Dan and Jessica’s guidebook
City/town information
This is a small town with a lovely town square at it's center. It boasts the Verde Canyon Railroad which whisks you 20 miles into wilderness country and thousands of years back in time. See wildlife, desert foliage and journey through riparian habitat while enjoying entertainment and food service as you ride the train.
30 locals recommend
Clarkdale
This is a small town with a lovely town square at it's center. It boasts the Verde Canyon Railroad which whisks you 20 miles into wilderness country and thousands of years back in time. See wildlife, desert foliage and journey through riparian habitat while enjoying entertainment and food service as you ride the train.
This is a former ghost town with a copper and gold mining mining history. It has amazing views of the Verde Valley looking toward Jerome. Today it is alive and well boasting interesting historic buildings and fun restaurants like the Hunted Hamburger and sophisticated hotel fine dining. It is located high atop Cleopatra Hill between Sedona and Prescott.
476 locals recommend
Jerome
This is a former ghost town with a copper and gold mining mining history. It has amazing views of the Verde Valley looking toward Jerome. Today it is alive and well boasting interesting historic buildings and fun restaurants like the Hunted Hamburger and sophisticated hotel fine dining. It is located high atop Cleopatra Hill between Sedona and Prescott.
Sightseeing
This sacred Buddhist presence is located within hiking distance from our home. Stupas are one of the oldest forms of sacred architecture on the planet and this one holds blessings within it that promote spiritual deepening, healing, prosperity, and peace. There is a large Bronze image of a Buddha, and the meditation wheel that is pictured here.
99 locals recommend
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
2650 Pueblo DrThis sacred Buddhist presence is located within hiking distance from our home. Stupas are one of the oldest forms of sacred architecture on the planet and this one holds blessings within it that promote spiritual deepening, healing, prosperity, and peace. There is a large Bronze image of a Buddha, and the meditation wheel that is pictured here.
Reviews say that this is a great place to visit and feed the trout. There is also a Trout Farm up Oak Creek Canyon
14 locals recommend
Page Springs Hatchery
1600 N Page Springs RdReviews say that this is a great place to visit and feed the trout. There is also a Trout Farm up Oak Creek Canyon
This Park boasts amazing landscapes and great swimming and hiking opportunities. Sometimes crowded - because many know it a a place not to be missed.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AThis Park boasts amazing landscapes and great swimming and hiking opportunities. Sometimes crowded - because many know it a a place not to be missed.
Awesome structure built right into the red rocks in 1954- 1956.
226 locals recommend
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdAwesome structure built right into the red rocks in 1954- 1956.
I recommend seeing the Grand Canyon in the early morning hours or at Sunset, when the light and shadows are most magical. I think of the best viewing times for Sedona in a similar way..
435 locals recommend
Grand Canyon
I recommend seeing the Grand Canyon in the early morning hours or at Sunset, when the light and shadows are most magical. I think of the best viewing times for Sedona in a similar way..
This is the most awesome place to enjoy swimming close to our house as well as hiking is at Oak Creek. ..only to be topped by the incredible scenic drive getting there -
16 locals recommend
Red Rock Crossing Trail
Red Rock Crossing TrailThis is the most awesome place to enjoy swimming close to our house as well as hiking is at Oak Creek. ..only to be topped by the incredible scenic drive getting there -
health practitioners
this is a great place for Yoga - either hot yoga or non Heated yoga.
6 locals recommend
Yoga Blessings
162 Coffee Pot Drthis is a great place for Yoga - either hot yoga or non Heated yoga.
City advice
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In summer vsit our farmers market every Saturday from 9-12
and in the winter months, it is held in the afternoons at Tlaquepaque.
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Enjoy luxury private winery tours
Go on your own, or join the several companies in the Page Springs/Cornville area who offer these wine tours.
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Explore and experience the Vortexes of Sedona
A vortex is an energy field which enlivens and rejuvenates. The earth here is alive and healthy and an amplifier and magnifier of what we bring to it.
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Pink Jeep Tours give you an experience of being on the land
Some of the tours are romantic sunset rides, and some, like the Broken Arrow" tour actually drive over the rocks! The guides offer stories about the history and culture of the area.
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See Sedona on a bike !
There are rental establishments like "Thunder Mountain Bikes" on View Drive, or for renting electric bikes, you can rent through contacting "E-Treck" (928)202-0212
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massage and healing opportunities
There are several talented massage practitioners nearby as well as those I can recommend who offer myofascial release.
There are also tours for those who want to explore their "inner landscape." I am aware of practitioners who offer themselves as guides for past life regressions and experiences like Spirit Painting, for example.