For all the wine, pecan and antique lovers that are going to be in Sedona over the Valentine’s Day weekend, (February 17th – 19th) the 12th Annual Pecan, Wine and Antique Festival is the place to be. Enjoy three fun fill days of a variety of tasty Pecan dishes, glorious Verde Valley Wines, wonderful historical Antiques, and Arizona Artisans! I attended this event last year and would recommend it to anyone that is in the area! The admission is only $12.50 and includes your entrance fee, tasting coupons and a commemorative wine glass. The Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Camp Verde (Get Directions).

The Festival features a variety of Northern Arizona Wineries including:

• Pillsbury Wine Co.
• Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
• Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery

 For more information visit Pecan, Wine and Antique Festival.

Looking for some more family fun attractions in the Verde Valley Area?

• Verde Canyon Railroad
  Chocolate Lovers Train – 2/14 – 2/19
• Balzin’ M Ranch
  “You’ll be Wild about our West”
• Out of Africa Wildlife Park
  “CALL US WILD. CALL US CRAZY. Just don’t call us a zoo.”

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Visit Sedona this winter and take advantage of the Best Western’s Plus Inn of Sedona vacation package “Romancing the Rails”. This package combines your lodging at the Inn of Sedona with a fantastic first class winter voyage on the Verde Canyon Wilderness Train were every winter migrating bald and golden eagles join resident pairs in this ancient sanctuary.

“Romancing the Rails” Sedona Vacation Package

• 3 Days/2 Nights
• Two First Class Tickets on the Verde Canyon Wilderness Train
• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Welcome gift and Red Rock Pass
• For pricing, more details or to book this Sedona deal please visit the Best Western Plus Inn of Sedona.

“Eagle Watch highlights mild winter excursions. The Canyon is void of most foliage so many of the wildlife who lives along the river are more visible. The chasm also is home to a productive pair of American Bald Eagles, and offers a winter respite for other migratory visitors including many species of endangered and endearing waterfowl. From early winter through late spring, these amazing raptors will thrill you with their aerobatic courting rituals, dedication to incubation and fierce protectiveness over their new generation”. – Verde Canyon Railroad

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Bring  your goblins, ghouls and princesses to Uptown Sedona this Halloween for Safe & Fun Trick or Treat! This family fun event is held on Halloween eve from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Sedona Main Street Merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts to visit their storefronts along State Route 89A in Uptown & the shops at Hyatt Pinon Point for little tricks and great treats! I took my nieces to this event last year and they had a blast. They had so much fun with the costume clad merchants and loved the decorations on the storefronts. They even shared some of their treats with their dear old Aunt!

There will also be Spook-tac-ular “Ghost Rave/Thriller” Performance continuously throughout the evening at C Market (corner of State Route 89A & Jordan Road).  The Sedona Fire District & Sedona Police Department will be participating in the fun and help keep our ghouls safe. This free community event is coordinated by the Sedona Main Street Program for a howling good time. These merchants have a longstanding tradition of good will, providing this safe and fun Halloween celebration. For more details on this Sedona event please visit Sedona Main Street Program.

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If you are looking for some late night adult Halloween fun check out the Halloween party at Olde Sedona Bar & Grill

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Make your plans to visit Sedona, Arizona on November 1st, 2011 to attend a very special Sedona International Film Festival premiere event featuring the moving and inspiring documentary “Tony” and the Invisible Children’s Frontline Tour. Nearly 50 American and Canadian youth are traveling North America with media-based nonprofit Invisible Children for its 14th national tour — the Frontline Tour. It will make a stop in Sedona and feature the new, inspiring documentary “Tony” as part of the Sedona International Film Festival’s Tuesday Cinema Series.

Recently, President Obama announced that his administration is deploying around 100 advisory troops to a region in central Africa that has been brutalized by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and their violent cult leader Joseph Kony for over 25 years.
At this showing of the film TONY you will have the rare opportunity to hear from and talk to four representatives of Invisible Children, considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts on the Lord’s Resistance Army and the conflict in central Africa, including a young Ugandan man who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 17, along with his entire village. He will share some of his experiences in hopes of inspiring others to stand with him to give a voice to those that are still being terrorized by the LRA today.

