Cradle of the Sun Guidebook

Tom
Cradle of the Sun Guidebook

Sightseeing

Only one mile from our home- gentle walks near Oak Creek.
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Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd
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Only one mile from our home- gentle walks near Oak Creek.
A beautiful spot near our home for picnicking, waterplay, wildlife watching, photography, and fishing.
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Crescent Moon Day Use Site
300 Red Rock Crossing Rd
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A beautiful spot near our home for picnicking, waterplay, wildlife watching, photography, and fishing.
Leisurely trail along Oak Creek.
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Red Rock Crossing Trail
Red Rock Crossing Trail
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Leisurely trail along Oak Creek.
Iconic views of Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek from a trailhead just outside Red Rock Crossing. The trailhead is a short beautiful drive from Cradle of the Sun.
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Secret Slickrock Trailhead
Chavez Crossing Road
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Iconic views of Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek from a trailhead just outside Red Rock Crossing. The trailhead is a short beautiful drive from Cradle of the Sun.
A few scenic miles’ drive from Cradle of the Sun. Combine with the Sketch Trail for a nice lollipop loop with expansive views in all directions.
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A few scenic miles’ drive from Cradle of the Sun. Combine with the Sketch Trail for a nice lollipop loop with expansive views in all directions.
A recently discovered short climb to a saddle near the top of Pyramid- combine with the Pyramid Trail for a loop with beautiful views of the Oak Creek Canyon, Cathedral Rock, and other local features. The trailhead is minutes from our home.
Scorpion Trail
Scorpion Trail
A recently discovered short climb to a saddle near the top of Pyramid- combine with the Pyramid Trail for a loop with beautiful views of the Oak Creek Canyon, Cathedral Rock, and other local features. The trailhead is minutes from our home.
A gentle nearby trail that explores the area between Lower Red Rock Loop Road and Oak Creek
Lime Kiln Trail
Lime Kiln Trail
A gentle nearby trail that explores the area between Lower Red Rock Loop Road and Oak Creek
Approached from Lower Red Rock Loop about a mile from our home, this short but somewhat steep trail provides beautiful views of West Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon.
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Schuerman Mountain Trailhead
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Approached from Lower Red Rock Loop about a mile from our home, this short but somewhat steep trail provides beautiful views of West Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon.
A relatively flat trail that explores a somewhat shaded and cooler canyon floor. For the more adventurous- don’t think Boynton is a sleeper. Those who are comfortable exploring off trail can find amazing ruins and rock features. Do not attempt if you aren’t familiar and comfortable with off trail travel!
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Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon Trail
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A relatively flat trail that explores a somewhat shaded and cooler canyon floor. For the more adventurous- don’t think Boynton is a sleeper. Those who are comfortable exploring off trail can find amazing ruins and rock features. Do not attempt if you aren’t familiar and comfortable with off trail travel!
A personal favorite combined with the Long Canyon Trail to form a loop around Mescal Mountain, featuring fun but solid slick rock ledges and great views!
Mescal Trail
Mescal Trail
A personal favorite combined with the Long Canyon Trail to form a loop around Mescal Mountain, featuring fun but solid slick rock ledges and great views!
A personal favorite for the more adventurous- combined with Mund’s Wagon and Cow Pie Trails to give an amazing view of Oak Creek above Sedona and Mt. Wilson with exhilarating but mostly wide slick rock ledges and dramatic drops.
Hangover Trail
Hangover Trail
A personal favorite for the more adventurous- combined with Mund’s Wagon and Cow Pie Trails to give an amazing view of Oak Creek above Sedona and Mt. Wilson with exhilarating but mostly wide slick rock ledges and dramatic drops.
Probably the most challenging hike in Sedona with an elevation gain of around 1600 feet and some rough terrain up rocky gullies and across angled slick rock, but the rewards en route and from the summit are incredible views of the surroundings near Secret Canyon, as well as long views of the greater Sedona area.
Bear Mountain trail/Oski approach
Bear Mountain trail/Oski approach
Probably the most challenging hike in Sedona with an elevation gain of around 1600 feet and some rough terrain up rocky gullies and across angled slick rock, but the rewards en route and from the summit are incredible views of the surroundings near Secret Canyon, as well as long views of the greater Sedona area.
A short hike to an amazing view of West Sedona from a high perch near 89A.
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Sugar Loaf Trailhead
2065 Buena Vista Dr
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A short hike to an amazing view of West Sedona from a high perch near 89A.
Take the loop that includes the Highline and Baldwin Trails.
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Cathedral Rock Trailhead
500 Back O Beyond Rd
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Take the loop that includes the Highline and Baldwin Trails.
Unique riparian habitat walk to an artesian spring near Sycamore Creek. The trailhead is on a long and somewhat rough road about 30 minutes from Cradle of the Sun, but the setting is beautiful!
Parson Spring Trail, Arizona, USA
Unique riparian habitat walk to an artesian spring near Sycamore Creek. The trailhead is on a long and somewhat rough road about 30 minutes from Cradle of the Sun, but the setting is beautiful!
Storied Buddhist spiritual oasis and park deemed holy by native people, with 14 serene acres.
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Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
2650 Pueblo Dr
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Storied Buddhist spiritual oasis and park deemed holy by native people, with 14 serene acres.
Let us know if you’d like to go on the zipline, and we’re likely to be able to get a substantial discount for you.
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Predator Zip Lines
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Let us know if you’d like to go on the zipline, and we’re likely to be able to get a substantial discount for you.
A set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD. The main structure comprises five stories and about 45 to 60 rooms and was built over the course of three centuries.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle Road
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A set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD. The main structure comprises five stories and about 45 to 60 rooms and was built over the course of three centuries.
A unique look at a pre-Columbian ruin built by the Sinagua people who historically inhabited the Verde Valley
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Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot Rd
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A unique look at a pre-Columbian ruin built by the Sinagua people who historically inhabited the Verde Valley
The site contains ruins and artifacts of the Sinagua people, who are the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley.
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Palatki Heritage Site
10290 Forest Rd
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The site contains ruins and artifacts of the Sinagua people, who are the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley.
Ruins of a site occupied by the Sinagua people, who are the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley
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Honanki Heritage Site
11450 N Loy Butte Rd
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Ruins of a site occupied by the Sinagua people, who are the historic inhabitants of the Verde Valley

