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Sedona Arizona - Most Beautiful Place in
America by RJ Wachal
(Sedona, Arizona)
Sedona, Arizona, 2 hours drive north from
burgeoning Phoenix and 90 miles south of the Grand Canyon, lies
amidst an ancient forest of juniper and pine, surrounded by the
celebrated sculptured pinnacles and mystical vortexes of Arizona
Red Rock Country.
One of America's premier tourism, recreation,
arts, and cultural centers, Sedona enjoys a moderate elevation
of 4,500 ft., escaping the desert heat of southern Arizona and
mountain snows to the north, with either just a short drive
away. Four delightfully mild seasons' with average annual daily
temperatures of 74 and 46 degrees, and total annual
precipitation of only 17 inches makes for an ideal getaway
destination year round.
Sedona, Arizona
In addition to its unique and startling natural
beauty, the vibrant city with a residential population of 16,000 has
become nationally recognized as a creative and spiritual center,
attracting artists, writers and visitors from around the world,
highlighted by over 40 art galleries and significant cultural
facilities.
Tourism, in concert with the arts, plus varied
e-businesses and outdoor sporting activities form Sedona's solid
economic base with the US Forest Service estimating annual visitation at
an astounding 4,000,000. There is a definite season to the Sedona
market, which corresponds to the periods of milder temperatures. The
spring months of late February to June together with the colorful fall
months of September through November are peak visitation periods.
World-renowned natural wonders of the area and its
favorable climate coupled with super-clean air and water have made
Sedona a sought after Mecca for visitors. Sightseeing, hiking,
championship golf and tennis are almost year round activities. Visitors
can take a Jeep ride deep into the exciting backcountry or view red rock
monoliths from horseback, biplanes, and hot air balloons. Sedona Red
Rock Country has been the setting of many major motion pictures and
continues to be a favorite location for all forms of filmmaking.
Red Rock Crossing - Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is the hub of choice for "high end" visitors to
northern Arizona. After enjoying all Sedona offers, including Red Rock
and Slide Rock State Parks, several popular visitor sites such as the
Grand Canyon, the historic mining town of Jerome, Meteor Crater, Sunset
Crater, Indian ruins and Native American Hopi and Navajo settlements are
easy day trips.
Home to many "adult oriented" annual events and
festivals, Sedona is typically "sold out" during many weeks of every
year.
Sedona International Film Festival ( March )
"Sedona Taste" ( June )
Shakespeare Outdoor Festival ( July ) "Jazz on
the Rocks"( September )
Sedona Arts Festival (October) Carnival de
Mascardas (October)
Sedona Sculpture Walk (October) Fantasy of Lights
(December)
Activities -
The highly desirable 15 square miles of breath taking
Sedona offers a variety of popular activities, quality services and
relevant attractions for discriminating hotel guests, just minutes from
the centrally located LODGE at SEDONA:
Golf and world-class tennis at the area's #1 PGA
rated Oak Creek Country Club and championship Sedona Golf Resort,
open year round
Tour Airport Mesa, Red Rock Crossing, Boynton
Canyon, Slide Rock, Palatki Ruins, Oak Creek and Schnebly Hill for
vortexes, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking or off-road Jeep
excursions within 15 minutes from West Sedona
Dine and wine at over 20 fine dining and/or view
restaurants including northern Italian, continental, southwest,
sushi, steak, and seafood. Dance to live music at nearby saloons,
clubs, and five star resorts
Shop and browse at 40 nearby independent art
galleries and +60 boutiques, fine clothing stores, and major brand
factory outlets
Walk Sedona's largest private meditative
labyrinth and marvel at several on-site sculpture
Bi-plane and balloon tours of the Sedona red
rocks and mesas are less than 5 minutes away
Stroll Tlaquepaque, a nearby popular Mexican
style village with quality galleries, markets and cultural festivals
along picturesque Oak Creek
Take a day trip north by the Grand Canyon
Railroad and fly or glide through the "world wonder" Grand Canyon
after hiking or horseback. Visit the IMAX theater or continue to
the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest
Ski or take the Skyride at Snowbowl, just 25
minutes northeast of Flagstaff. Visit the world class Museum of
Northern Arizona and the Lowell Observatory while exploring
Flagstaff - only 40 scenic minutes north of Sedona
Visit mountainside Jerome, an historic gold rush
town 45 minutes southwest; explore the grounds of Montezuma's Castle
and Tuzigoot National Monument along the way
Luxuriate with a massage by the Lodge's in house
body-work therapists-cranio sacral, myofascial release, Swedish, and
deep tissue massage among others
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce recognizes Sedona as a
powerful and evolving destination market. Tourism development efforts
have successfully targeted the "high-end," extended stay visitor. The
majority of these visitors seek out smaller, intimate luxury Bed and
Breakfast Inn accommodations.
For Sedona information, contact Char Beltran,
President, or Jennifer Combs, Communication Manager, Sedona / Oak Creek
Chamber of Commerce at 800-288-7336 or 928-204-1123.
Information and photos submitted
by:
RJ Wachal, Owner LODGE at
SEDONA- A Luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn
125 Kallof Place, Sedona, Arizona 86336
Reservations: 800 619 4467
Awarded Best B&B's in Arizona - Phoenix
Magazine
Top 10 Inns in America - Forbes.com
Select Registry - Distinctive Inns of North America, Conde Nast -
Johansens
Small Elegant Hotels
"Romance and Intrigue, comfort and luxury, beauty and character,
escape and
adventure...the LODGE at SEDONA has it all"...AZ Daily News
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