Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona

Spring Vacation Ideas in Northern Arizona

Travel less than 10 miles southwest of Sedona to reach one of the most photographed areas in Arizona and catch the early morning sunrise at Red Rock Crossing, with it's spectacular views of the famous Cathedral Rock, offering you a tranquil locale for a family picnic, hiking, swimming, and fishing.

Summer Vacation Ideas in Northern Arizona

A visit to the Grand Canyon - approximately 275 miles from Las Vegas, but well worth the trip. Awesome scenery -- don't miss this extraordinary experience while you're in the area. More Grand Canyon Vacation Ideas.

Fall Vacation Ideas in Northern Arizona

Sedona's Jazz on the Rocks. Five days of entertainment from some of the greatest names in jazz, attracts an estimated 5,000 fans from all parts of the country and also provides year-round music education programs and scholarships. Initially started as a non-profit organization to help raise money for youth music programs and dedicated to preserving jazz for the following generations, this event, for over 20 years, has brought enjoyment to all who appreciate good music and a beautiful atmosphere as only Sedona can provide. For more information, call (928) 282-1985

For a scenic tour you won't forget, take The Sedona Trolley, a fully narrated 55 minute tour of the best places in town. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking views, historic sites, tips on best hiking, picnicking, shopping, and dining places to make your trip more enjoyable. Call (928) 282-4211 for tour times.

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Winter Vacation Ideas in Northern Arizona

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Year Round Vacation Ideas in Northern Arizona

Jerome, Arizona aka Ghost City. What was once a booming copper mining town and known as the "Ghost City", has now become an artistic community - artists, writers, musicians, craft people, and historians now call Jerome home.

With population dropping in the 1950's to about 50 residents from approximately 15,000 in the 1920's, Jerome did a turnaround and began an upswing surge, preserving a rich foundation of history. Labeled "the wickedest town of the west" due to the many saloons, gambling, and brothels, today the town boasts at least 450 residents.

A town that has tried to preserve the charm of the last 100 years, Jerome is open to tourists year round with over 30 galleries and working studios, gift shops, museums, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, and history at every turn. Take a carriage ride with a billion dollar view, visit the Douglas Museum. And don't forget to visit the Jerome Winery near the main strip for local wines and some remarkable stories of Jerome's history. Located at 403 Clark Street. Call for hours (928) 639-9067. General consensus, a trip worth taking!

Wickenburg Dude Ranches. For a change of pace, if you've never tried it, you might enjoy some time at a dude ranch. With horseback riding as part of your daily entertainment, riding lessons, and, if you're at a "working ranch", participation in a cattle drive, you'll experience a true feeling of the excitement and lifestyle of the old west. Guided hikes, nature walks, mountain biking, fishing, country cookouts, and western style dancing round out your day.

Travel approximately 50 miles from Phoenix to Wickenburg where you'll find another world, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. The dude ranches in the area, usually accepting small numbers of guests at a time to create a cozy, home style atmosphere, assure you of friendly surroundings with family style gourmet meals. Choose from rustic, simple accommodations to the fanciest of resorts with all the amenities.

One worth trying in Wickenburg is the Kay El Bar, operating since 1926 and listed on the National and Arizona Registers of Historic Places. Further information can be obtained by calling (928) 684-7593

Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Located just 30 minutes south of Sedona in Camp Verde and open year round. Tour the Wildlife Preserve, experience a Safari, join in on a reptile show and predator feed. Kids will enjoy up-close encounters with giraffes and zebras. Take a behind the scenes tour. Round off your day with a visit to the Gift Shop and the Jungle Hut Eatery. Easy to find at 3505 W. Highway 260 or call (928) 567-2840 for hours of operation.

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