Sedona / Verde Valley Guidebook
Local Attractions
Here are some of my favorite or most popular places in the Sedona Verde Valley.
Learn about the early residents of the Verde Valley. 10-15 minutes from the home
Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center
Tuzigoot RoadLearn about the early residents of the Verde Valley. 10-15 minutes from the home
The Verde Valley is rich in history. Check it out! 30 minutes from the home.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadThe Verde Valley is rich in history. Check it out! 30 minutes from the home.
Montezuma's Well is amazing... I was quite impressed and quite surprised. I remember thinking I should have checked it out much sooner!
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Montezuma Well (Montezuma Castle National Monument)
Forest Service Road 618Montezuma's Well is amazing... I was quite impressed and quite surprised. I remember thinking I should have checked it out much sooner!
Take a tour of the Arizona Game and Fish Fish Hatchery of Oak Creek, in Page Springs. Great outdoor education for the kids ...
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Page Springs Hatchery
1600 N Page Springs RdTake a tour of the Arizona Game and Fish Fish Hatchery of Oak Creek, in Page Springs. Great outdoor education for the kids ...
Fantastic old charm Spanish architecture, Art galleries, shopping, dining along the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Fantastic old charm Spanish architecture, Art galleries, shopping, dining along the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona
Historic church in Sedona. Gets very busy, and the traffic can be congested so go early or late, or off season. Hwy 179.
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Heilig-Kreuz-Kapelle
780 Chapel RdHistoric church in Sedona. Gets very busy, and the traffic can be congested so go early or late, or off season. Hwy 179.
Right in the heart of West Sedona, great views, and excellent vibes too (*_*). And the airport has a great restaurant ... sit and watch the small planes come and go
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Aussichtspunkt am Sedona Airport
538 Airport RdRight in the heart of West Sedona, great views, and excellent vibes too (*_*). And the airport has a great restaurant ... sit and watch the small planes come and go
Great place to get away from the crowds and maybe see some wildlife. 25 mins from the house.
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Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop RdGreat place to get away from the crowds and maybe see some wildlife. 25 mins from the house.
Food Scene
Good atmosphere, good variety of menu choices for decent Mexican and American fare, great views off the patios ...
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Javelina Cantina
671 AZ-179Good atmosphere, good variety of menu choices for decent Mexican and American fare, great views off the patios ...
Tortas De Fuego
1630 AZ-89AGREAT Mexican food hole in the wall ...
Best Patio Views in Sedona - and fantastic food ...
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89ABest Patio Views in Sedona - and fantastic food ...
Great breakfast and lunch spot in Old Town Cottonwood. On Sundays, there is local entertainment.
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Old Town Red Rooster Cafe
901 N Main StGreat breakfast and lunch spot in Old Town Cottonwood. On Sundays, there is local entertainment.
Fantastic "brunch" spot in Old Town Cottonwood ... creative dishes, healthy. Great atmosphere on the patio.
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Crema Craft Kitchen
917 N Main StFantastic "brunch" spot in Old Town Cottonwood ... creative dishes, healthy. Great atmosphere on the patio.
Creekside has a fantastic patio overlooking the banks of Oak Creek, under the Sycamore trees. Great brunch or lunch spot.
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Creekside American Bistro
251 AZ-179Creekside has a fantastic patio overlooking the banks of Oak Creek, under the Sycamore trees. Great brunch or lunch spot.
Pisa Lisa
2245 AZ-89ALisa Dahl is the best Italian food chef in Sedona ...
Cucina Rustica
7000 AZ-179Excellent Italian food!
Nice sports bar and restaurant in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood
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Tavern Grille
914 N Main StNice sports bar and restaurant in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood
Belfry Brewery
791 N Main StExcellent food, good variety, and interesting atmosphere...
Wine Tasting
The Verde valley has become known for its vineyards. This one is just 10 minutes from the home.
