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1. HIKING TRAILS
Hit one of the 100 trails in Red Rock Country, all offering great photo ops. Cathedral Rock Trail is not the easiest trek but popular for great views of the famous rock formations. Start 4 miles south of
the “Y” (intersection of routes 89A and 179). Airport Mesa Loop is an easy path near Sedona Airport for viewing Cathedral Rock. Popular hiking trails include Bell Rock Pathway, Devil’s Bridge Trail, Boynton Canyon and Palatki Ruins featuring ancient Native American ruins and cave paintings.
2. SEDONA HOT AIR BALLOONING
Float above Sedona as the sun peeks
over the crimson rock-towers that line
the eastern horizon. Soar gently with the wind as you glide over the region’s natural wonders, wildlife and majestic splendour of panoramic Red Rock Country. Expectation and excitement mounts as the balloon inflates. Before you know it, you’re up with the eagles. Book with Red Rock Balloons.
3. CHAPEL OF THE HOLY CROSS
If you only have time for one cultural site, make it the Chapel of the Holy Cross, designed in the 1950s by sculptor and Frank Lloyd Wright-student Marguerite Brunswig Staude. Protruding from the red cliffs less than 4 miles south of the “Y”, the stunning church’s main stained-glass window is held together by a giant cross and overlooks the Verde Valley. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, with a Taize Prayer Service every Monday at 5pm. Admission free.
4. RED ROCK STATE PARK
Red Rock State Park 286-acre nature preserve, 10 miles southwest of the “Y” along Oak Creek, boasts great views of
the more famous formations, including Cathedral Rocks. The visitors centre provides information on the area’s history, guided nature walks and moonlight hikes. Enjoy a picnic lunch cool down and swim at Oak’s Creek in summer. Open every day, with daily activities year-round and popular with all age groups, the park offers Junior Ranger programs for children 4 to 12.
5. TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS VILLAGE
At the intersection of routes 89A and 179, this outdoor shopping plaza (pronounced Tel-AH-ki-PAH-ki), built with stucco walls in traditional Mexican village-style, houses a variety of art galleries and New Age shops selling modern art and glassware, with restaurants, cobblestone streets and mosaic fountains providing old-fashioned charm. Open every day 10am-5pm, spend a few hours checking out local handmade jewellery, food, music and art.
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