I did not know what to expect when I first headed to Sedona, I had allowed only a day and an overnight during my Utah-Arizona road-trip and it turned out it was much too brief.
First impressions have revealed a beautiful small town, nestled in a valley surrounded by red sandstone buttes and domes, populated by the friendliest, most hospitable people I have had the pleasure of encountering. It turns out Sedona is both a hiking paradise and a recreational oasis.
Sedona’s uptown, the main street really, is lined with shops, restaurants, hotels, art galleries, spas and new age boutiques. It is all very touristy and yet has a charm of its own.
Like most, I have heard about the vortexes and was eager to experience them myself. The vortexes are supposedly certain locations where swirling energy emanates from the earth causing the trees to twist and visitors to feel more in-tune with their true selves. There are four main vortex sites: Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon and Airport Mesa. To get to the actual spots take a map with you, this site has a pretty detailed map, or, stop at the Visitor Center in town and ask for one there.
All around Sedona hiking opportunities abound, whether you just want a little adventure or a good exercise, there is a trail for you.
One thing to keep in mind though in summer temperatures get extremely high, so it is best to visit the rest of the year, or if you must go in the summer be ready to start your day before sunrise.
There is one place in town you must absolutely stop by, The Sedona Fudge Company/Grandma Horr’s Cookies ! The sweet scent of chocolate and sugar will no doubt show you the way from far, far away, while inside you’ll find all sorts of deliciousness and the most delightful, generous owner.
Built into the rocks, a most unusual piece of architecture, especially for a church, this is Chapel of the Holy Cross
