8 Reasons Everyone Wants To Visit This Arizona Town… And You Should Too
To me, Arizona is perfect. It’s the ideal place to live, travel, and explore. Finding the little hidden gems around the state is always a rewarding endeavor but sometimes visiting popular spots can be satisfying as well. After all, they’re popular for a reason, aren’t they? One such place is Sedona.
Known for its natural beauty, generally mild climate, and luxurious accommodations, Sedona has become a fantastic place to visit! Let’s take a look at a few reasons people simply love traveling to Sedona.
1. First, the most obvious reason: the beautiful views.
Who wouldn't find this landscape to be downright gorgeous? Sedona is surrounded by a stunning collection of rugged red rock buttes, which look incredible against the wide blue sky.
2. Even the drive into town is perfectly picturesque.
With all those natural areas nearby, you’re sure to find all kinds of hiking trails throughout the area. These range from short, easy strolls through the park to much more strenuous trails.
There are a handful of ancient cliff dwellings hiding around Sedona which can usually be accessed by hiking. These sites include Honanki Heritage Site (pictured above), Palatki Heritage Site, Tuzigoot National Monument in nearby Cottonwood, and Montezuma Castle in Camp Verde.
6. Not to mention plenty of opportunities to watch the night sky slowly rotate.
Since Sedona is a top tourism town, you’ll find plenty of places to spend your hard-earned money on amazing food. Some of our favorites include Cress on Oak Creek, Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill, Elote Cafe, and Salt Rock Kitchen (an entrée from Salt Rock Kitchen is shown above).
Sedona is located approximately 115 miles (or two hours) north of Phoenix via Interstate 17 and State Route 89-A.
Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
