Ultimate Travel Guide to Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona is known for its stunning red rocks, healing vortexes, and magical ambience. Travelers flock from all over for both wellness practices and with a thirst for adventure. This ultimate travel guide to Sedona, Arizona will help narrow down the top things to do in Sedona, Arizona and cover what to know before visiting Sedona.  

Slide down a natural slide at Slide Rock in Sedona, Arizona 

A popular attraction is the swimming hole of Slide Rock. Named after the natural formation of a slide in Oak Creek. Some people ask, “How far is Slide Rock from Sedona?” And the answer is that Slide Rock State Park is only 10 mins north of Sedona; simply take AZ-89A N to get there. “How much is Slide Rock in Sedona?” is another common question. In the off-season from November to February the cost is $10 per vehicle; from March to the Thursday before Memorial Day the cost is $20 per vehicle. While it’s true that you do have to pay an entrance fee for Slide Rock State Park, the unique prospect of jumping in a cool swimming hole is hard to pass up on summer days.  

Explore the Subway Cave and Sinagua Ruins in Sedona, Arizona  

The Subway Cave in Sedona, Arizona is in West Sedona on the Boynton Canyon Trail. Before you go hike the subway cave, purchase either a $5 Red Rock Pass (which can be purchased at the trailhead) or America the Beautiful Pass (which can be purchased on the National Parks website). Once you start hiking the Boynton Canyon Trail, after a couple of miles you will come across an Alligator Juniper tree. This marker is extremely important; defer to the right and you’ll eventually come across the Subway Cave and Sinagua Ruins, approximately half a mile from the Alligator Juniper Tree. Once you get to the Subway Cave and Sinagua Ruins, be sure to be respectful of the land, and take in the breathtaking 360 views all around you.  

Find peace and healing at the vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona  

First off, what is an energy vortex? It’s where the Earth converges with spiritual energy, ultimately fostering a deep connection between the physical world with the spiritual one. In Sedona, there are many vortexes, but the most powerful vortex in Sedona, Arizona is at Cathedral Rock. Similar to the Subway Cave, purchase either a $5 Red Rock Pass (which can be purchased at the trailhead) or America the Beautiful Pass (which can be purchased on the National Parks website). Hike the Cathedral Rock Trailhead a short mile-ish with a few hundred feet in elevation gain. Tip: follow the cairns (rock piles) to help you navigate the upwards climb up to Cathedral Rock. Once you reach your destination, take solace and peace in the spiritual landscape. 

Book your stay at Aiden by Best Western @ Sedona 

After a long day of hiking, go home to your stay at the Aiden by Best Western @ Sedona. With breathtaking views of the red rocks during the desert sunsets from your room, you’ll naturally relax and feel at peace simultaneously. With a meditation room for yoga and self-centering, cardio machines to stretch out your legs, plus a bike room to store your bikes, the Aiden by Best Western @ Sedona has everything you need. Replenish your energy with the on-site restaurant, and enjoy a good night’s rest during your stay in Sedona, Arizona.