Aleia's Sedona-Verde Valley Guidebook
Food scene
Make a reservation. This is a great restaurant! Steaks, salads, burgers, cocktails etc.
177 locals recommend
The Hudson
671 AZ-179Make a reservation. This is a great restaurant! Steaks, salads, burgers, cocktails etc.
The Vault Uptown
361 Forest RdMake a reservation. Try the trash can nachos and a margarita!
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadBest Mexican!! Make a reservation as early as you can!!
Cold pressed juice is what they’re known for but they also have healthy food options!
93 locals recommend
Local Juicery
3150 W State Rte 89ACold pressed juice is what they’re known for but they also have healthy food options!
This is the best winery in the Verde Valley! And such a stunning property to walk around while you sip on some wine!
198 locals recommend
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdThis is the best winery in the Verde Valley! And such a stunning property to walk around while you sip on some wine!
Tumbleweed has some of my favorite Arizona wines!! They are located on the way up to Jerome.
18 locals recommend
Chateau Tumbleweed
1151 AZ-89ATumbleweed has some of my favorite Arizona wines!! They are located on the way up to Jerome.
Quick and delicious Mexican food, 3 locations, sedona, VOC and Cottonwood
74 locals recommend
Tortas De Fuego
1630 AZ-89AQuick and delicious Mexican food, 3 locations, sedona, VOC and Cottonwood
The best Mexican in the verde valley. Quick and mostly take out.
12 locals recommend
Juanita's Taqueria
611 AZ-89AThe best Mexican in the verde valley. Quick and mostly take out.
Pizzeria Bocce
1060 N Main StYummy pizza and cocktails in Old Town Cottonwood
Famous Pizza & Beer - West Sedona
3190 AZ-89AGreat pizza with the crunchiest crust!!
Smelter Town Brewery
921 Main Stawesome local brewery, across street from Clarkdale Park
Violette's Bakery And Cafe
900 Main Stamazing pastries
Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria
1001 N Main Sthomemade pasta and local wine
Reservations recommended for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are great!
13 locals recommend
The Clinkscale
309 Main StreetReservations recommended for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are great!
Crema Craft Kitchen
917 N Main Stwalk in only, yummy brunch!
Tavern Grille
914 N Main Stgreat food, fast service
Sightseeing
Old Town Cottonwood has many great local restaurants, wine tasting rooms and antique stores/shops!
81 locals recommend
Old Town Cottonwood
281 N Main StOld Town Cottonwood has many great local restaurants, wine tasting rooms and antique stores/shops!
Jerome is a historic gem! A few great restaurants and funky old bars. Great galleries, wine tasting rooms and gift shops. And from up in Jerome you get the best view of the whole verde valley.
476 locals recommend
Jerome
Jerome is a historic gem! A few great restaurants and funky old bars. Great galleries, wine tasting rooms and gift shops. And from up in Jerome you get the best view of the whole verde valley.
Super cool Native American ruin. Definitely worth a visit for first time visitors to Arizona. And conveniently located half way between Jerome and cottonwood and just a 30 minute drive from Sedona.
112 locals recommend
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot RdSuper cool Native American ruin. Definitely worth a visit for first time visitors to Arizona. And conveniently located half way between Jerome and cottonwood and just a 30 minute drive from Sedona.
Sugar Loaf Trailhead
2065 Buena Vista DrA great hike to climb up and see Sedona from above.
Bell Rock
A good hike for the whole family
An educational state park for the whole family with trails along the creek.
142 locals recommend
Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop RdAn educational state park for the whole family with trails along the creek.
I really like this historic site! A pretty easy hike and an incredible natural phenomena.
95 locals recommend
Montezuma Well (Montezuma Castle National Monument)
Forest Service Road 618I really like this historic site! A pretty easy hike and an incredible natural phenomena.
Great little walk around shops, sweets, restaurants and galleries
346 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Great little walk around shops, sweets, restaurants and galleries
4 hour train ride to soak in the natural beauty of sycamore canyon
135 locals recommend
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N Broadway4 hour train ride to soak in the natural beauty of sycamore canyon
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
675 Dead Horse Ranch Rdtrails, lagoons, views, picnic tables
Traveler advice
Getting around
You need a car in the Verde Valley!
There are only a few taxi services for dinners out or a visit to one of the local bars that stay open late!
Book before you go
Make reservations early for dinners out!
Sedona can be a very busy city and it’s not uncommon for restaurants to have an hour-two hour wait time for tables during high season. High season is spring and fall and weekends surrounding all holidays.
What to pack
Layers, layers, layers!
Arizona is hot but it can also get cold! It’s not uncommon to experience 30 degree swings in temperature when the sun goes down. Locals always have a sweater in the car or wear layers when going out, unless it’s summer time , because you’ll be hot all the time !
Don't miss
A beautiful scenic drive up 89a towards Flagstaff!
This is a spectacular drive with stunning views at the top of Oak creek canyon. And if you’re feeling frisky head into flagstaff, they have a great little downtown scene.
Don't miss
Verde Valley wine tasting rooms and vineyards!!
There are so many amazing local wineries to visit. Page Springs Cellars, Chateau Tumbleweed and Burning Tree Cellars are my favorite!
Customs and culture
Stay hydrated!!!
Arizona is an epic dry heat! Drink more water than you think you need. And wear sunscreen!
Getting around
Sedona's In-town traffic!!
Be prepared for heavy traffic in and around Sedona! We have about 3 million travelers per year visit our beautiful red rocks so plan ahead for daily outings, getting a couple miles may take longer than expected. Also trail head parking lots fill up early in the morning!!