Sedona will always have a special place in our hearts. It is about an hour and a half drive from Phoenix. There are no words to describe the beauty of Sedona. We recommend that if you have some time to drive up there and check out the amazing views (even if you can't or don't want to hike, it's worth it!).
A lot of trails in the area you can choose, but if you're looking for something a little more challenging with beautiful views try the summit trail, it's a 2.1 mile out-and-back.