January 20th, 2012
Here is a nice write-up from the Arizona Tourism Bureau giving an overview of things to do around Sedona.
Discover the ultimate beauty and wonder of this North Central Arizona town.
Sedona, Arizona. Nowhere else does nature yield such a balance of vitality and peace, of majesty and charm, of openness and mystery.
Nestled in a rugged canyon surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest, Sedona – located in North Central Arizona – is the host of many luxurious resorts and inns, unique shops, impressive art galleries and fine restaurants.
Sedona’s Natural Beauty
Sedona is home to beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, which provides one of America’s top 10 scenic drives.
The region is often referred to as Red Rock Country, where the red mountains are named after distinct objects, like Coffeepot, Bell Rock, Snoopy and Cathedral Rock.
Sedona’s natural beauty, historic sites, and metaphysical and spiritual hot spots have made it a favorite destination for travelers from around the world.
Dining and Adventure in Sedona
An outdoor wonderland for nature lovers, Sedona has a mild four-season climate, bright clear skies (and starlit nights), more than 100 trails for hiking and biking, land tours, world-class golf, and air adventures in planes, helicopters and balloons. This city is also home to more than 80 fine art galleries and boutiques.
Whether your cuisine of choice is French, Italian, Asian, Mexican, Southwestern or classic American, you’ll be sure to satisfy your cravings in Sedona. Try local culinary delights, including prickly-pear margaritas, tangy cactus fries and an old-fashioned Cowboy-style steak. Your experience will be enhanced with superb service, whether dining indoors, on the patio or creekside.
A Toast to Sedona and the Verde Valley
Want to see some renowned reds? Don’t just look to Sedona’s famous rock formations. Nearby Page Springs and the surrounding Verde Valley are developing a growing reputation for their reds, too – and rosés and whites.
Luckily for connoisseurs the water and soil of this region are prime for producing wine. Savvy grape growers who happened upon the area in the past couple of decades not only took notice; they took advantage of available, fertile acreage where they set about planting the seeds of their dreams.
Now, more than five vineyards and wineries have sprung up along the banks of Oak Creek and the Verde River.
The wine industry has not only been a dream-come-true for winery owners – many have won national and international vintner’s honors – but the local community has also been reaping the rewards with sustainable agricultural entities, increased tourism and the pride of knowing that many up-and-coming cabernets, zinfandels, sangioveses, syrahs, chardonnays, viogniers and sauvignon blancs are coming from our own Verde Valley.
Say “I Do” in Sedona
What pairs perfectly with wine? Romance.
Wine and romance both are based on the senses, and every “happily ever after” begins with a memorable wedding.
Not only does Red Rock Country provide a treasure trove of beautiful and sacred backdrops for tying the knot, the community itself offers a wealth of people who specialize in making fairytale weddings come true.
More than 100 wedding experts are committed to helping couples create the wedding of their dreams in Sedona and can tailor a wedding around virtually any budget.
Find everything you need from wedding planners and officiants, to renowned photographers and videographers, to florists and decorators, to DJs and musicians, to nationally acclaimed caterers and wedding-cake designers, to stunning attire and luxury transportation – all right in Sedona!
And the options are not limited to weddings. Sedona’s spectacular surroundings and services can also create a most memorable engagement, honeymoon, anniversary or milestone celebration.
Planning Your Trip
There are a number of ways to reach this exquisite destination, including flying into Phoenix and taking a short, 90-minute scenic drive on State Route 179, the first and only designated All American Road in Arizona. The nearly 10-mile stretch known as Red Rock Scenic Byway was recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a “destination unto itself.”
Another option is to utilize Sedona’s scenic, full-service mountaintop airport.
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August 27th, 2011
Maria asks…
Sedona, AZ trip this weekend, need help.?
Hi Friends,
We are planning to visit Sedona this Friday, how is the weather there, does it snow there? Any places you suggest we should see? Anything that can make me and my hubby have a lovely experience ? We are 2yrs married and love vacations like other couples lolz.
Village Info Mgr answers:
In my opinion, Sedona is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It is winter so it will be cold at night (remember, the desert is cold when the sun goes down) but it usually warms up to mid 50′s or 60′s in the daytime.
A must do is the “pink jeep tour”. It is “touresty” but it will be an experience of a lifetime and you will get amazing photo ops! 
Have a great time! Oh, and yes, sometimes it snows but they aren’t calling for any this weekend.
Betty asks…
what do you think?
Should I have an indoor, or outdoor wedding? It’s going to be in Sedona, AZ in March, average temperature is in the 60′s (F.). This town is sooo beautiful (if anyone has ever seen it,then you know) I want it to be outdoors, but I’m kind of scared… You never know with the weather. Especially in AZ. Help!!!!
Village Info Mgr answers:
What a great place for an outdoor wedding. I love Sedona. I can’t imagine a nicer place to marry outside. I’ve been out there in March, and sometimes it’s cold, but I’m sure your groom to be can warm you up, and the service won’t take that long. Have fun, and follow your dream. Congratulations.
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Richard asks…
Do trout bite in the rain? What time would it be a good time to fish rainbow trout on a rainy day?
I’m trying to catch rainbow trout, in some pond and river stream in Sedona AZ, they told me that those were stocked every now and then so I’m pretty sure they bite on cheese, power bait, worms and stuff like that. But I looked at the weather forecast for the day I’m going and it is going to be raining. So my question is do trout bite during the rain? What time would be a good time to fish trout on a rainy day? And I don’t precisely know at what time its going to be raining, or if it will rain all day.
