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Spring is upon us and what better way to enjoy your spring vacation than taking a guided Sedona ATV or jeep tour through the breathtaking red rock country. Not only is the spring weather in Sedona pleasant but the skies are a clear majestic blue giving the perfect backdrop to the rustic red rocks and the desert flora as it comes alive with spring blooms. There are many top rated Sedona tours for you and your family to choose from. It will all depend on what you want to see and experience while you are here. We have listed a few of our favorite guided Sedona tours that we find give some of the best family entertainment and knowledgeable information on the desert flora, fauna, history and geology of Sedona.

• Arizona Outdoor Adventures
  West Sedona Canyon Tour lets you experience the thrill of driving their ATV’s while being guided through the outback of the West Sedona Valley.
• Red Rock Jeep Tours
  Exclusive Soldier’s Pass Trail Tour which takes you on a rugged and historic trail, the same one traveled by General George Crook during the Apache campaign in 1871-72.
• Pink Jeep Tours
  The Broken Arrow Tour is 100% off road fun! Eyes open wide on this fun-filled adventure that leads you on and over the red rocks while the magnificent canyon walls surround you.
• A Day in the West
  Mogollon Rim Jeep Tour takes you back in time, and up in elevation, on the old wagon road the pioneers used.

Tips:

1. Make sure to bring a camera! You will have many opportunities to take some amazing shots of Sedona.
2. Wear comftorable shoes, many of the guided tours allow you to step out on the red rocks.
3. Make sure to bring a bottled water. Some tours have water available but it never hurts to have back up in the desert.
4. Make sure to bring sunglasses.

Looking for lodging in Sedona? Check out these Sedona Hotels, Resorts and B&Bs:

• Best Western Inn of Sedona
• Wildflower Inn
• Kokopelli Suites
• Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast
• Baby Quail Inn

All of Sedona’s Bed & Breakfast Inns offer great service and unique surroundings to help you relax and recharge. Whether you are coming to Sedona for a romantic getaway, family vacation, spiritual journey or just a break from the everyday grind, Sedona has a B&B for you! Many Sedona B&Bs that have won travelers choice awards from TripAdvisor including Boots and Saddles and Sedona Views Bed and Breakfast who both placed in the top 10 for B&B and Inns in the United States. We have put a list together of some of our favorite Sedona Bed & Breakfasts for your consideration on your next Sedona vacation.

• Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast
• Sedona Cathedral Hideaway
• A Sunset Chateau of Sedona
• Cozy Cactus Bed and Breakfast
• The Lodge at Sedona

To see more top rated B&Bs in Sedona visit our Sedona Bed & Breakfast page.

Treat yourself and your family to a hike while you are on your spring break vacation in Sedona, Arizona. Surround your family with pleasant weather, breathtaking views and the beginning of spring blooms in the red rocks of Sedona. This is the perfect time of year in Sedona to hike, the weather is pleasant and you can really relax and enjoy your family as you make new discoveries in the changing desert flora. There are plenty of hikes to choose from, difficulties vary from easy to hard. Below is a list of my own favorite hikes in  Sedona.

• Broken Arrow Trail
• Bell Rock Pathway
• Cathedral Rock Trail

*To learn more about the hiking in Sedona visit Red Rock State Park. In fact, Red Rock State Park even offers free daily guided nature walks at 10:00 am. This is a great opportunity for children and adults alike to learn about the riparian ecosystem of Oak Creek and other aspects of the park such as plants, wildlife, geology, history and even archeology.

 Tips:

• Make sure to bring water on your hikes. Even the short and easy hikes can leave you needing some re-hydration.
• Wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
• Bring along a compass, map or a portable GPS
• Respect the environment that you are enjoying and leave it as you found it for others to enjoy.
• Learn the advantage of a Red Rock Pass.

