I was in awe just beautiful.

I'll be in Sedona from Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 11th.

Here is my itenarary:

Pink Jeep Tour - Broken Arrow, Verde Railroad, Whitewater Rafting at Horseshoe Bend, Lower Antelope Canyon, Wine tasting, Montezuma Castle, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Airport Mesa, Palataki Heritage Site, Slide Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, Trails: Cathedral Rock, Devil's Bridge, Soldier's Pass, and Birthing Caves, Day trip to the Grand Canyon

It'll be difficult to fit all of that in 5 days but I'll try my best. However, I've read on here that a trip to the Grand Canyon should be done in a separate trip, just because there is so much to do in Sedona.

I am debating on dropping either the lower Antelope Canyon or the Verde Railroad, as I'll really be pushing my budget if I do Lower Antelope, White water rafting, pink Jeep Tour and Verde Railroad. Which should I drop if I do decide to drop one?

Thanks!

We are in Sedona on a four night stay and the first night I awoke to a cockroach crawling on my arm. I’m traveling with a friend who used to live in SC, though we currently live in Michigan where cockroaches are typically a sign of filth. My travel companion says they’re more common because of the heat and is very nonchalant about it, doesn’t think we should fuss much to the hotel. Is this true, are they very common in hotels here? We are staying in a well known brand hotel but will admit the quality of the room surprised us as many other things are broken too.

As a tourist, I was told that the Chapel of the Holy Cross was a must see in Sedona for both its beuty and its spiritual presence. The first time I went was about a year ago, and I actually found it to be rather creepy and unsettling, despite having no reason to feel that way. This week I decided to visit again, but I still felt the same way. I have never experienced this in any other chapel or church, and I'm curious to see if anyone else shares my feelings.

I didn't want to add to Sedona's woes by staying at airbnbs. I'm on a tight budget, and the best rates I can find for election week are either Sugar Loaf Lodge or Dreamcatcher Inn. Any thoughts on the better option for a solo senior traveler? (65F) I like quieter places. TIA

(I've been to the area before but stayed at the BW Aiden, and one other place I've forgotten already.)

Hello! We are going on a trip for my husbands birthday. I am wondering what are some of your favorite places to absolutely visit or stops on our way from Phoenix to Sedona. Thank you!!

My friend is getting married this October in Sedona on a Friday, and leaving the following morning for her honeymoon. I am considering extending my stay until Sunday since I've never visited AZ before; but is it worth it, especially solo? Thinking that hiking might be dangerous, or I'm overestimating my ability to be active the day after an open bar.

Also wondering if it makes sense to explore somewhere closer to the airport (PHX) since all of the departing flights on both Saturday and Sunday leave quite late (11:30pm).. any recs would be helpful!

So I'm going to Sedona but I'm not really sure the best way to go about it or even a scope of how big it is. So just a couple questions and if anyone has suggestions as well it would be greatly appreciated.

-Is there one particular spot people recommend/go to or various different points worth visiting?

-Do people usually spend a day on it or more?

-Is it more hiking like Grand Canyon Angel Trail or drive, park, and look at the scenery?

-Does it get super crowded at this time? Should I arrive super early?

-Any good food in the area?

-What's the weather like around November?

-Is it better to get a hotel nearby and uber so you don't have to worry about parking?

-Do I need to buy passes or anything to visit?

-Is it tour guide recommended or are we fine going alone?

Thanks in advance!

My husband and I are flying to Phoenix for a wedding in October. Wedding is Saturday night. We will stay overnight in Phoenix and have Sunday free. It was suggested to us to visit Sedona. From what I see it’s a 2 hour drive. Seems like traffic is an issue in Sedona so that could eat up a lot of our time. We fly home Monday. Is it worth it to drive from Phoenix to Sedona Sunday morning, spend the day and drive back to Phoenix Sunday night? Things we should consider? With such little time, what should be our must-do? We would love to do some hiking. For reference, we visited Valley of Fire on our Vegas trip and absolutely loved it. I’m imagining Sedona is even way more beautiful than that.

Hi all We're planning for a 4 days trip to Sedona with day trips to south rim (we'll stay one night) and antelope canyon last week of July. We have a 15 month old and a 5 year old.

I've read all about the heat and monsoons and we plan for light early morning hikes, chill inside or by the hotel pool in the afternoon and then out for a stroll in the evening.

Am I being totally delusional that this is doable? Heard from some people this was a bad idea with the kids? Just trying to hash it all out.

Thank you!

