Top Sedona resorts include Enchantment Resort, tucked in secluded Boynton Canyon, and Poco Diablo Resort, nestled on Oak Creek and offering golf, tennis, heated swimming pools, and spas. Sun-weathered hands shaping a lump of clay into a work of art. Ceremonial dancing at Indian pueblos, some of the oldest communities in North America. Over 150 art galleries and 50 jewelry shops showcase the work of local artisans, and over 20 performing arts groups entertain audiences, including world-class productions by the Santa Fe Opera, whose performances are held in an outdoor amphitheater in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Opportunities abound for couples to explore those mountains.
Hikers can explore ancient Indian ruins and old mining towns.
Skiers enjoy a season that stretches from Thanksgiving to Easter on runs located just 15 miles from the city. River rafters can thrill to Class V rapids in the Taos Box on the upper Rio Grande, or enjoy quieter stretches of water on the Rio Chama, America's first designated scenic river.