Once you catch a glimpse of Sedona’s signature red sandstone spires, cliffs, and bluffs towering above the juniper-dotted valley, you’ll immediately understand why this northern Arizona town has played muse to artists such as Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, and countless others. Its cultural richness and natural setting make it a Mecca for artists and writers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, spiritualists and alternative healers. And Sedona is the perfect jumping-off point for side trips to the Grand Canyon, Meteor and Sunset Craters and Lowell Observatory.

Weather and Geography

Sedona is located about a two-hour drive north of Phoenix at an altitude of 4,400 feet above sea level. The climate is generally warm and dry. Summer daytime temperatures average in the low 90 degrees with cool evenings, and winter temperatures average in the 50s with cold, clear nights and some snowfall.

Quick Facts

• Sedona’s impressive array of red limestone formations, the Red Rocks, form a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor happenings ranging from New Age spiritual events to jazz festivals.



• Sedona boasts Red Rock formations that look like a coffee pot, a bell, and even Snoopy napping on his doghouse.



• The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open 365 days a year, 7 days a week. Visitor services and facilities are open and available every day of the year (including holidays).

Expert Travel Tips

• Take a thrilling Pink Jeep Tour through the Red Rocks of Sedona.



• Explore the unique shops, art galleries, and restaurants of Tlaquepaque, an arts and crafts plaza in Sedona modeled after the colonial Mexican destination of the same name.



• Hike smart: Do not attempt to hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back in one day. And wherever you hike, make sure you stay hydrated, and eat and rest often.