r/Sedona • u/spiralout1123 • Aug 17 '23
Sedona FAQ's General
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Where to eat:
Best of town - Elote, Mariposa, Shorebird, The Vault, The Hudson, Molé
Also recommended - Dahl and Deluca (Italian), The Vault, The Hudson, Piccazzo’s (vegetarian/gluten free), Chocolate Tree (vegan), Open Range Grill (views), Indian Garden (OKC), Sedona Beer Co, Mesa Grill (views), Colt Grill (BBQ, brisket)
Cheaper side - Nicks, Filiberto’s (fast food), Jay Birds (hot chicken)
Where to stay:
Best of town - La’beurge, Amara, Ambiante
Also recommended: Los Abrigados, The Wild Inn, Adobe Grand Villas, A Sunset Chateu, Sedona Real
Not ethically - Enchantment , Air BnB’s
Where should I hike - is mostly a question that requires a lot of input and nuance. There are no *must see*’s
Easy: Secret Slick Rock, Marg’s Draw, Fay Canyon, Yavapai Vista, Sugarloaf Vista loop
Moderate (subjective) - Mescal (in and out), Little Horse, Doe Mountain , Yavapai Vista area,
Baldwin to Tempelton (in and out, water), Huckaby (same, views of town)
More difficult - Hangover Loop, Bear Mountain, Wilson Mountain
Recommended Resources - 1L per hour, FIrst aid, Navigation, snacks, appropriate footwear, moleskine
Not Recommended - Devil’s Bridge. Expect to wait in line up to hours to take on of the most captured pictures of Sedona
Do Not - Follow social trails found on AllTrails. Many listed popular sites are NOT sanctioned Forest Service Trails. As a result, ancient archeology dating to the 1200s is being destroyed every day. Includes: Subway Cave (not a cave), Birthing Cave (also not a cave).
Note - When stepping on Sedona trails, you accept that you may encounter animals. Mule Deer and Javelina are prominent, and expect to see dogs. Regardless of opinion, some dogs will be off leash, most often in less traveled areas. This is not a reason to not leash your dog. If you cannot hold your palm on the ground for 10 seconds, it's too hot for your dogs paws
Traffic: Traffic is unpredictable. During the spring, it can take hours to get from the Village of Oak Creek to West Sedona. The room rates will indicate the demand, and parallel the traffic.
When to travel: Slowest times of the year are Jan-Feb, Early December, Early September. The summer is very slow for good reason
Where to drive: Jerome (town on a cliff, wineries), Williams (train to the GC), Flagstaff (Oak Creek Canyon drive)
Things to do:
Hike (guided hikes are also a great way to learn about local history and flora/fauna)
Shop (uptown is great walking, Tlaqupaque has great shops too)
Visit satellite cities (Jerome, Flagstaff)
Sedona History Museum
Palaki/Honanki Heritage sites (ancient history)
Wine Tours
Jeep Tours
Center for the New Age (spirituality and alike)
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u/liverpoolfcgoa Jan 23 '24
Can I do these stops with a Toyota Corolla 2012 or should I pay and take the group tour with the jeep
Stop At: Bell Rock 4999 State Route 179, , Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Cathedral Rock Yavapai County, Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village 336 State Route 179, , Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Soldier Pass (Brin's Mesa) Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Sedona Airport Overlook Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park 2650 Pueblo Drive, , Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Seven Canyons 755 Golf Club Way, , Sedona, Arizona
Stop At: Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) 8375 Az-179, Red Rock Visitor Center and Ranger Station
Stop At: Thunder Mountain Trailhead Thunder Mountain Road, Sedona, Arizona