Destination Sedona, Arizona: Beauty and Adventure

Sedona, Arizona has some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States, making it a lovely timeshare getaway with plenty to do and see. The adventurous enjoy riding among the desert setting on Pink Jeep Tours excursions, one of Sedona’s most popular off-road family adventures, which offers views of gorgeous red rocks, ancient ruins and a glimpse of what the natural Southwest is all about.

Red rock formations are the backdrop of this town and many of these rocks are named after the items they resemble such as Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Chimney Rock, Coffeepot Rock and Snoopy Rock. Hot air ballooning is a memorable way to view the region, just don’t forget your camera.

Sedona has a reputation for being an extremely “spiritual” town. The red rock formations are not only breathtaking, but home to what is said to be extremely powerful energy sources called vortexes. Many visitors like to grab a map and hike to these special areas to feel the metaphysical energy for themselves. Whether or not you believe in the power of these spots, it’s impossible not to be taken by the area’s stunning landscape.

Built into a thousand-foot-high red rock wall sits the Roman Catholic Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural wonder designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Completed in 1956, today the chapel is open to visitors who wish to see this stunning creation. Beneth the chapel is a gift shop teeming with spiritually inspired works such as crosses, paintings, sculptures, rosaries and books.

For day trips from Sedona, “road-trippers” enjoy Arizona’s Route 66, which runs about 30 miles north of Sedona. The Mother Road passed through the town of Flagstaff where fun stops are found such as Galaxy Diner (a Route 66-themed diner), Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered) and the Museum Club (musicians back in the day used to stop here and play for an evening). Flagstaff’s quaint downtown is filled with shops and restaurants. The Santa Fe Rail Road Depot Visitor’s Center is a great place to start.

The Grand Canyon is about 1.5 hours from Sedona and an obvious “not to miss” Arizona highlight. The town of Williams is known as the “Gateway of the Grand Canyon” and is probably one of the most authentic Route 66 towns left. Rod’s Steakhouse is a delicious and affordable place to stop in for a prime rib lunch, but save room for dessert at Twister’s Soda Fountain, a classic place to soak in some 50’s atmosphere.

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