From red rocks to resorts to New Age centers, Sedona is a home for everyone. Named after Sedona Schnebly, an early settler, the city changes as often as emotions.

Sedona started as a small, modest farming and ranching community. It was well-known for the quality of its fruit, expecially the abundant apple orchards. But as the scenic wonders and sites of Sedona became known, tourism surpassed agriculture in economic importance and now it boasts being the top site for tourism in Arizona next to the Grand Canyon.

It is believed that the Sedona region contains a concentration of vortexes which are spots that release psychic energy or power from the Earth. The four local points that are considered to be energy vortexes are Bell Rock, Table Top Mountain, Cathedral Rock and Boynton Canyon.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Population
16,000 (Including Village of Oak Creek)

Founded
1902 (incorporated 1988)

Points of Interest

• The Red Rocks are by far the most well-known aspect of Sedona. There are many state parks dedicated to the area’s scenic setting such as Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock Crossing.

• Jeep tours in the country, hot air balloons, and horseback riding all provide opportunities for visitors to see the Red Rocks from a spectacular view. There’s excitement for all different tastes, so exploring this No. 11 hotspot is a no-miss in everyone’s trip.

• Tlaquepaque is a shopping plaza that was made to resemble a Mexican style arts and crafts village. It has shops for all ages, art galleries, and restaurants to entertain.

• The beautiful drive along 89A in Oak Creek Canyon was the first designated scenic highway in Arizona.

• Among other sites to see are Indian ruins scattered throughout the red rocks, shopping plazas, art galleries, and casual to fancy restaurants with excellent views.

Schools

The area is served by the Sedona-Oak Creek School District, which includes the Big Park Elementary School, Juniper Canyon Alternative High School, Sedona Integrated Preschool, Sedona-Red Rock High School, West Sedona Elementary School and the West Sedona Montessori Elementary School.