Hiking, art, meditation or massage, whatever you’re into, Sedona has it all. Its surrounding canyons offer epic hikes and adventure, and it’s also home to some of the country’s best spas. There’s so much to do in this magical little town that I wanted to share what we did on our trip in the last part of my Sedona travel guide.
DAY ONE – POOL DAY
We arrived in Sedona in the late afternoon, so we decided just to soak up the remaining sun at the Amara pool.
There’s so many great resorts in Sedona dedicated to catering to your every need, there’s no need to ever leave your hotel if you’re looking for a little rejuvenation!
DAY TWO – HORSESHOE BEND/ ANTELOPE CANYON ADVENTURE
These two natural wonders are a must-see if you visit the Southwest.
Antelope Canyon is an incredible glowing red sandstone slot canyon, carved by millions of years of flash floods and erosion.
Horseshoe Bend is a stones throw away from the Grand Canyon and is a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Colorado River that offers spectacular views. 
We left Sedona around 8am for the three hour drive to the area.
At Antelope Canyon, a Navajo guide is required, so we stopped there first to make a reservation for a tour. There’s also two canyons: Upper – “The Crack” and Lower – “The Corkscrew.” We opted to do the Lower Canyon for no particular reason.
You can make reservations online before you come, or like us, just anticipate having to wait until the afternoon. We chose Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, and it cost $40 per person plus an $8 Navajo Park Permit Fee.
With Horseshoe Bend only about 10 minutes away, it made for the perfect detour while we waited.
To get to the Horseshoe Bend lookout points, it’s a fairly easy hike that’s less than a mile. It is an incredibly steep cliff once you arrive, and people get REAL close. 
We sat a littttttIeee further back to enjoy the breathtaking views!
After about an hour at Horseshoe Bend, it was time to head back to Antelope Canyon.
*Does Antelope Canyon look familiar? It might if you’re a Mac user. It was photographed for one of the wallpapers on the OS X Mountain Lion.
Lower Canyon is shaped like a “V,” and you have to climb down stairs to get in and out. Once you’re inside, it’s just wild. It feels like you were in a different universe with the softly curved edges, sculpted by millions of years of rain, wind and sand. It reminded me of pottery! 
One of the biggest draws to the canyons is the way the light trickles in, creating incredible colors inside, making it that no photo looks exactly the same Sadly, we went on a cloudy day, so we didn’t get to experience the light at its finest. But, according to this AZ Central article, the light is best in the Lower Canyon before 11am and in Upper Canyon between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
It takes about an hour to get through. March was a perfect time to go because in the summer it gets really crowded (and I imagine a little claustrophobic!)
Did you catch any of the fun shapes?! Out guide was wonderful and pointed out a seahorse, a lion, and even Donald Trump.
DAY THREE – EXPLORING THE TOWN
This is my favorite part of any vacation, wandering aimlessly through towns. If I’m feeling ambitious, I’ll take a run around the area to get my bearings straight and discover all places I need to come back to that day.
After a delicious (and boozy) brunch at L’Auberge (read all about that here!), we decided to walk through the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. This adorable shopping center is home to art galleries and small boutiques, filled with gorgeous turquoise jewelry and colorful dreamcatchers. 
I am obsessed with this little shop we found called “Spirits and Spice,” that sells artisan spices and alcohol. First of all, free samples. Second, everything we tasted was delicious from a Chai Tea Vodka to an Anejo Tequila in this GORGEOUS ceramic bottle (kicking myself that I didn’t buy it!).
MUST DO…NEXT TIME
SPAS
Ok next trip to Sedona, we really need to go to the spa, because these aren’t your typical spa treatments. Options range from sound therapy and use of crystals to dipping your feet in a nearby creek and then having your therapist perform a head, neck and shoulder massage.
I would love to go back and visit L’Apothecary at L’Auberge de Sedona where you can actually make your own scrubs and other bath products using ingredients native to the area.
Also, Mii Amo spa at the Enchantment Resort sounds heavenly; you can choose from three, four or five day “spa journeys,” personalized to suit your needs. They also offer a few Native American inspired therapies that pair personal intentions and mindfulness with a massage.
HIKING TRAILS
Since we opted to go out to Horseshoe Bend/ Antelope Canyon, we didn’t have the chance to hike around Sedona. From our hotel concierge, some of the best trails: Soldiers Pass (moderate, 4 miles total), Courthouse/ Bell Rock (easy to moderate, 4.2 miles total- we saw people hiking this and it looked wild!) and Brins Mesa (moderate, 3 miles total).
VORTEXES
So much of Sedona is rooted in the spiritual, which I wish we had a little more time to explore. Many people believe that Sedona is the center of vortexes, which are places where the Earth is extra alive with energy. Folks who visit say they leave with a happy heart and generally more energized.
This inclination toward all things more mindful is also on display in the local shops, which are filled with healing crystals and offering of aura readings.
While all of Sedona is considered to be a vortex, there are four other spots that locals will point you to in order to experience the Earth’s energy: Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Boynton Canyon.
JEEP TOURS
You walk through downtown, and there are Jeep tour offerings everywhere. If you’re not into hiking, you can hop into one of these for an off-roading adventure on local trails or ancient ruins.
SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
Nature’s waterslide…I remember coming here as a kid and having a blast! This is a must in the summer.