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Schedule
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Out of Africa
Wildlife Park opened its gates on Thursday,
May 26, after one year of construction on 104 wilderness
acres in Camp Verde, about 30 minutes from
Sedona.
The park features the new Wildlife Preserve,
where large land predators like lions, panthers and hyena
prowl majestically in natural habitats. Visitors can choose
to take an educational tram excursion or “walk about.”
Photo blinds offer a rare photographer’s treat.
The Park’s Serengeti, is a large natural
habitat, spanning over 40 acres, where giraffe, wildebeest,
zebra and other animals of the African plains live as
they do in nature. Travel on board a Mercedes Unimog into
an African Safari experience where gentle giraffe enjoy
tasty snacks provided with the tour, right from your hands!
In the scenic surroundings, enjoy the sight of lions and
other big cats prowling majestically.
Park development will continue with a 2000
seat arena for Tiger Splash! where tigers leap through
the air and dive in a giant pool in fun, natural behavior.
Soon to come are the Reptarium Reptile Habitat, Aviary
and other features as Out of Africa Wildlife Park settles
into its new central Arizona home.
Stay an extra day to roam around
with African animals.
Ask our Innkeeper for hours and directions.
Park hours( through Memorial Day):
9:30am to 5:00pm (Tue -Sun)
SEDONA JAZZ
ON THE ROCKS
Founded in 1981, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks
celebrates jazz as a living art form through education
and performance programs. Sedona Jazz on the Rocks brings
the greatest names in jazz to one of the most beautiful
places in America, and plays a unique role in furthering
the talents of young Arizona jazz musicians.
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Among the recommendations if you
only have 1 day to spend in Sedona, Arizona, are the Sedona
Cultural Park, Red Rock State Park and the Canyon Amphitheater! |
Boyton Canyon |
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Boyton Canyon
A Hikers Paridise! |
Red Rock Crossing is the most photographed spot in the state
of Arizona. ($5 entry fee) |
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Cathedral Rock
From Red Rock Crossing |
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The
Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of four significant
modern churches in the world. It was designed by the artist
and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude. Inspired by her vision
of what appeared to be a cross in the newly built Empire State
Building, it took an Act of Congress to build on national
forest land. The Chapel is open daily from 9 - 5. |
| Airport
Mesa is a Vortex site and a wonderful place to view
the sunset. Simply drive one mile up Airport Road, park
your car on the right, and wait for the sunset. A beautiful
way to end your day in Sedona, Arizona! |
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One
of Sedona, Arizona's most popular activities is taking
an off the road jeep tour. We suggest Pink
Jeep Tours. The most popular Pink Jeep tours
are the exclusive Broken Arrow tour for off-the-road
high impact adventure and the Ancient Ruin tour for
Indian ruins. They also have the Diamond Back Gulch
tour from Sedona Adventures (another Pink Jeep Tour
Company). Pink Shuttle services are provided for most
tours from the inn. Call 800-228-1425 and an
Innkeeper will be happy to make reservations for you!
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Legends of Sedona Horseback Rides / Sedona Red Rock Jeep Tours
are truly an "Old West” experience! The Legends
of Sedona Ranch is 177 acres of unmatched panoramic views
of majestic red rock scenery. There are great trails with
experienced wranglers and gentle horses, AND you get to the
trail ride by Jeep! Call 800-228-1425 and an Innkeeper
will be happy to make reservations for you! |
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Jeep & Bike Rentals lets you be your own guide. Rent
a Jeep and visit Indian ruins that still have writings on
the walls from the Ancient Ones. Call 800-228-1425 and
an Innkeeper will be happy to make reservations for you! |
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The
Verde
Canyon Railroad takes you on a four hour train
ride along the Verde River. You'll see bald eagles,
blue herons, Indian ruins, etc. The tour is narrated
and hors d'oeuvres are served on the first class cars.
Call 800-228-1425 and an Innkeeper will be happy
to make reservations for you! |
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| The Sedona
SuperVue Theater is a great place to get familiar
with the history and beauty of the Sedona area. Shows daily.
Please call for the current schedule 928-284-3214 or
check our activity board at the inn. |
| For golfers,
our guests love the Oak Creek Country Club. It is only
fifteen minute from the inn. Call 928-284-1660 for
tee-time. Call 800-228-1425 and an Innkeeper will be
happy to make reservations for you! |
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more sedate viewing, we recommend Northern
Light Balloon Expeditions for
a sunrise hot air ballooning trip for that unique
memory of the red rocks of Sedona. Northern Lights
is Arizona's oldest, largest, and most experienced
hot air balloon company and has been FAA certified
since 1974. Their flights are breathtaking. Call 800-228-1425
and an Innkeeper will be happy to make reservations
for you! |
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| An excellent
way to see the Grand Canyon is with Grand Canyon Wild West
Tours. From Sedona you ride in a luxury tour coach with
reclining sets and wide screen TV. The tour begins in Oak
Creek Canyon, then on to the Navajo Indian Reservation to
visit Cameron's Historic Trading Post built in 1916, then
on to the Grand Canyon with plenty of time for photos. Lots
of story telling from your guide make this the most comfortable
and entertaining way to see and learn about the Grand Canyon.
