Sedona Travel and Things to Do Guide

Sedona is one of Arizona's premier tourism, recreation and small to mid-size meeting and event destinations. Known for spectacular natural beauty, the 19 square-mile city sits at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon in northern Arizona. For these reasons, Sedona is rich with outdoor adventure; but there is so much more: arts and culture, wellness and sustainability - not to mention unique Sedona venues and luxury amenities.

Sedona is served by two major airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Located two hours south of Sedona, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves more than 1,200 daily flights, providing nonstop access to 85 domestic locations and 19 international destinations. Located just 40 minutes north of Sedona, the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport provides daily service to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Located in the center of the city, Sedona Airport covers 220 acres and has one runway and one helipad for clients traveling by chartered flights.

Hotels and resorts range from boutique to major brands such as Hilton, Wyndham, Marriott, Best Western, Choice and Diamond Resorts. If you are looking for an inspirational meeting venue to host an executive retreat or a conference venue where attendees can learn, collaborate and create, Sedona has something for you. If you are planning a bucket-list experience for your clients’ incentive programs, Sedona will not disappoint. With meeting and event venues as intimate as 500 square feet, up to 5,000 square-foot ballrooms worthy of the grandest celebrations, planning meetings and events in Sedona is easy and stress-free.

Additional event venues in Sedona include but aren’t limited to the Sedona Heritage Museum, Posse Grounds Pavilion and the internationally renowned Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village. Tlaquepaque features more than 40 specialty shops and art galleries, as well as a number of intimate venues for private events. Sedona’s area vineyards and wineries also create magical event spaces for your clients.

Sedona’s area attractions range from the Verde Canyon Railroad, a luxury passenger train ride through Arizona's backcountry, to ancient Native American ruins like Honanki and its sister site, Palatki, and countless other options. Sedona’s culinary choices are as varied as the red rock formations defining the terrain. From casual cafés to white tablecloth dining rooms, health-conscious vegetarian to cowboy-style steakhouses, spicy Southwestern to elegant Italian, and everything in between, Sedona has emerged in recent years as a destination for lovers of fine food.

Beyond its natural beauty and rich cultural experiences, one of Sedona's most valued assets is its incredible climate, featuring four mild seasons and abundant sunshine. Sedona’s year-round high is a pleasant 82°F and year-round low is 52°F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F and average low of 65°F in the evenings, while the coldest month is January, with an average high of 58°F and average low of 33°F.