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City/town information
Located between Sedona and Prescott, Cottonwood is a small but growing town of about 13,000 residents. Old Town boasts wine tasting rooms and funky shops. It's more laid back than some of its neighbors, and makes a great home base when traveling throughout northern Arizona.
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Cottonwood
Located between Sedona and Prescott, Cottonwood is a small but growing town of about 13,000 residents. Old Town boasts wine tasting rooms and funky shops. It's more laid back than some of its neighbors, and makes a great home base when traveling throughout northern Arizona.
Beautiful scenery and a mystical vibe make Sedona a great place to hike and experience the energy of the vortexes. Sedona attracts over 3 million visitors a year to the red rock views. It offers a wide variety of restaurants and things to do, such as jeep tours and hot air balloon rides.
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Sedona
Beautiful scenery and a mystical vibe make Sedona a great place to hike and experience the energy of the vortexes. Sedona attracts over 3 million visitors a year to the red rock views. It offers a wide variety of restaurants and things to do, such as jeep tours and hot air balloon rides.
Jerome is an old mining town that now hosts numerous artist spaces, galleries, and shops. What was once a bordello is now a restaurant. Some buildings are said to be haunted.
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Jerome
Jerome is an old mining town that now hosts numerous artist spaces, galleries, and shops. What was once a bordello is now a restaurant. Some buildings are said to be haunted.
Home to the Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale was once a company town for the copper mining industry.
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Clarkdale
Home to the Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale was once a company town for the copper mining industry.
Famous for its courthouse square and Whiskey Row bars, but there's lots more to explore here, from lakes and hiking to historic gunfight reenactments.
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Prescott
Famous for its courthouse square and Whiskey Row bars, but there's lots more to explore here, from lakes and hiking to historic gunfight reenactments.
College town with a great selection of quirky restaurants and shops. Home to Snow Bowl for skiing and lots of other outdoor activities.
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Flagstaff
College town with a great selection of quirky restaurants and shops. Home to Snow Bowl for skiing and lots of other outdoor activities.
Made famous by the Eagles' song Take It Easy, Winslow is a photo-op town along the Mother Road.
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Winslow
Made famous by the Eagles' song Take It Easy, Winslow is a photo-op town along the Mother Road.
Rural area with a few decent restaurants, but mostly known for its up-and-coming wineries.
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Cornville
Rural area with a few decent restaurants, but mostly known for its up-and-coming wineries.
Nice drive to a quaint town that offers antique shops and lavender farms, as well as lunch spots.
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Pine
Nice drive to a quaint town that offers antique shops and lavender farms, as well as lunch spots.
Sightseeing
Spend a quiet day fishing or birding, or drop a kayak in one of the three lagoons. Also offers horseback riding for an additional fee.
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Iphakethe yaseDead Horse Ranch State
675 Dead Horse Ranch RdSpend a quiet day fishing or birding, or drop a kayak in one of the three lagoons. Also offers horseback riding for an additional fee.
Verde River
The only river where you can kayak near Sedona.
5 miles of easy to moderate hiking trails that are less crowded than many of the other trails available to the general public outside the park. Lookouts allow for great shots of Cathedral Rock and other formations.
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Iphakethe yaseRed Rock
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd5 miles of easy to moderate hiking trails that are less crowded than many of the other trails available to the general public outside the park. Lookouts allow for great shots of Cathedral Rock and other formations.
Great place for a picnic with kids. Skateboard park, playgrounds, and one of the only disc golf courses in the area.
Riverfront Park
1284 E River Front RdGreat place for a picnic with kids. Skateboard park, playgrounds, and one of the only disc golf courses in the area.
One of the most visited sites in Sedona, beautifully built into the red rocks.
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I-Chapel yaseHoly Cross
780 Chapel RdOne of the most visited sites in Sedona, beautifully built into the red rocks.
Bell Rock
Crescent Moon Ranch
300 Red Rock Crossing RdGreat location for picnics, hiking, and photos.
One of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona. Partially shaded, which is very helpful during the hot summer months.
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West Fork Trail
One of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona. Partially shaded, which is very helpful during the hot summer months.
Indlela ye-Boynton Canyon
Boynton Canyon TrailLeads to the famous Subway photo destination.
Indlela yase-Fay Canyon
Fay Canyon TrailLeads to famous Devil's Bridge photo site.