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Alcantara Vineyards and Winery
3445 S Grapevine WayThe Verde valley has become known for its vineyards. This one is just 10 minutes from the home.
Visit the Page Springs area for its natural beauty and wine tasting, along the banks of the Verde river
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Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdVisit the Page Springs area for its natural beauty and wine tasting, along the banks of the Verde river
Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro
1565 N Page Springs RdWine tasting in Page Springs
Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
1555 N Page Springs RdWine tasting in Page Springs
Adventure Fun
We love it here, walking around the lagoons and on the banks of the Verde River... the lagoons are stocked for fishing, too. 10 minutes from the house.
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park
675 Dead Horse Ranch RdWe love it here, walking around the lagoons and on the banks of the Verde River... the lagoons are stocked for fishing, too. 10 minutes from the house.
See wildlife in habitat enclosures, Zipline through the park ... just 10-15 minutes from the house!
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260See wildlife in habitat enclosures, Zipline through the park ... just 10-15 minutes from the house!
Take a ride through the Verde Canyon along the banks of the Verde River on a train! Worth the trip!! 20 minutes from the house.
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Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N Broadway Take a ride through the Verde Canyon along the banks of the Verde River on a train! Worth the trip!! 20 minutes from the house.
Experience Old Town Cottonwood, then take a walk on the Jail Trail. It starts right at the Old Town curve on Main Street (there is plenty of parking). You can walk or bike from here, all the way to Dead Horse Ranch State Park. We did!
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Jail Trail
1101 N Main StExperience Old Town Cottonwood, then take a walk on the Jail Trail. It starts right at the Old Town curve on Main Street (there is plenty of parking). You can walk or bike from here, all the way to Dead Horse Ranch State Park. We did!
Up Oak Creek Canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff - a great place for both kids and parents alike. It can get very busy here, so go very early, or at off peak times. Be careful, they don't call it 'slick rock' for nothing! And check to make sure the water quality is ok too ... 35-45 minutes from the house
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Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AUp Oak Creek Canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff - a great place for both kids and parents alike. It can get very busy here, so go very early, or at off peak times. Be careful, they don't call it 'slick rock' for nothing! And check to make sure the water quality is ok too ... 35-45 minutes from the house
For those with a jeep or 4x4 and high clearance, a ride up to the overlook is an adventure in itself. Lots of trailheads along the way, fantastic views. 30-40 minutes from the house to where the pavement ends.
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Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook
Schnebly Hill RoadFor those with a jeep or 4x4 and high clearance, a ride up to the overlook is an adventure in itself. Lots of trailheads along the way, fantastic views. 30-40 minutes from the house to where the pavement ends.
A picture tells a thousand words, doesn't it? Paved easy walk to an iconic site along famous Oak Creek. A must see, as the drive to get there down the Red Rock Loop road, is one of the best! 30 minutes from the house.
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Crescent Moon Ranch
300 Red Rock Crossing RdA picture tells a thousand words, doesn't it? Paved easy walk to an iconic site along famous Oak Creek. A must see, as the drive to get there down the Red Rock Loop road, is one of the best! 30 minutes from the house.
Out Dry Creek road, this trail is short with several long switchbacks. The views from the top and absolutely spectacular. A great early morning trail in the hotter months, mostly in the shade.
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Doe Mountain
Doe MountainOut Dry Creek road, this trail is short with several long switchbacks. The views from the top and absolutely spectacular. A great early morning trail in the hotter months, mostly in the shade.
Very busy popular trail to an amazing natural bridge arch off Dry Creek road in Sedona.
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Devil’s Bridge Trailhead
Devil's Bridge TrailVery busy popular trail to an amazing natural bridge arch off Dry Creek road in Sedona.
Excellent hike to the saddle of Cathedral Rock. Busy parking lot. Not for those afraid of heights.
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Cathedral Rock Wanderwegstartpunkt
500 Back O Beyond RdExcellent hike to the saddle of Cathedral Rock. Busy parking lot. Not for those afraid of heights.
City/town information
Sedona is a world class nature destination. Amazing red rock formations, and great vortex vibes. About 20-25 minutes drive from the house.
