Things to do in Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, located in the world famous Red Rock Country, was picked as the #1 most beautiful place in America by USA Today's Weekend Travel Report. Wherever you are in Sedona and whatever you are doing, the red rock vistas are ever present.

The Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel is a short stroll to world class shops and galleries. Here you'll find extensive collections of Southwestern art and Native American jewelry.

Tlaquepaque, a charming replica of an old Mexican village, is less than a quarter of a mile from the Kings Ransom. Within Tlaquepaque you will find restaurants, galleries, and specialty shops all tucked away in quiet courtyards.

Fountains, gardens, and a pleasant creek side setting make Tlaquepaque a popular shopping destination. And just up the hill is Gordon Wheeler's Trading Post, possibly Sedona's best souvenir shop.

The Coconino National Forest wraps around the town of Sedona and includes three wilderness areas. Day hikers have over 70 miles of well-maintained trails to choose from. A "Red Rock Pass" is needed to park your car at trail heads in the National Forest, but this pass is not needed when you stay at the Kings Ransom.

Access to one of Sedona's most awesome trails, Marg's Draw, is steps away from your Kings Ransom hotel room. You'll walk beneath 350 million year old fire red rock formations which surround you on this 1 1/2 hour hike. There's a steep climb for a few minutes at the trail head but after that you walk across large red rock shelves and through cactus and high desert pine forests. Behind you are breathtaking views across Sedona.

Beginner and expert riders alike will be thrilled to ride Sedona's miles of mountain bike trails. Switch backs, steep climbs, pleasant shade trees, panoramic red rock views and even swimming are part of the Sedona mountain biking experience. Don't be surprised if you have one of the single track trails all to yourself!

"Ever since the early days of movies when Hollywood has wanted to show the unique beauty of the West, it has gone to Sedona, a place that looks like nowhere else" wrote USA Weekend when they picked Sedona as the most beautiful place in America.

filming the movie "California Gold"

The Sedona area has lots of affordable family attractions and is a two hour drive from the Grand Canyon.

Take the kids hiking on Sedona's well maintained trails, tour a ghost town, explore ancient ruins, play tennis, and don't forget to visit one of the State Park's education centers.

For those hard-to-impress teenagers, try mountain biking, testing the power of a vortex, or an intense jeep ride.