Get some red dirt on your shoes by taking a hike.

• Ditch your car and let us drive you to the most popular trailheads on the Sedona Trailhead Shuttle. Available Thursday through Sunday.
• So many trails, so little time. Check out this list of expertly ranked and rated trails in Coconino National Forest.
• Craving solitude? Check out these seven off-the-beaten-path hikes.

INSIDER TIP: Dress in layers. Be sure to pack snacks, water and sun protection. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and always stay on trail.

Explore Sedona's culture and unique history.

• Cliff dwellings at Palatki and Honanki Heritage Sites
• Crane Petroglyph and V Bar V 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.

Shop 'til you drop. 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.
• 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.

• INSIDER TIP: Look for free parking lots behind the shops on State Route 89A.
• Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe: a diverse selection of 18 stores, galleries and restaurants.

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.

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

Warm your spirit and recharge your energy.

• 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.

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.

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

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.

INSIDER TIP: 1st Friday in the Galleries takes place monthly.

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.

INSIDER 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.

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

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.

INSIDER 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.