Sedona walking tour & city guide
A desert town among glowing red rocks.
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Sedona, in northern Arizona, is surrounded by towering red sandstone formations that glow orange and crimson at sunrise and sunset. It is a small town of art galleries, hiking trails and spiritual retreats, and one of the most scenic places in the American Southwest.
The red rocks
Formations such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte rise around the town, and hundreds of trails lead into the canyons. The Red Rock Scenic Byway is one of the most beautiful drives in Arizona. Many visitors come for the 'vortexes', places believed by some to have special spiritual energy.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross, a modern church built into the red cliffs in 1956, offers stunning views.
Town and canyons
Uptown Sedona has shops and galleries, and Tlaquepaque is a Mexican-style village of arts and crafts. Slide Rock State Park, in Oak Creek Canyon, has natural rock water slides that are popular in summer.
Visiting tips
Sedona is about two hours north of Phoenix and a good stop on the way to the Grand Canyon. Start hikes early to avoid the midday heat, and bring plenty of water. The night sky is exceptionally dark, perfect for stargazing.
Top sights in Sedona
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Cathedral Rock
Sedona's most photographed formation.
- 2
Chapel of the Holy Cross
A church built into the red cliffs.
- 3
Bell Rock
A bell-shaped butte with easy trails.
- 4
Red Rock Scenic Byway
A spectacular drive.
- 5
Slide Rock State Park
Natural water slides in Oak Creek.
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Tlaquepaque
An arts and crafts village.
Food markets & where to eat in Sedona
Uptown Sedona
Restaurants with red rock views.
Tlaquepaque
Courtyard cafés and restaurants.
West Sedona
Local favorites and casual dining.
Food to try in Sedona
Prickly pear margarita
A pink Arizona favorite.
Southwestern cuisine
Chiles, corn and beans.
Navajo fry bread
A Native American fried bread.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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