What to Do

 

There are SO many things to do in Sedona! If you like to shop there are all kinds of fine art and art/craft galleries that range from contemporary to classic, new age to native. The Cowboy Corral offers a complete line of period western clothing, circa mid-1800's. Other shops offer the famous Red Dirt Shirts, leather goods and designer clothing. There are dozens of New Age and Native Spiritual shops offering jewelry, clothing, crystals, candles and other accessories. Garland's offers a huge selection of beautiful Navajo rugs, while Joe Wilcox and others offer a wide variety of Native American art and crafts.

If you like music there is Jazz on the Rocks, Sedona Jam, Chamber Music Sedona, Red Rocks Music Festival and numerous Native, New Age and Contemporary artists and venues. Sedona also boasts several professional and community theater companies.

Sedona's most treasured jewel is her history and landscape. There are numerous ways to tour Sedona and the surrounding area. Get a map and do it on your own or expereince one of the many creative tour companies! Here are a few samples:

Red Rock Jeep Tours

There are several jeep tours available, we enjoyed one of the Red Rock Jeep Tours. You can join others or take your own private tour, just you and the guide. The guides dress in western wear and each have their own unique persona. Jeep tours include a vortex tour, cowboy/old west tour and local landscape destinations. Red Rock also has horseback riding tours and cowboy campouts.

 

 

Pink Jeep

You can't miss this colorful company! Tours include a ruins tour, red rock art tour and hiking tours. They also have some fabulous tours of the non-neon landscape in the Las Vegas area.

 

 

 

 

Sedona Biplane, Helicopter Tours and Skywalk Tours

Watch out Snoopy and the Red Baron! See Sedona from the air in a twin engine, biplane or helicopter!

 

 

 

Northern Light Balloon Tours

See Sedona from the air....but slowly! There are several hot air balloon companies locally, but this is the only one permitted to fly over Sedona itself and the Coconino National Forest.

 

 

 

 

Sedona Adventure Outfitter and Guides

Feeling a little more adventurous? Like to use some muscle and "immerse" yourself in the landscape? Try a hiking, raft or kayak tour! Themes include birdwatching, wine tasting and vortex destinations.

 

 

 

 

Pygmy Guides

I still have not figured out where they got their name, but they offer some fabulous day and overnight excursions! Tours include gourmet meals and hotel pickup. If you want a little exercise, day hikes are available. Overnight trips are available for a variety of locations including Havasu Falls and the Grand Canyon. You can choose from campground based trips or backpacking trips. Meals and all equipment are included.

 

 

Evening Sky Tours

Pull up a folding chair and warm blanket and tour the night sky with a professional astronomer. Learn all about the sky, its inhabitants, its mythology and its history.

 

 

 

 

Verde Canyon Railroad /Wilderness Train

This beautiful train ride tours the lush Verde Valley and follows the Verde Valley River. Watch for eagle nests and see old mining sites. You can move about the train, sit or stand inside or out, but don't leave anything valuable in your vehicle. Once the train leaves the station, the parking lot and station are pretty desolate. Vehicles with visible valuables (and even non-visible) are great targets for thieves that like to work without scrutiny! The next tour does not start until one finishes, about 3 hours.