History
For over a millennia, Sedona
has been a place of mystical significance
to its inhabitants. The cultures of ancient
native people have left their marks in
dwellings, sacred sites and pictographs
throughout the  area.
Early bands of Sinagua and Anasazi lived
in stone and cliff dwellings among these
beautiful red rocks spires, canyons and
sheltered river valleys. Then came the
Yavapai, Hopi and Navajo,
who marked the cardinal points of the compass
with the colors of their sacred corn. Their
settlement continued in the immediate area
until the time of Spanish and European
encroachment. The awe inspiring vistas,
along with the magnificent views of the
sky, have drawn out the spiritual nature
of all these peoples from the very beginning.
Sedona is a place of reflection where visitors
can find peace and be one with nature.
Explore the many geological wonders of
the area, the Grand Canyon is less
than 90 minutes away, Sunset Crater
Volcano National Monument is within
a hours drive, nature’s own water
park at Slide Rocks is 15 minutes north
of town and the red stone towers and cliffs
of Oak Creek Valley are all around.
 Take
an excursion in a sunrise balloon ride
over the Oak Creek Valley, explore
the Verde Canyon in an open-air
rail car, take a horse into Navajo Reservation
to see an ancient multi-storied pueblo
or brave the Colorado on a raft. From Sedona,
one can fly over the Grand Canyon
or get up close to majesty with a jeep
tour of Monument Valley.
The arts flourish here and in nearby Jerome,
native American culture from the past and
present is all around and the awesome works
of mother nature surround the area. Tlaquepaque,
Sedona’s Arts & Crafts Village
is filled with galleries and shops. The
pace is quieter, but the range of activity
just depends on how much the visitor can
fit into their schedules.
In Sedona,
there is something for every visitor, make
a pilgrimage to explore your own interests.
Sedona is ready to welcome you.
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