Sedona is one of the most striking geographical
locations in the US. Located in the heart of Red Rock Country, the
sandstone cliffs and plateaus provide a stunning backdrop for this
small yet bustling town. Only 120 miles (193km) north of Phoenix,
Sedona is fast becoming one of Arizona's top holiday
destinations.
Sedona is a paradise for outdoor activity. Visitors
can mountain bike, quad bike, hike, rock climb, horseback ride, and
camp to popular trails like the Broken Arrow, Cathedral Rock,
Devil's Bridge, Bell Rock, and Soldier's Pass.
A unique attraction of Sedona is its reputation as
the site of the confluence of five large vortexes. It is said that
the strong magnetism of the earth in Sedona has natural healing
properties. As a result the city has a thriving New Age medicine
industry.
You'll find a multitude of spas, herbalists, healers
and spiritual guides. The vortices are said to be concentrated at
Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon, and
Schnebly Hill, and there are many guided tours of these sites
available from Sedona.
Shopping in Sedona offers a number of stores filled
with Native American arts and crafts as well as New Age shops
stocking crystals and healing products. For the culture lovers,
Hozho Plaza is home to a number of art galleries, featuring local
artists' sculptures, paintings, and jewellery.
Tourists eating out have a variety of restaurants and
bars to choose from, catering to every budget and taste, some rated
among the best in Arizona. Whether you journey to Sedona for the
thrill of climbing the cliffs and diving into the rock pools, or to
be soothed and pampered in a local spa, Sedona receives and
accommodates all.