Overview

Tucked away in Oak Creek Canyon, this picturesque community is one of the region's tourism centers. Although established in the first decade of the 20th century, Sedona was not incorporated until 1988; its city limits include parts of Coconino and Yavapai Counties. Graced by dramatic red monoliths and buttes, Sedona is one of the most beautiful places in the United States to watch the sun rise and set, and many painters and sculptors call the town home. Aside from artists who have taken up shop, Sedona is an ideal retirement area, and scores of well-to-do seniors appreciate relatively mild temperatures and pleasing scenery. The area also benefits from world-class resorts and spas, cozy bed and breakfast inns, and terrific dining options. In addition, Sedona attracts young visitors, both rugged outdoorsy types pitting their wills against Mother Nature and savvy art collectors hoping to score deals on pottery or paintings of the Arizona landscape. Among the area's more noteworthy sites are the 280-plus-acre Red Rock State Park; Chapel of the Holy Cross, a shrine constructed between two sandstone buttes; and Oak Creek Canyon, whose jagged yellow and red cliffs form a dramatic contrast to the verdant valley slicing through them. Of course, the town itself is a prime tourist draw, thanks to charming boutiques, art galleries, and Southwestern-inspired architecture. In 2002, Sedona celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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