Soldiers Pass Trail
Soldier Pass TrailHike to the Birthing Cave for great photos.
Seven Sacred Pools
Another beautiful hike/photo op.
Brins Mesa Trailhead
Brins Mesa TrailPhotogenic hiking and off-roading trail.
One of the area's most famous trails/rock formations.
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Cathedral Rock Trailhead
500 Back O Beyond RdOne of the area's most famous trails/rock formations.
Well-preserved ancient Native American site. Worth a visit.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadWell-preserved ancient Native American site. Worth a visit.
You really can't go wrong with any of the hikes in Sedona!
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Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
Courthouse Butte Loop TrailYou really can't go wrong with any of the hikes in Sedona!
Great vantage point to survey the surrounding area. Trail leads to one of the main vortexes in Sedona.
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I-Airport Mesa
483 Airport RdGreat vantage point to survey the surrounding area. Trail leads to one of the main vortexes in Sedona.
One of the most photographed areas of the country! It's just under a 3.5 hr. drive from Cottonwood...doable in a day if you don't mind the distance and start early. Book your tour ahead online through one of the two native American guide companies. Note: They have been shut down due to COVID; not sure when they will reopen.
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Upper Antelope Canyon
One of the most photographed areas of the country! It's just under a 3.5 hr. drive from Cottonwood...doable in a day if you don't mind the distance and start early. Book your tour ahead online through one of the two native American guide companies. Note: They have been shut down due to COVID; not sure when they will reopen.
An incredibly preserved ancient site. Not as well known as some of the other ruins. Well worth a stop!
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Isitimela sase Wupatki
25137 North Wupatki LaneAn incredibly preserved ancient site. Not as well known as some of the other ruins. Well worth a stop!
Food scene
Get the balls! Or the beet salad...or? Everything is delicious.
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Pizzeria Bocce
1060 N Main StGet the balls! Or the beet salad...or? Everything is delicious.
Nic's Italian Steak & Crab House
925 N Main StBest happy hour in town!
Cork and Catch
1750 E Villa DrVery good seafood restaurant, locally owned and operated.
Excellent breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Plenty of outdoor seating.
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Crema Craft Kitchen
917 N Main StExcellent breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Chef-driven menu, many locally-sourced ingredients. Cozy atmosphere.
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Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar
1975 N Page Springs RdChef-driven menu, many locally-sourced ingredients. Cozy atmosphere.
Near one of the best hiking/vortex trails. Excellent food, especially lunches.
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Mesa Grill Sedona
1185 Airport RdNear one of the best hiking/vortex trails. Excellent food, especially lunches.
Creative spice and tea blends. Great service and knowledge about product usage.
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sedona
320 N State Rte 89ACreative spice and tea blends. Great service and knowledge about product usage.
Best burgers in northern AZ, hands down! Small, divey atmosphere, adjacent to a gas station, but don't let the location fool you!
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G's Burgers
1220 S Eastern DrBest burgers in northern AZ, hands down! Small, divey atmosphere, adjacent to a gas station, but don't let the location fool you!
Highly recommended! Newest addition to the Haunted Group restaurants. Best food in Jerome, and a bit more upscale than other choices.
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The Clinkscale
309 Main StreetHighly recommended! Newest addition to the Haunted Group restaurants. Best food in Jerome, and a bit more upscale than other choices.
Hideaway House
231 AZ-179Great place for lunch after hiking or a casual Sunday brunch.
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadTHE place for creative Mexican cuisine in Sedona.
Upscale restaurant in a haunted hospital. Notable wine list has been highlighted in Food & Wine magazine.
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Asylum Restaurant
200 Hill StUpscale restaurant in a haunted hospital. Notable wine list has been highlighted in Food & Wine magazine.
Funky atmosphere, delicious vegetarian options, live music. What's not to like?
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Fojol Bros
777 N Main StFunky atmosphere, delicious vegetarian options, live music. What's not to like?
Old Town Red Rooster Cafe
901 N Main StGreat spot for breakfast or brunch!
Great selection of locally-brewed beers in a repurposed church. Often has live music on the downstairs patio area.
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Belfry Brewery
791 N Main StGreat selection of locally-brewed beers in a repurposed church. Often has live music on the downstairs patio area.
