceful arches, fountains, tranquil plazas and shady verandas to provide a relaxing respite from Arizona's sunny days. Check out the calendar of events on our website for current art shows and festivities. |
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Enjoy our very own microbrewery: Oak Creek Brewery |
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Visit one of the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centers |
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Ride the Sedona Trolley - The Best First thing to do in Sedona. Daily tours on the famous Sedona Scenic Trolley, we offer charter service for motorcoach tour groups, weddings and special events, and group event shuttles. |
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Check out Hozho Distinctive Shops & Galleries |
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Relax poolside at one of Sedona's lovely resorts |
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Get romantic at one of Sedona's Bed & Breakfasts |
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Save over $1500 on local attractions, restaurants and activities with the Sedona SuperPass |
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Relax and enjoy the views and cool evenings |
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Shop at Oak Creek Factory Outlets |
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Visit Canyon de Chelly |
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Museums & Art Galleries: Sedona is a paradise for artists and art lovers, whether you're a serious collector or a first-time buyer on a budget. Sedona galleries specialize in artists who use local materials, Southwest art, Navajo, Hopi and Apache art, fine photography, glass art, jewelry and much more. Browse here for a complete gallery listing, or visit our Arts and Entertainment Department to discover more about our favorites. Here is just a sampling ...
Exposures Fine Art, 561 Hwy. 179, Sedona, (928) 282-1125 - Representing over 100 top artists of the southwest and the world. Including: Bill Worrell, Gene & Rebecca Tobey.
Lanning Gallery, 431 Highway 179, Sedona, AZ (928) 282-6865 - The Lanning Gallery has established itself as Sedona , Arizona's major classic and contemporary fine art gallery.
Sedona Arts Center, Art Barn Road in Uptown Sedona (928) 282-3865 - The Arts Center is the hub of the local art community. The Members Gallery houses the largest selection of local artists' work and the Nassan Gobran School of the Arts offers year-round art opportunities.
Southwest Photography Gallery, 211 N Hwy 89A, Sedona (928) 634-9249, (800) 766-8520, Easy to find, the gallery is right on the main street of Sedona. Unique sculptures by Greg Gowen, outstanding color landscape photography by renown photographer, Lou DeSerio and one-of-a-kind Sacred Buffalo turquoise jewelry made by Navajo jewelers. Open daily 10-5.
Spirit Wind Gallery, 336 Highway 179 # C205, Sedona, AZ (928) 282-6056 - Featuring an eclectic collection of impressionistic, whimsical, and classic art of some of America's most talented and respected artists.
Visions Fine Art Gallery, 101 N. Hwy. 89A, Ste. E-24, Sedona, (928) 203-0022, (877) 303-0022 - We carry all masters and the best of today's art world. Voted Best Art Gallery in Sedona.
Windrush Gallery, 411 Hwy. 179 (Garland Bldg.) Sedona, (800) 323-0115, Carries largest selection of original art and limited edition prints in Sedona. Traditional oils and watercolors of the Southwest and alabaster stone and wood sculptures. Exclusive representatives of prints by the Greenwich Workshop. |
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Get a tarot card reading |
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Visit local galleries to view western themed art |
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Play a round of tennis |
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Go for a swim at the Sedona community pool |
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Have a picnic at Posse Ground or Sunset Park |
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Ride your skateboard at the Sedona Skate Park |
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Take your dog to Sedona's beautiful Dog Park |
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Take a self-guided walking tour of Historic Uptown |
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Visit one of the Sedona area Wineries and Wine Tasting's - In the mood for something a bit different. Arizona and especially the Sedona area are home to some growing, international wineries. Take the beautiful scenic route through Page Springs and experience the Oak Creek lazily meandering through this lush territory which is also filled with many Native American ruins. Stop along the way at the local wineries and discover our amazing and delicious secret. |
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Visit the Museum of Northern Arizona |
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Hike the bird sanctuary in Page Springs |
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Enjoy a prickly pear cactus drink |
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See Sedona from above on a helicopter ride |
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Soar above the red rocks in a bi-plane |
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Get a bird's eye view of the Verde Valley in a hot-air balloon (Balloon Rides, Airplane and Helicopter Tours of all northern Arizona and Red Rock Country are available. Leave the land and soar with the eagles as the beauty of the canyon's mesas spread in their splendor below.) |
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Visit the unique Chapel of the Holy Cross |
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Enjoy the Javelinas on Parade public art project... more than 40 sculptures on display |
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Take the free "First Friday Gallery Tour" by the Sedona Gallery Association |
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Savor the many bookstores and book signings |
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Watch the sunset at the airport overlook |
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Purchase a red rock dirt shirt |
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Explore the architecture of the beautiful homes in Sedona |
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Visit the Douglas Mining Museum in Jerome |
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Shop for antiques in the Verde Valley |
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Get a manicure or pedicure with your own version of a redrock color |
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Take a yoga class |
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See the outdoor art at Exposures Gallery |
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Indulge in a therapeutic massage at one of the many spas |
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Take the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the Grand Canyon |
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Visit Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff |
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Dress up for a family portrait at Ogden Olde Tyme Photoworks |
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Visit the 200-acre botanical garden at the Arboretum in Flagstaff |