IMAX Movie is included as well as park admission fee, soft
drinks, water and candy. Call 800-228-1425 and an Innkeeper
will be happy to make reservations for you! |
Looking
for something more? Try the Tribeazure
website for ideas and possibilites such as restaurants,
shops, spas, golf, nightlife, events and the great outdoors! |
The primary focus for Day 2 is historic areas, both of
the ancient peoples and the early white settlers. |
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Montezuma's
Castle and Montezuma's Well will
give you an excellent idea of how the Native Americans
lived here 800 years ago. Montezuma's Well was once
an underground pool, but after the roof caved in they
used the pool for irrigation. Montezuma's Castle is
a Sinaguan pueblo ruin five stories high with twenty
rooms. It is astonishingly well preserved due to its
position in a cliff recess. ($2 entry fee at the Castle).
Ask us for a direction card. |
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| Jerome
is an historic copper mining town literally hanging
off the side of Mingus Mountain. It was once called
"the baddest town in the West" by the New
York Times, and went from boom town to ghost town in
the space of a century. It has recently been revived
as an artists' colony. From Montezuma's Castle follow
Route 260 into Cottonwood, and follow the signs to Jerome.
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At the
turn of the twentieth century, the town of Jerome was a collection
of houses and buildings, not beautiful, seldom comfortable
or durable.
Those who came were willing to put up with conditions for
the time. No one expected to die here. Jerome was for making
a stake and going somewhere else to spend the easy fortune.
It was above all else a mining town. Most of its people were
young men drawn by the advantages of steady employment and
excitement.
As the 20th century grew older, Jerome became an around the
clock, three shift town boasting 13 hotels, 21 bars, and 8
houses of prostitution with names like "The Cuban Queen,"
and the less elegant "Cribs." Belgian Jenny, the
honky-tonk queen of the houses of light love is Jerome's most
famous Madam. World
War I brought prosperity, growth and labor unrest. The town
boomed. Disaster's presence was always near. Dynamite, cages
for descending into the tunnels, cave-ins and heavy equipment
were a dangerous combination.During the Great Depression
of the 1930's, production slowed. It was during the '30's
that dynamite blasts combined with general shifting caused
parts of the town to crack or slide. One particularly powerful
blast caused a whole block to slide down to the next level,
and the "sliding jail" came to rest a block from
its intended location.
World War II revived the mines for a short time, but mining
towns die young, and by 1953, after belching copper for
more than 70 years - 800 million dollars worth - the great
shafts were silent. The remaining citizens, mostly mine
officials and retirees, realized the potential for making
Jerome a whistle stop on the way to Phoenix or California.
Labeled "America's most unique ghost city," the
town that had nearly been left for dead found new life.
There were people here before the west was won. If you're
interested in Jerome's History, the Mine Museum, owned and
operated by the Jerome Historical Society, sells history
books and tapes about Jerome. You can also join the Jerome
Historical Society (JHS) and receive a quarterly newsletter
about the history of Jerome in depth. JHS has actively preserved
Jerome's old buildings and historic status and sponsors
cultural and historical events.
Jerome
State Historic Park Open 8 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas.
In 1916 James Douglas built the Douglas Mansion of adobe
bricks made on-site, covered with stucco and painted white.
The mansion overlooks the United Verde Extension mine, nicknamed
"The Little Daisy." and was equipped with a central
vacuum system and steam heat.
Douglas designed the mansion to accommodate and entertain
visiting mining officials and investors and was reportedly
a gracious and generous host.
Inside are maps, ore samples and the story of the town.
On the second floor, the 3D model of the town with the tunnels
beneath it merits the trip. The park shows a video of the
history of Jerome continuously all day, and each month features
a different additional video. Viewing is free with your
admission to the park.
James "Rawhide Jimmy" Douglas was born in southern
Quebec, Canada in 1868. From 1881 to 1885 Douglas and his
brother, Walter attended school in Toronto. In 1883 his
father became a mining consultant for Phelps Dodge. He moved
from Manitoba Province to Arizona in 1889 to farm, but instead
he took a position with his father's company. In 1911 Major
A.J. Pickrell owned the United Verde Extension (UVX). Using
Douglas' knowledge and contacts, the two secured a stock
option and sold shares for development of a shaft. They
sold the stock for fifty cents a share in 1912. By 1916
UVX stock was worth $42 per share. Your grandfather or great-grandfather
could have made some money!
