Sedona: what's actually worth it
In the late 1800s, Mormon settlers tamed these red rock canyons, leaving a rugged legacy that now fuels Sedona’s spiritual magnetism. The air here feels charged with quiet reverence, where hikers whisper to the stones and locals prioritize peace over pace. Today, it is a refined destination blending high-end wellness retreats with raw desert trails, inviting you to slow down and let the ochre cliffs reset your soul amidst a community that treasures stillness above all else.
Top things to do in Sedona
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Church · ★ 4.8 (16,447 reviews)
Modern 1950s chapel with a striking location atop red rock buttes & wide views of the Sedona area.
Check tours & tickets →Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Park · ★ 4.7 (12,113 reviews)
Cliff dwelling ruins of the Sinagua people dating back to the 12th century overlooking Beaver Creek.
Check tours & tickets →Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Shopping Mall · ★ 4.6 (13,269 reviews)
Enduring outdoor market featuring art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths & decorative arches.
Check tours & tickets →Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout
Scenic Spot · ★ 4.7 (7,803 reviews)
Lookout point with views of the town & rugged red sandstone hills that are illuminated at sunset.
Check tours & tickets →Slide Rock State Park
State Park · ★ 4.7 (6,205 reviews)
Oak Creek Canyon preserve with "Slide Rock" or slippery creek bottom on a 1912 homestead.
Check tours & tickets →Verde Canyon Railroad
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.7 (5,503 reviews)
4-hour train tours through red-rock landscapes with open-air viewing cars, food & cocktails.
Check tours & tickets →Devil's Bridge Trailhead
Hiking Area · ★ 4.8 (3,446 reviews)
Moderate, 1.8-mi. roundtrip hike to a towering sandstone arch, which visitors can also walk across.
Check tours & tickets →Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
Park · ★ 4.8 (3,196 reviews)
Storied spiritual oasis & park deemed holy by native people, with 14 serene acres.
Check tours & tickets →West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead
Hiking Area · ★ 4.8 (2,365 reviews)
Scenic national forest trail following cliffs, a stream & canyons with vibrant fall colors.
Check tours & tickets →Where to eat
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Shopping Mall · ★ 4.6 (13,269 reviews)
Enduring outdoor market featuring art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths & decorative arches.
Website →The Hudson
American Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (4,932 reviews)
Neighborhood restaurant serving New American fare & cocktails in chic, contemporary surroundings.
Website →Open Range Grill and Tavern
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.5 (5,412 reviews)
Huge picture windows provide red rock views at this casual American grill with rustic-chic decor.
Website →Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Latin American Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (6,034 reviews)
Upscale restaurant & bar with South American-inspired cuisine, a patio & panoramic views.
Website →Hideaway House
Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (4,429 reviews)
Relaxed eatery featuring sandwiches, pizza & pasta also offers scenic creek & canyon views
Website →Mesa Grill Sedona
Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (3,724 reviews)
High-ceilinged establishment with many windows & an American menu that includes steaks & seafood.
Website →Tortas de Fuego West Sedona
Mexican Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (3,626 reviews)
Compact kitchen serving tacos, tostadas & other traditional Mexican eats in a bright setting.
Website →Wildflower
American Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (3,552 reviews)
Local cafe chain serving high-end sandwiches, salads & baked goods in a counter-serve setting.
Website →Tours worth booking ahead
Verde Canyon Railroad
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.7 (5,503 reviews)
4-hour train tours through red-rock landscapes with open-air viewing cars, food & cocktails.
Check tours & tickets →Get outside
Slide Rock State Park
State Park · ★ 4.7 (6,205 reviews)
Oak Creek Canyon preserve with "Slide Rock" or slippery creek bottom on a 1912 homestead.
Website →Devil's Bridge Trailhead
Hiking Area · ★ 4.8 (3,446 reviews)
Moderate, 1.8-mi. roundtrip hike to a towering sandstone arch, which visitors can also walk across.
Website →Oak Creek Vista
Landmark · ★ 4.8 (3,409 reviews)
Website →West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead
Hiking Area · ★ 4.8 (2,365 reviews)
Scenic national forest trail following cliffs, a stream & canyons with vibrant fall colors.
Website →Red Rock State Park
State Park · ★ 4.7 (2,015 reviews)
Nature preserve with lots of trails plus views of the Sedona area & surrounding red rock formations.
Website →After dark
The Hudson
American Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (4,932 reviews)
Neighborhood restaurant serving New American fare & cocktails in chic, contemporary surroundings.
Website →Open Range Grill and Tavern
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.5 (5,412 reviews)
Huge picture windows provide red rock views at this casual American grill with rustic-chic decor.
Website →Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Latin American Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (6,034 reviews)
Upscale restaurant & bar with South American-inspired cuisine, a patio & panoramic views.
Website →Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits
American Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (3,517 reviews)
Decked out with cowboy gear, this casual steakhouse offers Southwestern fare such as cactus fries.
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