Wineries and tasting rooms
Beautiful location/grounds. Decent wine. Can pair a tasting with a kayaking trip or horseback riding.
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Alcantara Vineyards and Winery
3445 S Grapevine WayBeautiful location/grounds. Decent wine. Can pair a tasting with a kayaking trip or horseback riding.
Check out the website for maps of wineries in the area.
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Verde Valley Wine Trail
849 Cove PkwyCheck out the website for maps of wineries in the area.
Best tasting room in Cottonwood! Excellent wines, comfortable atmosphere, often has live acoustic music.
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Burning Tree Cellars Tasting Room
1040 N Main StBest tasting room in Cottonwood! Excellent wines, comfortable atmosphere, often has live acoustic music.
Unique and delicious beers. Can have food delivered or brought in.
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That Brewery
300 E Cherry StUnique and delicious beers. Can have food delivered or brought in.
Great zinfandels! Nice place to hang out for an afternoon.
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Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro
1565 N Page Springs RdGreat zinfandels! Nice place to hang out for an afternoon.
Laid back tasting room; sometimes has live music. Plenty of outdoor space to spread out.
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Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
1555 N Page Springs RdLaid back tasting room; sometimes has live music. Plenty of outdoor space to spread out.
One of the best tasting rooms in town...which means it's often crowded. Full food service, as well.
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Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdOne of the best tasting rooms in town...which means it's often crowded. Full food service, as well.
Beautiful grounds and tasting lodge. Plenty of outdoor decks to enjoy the weather and a glass.
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DA Ranch
1901 Dancing Apache RdBeautiful grounds and tasting lodge. Plenty of outdoor decks to enjoy the weather and a glass.
A bit away from the other wineries in the area - hit it on your way back to Phoenix.
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Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery
4053 AZ-260A bit away from the other wineries in the area - hit it on your way back to Phoenix.
Decent, drinkable wines plus great service. Plenty of room to sit out on their patio and enjoy the day.
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Chateau Tumbleweed
1151 AZ-89ADecent, drinkable wines plus great service. Plenty of room to sit out on their patio and enjoy the day.
Provisioner Wine
911 N Main StDrinkable, affordable, local wines. Do the tasting and decide for yourself!
Vino Zona
527 Main StFriendly staff make this a great place to stop for a tasting.
Located on the upper level in the historic Tlaquepaque shopping plaza. Enjoy a glass as you relax inn the quaint space and look out over the plaza, which sometimes has live music playing,
Vino Zona - Sedona, AZ
336 AZ-179Located on the upper level in the historic Tlaquepaque shopping plaza. Enjoy a glass as you relax inn the quaint space and look out over the plaza, which sometimes has live music playing,
Where the locals go for wine and live music. Unique space with outside stage.
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Vino Di Sedona
2575 AZ-89AWhere the locals go for wine and live music. Unique space with outside stage.
Tantrum Wines
918 N Main StFun tasting room in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood.
Known for some of the best wines in the area, if a bit pricey.
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Pillsbury Wine Company North
315 N Main StKnown for some of the best wines in the area, if a bit pricey.
Things to Do
Verde Drive In
6101 E Coury DrGreat retro date night!
A truly unique collection, interspersed with history of the area. Don't miss it!
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Arizona Copper Art Museum
849 Main StA truly unique collection, interspersed with history of the area. Don't miss it!
Guidance Air
1200 Airport RdSee the red rocks from above with a ride in a helicopter.
Beautiful ride through parts of the area that aren't accessible any other way.
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Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayBeautiful ride through parts of the area that aren't accessible any other way.
Float serenely over the red rocks - great photo opportunities!
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Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
190 AZ-89AFloat serenely over the red rocks - great photo opportunities!
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260Try the ziplining adventure!
Best off-roading adventures in Sedona!
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Sedona Slingshot and CanAm ATV Rental Service
2875 W State Rte 89ABest off-roading adventures in Sedona!
Some trails are only accessible via ATV or other sport vehicles. Take your adventure to the next level by renting one!
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Sedona ATV Rental
2740 W State Rte 89ASome trails are only accessible via ATV or other sport vehicles. Take your adventure to the next level by renting one!
Clarkdale Town Park
920 Main StFor your river adventure!
Services
Verde Valley Bicycle Company
743 N Main StMountain bike need service? This is the place to go!