Village of Oak Creek (2/6)


 

The Village of Oak Creek is a laid-back residential community with outdoor attractions like Cathedral Rock, a soaring red rock landmark with trails and far-reaching desert views. Hiking and mountain-biking trails also wind around the Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock formations. Upscale golf resorts pepper the area, and State Route 179 is lined with casual restaurants, pubs, cafes, and shopping plazas.
 

 

West Sedona (1/6)


 

Residential West Sedona is full of cafes, casual American and global restaurants, trendy boutiques, thrift stores, and the Sedona Artist Market, showcasing local crafts. Hiking trails loop around the rugged slope of Airport Mesa and to Sedona Airport Overlook, a popular sunset viewing spot. At the foot of Thunder Mountain, Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park features Buddhist shrines and meditation sites.

 

Uptown is Sedona’s liveliest area, so it can get crowded in the high season, especially since the city’s festivals are often centered along Main Street. Here, restaurants serve Southwestern and high-desert cuisine, while boutiques offer everything from Navajo rugs to healing crystals that blend into the natural landscape. The streets get sleepier after dark, but some pubs and saloons are open as late as midnight on weekends, offering live music, a DJ or karaoke.

 

Tlaquepaque (1/6)


 

Tlaquepaque is known for its cultural highlights – with art galleries, concert venues and craft markets located throughout the area. It is also a great place to enjoy some hiking – with two fantastic trails along the Oak Creek river starting in the area! Tlaquepaque is within walking distance of Uptown Sedona, and is well connected to Chapel and Oak Creek by public transport. For first time visitors, Tlaquepaque is a laid back and central destination with plenty of facilities.