Sixteen teams made up of one Ugandan and three North American Invisible Children volunteers will travel the United States and Canada to educate the public about this conflict by screening Invisible Children’s latest documentary “Tony.” The film tells the story of a young Ugandan Tony and his friendship with Invisible Children co-founder and filmmaker, Laren Poole over the past eight years of his life.Ugandan advocates and students will share their personal stories and the affect of the LRA on their lives after the film…Read More

These screening events are to raise awareness for The Protection Plan — a comprehensive strategy detailing projects to protect local communities and provide rehabilitation for defected LRA child soldiers.

The Frontline Tour aims to raise funds for the Protection Plan’s Early Warning Radio Network. Consisting of a web of HF and FM radio towers, the network will give the most vulnerable communities the ability to receive warning of LRA activity and alert security forces to LRA violence. Information from the radio network will help populate the LRA Crisis Tracker, which provides necessary information enabling governments and humanitarians to respond more timely and effectively.

The title sponsor for this special film premiere event is Sedona-Arizona-Vacations.com, the travel and lodging sponsor of the film festival itself. Owners Olin and Lynn Robie have a personal connection to Invisible Children as their daughter Ananda is a student volunteer on one of the teams traveling the country with “Tony”. The series is also made possible by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Sedona, and the Sedona Community Foundation.

“Tony” will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Tuesday, November 1st at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Sedona Film Festival members, and will be available starting at 3:00 p.m. that day in the Harkins lobby. Cash or checks only. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 West Highway 89A, Suite A3. For more information please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

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Almost all of us can remember the first time we experienced the Wizard of Oz and now the  Sedona International Film Festival invites you to follow the yellow brick road and enjoy a trip to the Emerald City like you’ve never experienced before! Have some to-tapping fun as you take a journey to Oz with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion at the Sedona International Film Festival’s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along” on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011.

Guests of all ages will enjoy singing along with Dorothy, hissing at the Wicked Witch and cheering on our band of travelers as they make their way to the Emerald City down the yellow brick road. To enhance their powers while they are in the magical land of Oz, every audience member will receive a free “Perform-A-Long Fun Pack,” including a kazoo, mystical bubbles, a noisemaker, magic wand and more. Blow bubbles for Glenda the Good Witch and participate in a myriad of other fun activities.

To complete the Sing-Along “Wizard of Oz” experience, audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite “Wizard of Oz” character. Munchkins, flying-monkeys, and twisters are all welcome. Prizes will be awarded for imagination and creativity, so bring out your “inner-Oz”!

The Film we be introduces by two of the three remaining cast members of the original film: Margaret Pellegrini (who played one of the Munchkins) and Caren Doll (who was Judy Garland’s stand-in). They will also host a Q&A discussion following the screening where they will take you on a trip behind the curtain in the making of “The Wizard of Oz.

“The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along” will be shown at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at Red Rock High School at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $12 each or $6 for full-time students and children. Proceeds benefit the Sedona Film Festival filmmaker scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 West State Route 89A, Suite A3. To purchase your tickets on line click here. For more details on this Sedona event please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

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If you are going to be visiting the Sedona-Verde Valley this weekend and looking for some all around entertainment and family fun check out the 1st Annual Verde Valley Fall Festival at the Jackpot Ranch!

Jackpot Ranch and Cliff Castle Casino along with Coors light are proud to be sponsoring the 1st Annual Verde Valley Fall Festival. There will be something for everyone in your family to enjoy and to top it off admission and parking are free.

Your kids will love the hay rides, giant slide, bounce houses, carnival games and of course they will love having their face painted. And the whole family will enjoy tapping their feet to the live music. There will also be a locally grown farmers market, artisans and craft market, wine tasting and local restaurants and festival food. Make sure to meet “Boo” the friendly scarecrow and capture your family’s happines will a Fall family photo. There is really no end to the fun at the festival this weekend. For more information please visit the Jackpot Ranch.