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Check out a live performance at Canyon Moon Theatre |
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Visit the Institute for Eco-Tourism for a fun environmental experience |
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Take a journey through a Sedona Labyrinth |
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Take a vortex lecture at the Institute of Ecotourism |
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Experience an intuitive / psychic reading |
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Nurture your mind and body at a spiritual & wellness retreat |
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Visit the Sedona Public Library and the Sedona Schnebly statue |
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Create a Sedona scrapbook |
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Take in a show at the Dragonfly Lounge |
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Take a day trip to the Old Mining Town of Jerome - Take a trip back in history to the old mining town of Jerome, perched high on Cleopatra Hill, it boasts a history as bright as the cooper it produced. |
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Fish and swim in the Verde River |
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Go Fishin' - Northern Arizona is home to some of the most gorgeous fishing spots in the world. Some are easily accessed, while others require up to a day's hike. Don't forget to buy a license, even for the day. You'll be guaranteed fresh trout for dinner tonight if you try your luck at the trout farm in Oak Creek Canyon. Equipment and fish cleaning is provided. This is a great place for the little ones to have their first experience trying to land the big one. |
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Take a day trip to the Hopi Reservation |
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Take a day trip to Monument Valley |
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Shop, dine and soak in the view at the Hyatt Pinon Pointe Center |
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Check out Sedona's spiritual bookstores and gift shops |
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Try a vortex veggie sandwich or vortex pizza |
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Drop in for a 2nd Tuesday film with the Sedona International Film Festival |
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Make a bead necklace at one of Sedona's bead shops |
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Enjoy viewing the Sedona Quilter's Store & Gallery - Quilts that are as beautiful as painter's oil on canvas! You will LOVE these amazing quilts - (psst, they were even on HGTV's "Simply Quilts" episode #QLT-646 April '06.) |
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Visit Red Rock Knit Shop - Ok, so you're not a quilter, you're a knitter. We've got the perfect spot for you. This little place is a gem filled with sumptuous fabrics ready to be made into beautiful scarves or snuggling your little grandbaby's tootsies. |
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Stop by Sage Crafts in Sedona - a great place for all your crafting needs. Truly! |
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Indulge in a hot stone massage at one of the many spas |
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Enjoy a refreshing Sedona ice cream treat |
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Take in a Shakespeare Sedona performance at Tlaquepaque |
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Visit Clemenceau Heritage Museum |
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Send a souvenir email postcard from Sedona |
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Make a collection of Sedona photographs |
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Take in the numerous view plazas in Uptown and their photo opportunities |
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Play a round of mini-golf |
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Enjoy live entertainment at local businesses |
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Ride your bike down scenic Dry Creek Road |
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Or enjoy star gazing with Sedona's dark skies |
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Christmas in Sedona! - Yes, yes and an emphatic YES to this one! Let's just say, MAGICAL, MAGICAL, MAGICAL! Okay we have much more to say here. Sedona offers lots of fun things to do including our annual Holiday Lighting Contest, huge Christmas Candle Lighting ceremony and surprises at Los Abrigados' Annual Red Rock Fantasy Christmas Light extravaganza. |
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Horseback or Stagecoach Rides - There are ranches and stables throughout the region with trails into the National Forest, ranging from one hour to all day. Some provide a chuck wagon supper at trail's end. |
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Take a Walk - You do not have to be an avid hiker to enjoy red rock country. Each trail has its own unique beauty, which has made people return again and again. Be sure to look for various Indian ruins and petroglyphs along the way. Take water and be sure to let someone know your route. Plants of the Verde Valley |
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Take a "Sunday" Drive - Remember when your Dad or Grampa loaded the family into big family car and you just drove around? Well seems like gone are the good 'ol days, but not here in Sedona where your typical ride about town and surrounding community affords spectacular views from every direction, and in every climate. |
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You'd be surprised at how magical and magnificent Sedona is in a thunderstorm with heavy mist hanging over the red rocks; it'll knock photo-hounds socks plumb off their feet! And of course we get lots of sunny, blue-sky days that set off the incredible colors of the red rocks. Just keep observin' just how many mouths gape wide at the view and ... by the way, you'll want to pull over every minute for that next amazing photo so have plenty of film on hand! |
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The first proven, best preserved Meteor Crater on Earth. Feel the power of natures forces while walking on the edge of this huge crater used by NASA for their astronaut training. Experience the impact on widescreen and enjoy their exhibition. 65 miles northeast of Sedona. |
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Study about Sedona's vortexes |
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Dine at one of the many restaurants |
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Visit local galleries to view native American art & jewelry |
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Watch artists create masterpieces at local galleries |
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Indulge in a facial at one of our many spas |
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Enjoy a scenic drive around the Verde Valley |
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Grab a pad and sketch the Red Rocks |
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Spend time bird watching - Geographical Birding Guide |