Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Sedona, AZ

December 18, 2013, 08:58:04 am

Yahoo Message Number: 144172

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I'm in the beginning stages of planning a spring trip to Sedona and the surrounding areas; haven't been there for many years. So far, I'm considering the following: I-10>60>71>89 into Cottonwood, stay at Deadhorse Ranch SP, and rent a car to shoot around for a few days. I appreciate all suggestions of 'don't miss' attractions, experiences, and/or places, and any caveats that you might wish to offer; thank you! ;-)

Joan

Re: Sedona, AZ

Reply #2 – December 18, 2013, 10:09:01 am

Yahoo Message Number: 144176

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We've spent a good bit of time in that area. Lots to see and do, depending on your interests.

Sedona's landscape is spectacular. Not much to the town, unfortunately. We stayed in Rancho Sedona RV Park, right off Schnebly Hill Road, which is a rough dirt road into the back country. Be sure to visit Red Rock Crossing Park.

Jerome is interesting, picturesque, and well worth the drive up.

Tuzigoot National Monument is a well-preserved Native American ruin. Superb long views of the Verde Valley from the top of the monument.

Nearby Prescott is also worth a trip. Be sure to explore the "old-saloon strip" opposite the downtown square. Consider staying at Point of Rocks RV park north of town. It's right on the edge of beautiful Watson Lake Park (owned by Prescott),

We also camped in Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Nice place.

As of three years ago (our last time in the area), we enjoyed several visits to a gelateria called "A Scoop Above." It's on the main drag in Cottonwood. Well worth the calories! (I just Googled it and discovered it's now under new management, so the quality may not be the same now.)

Enjoy!

Martha in Santa Fe

Re: Sedona, AZ

Reply #4 – December 18, 2013, 10:27:48 am

Yahoo Message Number: 144179

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On Dec 18, 2013, at 9:24 AM, bagmanhamm@...> wrote:

Re: Sedona, AZ

Reply #6 – December 18, 2013, 11:48:14 am

Yahoo Message Number: 144184

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Good suggestions.  If you like to see artwork, Sedona is full of shops to browse.  If the weather is warm, a trip to Slide Rock State Park north of town is fun to visit.
 While in Cottonwood, be sure to see the dinner show at Blazin' M Ranch.  For the best Mexican food anywhere, go to Juanita's Taqueria on 89A.  A trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad is worth the time, and you may spot some American Eagles.
 A walk around Jerome is a great way to spend an afternoon.  Be sure and visit the museum.  The Haunted Hamburger has absolutely wonderful hamburgers, but you might have to wait a bit to get in.
 Tuzigoot is interesting, but don't forget to visit Montezuma Castle National Monument while in the area.
 Lots to see and do around Prescott.  The "old-saloon strip" on Montezuma is Whiskey Row.  The most famous of the establishments is the Palace.  In it you can see the actual bar that was carried across the street then Whiskey Row burned to the ground in 1900.  It was famous for people like Wyatt and Virgil Earp and Doc Holiday.  Take a picnic lunch out to Lynx Lake.  Walk around the lake if you can.
 Prescott was the first capital of Arizona, and has over 700 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  A visit to Sharlott Hall Museum is worthwhile.
 I live in Dewey, near Prescott, so if you have any specific questions, ask away.

Dick

Re: Sedona, AZ

Reply #8 – December 18, 2013, 11:57:45 am

Yahoo Message Number: 144186

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On Dec 18, 2013, at 10:18 AM, andybaird@...> wrote:

Re: Sedona, AZ

Reply #10 – December 18, 2013, 01:38:23 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 144190

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The Musical Instrument Museum is well worth a slight detour.
http://mim.org/

Actually, IMHO, it's worth going a great deal out of your way (but you won't have to).

I've posted about it a couple times on my blog.
http://nancysroadtrip.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-favorite-museum.html

And I'm planning to go there next week while in Phoenix.

Nancy
 http://nancysroadtrip.blogspot.com/