The town and the landscape and the energy draw a remarkably wide-range of visitors. They come for different reasons, seeking to fulfill different needs, yet Sedona always manages to deliver.
Have any doubt? Then ponder just a few of the accolades and awards that have been showered on Sedona. The town is the shining star of so many lists, studies and articles—and these are only the ones published within the past year.
Long recognized for its spiritual energy and healing powers, Sedona has the ability to impact so many lives in a positive way. The town was included in articles such as “Sacred Sites that Will Awaken the Traveler in You,” “World’s Best Religious Sites for a Spiritual Awakening,” “The United State’s Most Mystical Places to Visit,” “9 Most Zen U.S. Destinations,” and “25 Beautiful Places in the World to Find Peace of Mind.”
It’s the natural beauty that wows first-time visitors. Those soaring monoliths of red sandstone carved by the ages and wrapped in nearly 2 million acres of national forest land makes for an eye-popping landscape. Publications agree, including Sedona in “The 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America,” “The 12 Best Places to See the Sunset Around the World,” “U.S. Destinations with the Best Views,” and “America’s 25 Most Scenic Byways.”
You’ll have a blast in Sedona no matter who you choose, or don’t choose, for a traveling companion, as evidenced by these features: “12 of the Best Vacation Destinations for You and Your Best Friends,” “Best Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S.,” “10 Amazing Places to Travel with Your Mom,” “Top 5 Pet Friendly Destinations in the Southwest,” and “Best Places to Travel Solo.”
Sedona inspires activities. It pulls you outdoors to experience the beauty firsthand. Follow the advice of these experts and sample all that there is to do amid the red rocks: “The 15 Most Scenic Bike Trails Across America,” “10 Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Rides in the World,” “5 Fun Half Marathons to Try,” “10 Destinations for Your Yoga Travel Bucket List,” “Best Road Trips in America,” and “Best Places in the World for Stargazing.”
Yet if you’re looking for something quieter, maybe with a little pampering involved, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to renewal and rejuvenation, Sedona practically invented the concept. The town is featured in such articles as “The Top 10 Domestic Destination Spas,” “15 U.S. Resorts Where Nature Will Recharge You,” “11 Spring Break Wellness Trips That Can Help You Hit the Refresh Button,” “15 Spa Weekends That Will Leave You Rejuvenated and Refreshed,” and “18 Places You Should go to Recharge.”
No wonder travel experts find such a wealth of material to work with when they’re writing about Sedona. The possibilities are endless. A visit to the shining star of Sedona can be anything you want.
This can be a simple getaway (“15 of the Most Relaxing Spots in America”), an epic journey (“Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.”), a magical escape with your special someone (“Top Romantic Places to Go on Valentine’s Day”), a way to break free of winter’s dreary grip (“6 Easy, Warm Getaways to Take When You’re Craving Sunshine”), or a chance to have an adventure on your own (“28 Incredible Middle-of-Nowhere Getaways for a Solo Escape”).
Reconnect with the people that are important in your life or simply find your way back to yourself. Sedona provides the setting and energy to make it easy. What a place to rediscover the person you always wanted to become.
Don’t be surprised if you feel especially welcome here. Sedona was named as one of “The 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S.” And it happens to be in one of the “Happiest States in the U.S.” Imagine waking up to this scenery, this climate and this artistic spirit every single day. What a very different life you could have. So if you decide to make the visit a permanent one you’ll be choosing wisely.
After all, Sedona also made the list as one of the “Best Places to Retire in the U.S.”
You can view many of our accolades here.