The Jackpot Ranch is located about 38 minutes from Sedona. View  Map.

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Well know for their “Cowboy Cookouts” and  scenic Sedona horseback rides providing breathtaking views of Sedona’s Red Rocks, the Mogollon Rim, Verde Valley and the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff, the M Diamond Ranch has become one of the must do Sedona attractions! And this Winter, starting in November, the Ranch is offering the Winter “Campfire Chili Lunch” so that you can enjoy the nicest part of a Sedona winter’s day outside!

You will begin your day with a one hour guided trail ride  taking in the majestic scenery of Sedona & learning about real western history and heritage. You will want to make sure to bring your camera, the views are truly amazing and there is a good possibility that you will cross paths with some wildlife during the trailride. Javelina, red tail hawks and western bluebirds are often seen in the winter months.! And when it comes to guides the M Diamond Ranch has the best! Don’t just take my word for it, you can see their reviews on Tripadvisor by clicking here.

The “Campfire Chili Lunch” will take place at the “Sedona Lookout” where you will get a warm welcome and have lunch by the camp fire. The lunch menu features Campfire chili, Cowboy beans, Dutch Oven cornbread, cole slaw, and hot beverages: coffee, tea, hot cider, hot chocolate. And for dessert: S’mores over the campfire! What a toasty way to enjoy a beautiful Sedona winter’s day outdoors!

The Winter “Campfire Chili Lunch”

• $95.00+tax includes trailride and transportation
• 15% off: kids 7-12, seniors 65+, groups of 6 or more
• Kids under 6 FREE
• Reservations required
• For more information or to make reservations please visit the M Diamond Ranch

Points of Interest near the M Diamond Ranch

• V Bar V Heritage site
• Montezuma’s Well
• Montezuma’s Castle

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For all our classic film buffs out there here is a Sedona event taking place on October the 18th, 2011 that you don’t want to miss!

The Verde Valley Sinfonietta and the Sedona International Film Festival have teamed up to present the original 1923 silent movie version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” accompanied by a live, 32-piece orchestra!

The 1923 silent movie version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will be accompanied by an original arrangement of favorite classical music scores by David Cripps, Music Director/Conductor of the Verde Valley Sinfonietta.

This special event will kick off the Verde Valley Sinfonietta’s 2011-2012 Concert Season and expands the film festival’s Classics Series with a cultural experience unlike any other.

“After the success of our collaboration on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ last year, our audiences were anxious for us present a second event. The Verde Valley Sinfonietta has made this a truly extraordinary partnership and will add a riveting new dimension to experiencing this classic film on the big screen.” - Film Festival Director Patrick Schweiss.

The Sedona Film Festival encourages all who attend to dress as if they were attending the original opera house screening of the film back in the 1920s! Now that sound like fun!

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, accompanied by the live 32-piece Verde Valley Sinfonietta orchestra, will be shown at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 general admission or $25 for Film Festival members. Full-time students are $15.Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 West Highway 89A, Suite A3 or order your Tickets Online now.  For more information on this Sedona event please visit the Sedona International Film Festival.

Proceeds from these performances will help both of these organizations continue to expand their programs within the community; many of which are free. The film festival hosts a series of free community films throughout the year as well as free educational screenings and workshops during the festival and year-round for aspiring filmmakers and students.

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Looking for fun things to do in the Sedona-Verde Valley area on Halloween? The Verde Canyon Railroad has special Halloween in store for you and your family. The Haunted Halloween Express offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy the fall scenery of the Verde Canyon as ghouls, ghosts and goblins meander through the aisles of their coaches on your way to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back. -No worries the witches, clowns and devils usually offer more treats than tricks!

