Cathedral Rock. Sedona's most-photographed sandstone butte rises to 4,965 feet and offers a short but steep 1.1-mile scramble to a saddle with 360-degree views of the red rock landscape. Arrive before sunrise to beat the crowds — the parking lot fills before 6 a.m. on peak days, and Thursday through Sunday the trailhead is…
Chapel of the Holy Cross. A Roman Catholic chapel completed in 1956, dramatically cantilevered directly into a red rock butte and anchored by a 90-foot iron cross — nearly one million visitors come each year. From the patio you can take in Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte all at once, and admission is free.
Sedona Energy Vortexes. Four main sites — Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and Boynton Canyon — are believed by many to emit concentrated earth energy, drawing seekers of spiritual renewal from around the world. Airport Mesa is the most accessible first vortex; Boynton Canyon is the most serene and roughly half a mile from its…
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive. Highway 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff cuts through a dramatic gorge of pine, red rock, and creek, designated a National Forest Scenic Byway. The drive takes about an hour one way, with the Oak Creek Vista Overlook at the top offering free parking, restrooms, and Native American craft vendors April through November.
Slide Rock State Park. Set in a 43-acre historic apple orchard six miles north of Sedona, Slide Rock's 80-foot algae-slick sandstone chute into Oak Creek is one of Arizona's most beloved natural water attractions. Note: verify current open/closed status before visiting as closures can occur after wildfires affect water quality.
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village. Open since 1973, this cobblestoned outdoor village modeled on a traditional Mexican market hosts more than 50 specialty galleries and boutiques beneath ancient sycamores on the banks of Oak Creek. It is regarded as the Southwest's most distinctive fine-art shopping experience, with sculpture, ceramics, blown glass,…
Pink Jeep Tours — Broken Arrow Trail. Pink Adventure Tours has run off-road Jeep excursions in Sedona since 1960 and holds the only US Forest Service permit to operate on the Broken Arrow trail, taking guests over dramatic red-rock ledges inaccessible on foot. Tours depart from Uptown Sedona and sell out well in advance during peak season.
Verde Canyon Railroad. A four-hour, 40-mile round-trip rail journey from Clarkdale through a pristine riparian canyon accessible only by train, crossing vintage trestles, a 734-foot tunnel, and past ancient ruins along the Verde River. Climate-controlled cars with panoramic windows and full bar service make it a relaxed, all-ages experience.
Top-rated tours & activities in Sedona
Private Luxury Wine Tour $469 per group, up to 5, $749 up to 12 — 5.0★ (56 reviews)
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Private Luxury Wine Tour $469 per group, up to 5, $749 up to 12 — 5.0★ (56 reviews)
Sedona Sunset Vortex Tour — 5.0★ (55 reviews)
Private Grand Canyon Sunset Tour — 5.0★ (49 reviews)
Private 4-Hour Tour of Sedona with pickup/drop-off — 5.0★ (50 reviews)
Private Custom Tours in Sedona — 5.0★ (46 reviews)
Private Grand Canyon Ultimate Day Tour — 5.0★ (37 reviews)
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona — 5.0★ (49 reviews)
Make your own Glass Beads in Sedona — 5.0★ (38 reviews)