Tours

Sedona is a tourist haven, spiritually uplifting and incredibly beautiful. Visit the historic Tlaquepaque village and the famed energy vortexes, hike Slide Rock State Park and dine at some of the best restaurants in the city.

Tlaquepaque Walk through the collection of shops and galleries at Tlaquepaque village. Explore the sculptures at Mountain Trails Galleries, then grab a bite to eat at the Heartline Cafe. Tour the Chapel at Tlaquepaque, then discover the colorful glass displays at Kuivato Gallery.

Energy Vortexes Sedona has long been a spiritual center for personal growth and balance as well as an area possessing rare, naturally occurring energy vortexes, which are utilized at place like the Center For the New Age. Have lunch at the Orchards Bar & Grill. The nearby Sedona Heritage Museum has artifacts from the city's past, while the Sedona Arts Center displays treasures from Sedona's present.

Bell Rock Visit Bell Rock, located near the Bell Rock Inn. It contains one of the city's four energy vortexes. When you're through here, enjoy lunch at the Marketplace Cafe, and stop into Fango Day Spa to cleanse your body and your soul.

Red Rock State Park Hike the scenic Red Rock State Park and Slide Rock State Park. Be sure to snap some photos of Cathedral Rock, which is also in this area. Do some fishing at Rainbow Trout Farm, then have a bite at the Junipine Cafe.

Palatki Explore the ancient ruins of the Sinagua people who once lived in the Verde Valley at the Palatki and the Honanki sites. Dine at nearby Lotus Garden. Another Sinagua landmark is located in Clarkdale. The Tuzigoot National Monument is the remains of an immense pueblo that was built on the crest of a hill.

If you're planning your trip and want to see a few specific sites, consulting a tour company is a good idea. Explore Sedona's historic pueblos in a jeep, ride through the forest on horseback or fly above the city in a balloon.

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