Lying in the shadow of Jerome, Arizona, one of the most infamous ghost towns in America, is Verde Canyon Railroad. Jerome looms high above the valley perched ominously on top of a hill, like creepy old castles, mad scientist laboratories and haunted houses featured in countless bloodcurdling movies. Youngsters may be too focused on goodies to notice the imagery of the event as they scamper aboard Verde Canyon Railroad’s Haunted Halloween Express, but it will make their parents smile. Here’s the secret that Verde Canyon Railroad knows: There are no grownups on Halloween, just kids of assorted sizes. That’s why every Railroad employee, from the cooks in the Copper Spike Café to the conductor aboard the train, shows up in costume. So, on Monday, October 31, get an early start on Halloween fun aboard Verde Canyon Railroad.

There is magic in Halloween because it opens the door to a world of imagination and mystery. The same goes for trains. Put the two together, add a liberal dose of sweets and it’s no wonder that Haunted Halloween Express is so popular. The journey into the autumn-splashed canyon features a costume contest, spine-tingling tales and plenty of candy to satisfy a sweet tooth. Prizes are awarded for the best costumes in a variety of categories. It’s the perfect dress rehearsal for trick-or-treating later that evening.

As the train rumbles towards the ghost ranch of Perkinsville, we provide relaxation in climate-controlled comfort. A good diet should include something besides candy, so we lay out a lavish buffet for all first-class passengers. The quiet of the Canyon will let you listen for eerie whispers while passing ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings or long-abandoned copper mines. We encourage you to embrace the day with a lung-shattering scream as the train plunges into the depths of the 680-foot black tunnel.

The Verde Canyon Railroad is located in Clarkdale, Arizona only 25 minutes from Sedona and two hours north of Phoenix, making Verde Canyon Railroad the perfect Arizona day trip. For more information please visit the Verde Canyon Railroad. What are you waiting for? Make your reservations today before there all gone!

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Trains ~ Festival of Native American Culture ~ Wildlife ~ Books ~ ATV’s

Visit Sedona, Arizona this weekend and immerse yourself in Native American culture, visit the amazing wildlife at Out of Africa Wildlife Park, celebrate Oktoberfest with a ride aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad’s “Ales on the Rails”, take  a guided ATV tour through West Sedona or reintroduce yourself to the world of literature at the Sedona Book Festival. The 2nd Annual Women’s Expo is also taking place at Hillside Sedona and if you are looking for some late night entertainment Olde Sedona Bar & Grill is the place to be! If you are looking for some great Sedona Hotels and Inns, we have that for you too! Just click on the links below and you will be on your way to a great weekend in Sedona, Arizona! Make sure to visit us on Facebook and twitter!

• Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events
• Featured Sedona Metaphysical & Spiritual
• Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
• Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Attractions
• Featured Sedona Lodging

Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events

Festival of Native American Culture
Immerse yourself in Native American culture
September 30th – October 2nd, 2011
The Festival of Native American Culture is a place where friends of the Native American culture come together to have fun, and experience the Native American culture as it should be presented. Hosted by the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Inc., the festival is a non-profit event with proceeds dedicated to the protection, preservation and interpretation of the Native American cultural heritage sites of Sedona and the Verde Valley of Arizona. There are going to be an amazing number of events for your family and friends at this year’s festival including Native American music, dance, art, archeology and film most of which will take place on the beautiful grounds of the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. To see the full schedule of events please visit the Festival of Native American Culture.

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3rd Annual Sedona Book Festival - Free Event
October 1st, 2011 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Reintroduce yourself to the world of literature in Sedona, Arizona. Join in the celebration of literature at the Third Annual Sedona Book Festival sponsored by The Well Red Coyote, taking place on  the scenic Yavapai College Sedona campus, located at 4215 Arts Village Drive in West Sedona. This  Sedona event is open to everyone! For more details please visit the Sedona Book Festival.

