Sedona: Day Trips

Grand Canyon Driving less than two hours brings you to this majestic 2.5-mile canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world. Walk the glass skywalk over the Colorado River or hike the chasm’s depth. 110 miles north of Sedona; www.nps.gov/grca
family | hiking | outdoors | views

Jerome This onetime mining center had deteriorated to a mere ghost town before being lovingly restored by local craftspeople and artists. It overlooks Sedona’s red-rock country from its cliff-top perch. 28 miles southwest of Sedona via Hwy. 89A; 928-634-2900; www.jeromechamber.com
family | culture | history | art

Montezuma Castle National Monument Although the name suggests an Aztec ruler and a fortress, the site of the Sinagua tribe’s 14th-century, cliffside dwellings have nothing to do with either. 26 miles south of Sedona, Exit 289 off I-17; www.nps.gov/moca
family | culture | outdoors

Navajo and Hopi Reservations Explore the legacy of the area's original inhabitants at these reservations. The Native American owned and operated Way of the Ancients runs tours. 200 miles east of Sedona; 866-204-9243; www.wayoftheancients.com
family | culture | history

Route 66 Once part of the historic "Mother Road" highway, this little slice of Americana still offers glimpses of honky-tonk motels and shops (which now mostly push kitschy souvenirs). Sections accessible from Flagstaff and Williams
family | culture | road trip

Verde Canyon Railroad Enjoy a scenic 4-hour train tour of local rock formations and ancient ruins otherwise inaccessible by car. Keep an eye out for wildlife, particularly bald eagles. 24 miles southwest of Sedona, 300 N. Broadway; 800-320-0718; www.verdecanyonrr.com
family | wildlife | outdoors