City of Sedona

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Often called "Red Rock Country" Sedona is a four seasons playground along beautiful Oak Creek at the northern most point of the Verde Valley. Its 4,500-foot elevation ensures a mild climate suitable for year round enjoyment of its many recreational opportunities and points of interest. The collection of Sedona's impressive, natural endowments includes the 1.8 million-acre Coconino National Forest, which surrounds this city and encompasses seven intriguing wilderness areas. In fact, it is hardly a surprise that the winding road through Oak Creek Canyon is not only Arizona's first officially designated scenic highway, it is the first leg of a day trip to one of the world's great wonders, nearby Grand Canyon. Picture perfect vistas capture with 360 degrees of breath-taking and soul-nurturing beauty.

Certainly the hospitality center of the region, whether you're into history and archaeology; arts and culture; shopping; outdoor sports; or the spiritual and metaphysical, imagine doing all this in a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Along with its myriad geological features, many tourists relate Sedona's exceptional charm to the fact that they can conveniently spend a day hiking, horseback riding, touring, or bouncing in a Jeep on trails and dirt roads that crisscross this area, and then enjoy the comfort of deluxe Sedona hotels, country inns and prestigious resorts at night. Dining opportunities range from hearty breakfast cafés to fine cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Unmatched in the region are the many retail shops stocked with one of a kind creations from local artisans and keep-sake reminders of a memorable visit. Indeed, the paradox and enchantment of Sedona are the luxurious hotels, motels and resorts, bed & breakfast establishments, unique shops, impressive art galleries, performing arts and fine restaurants all nestled in a rugged canyon surrounded by national forest.

The rich, the famous, the seekers and the believers, all, are drawn here each in their own pursuit of being touched; each in their own way.

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