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Verde Canyon Railroad – “Ales on the Rails”
October 1st & 2nd, 2011
Hues of amber and gold are not only found among autumn leaves but also flowing from a tap as the Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates Ales on Rails every Saturday and Sunday during October. In a delicious tribute to Oktoberfest, the best Southwestern breweries serve up their handcrafted beers at the depot prior to departure and onboard the train during the excursion. Accompanying the frosty microbrews at the depot are traditional Oktoberfest favorites like brats, pretzels and strudels as lively music keeps your toes tapping. For more details please visit Verde Canyon Railroad.

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The Great Arizona Grape Stomp – 5k Fun Run – Verde Valley
October 1st, 2011 (7:00 am)
This race will begin and end in the historic Old Town Cottonwood!  After the race receive a special Arizona Wine Growers wine glass to enjoy discounts at the local member wineries. For those of you who don’t run, come on down and walk, stroll or skip! Registration will take place at Willard Park (Cottonwood Lions Club Park) at the corner of Main Street and Willard. If you are registering on Saturday, please plan to arrive no later than 6:30 am. For more information please visit the Arizona Wine Growers Website.

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Sedona’s Featured Metaphysical & Spiritual

Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association Your Trusted Source for Personal Enrichment Vortexes, Psychics, Spirituality and Healing Sedona is a place of wisdom, enlightenment, beauty and transformative opportunities where retreats, metaphysical book stores and classes provide abundant spiritual learning experiences. Book your personalized spiritual, metaphysical, and healing experiences with members of the Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association,an Affinity Group of The Sedona Chamber of Commerce, all of whom abide by a pledge of professional integrity. Members of the Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association, take great pleasure in guiding you as a Sedona visitor along the path of your choice of individualized growth and assure you of the best possible experience while you are here in Sedona. For more information please visit the Sedona Metaphysical and Spiritual Association’ website or visit the SMSA Center inside Gloden Books & Music at 1575 West State Route 89A.

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Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours

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Arizona Outdoor Adventures
“Thrilling Family Fun”

Take your family on an expertly guided 30 mile ATV tour in the outback of the West Sedona Valley where over 40 movies have been filmed. Arizona ATV Adventures has over a hundred miles of trails to choose from, which allows their guides to customize each tour based on the age, interests and skill levels of the group. Book an ATV tour now!

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Verde Canyon Railroad
“Fall Colors Tour”

Passengers on the Verde Canyon Railroad are treated to a gentle ride through a high-walled canyon painted in an array of vibrant autumn hues that shimmer and change around every curve in the track. October and November bring crisp nights followed by warm sunny days beneath a sky achingly and endlessly blue. Be sure to keep a sharp eye peeled for wildlife. Sightings of deer, Javelina, coyote and other species increase this time of year and migratory birds return to the sanctuary. It may be due to cooling temperatures, or maybe the critters just don’t want to miss all the dazzling autumn scenery. For more information please visit the Verde canyon Railroad.

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Featured Sedona Attractions

Blazin’ M Ranch
“You will be Wild about our West!”
Folks come from Sedona, Cottonwood, Prescott and all around the world to the Blazin’ M Ranch for a Western experience of a lifetime. The entire family can step back in time for a great outing that’s sure to be enjoyed by adventurers of all ages. Mining, museums, vintage tractor rides, shooting galleries, critters and ridin’ & ropin’ are just part of the fun at Blazin’ M Ranch’s Wild West Adventure. At the Blazin’ M Ranch,travelers are invited to tantalize their taste buds and tickle their funny bones with a knee-slapping, wholesome, good time during their Chuckwagon-style Dinner and Show.For more information visit Blazin’ M Ranch.

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Out of Africa Wildlife Park
“Your best Wild Life Adventure”
Get up close and personal to wild life in their natural habitat at Out of Africa Wildlife Park! The Park offers fun, exciting and educational attractions such as Wildlife Preserve, Tiger Splash, African Bush Safari and Predator Feed. Where else can kiss a giraffe, feed a Tiger, or watch people and tigers play together in a giant swimming pool? A favorite place for Sedona visitors! Receive a 1/2 off General admission internet coupon by clicking here!

