Things To Do
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh), Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village, one of the best things to do in Sedona. Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village, Tlaquepaque, meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970s. Its "vine-covered" stucco walls, cobble-stoned walkways, and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries. Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment where giant sycamore trees stand in testimony to the care taken in preserving the timeless beauty of the Tlaquepaque grounds. With over 50 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries, shopping becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner. Tlaquepaque is filled with spectacular "one-of-a-kind" art expressions in every medium.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Built directly into the side of a red-rock hill not far from downtown Sedona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a modern architectural marvel as well as a religious place for reflection. Visitors flock to the Roman Catholic chapel primarily to take in the outstanding views of Sedona’s awe-inspiring desert scenery.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Located in Camp Verde, Arizona, Montezuma Castle National Monument protects the well-preserved living spaces of the Sinagua Indians. Like an ancient five-story apartment building, Montezuma Castle towers above the desert below, a stone-and-mortar marvel of early architectural engineering. Experts have determined that the Castle was built over three centuries and provided shelter for the Sinagua Indians during flood seasons.
Verde Canyon Railroad
The Verde Canyon Railroad winds its way along the scenic Verde River at a leisurely 12 mph (19 kph), offering passengers a unique way to experience the Arizona wilderness. The refurbished heritage railroad cars make the round-trip journey through national forest land, with stellar views out windows on both sides of the train.
Bell Rock Trail
Bell Rock is a colorful bell-shaped red rock formation set in the desert outside of Sedona. The area is home to popular hiking trails, wildlife—keep an eye out for coyote and fox tracks—and vista points overlooking the surrounding valley and rock formations. The site is also known as an energy vortex and is a popular meditation destination.
Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon is one of the most popular trails close to Sedona. The trail features incredible views of the canyon floor and surrounding desert landscape. This often shady and cooler section of Boynton is a favorite, especially in autumn, as the bright yellow leaves contrast the canyon walls. This canyon also holds the popular "Subway Cave"!
Devil's Bridge Trail
There’s nothing fiendish about Devil’s Bridge, a sandstone arch framing heavenly views of Coconino National Forest. Hike the Devil’s Bridge Trail, a 1.8-mile (3-kilometer) out-and-back trail through the red sand wilderness near Sedona, to catch sight of the namesake bridge, the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area.
Cathedral Rock Trail
This towering 4,965-foot (1,513-meter sandstone butte stands sentinel over Sedona’s red rock landscape. An icon of Arizona, its image is often emblazoned on postcards and tourist materials. The formation draws camera-toting visitors who want to capture the sight as well as hikers who trek up the short-but-steep Cathedral Rock Trail.
Tuzigoot National Monument
One of the largest pueblos built by the pre-Columbian Sinagua people, the Tuzigoot National Monument crowns a desert ridge above the Verde Valley. Less known than Montezuma Castle, a similar monument built by the Northern Sinagua, Tuzigoot holds some of the largest ruins in the area, highlighted by petroglyphs and pithouses once accessed via ladders through doors cut into the roofs.
DA Ranch Winery
Nestled between Oak Creek and House Mountain, D.A.Ranch is a 170-acre high-desert oasis. A historic red barn with a tin roof is surrounded by green pastures, majestic old-growth trees, glimmering ponds, ripe fruit and olive orchards, and over 9 acres of estate vineyards. The D.A.Ranch brand embodies a legacy of Arizona cattle ranching culture, connecting the terroir’s rich history to the verdant present moment. Experience the natural beauty of the Page Springs wine corridor and the incredible 100% estate-grown Arizona wines from the Verde Valley AVA here at D.A.Ranch.
Oak Creek Golf Club
Tee off at Sedona's original championship course, where breathtaking red rock views meet a challenging yet approachable layout.