Shopping and outdoor activity center

Iconic Sedona architectural landmark rated #1 of the 10 Best Attractions in Sedona by USA Today
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Kapellet av den Heliga Korset
780 Chapel Rd
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Iconic Sedona architectural landmark rated #1 of the 10 Best Attractions in Sedona by USA Today
Outdoor plaza with shopping and restaurants. Live music in the courtyard during warm weather season Sunday through Tuesday evening, featuring flamenco music by Gaetano, 5:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by El Rincon.
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179
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Outdoor plaza with shopping and restaurants. Live music in the courtyard during warm weather season Sunday through Tuesday evening, featuring flamenco music by Gaetano, 5:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by El Rincon.
Historic mining town turned hip artistic community- stroll the pedestrian friendly streets and visit the shops, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants.
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Jerome
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Historic mining town turned hip artistic community- stroll the pedestrian friendly streets and visit the shops, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants.
Stroll the uncluttered pedestrian friendly streets of Old Town Cottonwood, visit the local shops, and enjoy the tasting rooms and restaurants.
Old Town Marketplace
20825 Front St
Stroll the uncluttered pedestrian friendly streets of Old Town Cottonwood, visit the local shops, and enjoy the tasting rooms and restaurants.
Good place to pick up gear and ask for local outdoor recreation advice.
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Canyon Outfitters
2701 AZ-89A
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Good place to pick up gear and ask for local outdoor recreation advice.
Good for outdoor gear and local trail information
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The Hike House
431 Arizona 179
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Good for outdoor gear and local trail information

