So Much to do in Sedona

ACTIVITIES

Horseback Riding
Choose rides ranging from one to eight hours long. Take an adventure along creeks or canyons and enjoy the nature of Sedona. Also consider a dinner or sunset ride that includes a cowboy cook-out.

Scenic Air Tours
Ask the Concierge about fantastic sightseeing excursions among the Red Rocks and to the Grand Canyon in hot air balloon, bi-plane or helicopter. Charter flights are also available to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Las Vegas.

Golf
Sedona has several beautiful golf courses close by the hotel. The Concierge will be happy to arrange tee times and provide further information.

Serenitē Spa
Serenitē Spa features luxury treatments that can be experienced in one of the Spa's calming rooms, creekside or in a guestroom. Using an array of specialized products, the Spa employs a team of the "Elite Eight." This team of eight estheticians and massage therapists provides guests with an experience that combines their first-rate professional expertise with the philosophy of the Spa: reconnect, unwind and be pampered.

SIGHTSEEING

Hiking
Explore self-guided hikes on a variety of trails in the Sedona area. There are also some wonderful guided tours available. We have maps and directions for hikers of all ages and energy levels. For your safety, please stay on marked trails and do not forget your Red Rock Pass, which is available at the Front Desk.

Fishing
There are native Apache Trout in Oak Creek. It is also stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cut-throat Trout and Small Mouth Bass from mid-April into December. Guides, lessons and equipment rentals are available; let our Concierge assist you with the necessary arrangements.

Swimming
You can find popular swimming sites along Oak Creek at Grasshopper Point, Red Rock Crossing and Slide Rock State Park, a natural water slide.

Indian Ruins
Built by the Sinagua Indians during the 13th century, Montezuma's Castle, Montezuma's Well and Tuzigoot are a short driving distance from L'Auberge. The museums contain an impressive collection of artifacts.

Chapel of the Holy Cross
This contemporary shrine was designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, and completed in 1956 among Red Rock spires. Located on Chapel Road off Highway 179. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trolley
Ride a refurbished trolley from another era for shopping, art galleries and sightseeing.

SHOPPING

Art Galleries
You will find a multitude of acclaimed galleries, many featuring nationally recognized western and contemporary artists. Ask the Concierge about special exhibits featured all year long.

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
Featuring shops, galleries and restaurants, Tlaquepaque is a Mexican village setting amidst charming gardens, courtyards and fountains. Open daily all year, it is a 10-15 minute walk from L'Auberge. Located two blocks south of Hwy. 89-A/179 intersection.

SEDONA AREA SCENIC DRIVES

Oak Creek Canyon
This scenic drive on U.S. Highway 89-A begins at the north end of Sedona, and winds for 16 miles through a continuous and ever-changing display of natural beauty. Arizona holds the first official "scenic" highway designation.

Red Rock Loop Road
One of Sedona's most photographed areas, this scenic drive leads to the triple-turreted Cathedral Rock, Crescent Moon Ranch at Red Rock Crossing and Red Rock State Park. The park is a center for environmental studies and is home to over 200 bird species.

Dry Creek Road
About five miles of scenic roads leading to Boynton Canyon, Long Canyon, Loy Canyon and many more scenic adventures. Along the way you will find numerous places for hikes, photographs and scenic vistas of Native American sacred grounds.

Airport Road
Enjoy incredible views of Sedona from the top of the mesa, home of the Sedona Airport, and the Airport Mesa Vortex. An excellent spot to photograph sunsets and after-storm rainbows.

Schnebly Hill Road
Schnebly Hill Road can be reached via Highway 179 near Tlaquepaque. Turn left on this unpaved road, which affords breathtaking views looking west over Oak Creek and Red Rock country and goes all the way to the top of the Mogollan Rim. This drive can be a little bumpy, but it is well worth it!

Grand Canyon
For early risers, a South Rim day trip is possible. Allow about six hours driving time roundtrip. Visit our Concierge for maps and travel information.

Jerome
Jerome, one of Arizona's most famous ghost towns, is a 45-minute drive from Sedona. A turn-of-the-century mining town, Jerome offers interesting galleries, antique shops, pubs, restaurants, a state museum and stunning views of the Verde Valley.