When the ore was exhausted, Douglas relinquished his US
citizenship and returned to Canada, where he died in early
1949. |
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The
Palatki
ruins are a secret in Sedona, even though they are the
most spectacular ruins in the area. At Palatki you hike
up a short trail to hidden ruins, and can actually climb
up into the dwellings. Also, there is an extensive cave
area across from the parking lot where you will find
the most extensive pictographs in this area. There is
a local Friends of the Forest volunteer to answer your
questions. ($5.00 entry fee) Ask us for a direction
card. |
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Uptown Sedona area is a great place to shop for souvenirs
such as T-shirts, post cards, and Sedona items. This is also
where you will find the jeep tour companies. Shop hours are
generally 10-6. |
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Schnebly
Hill Road Scenic Drive is a very rough dirt road
up to an unbelievably beautiful viewpoint. The drive
is about six miles to the viewpoint, and takes about
thirty minutes, but will leave you with wonderful memories
and breathtaking photographs of red rocks and the sunset.
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We've slowed down the pace now - we don't want you to get
totally worn out on your vacation! Sedona is a Hiker's Paradise.
Please take the hiking information from the notebook in
your room, and we'll suggest hikes appropriate for your
comfort level. There is also an excellent hiking book in
our gift shop.
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| Oak
Creek Canyon
is considered by Rand McNally to be the eighth most scenic
drive in the country. |
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Rock State Park for
bird hikes. Also see the "House of Apache Fire"
and an environmental education display. (Entry fee $5 per
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After
you've been out in the hot sun on your jeep ride, a
great way to cool off would be enjoying the natural
red rock water slides of Slide Rock State Park.
Six miles north of the "Y" on 89A, you'll
find this Oak Creek oasis fun for kids of all ages!
(Don't forget to take your "creek" towels
located under your bathroom sink.) (Entry fee $5 per
car).
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| West
Fork Hike
13 miles north of the "Y" in Oak Creek Canyon,
you'll find the "Call of the Canyon" parking area
for the West Fork Hike. This hike is a beauty both
in summer and winter, and is not difficult. The hike takes
you into the Secret Mountain Wilderness as far as you'd
like to go, and is marked every half mile. The trail traverses
Oak Creek a number of times and affords views of sheer red
rock cliff walls. ($3 parking fee). |
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| Flagstaff
If you've reached the West Fork Hike, you're halfway to
Flagstaff from Sedona. Should you choose to continue
there several points of interest we might suggest...
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Scenic
Overlook
- an impressive overlook at the top of the switchbacks
is both a beautiful photo opportunity, and also the
site of the Native American Arts Cooperative,
a group that certifies the authenticity of Native
American made jewelry and other goods for sale there.
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Lowell
Observatory - an interesting tour at the Observatory
where Pluto was discovered. The Observatory also houses
a 100 year old telescope and the personal library
of Percival Lowell, the astronomer who discovered
Pluto. |
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Museum
of Northern Arizona - fascinating artifacts and
exhibits that explain the culture and history of the
area. A gift shop offers Hopi, Navajo and Zuni art.
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| The Grand
Canyon is an easy day trip from Sedona. One way to approach
it would be to follow 89A to Flagstaff and then 89 North.
Just north of Flagstaff you'll see signs for Sunset Crater
National Park. This 31 mile loop road takes you to Sunset
Crater, a crater and lava flow area. You can walk around the
lava flow, but can't actually hike the crater. Continuing
past the crater, you'll have a panoramic view of the Painted
Desert, and then arrive at the Wupatki ruins. These extensive
ruins include not only a pueblo, with original 800 year old
beams in place, but also a ball court and sacred blow hole.
At the end of the loop road, you'll continue North on 89 into
the Navajo Nation. The Cameron Trading Post is a 100 year
old trading post, and is a great place to stop for a midmorning
snack of Indian fry bread. You'll follow Route 64 West into
the Grand Canyon National Park (this is also advantageous
because it's the lesser used entrance), and follow the scenic
drive all the way up to the Grand Canyon Village, where you
can have a late lunch at the historic El Tovar Hotel. Leaving
the park, stop at the IMAX theater (shows every hour on the
half hour), and then come back to Sedona via Route 180. This
is a full and rewarding day! The
other driving option is to go directly up Route 180 to the
Grand Canyon, stop at the IMAX on the way in, see the canyon
from several overlooks, have lunch at the El Tovar Hotel,
and come home again via Route 180. This route can be really
advantageous, especially if you've been in the car too much
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The
following are our guests' favorite restaurants in Sedona.
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| René
at Tlaquepaque Enjoy
the poetry and romance of fine dining, tucked in a quiet
corner of Tlaquepaque. René presents a symphony of
flavors featuring American and continental specialties prepared
to your taste by talented executive chef Walter Paulson.
The superb selection of wines complements the menu, and
an intimate bar provides the perfect red rock rendezvous.
Casual dress. Open for lunch and dinner. Outdoor courtyard
seating is also available. Reservations: 928-282-9225
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Cowboy Club The
Cowboy Club provides an authentic Southwest atmosphere with
hearty cowboy fare... Buffalo ribs and armadillo eggs are
featured on the menu as well as prickly pear salsa. Great
Southwestern food! Or choose their fine dining room, The
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