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Sedona Story Ideas
Experience night in Red Rock Country
Sedona takes its night skies seriously and was designated an International Dark Sky Community in 2014. Although we’ve done our part to protect the night, we invite our visitors to do the same by reducing their light pollution and considering planning their stay around the lunar calendar (e.g. arriving on a new moon, researching when the moon rises). There is nothing like seeing the Milky Way dance above our red rock landscape.
Key highlights to include:
Hotels with stargazing tours: Many Sedona hotels now offer weekly star parties with an astronomer and a high-power telescope and/or private tours that can be organized through the hotel concierge.
Sedona Stargazing Tours: This tour operator offers two scheduled stargazing tours every night throughout the year.
Hire a guide: Sedona is home to a diversity of tour operators that now offer night sky experiences, which include nighttime jeep rides or hikes under the stars.
Get up close and personal
Sedona is a hiker’s paradise, with over 400 miles of trails winding through stunning red rock formations, lush canyons, and sweeping desert vistas. From short nature walks to epic big loop adventures, Sedona offers something for every level of hiker. Whether you’re chasing the perfect sunrise, hunting for vortex energy, or simply soaking in the silence, there’s a trail here to match your mood.
Key highlights to include:
Signature hikes: Our team curated a series of signature hiking experiences in Sedona, many of which are accessible using the Sedona Trailhead Shuttle.
Solitude hikes: Our team curated a series of solitude hikes that will immerse you into the regenerative aspects of our landscape.
Responsible recreation: Learn more about how to safely plan your recreational experiences in Sedona.
All Sedona has to offer without a car
Sit back and let Sedona take the keys – you can now travel to and within Sedona without needing your own passenger vehicle. A network of private, public, and human-powered transportation options is available that can get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sedona, where you can then access our signature trailheads and business services.
Key highlights to include:
Groome Transportation: This private shuttle service offers regular transportation to and from Sedona from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport throughout the year.
Verde Shuttle: This service provides transportation between Cottonwood and Sedona for $2/ride or within Sedona for $1/ride to 12 stops along SR 89A and SR 179.
Sedona Trailhead Shuttle: This free service provides transportation to and from dedicated park and rides and signature trailheads (e.g. Cathedral Rock, Dry Creek, and Soldier’s Pass).
Sedona Shuttle Connect: This service provides on-demand transportation anywhere within a service area within Sedona City limits for $2 a ride.
Rent a bike: There are several operators in Sedona that you can rent a mountain bike, electric bike, or road bike to power your own way on our trails or roadways.
Hire a guide: Sedona is home to a diversity of tour operators that can drive you through the red rocks in a jeep, shuttle you through the Verde Valley Wine Country, or take you on a guided hike through the Coconino National Forest.
How does Sedona impact your brain chemistry
According to MIT-trained scientist Pete Sanders, author of The Free Soul Method, simply being within the natural landscape of Sedona has been found to reduce stress levels by relaxing the limbic system. The reds, greens and blues of the environment's color palette have inspired optimism in humans for generations and the rock features that define the geologic landscape include upflow sites that help you soar to a higher perspective and inflow sites that assist with reaching meditative states.
Key highlights to include:
Start your day with Sunrise Yoga on Airport Mesa
Test your mental fortitude by playing two days of golf with a meditation in between - you will either play better the next day or be too relaxed to focus on your swing.
Activate the creative right side of your brain by attending an arts class at locations like Sedona Arts Center which offers a robust class schedule, Rovang Ceramics for a pottery class, or the Melting Point for a glass blowing class.
Simply enjoy the view from your hotel as you prepare to leave Sedona and join the real world again, refreshed with a new perspective.
Will you accept the challenge? Come find out for yourself!
Experience the bounty of the Verde Valley AVA
An unexpected feature of the Sedona experience is the proximity to the bounty of wineries that operate within the Verde Valley American viticulture Area (AVA). Designated in 2021, the Verde Valley AVA currently includes nearly 30 wineries offering a diversity of grape varietals all grown within the state of Arizona.
Key highlights to include:
Elevation in the Verde Valley transitions between lower hot summer Mediterranean (3,000 feet) and higher cold semi-arid climate zones (5,500 feet).
More than 40 grape varietals have been planted, including white grapes like Malvasia Bianca, Viognier, Chardonnay and Vermentino, and red grapes like Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.
Verde Valley AVA is one of three AVAs in Arizona, in addition to the Willcox AVA and Sonoita/Elgin AVA.
The activity you deserve after a hike: What better way to unwind after hitting one of our 200 trails than relaxing by Oak Creek with a charcuterie board and glass of Arizona wine.
Annual event: The best way to experience all the flavors of the Verde Valley AVA is to attend the annual Verde Valley Wine Festival each spring.
