• Chapel of the Holy Cross - This remarkable mid-century modern chapel is perched with a breathtaking view of the surrounding red rocks, both from inside the sanctuary and outside. If you visit, please treat the building with the same respect as a cathedral and maintain silence.

Outside, the parking lot is steep and often busy, so arriving early to secure a good parking spot is recommended. The walk up the ramp to the entrance is also steep. There are three parking lots, and the middle lot is the trailhead for Chapel Trail, a highly recommended but optional hike past the red rocks.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm, but check the website for mass and service times.

• Yavapai County Courthouse Square - Two vista points, Yavapai and Courthouse, are located near each other on opposite sides of the Red Rock Scenic Byway. There are hiking trails from both, but Courthouse Vista’s trails around Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte are superior.

Visitors seeking a meditative experience may want to explore the alleged vortex on Bell Rock, where people often practice yoga or enjoy a peaceful moment. Both vista points offer magnificent views of the buttes and the surrounding red rock scenery. Parking might be slightly easier at Yavapai.

• Courthouse Loop South Trailhead - Enjoy another view of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte from this trailhead and parking lot right off the Red Rock Scenic Byway.

• Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center - This well-maintained visitor center features displays on the area’s geology and ecology, along with clean restrooms and a water refill station. Outside the main entrance is a scenic overlook facing Sedona’s Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock.

Open daily from 9am to 4:30pm, and on Wednesdays from 12pm to 4:30pm (restrooms remain open).

• Historic Old Town Cottonwood - This charming historic district is a great spot to grab a bite while Sedona’s parking lots fill up. The cafes, restaurants, and taverns here are generally more affordable than those in Sedona.
• Tuzigoot National Monument - Built by the Sinagua people over 1,000 years ago, the remains of this 110-room pueblo sit on a hill in the Verde Valley. A small museum in the visitor center includes artifacts discovered during the excavation.
• Audrey Headframe Park - Home to the Audrey Shaft, a significant part of an ore mine that put the region on the map.
• Jerome State Historic Park - Visit this historic museum and park to learn more about the area’s history.
• Jerome - This town on a steep hillside was known for its loose morals and frequent disasters as much as for its booming mining business.

Almost a ghost town after the mines closed, today Jerome’s crumbling buildings mix with a quirky assortment of restaurants, bars, and shops.

This is another more affordable lunch option than Sedona.

• Red Rock State Park - Red Rock State Park’s trails guide hikers through desert brush and low forest surrounded by a red rock backdrop. Most hikes require moderate elevation gain, but the stepladder orientation of the trails allows for hikes of varying lengths.
• Crescent Moon Picnic Site - Photographers aim to capture the perfect shot of Cathedral Rock looming over the reflective waters of Oak Creek. This picnic area features open lawns and plenty of picnic benches. To reach the best photography spots, walk to the far end of the open fields and follow the path along the creek until you reach a wide riverbank of red rock.

Further along is Buddha Beach, a small swimming hole directly beneath Cathedral Rock. It’s possible to hike to this picnic area from the Secret Slickrock trail, or vice versa.

• Secret Slickrock Trailhead - This easy, flat trail offers views of Cathedral Rock for its entire length, about 0.7 miles out and back. If you can walk downhill for about 30 steps, the trail ends on a wide ledge with a stunning, unobstructed view of Cathedral Rock ahead and the Crescent Moon Picnic Site below.

If you wish to continue hiking to Crescent Moon, go to the opposite side of the ledge from where you entered to pick up what’s labeled on some maps as the Ridge Trail. Follow the rock cairns along the edge of the hill to the left as the path heads downhill. The trail dead ends behind some electric boxes off Red Rock Crossing Rd. Turn left and the entrance to Crescent Moon is right there. Going this far, the hike is roughly 20 minutes one way.

• Lover’s Knoll - Visit this easily accessible viewpoint that offers a gorgeous panoramic view of Sedona’s best.
• Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park - Explore this Buddhist site with the historic and sacred Amitabha Stupa, open for all to reflect.
• Sedona Airport Overlook - This lookout atop airport mesa is one of the most popular places to catch a sunset, offering an unobstructed view of northern and western Sedona. Other than a few large rocks, there is no seating, so bring a lawn chair if you have one.
• Midgley Bridge Picnic Area - Located at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon, this area offers a view of Midgley Bridge, a fascinating historic bridge. Enjoy lunch here, or simply rest your feet and take in the view!
• Native American Craft Market - Support local artists from Arizona’s native tribes and shop for souvenir crafts, art, and jewelry. Approved vendors have direct relationships with the artists.
• Slide Rock State Park - A must-visit for families! While much of this park preserves an old pioneer homestead and apple orchard, the highlight is a swimming hole along Oak Creek Canyon with a natural water slide. The red rocks surrounding this part of the creek are also fun to climb. A brief hiking trail skims the ledge above the creek for wider views.
• West Fork Oak Creek Trail - The parking lot for this popular trail fills up quickly, so arrive early if possible! The entire trail, which follows the west fork of Oak Creek through a forested gorge, is 6.5 miles out and back, rated as easy to moderate, and takes roughly three hours. Though the trail remains relatively flat, there are 13 creek crossings over logs and stepping stones, so you won’t get far if you’re not up for a creek crossing.

Still, the trailhead is beautiful, and the ruins of the old Mayhew Lodge before the trail enters the gorge are fun to explore. You can always give it a try and turn around when the trail becomes too challenging. With over 100 species of birds found here, this is also a popular birding site.

• Oak Creek Vista Overlook - Stop at this vista at the northernmost tip of Oak Creek Canyon for a bird’s-eye view of the scenery. Vendors from the Native American Crafts Market set up booths on the walkway between the parking lot and the overlook daily.

Some arrive as early as the vista opens and stay as late as it closes, but midday is the best time to catch the most vendors, who sell handiworks from local native artists.

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