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Sedona — travel, stays & events guide
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Sedona city overview
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City facts
Airport baseSedona International Airport
Known forCathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
RegionUSAUSA
Time zoneAmerica/Phoenixlocal time
Founded227historical origin
City history
In the mid-1950s, the first telephone directory listed 155 names.
The Slide Fire spread across 21,227 acres (86 km2) in Oak Creek Canyon over nine days and prompted evacuations.
The Brins Fire covered 4,317 acres (17 km2) on Brins Mesa, Wilson Mountain and in Oak Creek Canyon before the US Forest Service declared it 100 percent contained on June 28.
Thompson, moved to Oak Creek Canyon in 1876, an area well known for its peach and apple orchards.
In 1902, when the Sedona post office was established, there were 55 residents.
Stretching as far back as 1923, Sedona's pink rocks were a fixture in major Hollywood productions – including films such as Angel and the Badman, Desert Fury, Blood on the Moon, Johnny Guitar, The.
Important early settlers included the Steele family, originally of Scotland. Chapel of the Holy Cross In 1956, construction of the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed.
As of 2007, there are no large tracts of undeveloped land remaining.
The town lent its name to the 2011 film Sedona, which is set in the community.
Containment cost was estimated at $6.4 million. Slide Fire On May 20, 2014, a wildfire started from an unknown cause began north of Sedona at Slide Rock State Park.
Additionally, HIM, a film exploring the “reality” of reality dating television, was shot entirely in Sedona in 2023, and made its premiere at the Sedona International Film Festival in 2024. Brins Fire On June.
Most of the development seen today was constructed in the 1980s and 1990s.
The area, then unincorporated, had no local government and was bisected by two counties.
That meant area residents no longer had to transport water, and could directly build infrastructure.
Worth seeing
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock anchors the historic and ceremonial side of Sedona, making it a practical stop for architecture, local memory and orientation.
Bell Rock
Bell Rock gives Sedona a greener or more scenic stop, useful when the route needs views, shade, walking space or a slower hour.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Chapel of the Holy Cross is a named stop in Sedona worth keeping on the route when it fits the day's transport, timing and neighborhood plan.
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village gives Sedona a strong culture stop for museums, exhibitions or local collections, and works best as an indoor anchor in the day's route.
Airport Mesa
Airport Mesa adds the water-facing side of Sedona, making it a good break from museums, traffic and dense historic streets.
Red Rock Scenic Byway
Red Rock Scenic Byway gives Sedona a greener or more scenic stop, useful when the route needs views, shade, walking space or a slower hour.
Stay overview
Start with City centre for the easiest first Sedona stay, then compare Old Town and Waterfront when price, nightlife, quieter evenings or transfer timing matter more than being beside every major sight.
Hotels & areas
Sedona hotel choice is mostly about repeat journeys: use City centre for sightseeing, Old Town for a different local base, and Waterfront or Airport area when views, parking, airport timing or longer stays matter.
City centre
City centre is the most practical first base in Sedona, keeping main sights, restaurants and short local transfers close.
Best for: first visits, sightseeing, restaurantsCompare staysOld Town
Old Town is the most practical first base in Sedona, keeping main sights, restaurants and short local transfers close.
Best for: first visits, sightseeing, restaurantsCompare staysWaterfront
Waterfront suits travellers who want views, evening walks and a calmer base while still keeping central Sedona reachable.
Best for: views, quieter evenings, walksCompare staysAirport area
Airport area works mainly for early departures, late arrivals or car pickup, not for a first Sedona sightseeing base.
Best for: early flights, late arrivals, car pickupCompare staysFlights & airports
Sedona International Airport arrival plan
- Sedona International AirportSedona International Airport, Sedona, USA
Sedona International Airport is the main air gateway for Sedona; compare transfer time with your hotel base before locking the first night.
Rental cars
Sedona day-trip car use
Do not rent a car for central Sedona unless parking and traffic are part of the plan; use one mainly for regional day trips.
Compare rental carsTravel tips
Best base
Choose City centre for a first stay because it keeps main sights, restaurants and practical local movement close.
Airport timing
Leave extra time for Sedona International Airport, especially for early flights, late arrivals, traffic or unfamiliar transfer routes.
Local movement
Plan each day in clusters around Sedona and Sedona so transfers do not consume the best sightseeing hours.
Day trips
Keep one flexible slot for nearby routes from Sedona, checking weather, transport and opening hours before committing.
Nearby ideas
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Bell Rock
Bell Rock works as a nature-focused side trip from Sedona, especially when the day has enough daylight and a clear return plan.
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Chapel of the Holy Cross
Chapel of the Holy Cross is a heritage-focused side trip from Sedona; check the route and opening hours before setting aside the day.
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Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village is a heritage-focused side trip from Sedona; check the route and opening hours before setting aside the day.
Upcoming events
No upcoming Sedona events in the shared event index yet.