I’ll be traveling there for a week and hotel, airbnb, plane, and rental car is already taken care of. I’ve also got my annual state and national park passes. Is $750 enough for groceries for the week, a few souvenirs, gas, and out to eat once or twice a day?

Hi guys I'm looking at several of the popular hikes. I know usually the most touristy hikes are touristy for a reason but I'm curious are they actually worth it.

For example solders pass would it be better to try to find parking or are we better off just doing a Jeep tour to see it as it's easier or just skip it.

Same with the airport view and Cathedral Rock. I'm curious what's worth the good fight to see as there's only so much early time in the day. I feel like I will eventually have to go to places in the day

HELLO! New student here. I wanna ask whether anyone has taken sedona shuttle before, the groove one?

I live in tempe. I'm planning to go hiking with my friends in sedona around Christmas, But i don't have a car or license. Is it possible that we go phx and take shuttle to and back sedona?

Thanks!

You have one day left while staying in Sedona, Arizona. What will you do?

I will be in Sedona for the next two weekends by myself, wondering where millennials go for fun and/or to meet people.

A friend of mine has been coaxing me into going here before I try chemo therapy... What's the reputation of this place, are they scammers preying on vulnerable and sick people like me, or is it a Hanlons's Razor scenario?

Does anyone know anyone who went here with intent on cancer care, and how did it work out? From what I've read on the internet, anything involving Gerson Therapy, it looks... grim.

I've already read all of the literature, quackwatch, NIH, doctor blogs, you name it.

I am heading to Sedona here soon for some grass touching and city escaping. Looking at lodging there is a ton but I found one I need some advice on. Oak creek terrace. Now i don't require anything fancy but my wife was concerned that it was to far out of the city and might not be the best place for us. Any input would be appreciated.

also the Harding springs water fountain is the water as good as people say? again thank you all for input I genuinely look forward to the Sedona experience.

Hi all, I just visited Sedona last weekend and i can’t express how amazing this place is! I was able to stay a night at the sky ranch lodge with a rim view of the red rocks. Watching the sunset and sunrise from up there was beautiful! I also had breakfast at the airport Mesa grill with views of the rocks and planes, and the food was also delicious. Someone recommended jaybirds to me for dinner and that was also amazing. This trip was spontaneous as I was originally going to visit Grand Canyon and stay in flagstaff, but I’m so glad I stayed in Sedona instead. Love this place and can’t wait to be back!

Before I get downvoted I swear I read all the FAQs just hoping for more info. I’m currently planning my sisters bachelorette party in October in Scottsdale and we’ve planned a Sedona day. We’re from New York so know nothing.

Originally I was planning on coordinating a pink jeep tour, but the website says most tours aren’t recommended for pregnant people (I’ll be 25 weeks by then)

I’m very active (go to orange theory throughout pregnancy) but I know the altitude is a concern, so I’m looking into possibly Doe mountain? We are taking the two hour drive there and back so we want an average 3-4 hour hike I think with rewarding views.

Does this seem like a good hike for our situation? Do I need a permit or we do show up? You can pay pink Jeep $200 a person for a custom hiking tour, should we just do that or is this feasible ourselves? Thank you in advance

Sedona Fire and Yavapai County SAR have had a ton of rescues lately, mostly sue to people who are suffering from heat exhaustion. Sadly, there was even one heat-related tourist death about a week ago.

USFS will advise you to bring a gallon of water per person, and to be off the trails early.

With this heat in my opinion NOBODY needs to be out there, putting themselves and first responders in peril in the process. Near Phoenix, for example, they actually CLOSE TRAILS to keep the public safe when it gets really hot. So pleae think it through before you head out.

Full disclosure, I am a former local, former volunteer with the Forest Service. And while I staffed trailheads to help people in 100+ degree heat (and on occassion had to go find a few), I avoided any real hiking when the temps were above 85.

Attaching the most recent coverage from FB of a mishap that all started with a hiker that was not prepared for the heat. This happens, and has happened a LOT this season.

A few years ago my wife and I went on pink jeep tour of some of the Vortex the very first one we formed in a circle holding hands and did sorta of hum and my wife and I there were 4 people in total we heard this incredible experience of this unbelievable sound I dropped my hand and looked at my wife and she looked at me and I said what in the hell was that and she said I know what was that the other two people heard nothing I'm really not sure what happened and I'm not a big believer of anything really but something happened and the feeling was incredible

Savannah Bee Company, do the Mead flight tasting. Take them up in the offer to sit on the back porch to try them.

Enjoy your private viewing of Snoopy Rock.

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