Looking for places to lodge while you are on your Sedona vacation? Check out the following Sedona Hotels, Resorts and B&Bs:

• Best Western Inn of Sedona
• Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast
• Wildflower Inn
• Kokopelli Suites
• Baby Quail Inn

Enjoy a beautiful train ride with the Verde Canyon Railroad during their Spring Fling. In the Verde Canyon, spring in bloom dances to nature’s choreography. Wildflowers sway in the breeze, the Verde River shimmers along the canyon floor, and new vegetation does a quickstep toward the sun against the backdrop of crimson rock cliffs. The Verde Canyon Railroad, one of Sedona’s most popular attractions, celebrates this light-hearted season with special gala events on the four-hour, round-trip train ride from Clarkdale (about a half hour from Sedona) to Perkinsville and back. The Railroad runs their trains at 1:00pm every day but Tuesday. During their Spring Fling they present not only their spring ride through the Canyon but they also offer three specialty trains to celebrate the holidays that occur during springtime. The specialty trains this spring are:

• The Lucky Leprechaun Train
  March 17th.
  Raise a glass of beer to toast St. Patty, let the lively background music set your feet a-jiggin’ and order up traditional Irish fare of corned beef & cabbage. Irish eyes will be shining with merriment as the train rolls by a landscape as emerald as the Isle.
• Easter Bunny Express
  April 4th
  Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express for a hippity-hopping good time with the whole family. Children’s faces will wear 100-watt smiles while munching chocolate eggs and watching the twitchy-nosed Easter Bunny’s antics. A jelly bean counting contest and keep-sake photo with “Big Ears” adds to the glee and excitement at the depot.
• Cinco de Mayo Celebration
  May 5th
  Arriba! The Cinco de Mayo Celebration is as colorful as the rich heritage it celebrates. The music keeps toes tapping on the shaded patio while passengers enjoy a specialty drink and zesty Mexican lunch from the Copper Spike Café. Sip a margarita or nibble on complimentary hors d’oeuvres served in spacious first-class cars. Dance out onto the open-air cars for a breath of spring freshness and glimpse a soaring eagle in this incredible wilderness setting.

Two FP7 locomotives, only two of 12 remaining in North America, are the muscle that pulls the renovated passenger cars and adjoining outdoor viewing platforms with shaded canopies and liberate you with the sounds and sights of the high desert that characterize the Canyon. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience spring in the Canyon. I have taken the train myself every year in the spring and am always overwelmed by the beauty the Canyon provides. For more information visit Verde Canyon Railroad.

• 1st Friday Evening in the Galleries
• St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
• Bell Rock Arts & Crafts Show
• Jerome Art Walk
• Sedona Psychic Fair

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If you are coming to Sedona, Arziona for a romantic getaway, we have the perfect intimate hideaway for you. The Sedona Cathedral Hideaway Bed and Breakfast  has been voted # 1 “Romantic Desination for Two”in the World by TripAdvisor, in 2010 and is 100%  Five Star rated by their past guests. 

This luxurious b&b is surrounded by incredible views of Sedona red rocks and at night the stars surround you and your loved one in a blanket of romance. The Inn Keepers Kathy and Larry Jaeckel are dedicated to offering their vacationers an experience in Sedona that soars beyond their guests  expectations and since they only cater to two couples at a time they can focus all their attention on doing just that. The next time you are planning a Sedona vacation make sure to check out this b&b! Oh, did I forget to mention? They also provide on site spa services for some of that extra special pampering! For more information visit The Sedona Cathedral Hideaway Bed and Breakfast.

Celebrate the Oscars Sedona, Arizona style with the Sedona Film Festival as a bit of tinseltown comes to red rock country. On March 7, see the Academy Awards live at Harkins Theatres. Also, “Reds” meets the red carpet as Reds Restaurant/Sedona Rouge hosts an extensive and elegant tasting menu! Enjoy a hosted cocktail reception with wine, beer, a martini bar and many non-alcoholic offerings. Then, follow the red carpet to enjoy Hollywood’s biggest celebration of film with their “party in the Theatre”.  Join in on this Sedona event and enjoy Oscar & trivia contests, delighful food, drinks, raffles and much more.
For more information visit the Sedona Film Festival.

Looking for lodging while you are up in Sedona enjoying this event? Below are a list of hotels, resorts and b&bs in Sedona, Arizona that are sure to please!

• Sedona Rouge
• Best Western Inn of Sedona
• Wildflower Inn
• Kokopelli Suites
• Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast
• Baby Quail Inn