Winter is one of the best times to visit Sedona. The air is crisp and clean, the trails and streets are peaceful, unhurried, and the beautiful red rock landscape is all around you. Best of all, you don't have to travel halfway around the world to enjoy Sedona's otherworldly landscape. It's right here in Arizona, waiting for you!
Discover winter deals
Take advantage of these generous offers from local lodging, activities and gallery businesses. Check back for more winter deals on Sedona lodging, shopping and other experiences as new offers will be added throughout the season.
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7 winter things to do in Sedona
There are many different things to do in Sedona, most of them just a few minutes away from your hotel.
- Hike and bike the best trails in Sedona using free digital trail maps(opens in new tab) curated by locals
- Discover Sedona's luxury boutiques and artisan galleries(opens in new tab) for unique, soul-stirring treasures and elegant gifts
- Marvel at the Milky Way, often visible with the naked eye, while stargazing in Sedona(opens in new tab)
- Explore award-winning Arizona wines on the Verde Valley Wine Trail(opens in new tab)
- Create your personal masterpiece in an art class or ceramics workshop(opens in new tab).
- Visit a Sedona vortex to experience the vortex effect for yourself
- Step outside anywhere in Sedona and enjoy the beautiful otherworldly landscape
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Local tips for Sedona trips
Redefine: Road Trip
Did you know Sedona has its own shuttle service(opens in new tab)? The free Sedona Shuttle Trailhead Routes(opens in new tab) take you to popular trailheads like Devil's Bridge, Cathedral Rock, and Soldiers Pass. It's free! And the on-demand Sedona Shuttle Connect(opens in new tab) service can get you almost anywhere in the city for a few bucks.
That means you can leave your car at your hotel, forget about driving and parking, and focus on enjoying your visit. Download the free app in the App Store(opens in new tab) or Google Play(opens in new tab).
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Redefine: Perspective
Some trails in Sedona are extremely popular but here's the truth: all the trails are beautiful. Ask your concierge, your host, or a local resident to recommend a few of Sedona's gorgeous and less-popular trails. Then look closely, there is a world of life and beauty to discover right beneath your feet - literally - wherever you go in Sedona. Before you go, learn how to Appreciate Sedona by following these stewardship guidelines(opens in new tab).
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Redefine: Responsibility
Ask any local: living in Sedona comes with feeling responsible for protecting it. It's an attitude of respect for the landscape and for each other. Watch this 1-minute video for a few suggestions on how you can love Sedona like a local when you're here.
Curated winter itinerary
Get the most out of Sedona by staying for 3-5 nights. Wondering how you'll fill the time? Click below for suggestions from locals and start planning your Sedona winter itinerary.
