Entertainment

With all of Sedona's majestic natural beauty and overall spirit of health and well-being, it's difficult to fight the urge to just sit on your terrace and gaze in awe. But you'd be doing a disservice to yourself and the city if you didn't pursue at least a few of the many recreational, cultural and historical opportunities that abound in the area.

Museums and Galleries

Delve into Sedona's origins at the Sedona Heritage Museum, on the original Jordan farmstead. The museum chronicles the city from its pioneering days, through its establishment as an Arizona agricultural center. Many old apple orchard implements are on display. Another local vortex of arts and creativity is known as Tlaquepaque. This gallery, shop and restaurant complex is a tribute to Spanish-style architecture and the spirit and works of Southwestern artisans. Among the many notable galleries and showcases for local talent are AvantGarden, a tiny space filled with eclectic treasures like David Russell's handmade paper musical instruments, Kuivato Gallery, featuring handmade glass sculptures, and Mountain Trails Galleries, representing more than 50 area artists, including the limited-edition bronzes of Scott Rogers. Gain insight into the area's distant past at the Tuzigoot National Monument in nearby Clarkdale. One of the Southwest's most remarkably preserved pueblos, inhabited about a thousand years ago by the Sinagua Indians, the museum contains artifacts from the 110 room ruins.

Parks

Living geographical history can be seen and explored at Slide Rock State Park, which has an awesome natural 70 foot waterslide you wont' soon forget. On your way to and from Slide Rock, you will be wowed by the spectacular cliffs and gorges of Oak Creek Canyon. The wonders of Sedona wildlife also abound at Red Rock State Park, a nearly 300 acre riparian refuge and preserve.

Festivals

The city's newest and most magnificent performing arts venue, Sedona Cultural Park, hosts concerts and theatre events in a stunning outdoor amphitheater. The Georgia Frontiere Pavilion is home to the annual Sedona Jazz on the Rocks festival in September and also the site of the Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop every March.

Shopping

Custom-designed clothing, jewelry and gifts can be found at Call O' The Canyon and The Blue-Eyed Bear. While you are in a shopping mode, visit the Prime Factory Outlets, just a bit farther south on State Route 179 for great deals on name brand clothing, housewares, books, leather goods and luggage. More than 30 stores including Anne Klein, IZOD, Van Heusen and the Book Warehouse are open daily.

Nightlife

You might imagine that, once Sedona's sun sets, it is time to say good night. Think again! The excitement takes on a whole new dimension. Casa Rincon, the Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge, comes alive with fiery Flamenco entertainment and live bands. Oak Creek Brewing Company and Canyon Breeze are perfect places to toast the Sedona sunset and stay for a meal and music. Billiards is also big, with resort-style recreation at Steaks & Sticks and local, blue collar competition at PJ's Village Pub's Thursday night tournaments. On the west side of town, the Laughing Coyote is a favorite gathering spot for weekend drinking and dancing.

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