2023 Cottonwood & Verde Valley Visitor's Guide

SEDONA
Red Rock Country
Magnificent red rock formations surround Sedona’s world-class restaurants, numerous art galleries and hundreds
of unique shops. There are many arts and cultural activities plus golf, hiking, balloon rides and helicopter tours
in this world-renowned community of 10,300 residents. ATV tour companies offer the unique experience of
traveling through the red rock canyons and areas otherwise forbidden to motor travel.
Experiences Among the Red Rocks
u Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Built in 1956, designed by Marguerite
Brunswig Staude, a pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel appears to rise out
of the surrounding red rocks. The towering cross and awesome panorama of
buttes, valley and sky are a source of inspiration inviting rest, reflection, and
photo opportunities in all directions. chapeloftheholycross.com
u Spend a leisurely afternoon at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, a recreated
Mexican village that hosts a myriad of shops and restaurants offering unique and
unexpected cultural experiences. tlaq.com
u Feel the exhilaration of off-roading and enjoy the beauty of Sedona’s red rocks up
close with an ATV adventure. See Things to Do section for local outfitters.
u Whatever you are craving, Sedona is likely to serve it up. Tip: Order picnic to-go and
dine outdoors with red rock ambiance!
u Art Galleries - There are many but, if you have to choose just one, we suggest the
Sedona Arts Center’s Uptown Gallery and store showcasing works by local artists,
including jewelry, rare pieces of fine art and photography. The Sedona Arts Center
also offers workshops, classes and field expeditions. Open daily until 5pm.
sedonaartscenter.org
u Enjoy a Classical Music Concert performed by the world’s finest musicians among
the red rocks of Sedona. chambermusicsedona.org
u Experience the beauty of the red rocks and Verde Valley from the air. Reserve a
helicopter tour with Guidance Air (guidanceair.com) or book a sunrise soar above the
red rocks with Sedona’s original and largest hot air balloon company, Northern
Light Balloon Expeditions (northernlightballoons.com).
u Hike, bike, and swim - enjoy the natural beauty of the red rock formations.
See link to local trail map on page 13.
Sedona Arts Center Uptown gallery
Guidance Air
Northern Light
Balloon Expeditions
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