All About Sedona Arizona by Southwest Inn at Sedona

When someone says vacation, most people automatically think of being outside, eating out at a nice restaurant, or simply relaxing. In an age when busier is always better until you barely have room to breathe, the idea of taking a vacation can feel both impossible and crucial. In the end, downtime is important not only for our sanity, but for our physical health as well. How much rest you get will make or break your attention span, your skin complexion, and your overall energy levels. So vacations are important, but setting aside the time to do nothing is easier said than done. There are hotel rooms to book, tours to research, and restaurant reviews to read. And, on top of all that, many of us have kids. Children make vacation planning a logistical nightmare. Being out in nature is great until someone has to pee, nice restaurants are amazing until the appetizers end up on the floor, and simple relaxing is a completely foreign concept to a high-energy six year old. Location is ev

Oak Creek Canyon has been many things to many different people. Long before Europeans even considered the existence of this continent, it was home to countless groups of Native Americans. While some tribes seemed to have settled for a while in the valley, most of them appeared to use the area seasonally. As the United States expanded, the Tonto Apache peoples clashed with soldiers and settlers. By 1875, the last of the Native Americans were captured by the soldiers of Fort Verde, now Camp Verde. Settlers trickled in, slowly at first, until roads and irrigations systems were installed. Once word of the area’s natural beauty and thriving crops and orchards spread, homesteaders began to arrive in earnest. In 1902, with the installment of a post office in the back of a family home, the area officially became Sedona. Sedona’s popularity has only grown since then. Now the second most visited tourist destination in Arizona, behind the infamous Grand Canyon, Sedona is still known first

There is magic in the air in October. Whether or not you believe in witches and ghosts, the childish excitement for candy and late night adventure sweeps you up with everyone else. And anyone who has ever been will tell you that there is something special about Sedona. You don't have to believe in vortexes and crystals to feel the calm and quiet that comes when you stay in Sedona. Halloween in Sedona combines season and location to make a truly magical day. Thanks to Sedona’s warm fall weather, October is the perfect time for families to take a weekend vacation to admire what Oak Creek Canyon has to offer. Simply spending time with feach other  is often the best way to spend a holiday. While Sedona’s trail system is always an amazing way to enjoy nature, there are also lots of special events in October. The first event in Sedona is on October 21st. The Fall Arts & Crafts Fair (pictured) is an annual event full of local artists & crafters, some of whom only sell at th

Book now from Nov to Jan 2018 and receive    30% off  your stay . Simply use promo code is "winter30" when you book here:  http://www.swinn.com/ special/sedona-hotel-special/ Best rates are found on SWINN.com How to get to Sedona faster? If you are traveling from Phoenix take the cottonwood exit, Hwy 260.

Everyone has their favorite season. Some people love icy winter nights; some people love sweltering summer days. There are many reasons to love every season, and Sedona is an amazing place to see all of them! With an eclectic combination of both outdoor and indoor events, there is always something for everyone. As you gear up for fall fun in your hometown, start planning a weekend trip to Sedona to soak in all the fall colors and adventures that Oak Creek Canyon has to offer. One of the most popular activities in Sedona no matter the season is hiking. With a network of nearly endless trails, there is definitely way too much to see in one visit. Depending on what kind of adventure you are looking for, different trails offer wildly varied views and challenges. Some of the best landscape views require a bit more of a trek than most people want to take on their vacations. Fortunately, if you are interested in taking in the fall colors, you do not have to look very far. Check out thi