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Sedona, Arizona
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Sedona Bed & Breakfast Guild
Sedona, Arizona, 2 hours drive north from burgeoning Phoenix and 90 miles
south of the Grand Canyon, lies amidst an ancient forest of juniper and
pine, surrounded by the celebrated sculptured pinnacles and mystical
vortexes of Arizona Red Rock Country.
One of America's premier tourism, recreation, arts, and cultural centers,
Sedona enjoys a moderate elevation of 4,500 ft., escaping the desert heat
of southern Arizona and mountain snows to the north, with either just a
short drive away. Four delightfully mild seasons' with average annual
daily temperatures of 74 and 46 degrees, and total annual precipitation of
only 17 inches makes for an ideal getaway destination year round.
In addition to its unique and startling natural beauty, the vibrant city
with a residential population of 16,000 has become nationally recognized
as a creative and spiritual center, attracting artists, writers and
visitors from around the world, highlighted by over 40 art galleries and
significant cultural facilities.
Tourism, in concert with the arts, plus varied e-businesses and outdoor
sporting activities form Sedona's solid economic base with the US Forest
Service estimating annual visitation at an astounding 4,000,000. There is
a definite season to the Sedona market, which corresponds to the periods
of milder temperatures. The spring months of late February to June
together with the colorful fall months of September through November are
peak visitation periods.
World renowned natural wonders of the area and its favorable climate
coupled with super-clean air and water have made Sedona a sought after
Mecca for visitors. Sightseeing, hiking, championship golf and tennis are
almost year round activities. Visitors can take a Jeep ride deep into the
exciting backcountry or view red rock monoliths from horseback, biplanes,
and hot air balloons. Sedona Red Rock Country has been the setting of many
major motion pictures and continues to be a favorite location for all
forms of film making.
Sedona is the hub of choice for "high end" visitors to northern Arizona.
After enjoying all Sedona offers, including Red Rock and Slide Rock State
Parks, several popular visitor sites such as the Grand Canyon, the
historic mining town of Jerome, Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater, Indian ruins
and Native American Hopi and Navajo settlements are easy day trips.
Home to many "adult oriented" annual events and festivals, Sedona is
typically "sold out" during many weeks of every year.
Sedona International Film Festival ( March ) "Sedona
Taste" ( June )
Shakespeare Outdoor Festival ( July ) "Jazz on the
Rocks"( September )
Sedona Arts Festival ( October ) Carnival de
Mascardas ( October )
Sedona Sculpture Walk ( October ) Fantasy of Lights (
December )
In addition, the newly opened (May 2000) Sedona Cultural
Park is now the summer residence to The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra,
further attracting visitors to Sedona.
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