Sedona is in Northern Arizona . It is in both Coconino and Yavapai County. The Coconino National Forest surrounds the town. The town is located at the intersection of State Highway 89 and State Highway 179. Sedona’s location is at the mouth of the renowned Oak Creek Canyon and at the center of the state’s legendary Red Rock Country. Sedona is in the center of Arizona . You can get to Sedona from Phoenix or Tucson by taking Interstate 10 north out of town past the towns of Black Canyon City, Cordes Junction and Camp Verde.

When you get to the exit for State Highway 179, take it and continue heading north up to Sedona. It is approximately 100 miles north of Phoenix. If you are coming from Flagstaff, take State Highway 89 south out of town. You will go through Oak Creek Canyon and into Sedona. It is approximately 28 miles south of Flagstaff.

Sedona is a wonderful town to view spectacular red rock formations and to take in nature’s beauty. The term “Red Rock Country” was given to the town because of the colorful rock formations bordering Sedona. It began as a small agricultural town. Today Sedona is a popular spot for tourists, artists and nature lovers. The town’s population is 7,700. The town sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet. The climate is ideal. There are four delightfully mild seasons. The winter low temperature is 30 degrees and the summer high is 95 degrees. There are so many beautiful areas to see in and around Sedona. The town has a saying that goes like this, “God created the Grand Canyon but he lives in Sedona”.

There are a few attractions that you should see when you are in Sedona. The Chapel of the Holy Cross is an amazing structure, embedding in the red rock formations on either side of it. The chapel is a popular place to stop in and relax, and at the same time enjoy the beauty of the chapel. Tlaquepaque is a replica of an 18th century Mexican village. This village is filled with high-end specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. Sedona is full of great outdoor activities.

You will enjoy a trip to Red Rock State Park. This park is
located along Oak Creek and hosts a variety of nature paths. Slide Rock State Park is a lot of fun, especially if you like to get wet. This park has a nature-made water slide. It is very refreshing during the summer months. One of the most scenic drives in Arizona is the stretch of road between Sedona and Flagstaff, along State Highway 89. It is called the Oak Creek Canyon Drive. This drive is absolutely gorgeous during the fall season. The plant life and flowing creek make you want to roll down the windows.
However, the winding road and dramatic drop from Flagstaff or the steep ascend up to Flagstaff will cause the driver to pay attention to the drive. It is a marvelous drive.

Annual Sedona International Film Festival January
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Annual Hopi Show May
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Annual Western Americana Festival
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Fireworks July
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South of the Border Days September
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Annual Sedona Jazz on the Rocks
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Annual Sculpture Walk October
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Annual Miniature Show and Silent Auction November
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Annual Chamber Tree Lighting and Santa December
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Annual Festival of Lights at Tlaquepaque
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