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Sedona
Sedona is a world class nature destination. Amazing red rock formations, and great vortex vibes. About 20-25 minutes drive from the house.
Nestled in the hillside of Mingus Mountain, Jerome is a old mining town known for its ghosts and its twinkling lights at night! Today it is a thriving artists community and has lots of galleries, shops and restaurants. About 25 minutes drive from the house.
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Jerome
Nestled in the hillside of Mingus Mountain, Jerome is a old mining town known for its ghosts and its twinkling lights at night! Today it is a thriving artists community and has lots of galleries, shops and restaurants. About 25 minutes drive from the house.
Cottonwood is the backbone of the Verde Valley. It is where most the area locals live, and where you will find stores such as Home Depot and Walmart, which Sedona does not have.
Old Town Cottonwood is up and coming! It has evolved greatly in the past years, into a sweet local home as well as a great tourist location. We hope you like it as much as we do. About 10 minutes from the house.
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Cottonwood
Cottonwood is the backbone of the Verde Valley. It is where most the area locals live, and where you will find stores such as Home Depot and Walmart, which Sedona does not have.
Old Town Cottonwood is up and coming! It has evolved greatly in the past years, into a sweet local home as well as a great tourist location. We hope you like it as much as we do. About 10 minutes from the house.
Prescott was the first capitol of Arizona back in the early wild west days. It is up in the granite mountains, about 1 hrs drive from the house.
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Prescott
Prescott was the first capitol of Arizona back in the early wild west days. It is up in the granite mountains, about 1 hrs drive from the house.
Flagstaff is nice and cool in the Pines, at over 7000 ft elevation. It is the gateway to the Grand Canyon, about another hour. Flagstaff is about 1 hour drive from the house.
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Flagstaff
Flagstaff is nice and cool in the Pines, at over 7000 ft elevation. It is the gateway to the Grand Canyon, about another hour. Flagstaff is about 1 hour drive from the house.
The Village is the first place you come to when entering Sedona on Hwy 179, via I 17 north from Phoenix. The views from there to Sedona are absolutely spectacular and non-stop, but the traffic can often be "stop n go". So try to have plenty of time, not be in a hurry, and just enjoy the scenery!
If you want to avoid that, take Hwy 260 to Cottonwood, then take Hwy 89 up to Sedona from the West. Still beautiful.
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Village of Oak Creek
The Village is the first place you come to when entering Sedona on Hwy 179, via I 17 north from Phoenix. The views from there to Sedona are absolutely spectacular and non-stop, but the traffic can often be "stop n go". So try to have plenty of time, not be in a hurry, and just enjoy the scenery!
If you want to avoid that, take Hwy 260 to Cottonwood, then take Hwy 89 up to Sedona from the West. Still beautiful.
Sightseeing
See northern AZ by Rail - take a train to the Grand Canyon. It takes almost as long to get to Williams, as it does to the GC from the house via I-17 ... but its all about the experience.
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Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
235 N Grand Canyon BlvdSee northern AZ by Rail - take a train to the Grand Canyon. It takes almost as long to get to Williams, as it does to the GC from the house via I-17 ... but its all about the experience.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Sedona Traffic
If you want to avoid the majority of the traffic jams on Hwy 179, enter Sedona from the West - on Hwy 89A . From I-17 north, take Hwy 260 to Cottonwood, then take Hwy 89 up to Sedona.
However, when you have plenty of time and are not worried about sitting in traffic, the views on Hwy 179 are absolutely spectacular. Its a must see in and of itself when you are fresh and not tired.
Was einpacken?
What to bring
The key to traveling in the Southwest is layering. In the summer, bring light weight layers in case it gets a little chilly at night. In the Winter, it can get cold with bitter winds. If the sun is out and the wind is calm, you will want to peel it all off. Bring a wide brim hat, and a good pair of tennis/hiking shoes, wind breaker, & synthetic layers.
For the House - just pack your clothes, personals, & food. If its shared, we likely have it. The house is very well stocked with stuff like shampoo, conditioner, TP, kitchen supplies, and if missing, town is just 5 minutes away.