Redefine your summer

Get some red dirt on your shoes.

• Take the free Sedona Shuttle Trailhead Routes to the most popular hikes. Use Sedona Shuttle Connect to get around town for $2. Available Thursday through Sunday.
• So many trails, so little time. Check out this list of curated trails in Coconino National Forest.

LOCALS TIP: Avoid being on the trails between 10 AM and 4 PM during the hottest part of the day. Be sure to pack snacks, water and sun protection. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and always stay on trail.

Enjoy some sweet singletrack, but tread lightly!

• Mountain bike rentals are available to explore Sedona.
• With over 250 miles of bike-friendly trails, find the one that beckons you. Note: Wet soils are more susceptible to damage. Stay on designated routes.
• E-Bikes: Rent an e-bike to explore some paved pathways and scenic dirt roads.

LOCALS TIP: Hikers and horses have the right-of-way on all trails. E-bikes are not allowed on any trail.

Book a guided tour on the terrain that suits you.

• Off-Road Tour: See the wild west or venture up and down a red dirt road with stunning views.
• Vortex Jeep Tour: Get in touch with Sedona's natural energy.
• Guided ATV/OHV Tour: Get ready to get dirty. NOTE: Go slow, take your time, be aware of your noise level and stay on designated routes - this protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage.
• Trolley Tour: An easy-breezy, no stress tour of the city and local surroundings.

LOCALS TIP: Some trolley tours also include a stop at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural landmark of Sedona.

Retail therapy never felt so good.

Gallery Row: Walk along the decorative pathways to visit a sophisticated assortment of shops and galleries.

• Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village: Nestled beneath the shade of sycamores on the banks of Oak Creek is a distinctive shopping village.
• Visit Sedona's newest attraction: the Creek Walk underpass takes you down to the banks of Oak Creek while getting you safely across State Route 179.
• Hillside Sedona: Home to a collection of restaurants, fine art galleries and boutiques that offer shoes, fashion and home decor.
• Uptown Sedona: Packed with galleries, gift shops, cafes and restaurants.
• Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe: a diverse selection of 18 stores, galleries and restaurants.

LOCALS TIP: Look for free parking lots behind the shops on State Route 89A.

Explore Sedona's culture and unique history.

• Cliff dwellings at Palatki (reservation required) and Honanki Heritage Sites
• Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site
• Montezuma Castle National Monument and Montezuma Well Heritage Site
• Sedona Heritage Museum: Learn about the lifestyles and works of the people who pioneered this community, from 1876 to the present.

Warm your spirit and recharge.

• Participate in a guided meditation.
• Shop for the perfect crystal to align your chakras.
• Receive a psychic, tarot or palm reading.
• Enjoy a sound bath and crystal healing.
• Get an aura photo and analysis.
• Book a private vortex tour.

See Sedona from a new vantage point.

• Hot Air Balloon Tour: Gently soar above red rock spires and monoliths at sunrise.
• Helicopter Tour: Get your daily dose of adrenaline by hopping in a helicopter for some breathtaking views.
• Aerial Tour: They say God created the Grand Canyon but he lives in Sedona, so why not see both? Charter a plane from Sedona airport to the Grand Canyon and get the full experience in one seamless day.

LOCALS TIP: Air tours are limited and very popular, book your tour as soon as possible.

Immerse yourself in clear starry skies.

• Stargazing: A celestial adventure with high-powered telescopes to take in the constellations.
• UFO Tour: Night vision goggles allow you to view the paranormal in our night skies.

LOCALS TIP: Some Sedona lodgings include on-site stargazing. Check your hotel's event calendar to participate.

Create a work of art to rival the masters.

• Pottery Class: Take a spin on the pottery wheel at a local arts center.
• Glass Blowing: Make a holiday ornament to bring home from a local glass-blowing studio.
• Paint and Sip: Enjoy a glass of local Verde Valley wine while an expert guides your creativity.

LOCALS TIP: An art class is a great indoor activity for the hottest part of the day.

Pamper your mind, body and soul.

• Yoga on the Rocks: Mountain Pose is a whole new experience amongst the beauty of Sedona's red rocks.
• Spa Treatment: Allow your body to melt and restore.
• Body Work: Reiki, acupuncture, reflexology, cupping, craniosacral, hypnotherapy, myofascial, and yes... there are more.

LOCALS TIP: Book your treatment at a resort spa which includes day access to their jacuzzi, steam room and sauna to soak up even more Arizona warmth.