TELESCOPE HOUSE
Area Guide
We hope you love this area as much as we do! Here are some of our favorite things in Sedona, the Verde Valley, and Arizona
Restaurants, Bars, Breweries & Wineries
Hiking
Our favorite thing to do in Sedona! There are hundreds of hikes in the local area, of all challenge levels. Our favorite trail can take a good 5 hours (bring a lunch!) but there are many wonderful shorter and easier trails around Sedona, and there's even more variety if you include the rest of the Verde Valley or up near Flagstaff. Hike in the cool forests around Oak Creek to beat the heat in the summer and jump in the water after.
We've got several hiking guides available at the house, but we also always recommend people check out the Hike House in town if you're looking for help to figure out what hike is best for you.
Remember: This is Arizona! Plenty of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a good hat are all recommended!
Other Outdoor Activities
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Swimming - our favorite spot after a long hike is Red Rock Crossing. Slide Rock State Park and Grasshopper Point are also famous
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Skiing - Arizona Snowbowl is only 45 minutes away
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Biking - Many of the trails are open to bikes
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Shopping - we recommend Tlaquepaque
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Tours - by Balloon, Jeep, e-bike, or helicopter
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Day trips to Jerome, Cottonwood, or Flagstaff
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Relax - at any of Sedona's numerous spas
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Visit Native American heritage sites such as Tuzigoot or Montezuma's well and Castle
Favorite Itineraries