Food scene

Unique local favorite southwest grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with amazing views
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Mesa Grill Sedona
1185 Airport Rd
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Unique local favorite southwest grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with amazing views
A favorite for southwestern cuisine. Know that they book weeks in advance!
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Elote Cafe
350 Jordan Road
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A favorite for southwestern cuisine. Know that they book weeks in advance!
Best seafood in Sedona!
Shorebird Sedona
Best seafood in Sedona!
Featuring live flamenco music by Gaetano and friends in the courtyard (weather permitting). Sunday through Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm.
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El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano
336 AZ-179
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Featuring live flamenco music by Gaetano and friends in the courtyard (weather permitting). Sunday through Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm.
Good food. Full bar. Reasonable prices. Meats smoked daily. Local favorite!
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Nick's Westside
2920 AZ-89A
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Good food. Full bar. Reasonable prices. Meats smoked daily. Local favorite!
Great Italian cuisine
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Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante
2321 AZ-89A
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Great Italian cuisine
Best bet for a quiet romantic dining experience
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Rene At Tlaquepaque
336 AZ-179
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Best bet for a quiet romantic dining experience
The chef is a local favorite, and the setting is unique.
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Creekside American Bistro
251 AZ-179
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The chef is a local favorite, and the setting is unique.
A healthy and delicious restaurant option
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Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Sedona
1855 AZ-89A
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A healthy and delicious restaurant option
Visit the restaurant for good food in an incredible setting. Availability may be limited due to the pandemic, as they have recently only allowed resort guests. Call ahead to check.
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Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Rd
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Visit the restaurant for good food in an incredible setting. Availability may be limited due to the pandemic, as they have recently only allowed resort guests. Call ahead to check.
Visit The Asylum at The Grand Hotel in Jerome for amazing views with lunch and a drink.
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Jerome Grand Hotel
200 Hill St
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Visit The Asylum at The Grand Hotel in Jerome for amazing views with lunch and a drink.
Mexican American food in a casual atmosphere with contemporary presentation and full bar
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Javelina Cantina
671 AZ-179
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Mexican American food in a casual atmosphere with contemporary presentation and full bar
Causal restaurant with healthy variety and beautiful outdoor space.
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Pump House Station Urban Eatery and Market
313 AZ-179
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Causal restaurant with healthy variety and beautiful outdoor space.
Classic local breakfast place
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Coffee Pot Restaurant
2050 W State Rte 89A
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Classic local breakfast place
A healthy and delicious restaurant option
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Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen
1439 W State Rte 89A
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A healthy and delicious restaurant option
Great food in an amazing setting
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89A
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Great food in an amazing setting
Causal dining in a quiet riparian outdoor setting by Oak Creek
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Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar
1975 N Page Springs Rd
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Causal dining in a quiet riparian outdoor setting by Oak Creek
Take a walk along the creek near the hatchery and visit the local wineries for a flight and a bite.
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Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs Rd
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Take a walk along the creek near the hatchery and visit the local wineries for a flight and a bite.
Premier tasting room near the Hyatt at Piñon Point in uptown Sedona
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The Art of Wine
101 AZ-89A
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Premier tasting room near the Hyatt at Piñon Point in uptown Sedona
Relaxing tasting room with great Arizona wines frequently featuring live music
Tantrum Wines
918 N Main St
Relaxing tasting room with great Arizona wines frequently featuring live music
Recognized for good pub food with a fully stocked bar.
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The Golden Goose American Grill
2545 W State Rte 89A
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Recognized for good pub food with a fully stocked bar.
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Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro
1565 N Page Springs Rd
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Best approximation of NY style pie
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Moondog's Pizza & Dinner
2481 AZ-89A
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Best approximation of NY style pie
Slightly upscale local favorite
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The Hudson
671 AZ-179
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Slightly upscale local favorite
More upscale local favorite
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The Vault Uptown
361 Forest Rd
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More upscale local favorite
Family run restaurant with Italian favorites. Everything is homemade.
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Gerardo's Italian Kitchen
2675 W State Rte 89A
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Family run restaurant with Italian favorites. Everything is homemade.
Same chef as Mesa Grill. Open until 10pm.
Rascal Modern American Diner & Bar
Same chef as Mesa Grill. Open until 10pm.

Fun place for live music and libations!

Feeling like some nightlife? This is a good bet for drinks, music, dancing, and friendly people.
Local favorite- especially for Thursday evening open mic. Best wine selection in town- retail or to consume on the premises.
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Vino Di Sedona
2575 AZ-89A
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Local favorite- especially for Thursday evening open mic. Best wine selection in town- retail or to consume on the premises.
Cocktails and locally distilled liquor with outdoor seating and great views, sometimes including live music or DJ’s
Redwall Distillery
Cocktails and locally distilled liquor with outdoor seating and great views, sometimes including live music or DJ’s
Nice selection of local brews and occasional live music
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Oak Creek Brewery
2050 Yavapai Dr
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Nice selection of local brews and occasional live music
Frequently hosting live music and DJ’s.
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Mooney's Irish Pub
671 AZ-179
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Frequently hosting live music and DJ’s.