Village Info Mgr answers:
I always go early in the morning up until around 10-11 then pack it in unless I’m doing good – usually about that time I will go hit a river or a stream – then come back at dusk….
Not sure I’d lean on the cheese as much as the corn scented powerbait….they’re usually fed a liver/cornmeal feed…
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Ken asks…
What is Flagstaff, AZ like?
I’ve been in Arizona my whole life, Pheonix, Sedona, Prescott, and wanted to try another city, so FLAGSTAFF came up, and I need opinions please!
Is there a big young crowd 20-25?
Is there good musical entertainment and arts?
Is there industry(manufacturing, etc) ?
Are prices and tax decent?
Are rental prices alright? are there many small houses for rent?
Any other opinions you would like to add feel free, don’t be shy or overly complimentary, tell me about the UP’s and DOWNS!
By the way, I already know about the weather and outdoor activities, please don’t post them. ty
Village Info Mgr answers:
> Is there a big young crowd 20-25?
You’ve lived in AZ your whole life and you’ve never heard of NAU? Flagstaff is a collage town full of young folk.
> Is there good musical entertainment and arts?
There are usually bands playing at a few places Downtown and Flagstaff occasionally gets touring acts, but not too many. The Monte Vista seems to be the most reliable for good live music, local or otherwise.
Per arts, the heavy tourism means a lot of cheesy “cowboy art” but there are some artists there doing good stuff.
> Is there industry(manufacturing, etc) ?
There are no jobs, no. If you’re not working in low-paying service (restaurants, hotels, etc.), made all the more low paying because of the large college student population, then you’ll be in government, medical or working for NAU.
> Are prices and tax decent?
It’s the same as the rest of Arizona, in general.
> Are rental prices alright? Are there many small houses for rent?
No. Rentals are very overpriced and tend to be in poor shape. There are small houses, but they’re not cheap. The further you get out of town, the better your luck will be with rentals, but you’ll have a much longer commute on your hands and won’t be close to the things that make Flagstaff a nice place. It’s a trade-off.
Flagstaff is one of those towns that people visit and say “We should move here” and many of them. The problem is that more people have moved there than the economy can really support with jobs, so that’s why it’s an issue. I’d love to move to Flagstaff, personally, but the few jobs available in my industry pay too little yet are still highly competitive.
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June 9th, 2010
Pretty good article from ArticleSnatch.com mentions several hotels and motels in Sedona area. I thought I would make a list from it and try to add some photos later:
- Choice Hotels International is the worldwide franchisor of Comfort Inn, Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Quality Inn Cottonwood, and Rodeway Inn and Suites Iris Garden in Sedona.
- The Best Western International brand is in each of these hotels’ charm, referring to the Best Western Inn, Best Western Cottonwood Inn, and the Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas in Sedona.
- Diamond Resorts International, one of the largest vacation ownership companies in the world, offers the Sedona Summit Resort and the Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort to their Arizona patrons.
- Hilton Worldwide’s trusted portfolio of hotel brands includes the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa and the Hampton Inn Sedona. ( check out these Sedona vacation packages )
- Tarsadia Hotels is enhancing its portfolio with full-service and all-suite hotels, which includes the Orchards Inn of Sedona and L’Auberge de Sedona.
- The Bell Rock is easily recognizable by its stately shape and unusual red color, and located near the Bell Rock Inn.
- The Radisson Poco Diablo Resort features breathtaking views and offers quality amenities, luxurious accommodations, and fine dining.
- The Oak Creek Terrace Resort is cradled 4 miles from Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon between the beautiful red rock and tree covered canyon walls.
- The Kokopelli Suites is conveniently located in West Sedona and is close to restaurants, shops, hiking trails, and Red Rock Crossing.
This list is by no means exhaustive. There are many more.
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An excerpt from the article offers a brief description of the Sedona area:
“The beautiful Sedona, Arizona, located 110 miles north of Phoenix, is a well-known destination for those who want to have a look at the Verde River, the Coconino National Forest, and the Oak Creek Canyon. If you enjoy mountain biking, some Sedona hotels provide bikes that you can borrow or rent to explore the area’s several trails. For an isolated and amorous getaway, you and your beloved significant other will love the Sedona bed and breakfast choices in the area. Some Sedona hotels are smoke-free, which are offering cheap rates inspite of its excellent services. There are also popular resort hotels in Sedona which have golf courses, along with some of the best swimming pools in the state of Arizona. Some Sedona hotels are a bit more affordable to accommodate travelers who are on a tight budget.”
Use this link to visit the original article.
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April 29th, 2010
Here is a good article on the type of housing Sedona pioneers lived in along Oak Creek. The living was primitive, but the enjoyment of the beauty along Oak Creek was enjoyed then as it is now.
To read the article here is the link …
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April 17th, 2010
Did you know that Sedona has a community farmer’s market ?
Its the place to visit to shop for locally grown seasonal produce. Of course there are many types of fruits, vegetables and herbs offered. However, there are also plant starts for your own garden
Local artisans also participate to offer their handcrafted fine jewelry, body and bath products and much more…
You will find the market on Sundays from Noon to 4pm by the overlook of Sedona at the Sedona Airport. The market season ends on May 16th.
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