About Sedona, Arizona

Most people that live close to tourist hot-spot cities and towns will sheepishly admit that they seldom take advantage of their attractions. However, this is certainly not the case for the red rock wonderland of Sedona, Arizona. Located just thirty minutes from Flagstaff and an hour plus some from Phoenix, Sedona is a breathtaking, red monolith-surrounded town situated on plush rolling streets. For a town of just over 20,000, Sedona has an undeniably powerful and positive personality.

Tourism is Sedona, Arizona's main economy and there are numerous aspects of this eclectic town that keep drawing repeat visitors, as well as newcomers. Many of these vacationers decide that Sedona is too awesome a place to just visit, so they decide to stay. Sedona is an artist town, a nature enthusiast and hiker's dream, and somewhat of a spiritual and New Age mecca.

Places like Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks and Oak Creek Canyon are just a few of the attractions where travelers and residents enjoy outdoor activities, including bird watching, hiking, swimming, rafting and mountain biking. Golf fans can also find plenty of championship courses like Sedona Golf Resort or Verde Sante Fe Golf Course to enjoy while they absorb the spectacular view of one of the monoliths like Cathedral Rock. Balloon rides, jeep and air tours, and transcendental visits to one of Sedona's own vortexes can entertain one throughout the seasons.

Native American Indian history surrounds Sedona as much as the great red formations of Chimney Rock, Lizard Head, Coffee Pot and Cathedral Rock. Day trips to the home of the Sinagua tribes, Tuzigoot National Monument or the 1150 A.D. ruins of Montezuma's Castle National Monument are easily accomplished with Sedona as home base. One can see abandoned pueblos, petroglyphs and even a natural sinkhole which was used as an early irrigation system for farmers. There is also the Verde Canyon Railroad that offers tours of the Sedona nature, archeological and geological features

Many of the creatively inspired have found that Sedona is a never-ending muse for their sculpting, painting, writing, jewelry, and many other mediums of art. The Spanish villa style, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, Hillside Sedona and many other centers for shopping, dining and relaxing, showcase the work of Sedona's local artists, as well as that from around the world. Much of the featured art is either handcrafted by Native American Indians, or inspired by the ancient artwork revealed in artifacts, or pictographs found on canyon walls. The Sedona Heritage Museum shows visitors how Sedona has been an inspiration for movie producers as well, with many movies being filmed in the surrounding red rock country. These inspirations work themselves into every season in Sedona with festivals, art exhibits and other events.

For those who want to experience Sedona on a permanent basis, there has been a recent revamping of real estate options made available. New sections of Sedona real estate have popped up for all ages and walks of life, including retiring seniors. Real estate in Sedona mostly consists of single family homes, but there are also many condominium complexes available. Properties will often boast a view of the Mingus Mountains, or that they are in the "greenbelt" near Oak Creek and the Verde River. Landscapes are adorned with varieties of junipers, apple trees, pines and many times, impressive chunks of red rock. Because of Sedona's beautiful location, vicinity to Phoenix, the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff, prices will usually start one off in the $200,000 and up range for a two-bedroom villa. Other readily made options include vacation homes or rentals. Listings for Sedona timeshares, villas, rentals and cabins come in prices which are appealing for the aspiring artist or luxurious traveler.

Sedona offers activities, attractions and amusements for every taste. It has become an appealing town for retiring couples, as well as a welcoming bohemian center for artists and spiritual seekers. Real estate in Sedona is often pricey, but is now more possible than ever for those who want to enjoy the red rock town's amazing features and landscape all year long.

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