A visit to Sedona calls for a little cultural immersion, an opportunity to experience local color. Bed and breakfasts are your best bet when choosing accommodations. They provide opportunities to meet the locals and get the scoop on the best places to visit during your stay. If you're a recreation lover, you need not travel beyond Sedona. The town has plenty of hiking trails, camp grounds, golf courses, horseback riding and tennis.
Ski slopes are a short drive away.
Local businesses offer hot-air balloon rides over the desert country, which provides you the best view of Arizona's Red Rock landscape. If you prefer to stay on the ground, go on a jeep tour of Sedona's back roads. If you have access to your own car, pack a picnic, and head to Highway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona's first bona fide Scenic Highway. You'll encounter plenty of photo opportunities along the way. If you care to wander a bit farther, head to Red Rock State Park, where you can go hiking, fishing, or simply picnic and enjoy a magnificent display of nature.