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Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
“The Art and Soul of Sedona”
When it comes to exploring the world of art in Sedona, the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is the place to be. Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted artisans absorbed in their work. With over 40 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries, your journey into the arts of Sedona becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner. For more information visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.

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M Diamond Ranch
“It’s so much more than just a trail ride”
Take in the majestic scenery of Sedona and learn about real western history and heritage from the back of a horse with the M Diamond Ranch. At the M Diamond Ranch you can choose from a one-hour trail ride guided by a friendly, knowledgeable M Diamond Ranch cowboy wrangler, or a full morning or evening experience that combines a horseback ride with a Cowboy Cookout! Make sure to check out the “Saddle & Paddle” Sedona vacation package.

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Featured Sedona Lodging

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Wildflower Inn
“Your Home Away from Home”
Wildflower Inn offers quaint, peaceful accommodations at extremely reasonable rates making it easy to say yes to the concept of taking a moment to enjoy the natural beauty of the Red Rocks like Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte right outside every room at this Sedona hotel! Check out their Sedona hotel specials!

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Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
Awarded “Best of the Best in Customer Care”
The Best Western Arroyo Roble and Creekside Villas is located in the heart of Uptown Sedona, overlooking Oak Creek Canyon and situated on over 600 feet of private frontage on Oak Creek, offering an abundance of family fun opportunities.

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Kokopelli Suites
“Voted Best of Sedona 3 years in a row”
Kokopelli Suites, winner of Best of Sedona hotels three years in a row, offers a variety of rooms and suites at affordable prices. Check out their great Sedona hotel deals & discounts!

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Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast Inn
“An Invitation to Indulge”
Casa Sedona is a nationally recognized Bed & Breakfast Inn nestled on an acre of natural and manicured gardens where beauty and serenity abound. Reserve one of their exceptional Sedona vacation packages!

Make sure to check our Sedona Deals page for current vacation packages, discounted Sedona tours and much more. Check this website every Friday morning for an updated “Things to Do in Sedona this Weekend” story!

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Arizona’s Original Ribs Cook-off and Concert

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Visit Sedona, Arizona this Fall and enjoy the crisp clean air, beautiful red rocks and wonderful Fall foliage in Oak Creek Canyon. Visit our Sedona deals page to find great savings with Sedona vacation packages, Sedona hotel specials and discounts on some of the most popular Sedona-Verde Valley tours and attractions. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates on the Sedona-Verde Valley!

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Treat your grandparents to a visit to the Sedona-Verde Valley and take them on a grand wildlife excursion aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad that they will never forget! Your grandparents will love the fresh greenery that accents the red sandstone walls, bouquets of wildflowers that add touches of drama, wildlife  as they actively prowl their domain and the precious memory of exploring the wonder and excitement of  the Verde Canyon with you!

Trains are more than just transportation. Trains are a language, a legend, an idea that crosses generations. Never is that more obvious at Verde Canyon Railroad than on Grandparent’s Day. It’s no surprise that folks who rode trains in their youth feel an affinity for them, but that doesn’t explain the wide-eyed wonder, the giggly excitement of youngsters who have never before heard the conductor’s call of “All aboard!” On Sunday, September 11, 2011 the Verde Canyon Railroad brings the whole family together for a special adventure. Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad and all the kids get a chance to spend time with each other immersed in a rare rail adventure.

A multi-generational outing is just like a railroad: not just a line of track linking one place to another; it is a connection of the past to the present, just like a family. Verde Canyon offers the kind of comfort and service that will make everyone in the family happy. First-class accommodations offer spacious living room-style seating, plush love seats and panoramic windows. There’s Champagne upon boarding (cider for the little ones), complementary appetizers and service at your seat. All cars have access to open-air viewing cars offering 360-degree views and photo opportunities to capture the rare time families have spending time together doing something really fun for all ages.

The Verde Canyon Railroad is located in Clarkdale, only 25 minutes from Sedona, Arizona and two hours north of Phoenix, making Verde Canyon Railroad the perfect Arizona day trip! For more information or to make reservations please visit the Verde Canyon Railroad.

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