Flagstaff Sedona
Flagstaff, Arizona is located at the base of the San Francisco Peaks which is a 12,500 foot inactive volcano. The city is located just a half an hour's drive northeast of Sedona, making it a hub for commerce in northern Arizona. Flagstaff is called the “City of 7 Wonders” because it is surrounded by the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument and the San Francisco Peaks.
The Flagstaff Sedona area is one that draws tourists from all across the U.S. as well as from worldwide who come here to see the spectacular backdrop of red rock formations and natural beauty. Most visitors coming from afar land at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport because the airport in Sedona is not big enough to accommodate large airliners. From here, tourists can take a taxi to Flagstaff and check into one of the many hotels in the area or travel the ½ hour to Sedona to take in the sights and stay in a wide variety of accommodations there.
Sedona is an old agricultural community which has grown into a tourist hot-spot due to the incredible beauty and rich cultural experiences it offers. Many artists traveled here over the years to take advantage of the beauty and decided to stay, so there are dozens of art galleries to browses which all consist of work reflecting Sedona's beauty and heritage. There are wonderful hiking and biking trails winding through the Sedona area as well as great golf courses, tennis courts, fishing opportunities and wonderful shopping experiences to enjoy.
The Flagstaff Sedona areas offer pleasant, warm weather twelve months out of the year, making this a very attractive destination for Americans wishing to escape cold weather in their home states as well as for international tourists who want to experience one of the most gorgeous places in the United States.
