Sedona

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A September 2004 trip to Sedona by shadow102

Verde TrainMore Photos

My mother-in-law needed a ramp to get in the unit. Sedona Pines made one just for our trip. They went above and beyound the call. My mother-in-law loved our trip -- great HIT!!!

  • 9 reviews
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Family VacationBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Verde Valley Train Ride. Ride is about four hours long and takes you where no vehicle can get to. Beautiful Trip!! Couch and first class seating. Snakes and drinks in couch and free food in first class. First class is like living room seating. The best way to go is first class. Recommend this train ride to all visitors.

Quick Tips:

Visit during the week to avoid large groups of people. This area is a sight-seeing dream.

Best Way To Get Around:

Walking between shops. Public transportation is also a great way to go, and lets not forget the jeep tours. If you want to go off on your own you can even rent your own jeep for about for four hours. Better yet the top of a Hummer.

Sedona Pines ResortBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Sedona Pines"

Verde Train
Best Things Nearby:
The View is great. The Verde Train, Oak Creek, and Telequapoke art District.

Best Things About the Resort:
Did everything they could to accommodate my handicapped mother-in-law.

Resort Experience:
Quite, cool nights and warm days. Activities for all ages. Just a great place to take the family or just a quiet romantic getaway for mom and dad.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Excellent
  • Amenities: Excellent
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Sedona Pines Resort
6701 W HWY 89A Sedona, Arizona 86336
(928) 282-6640

Coffee PotBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Coffee Pot Restaurant"

101 three-egg omelettes. Staff is very good at making sure your drinks are full and the food is to your liking. They have a small gift shop for getting Arizona type gifts. Food was very good. They even make sure you have the jelly flavor you want. They don't hide the strawberry.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Coffee Pot
2050 West State Route 89A Sedona, Arizona 86336
(928) 282-6626

Oaxaca Restaurante & CantinaBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Oaxaca Restaurante & Cantina"

Patio dinning over looking main street. Cool breeze with music in the back groung. Great tasting and great quality food with plenty of drinks. A very polite staff dedicated to making your dining experience a memory.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Oaxaca Restaurante & Cantina
321 N. Hwy. 89A Sedona, Arizona 86339
(928) 282-4179

Slide Rock State ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Water was chilly and not as populated as I have seen it in past years. This is a natural slide running through Oak Creek Canyon. View is great, looking around the oaks and the red rock. Don't forget to bring your fishing pole because this creek has trout in it.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Slide Rock State Park
7 miles north via Oak Creek Canyon road (Highway 89A) Sedona, Arizona

Schnebly HillBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Schnebley HIll"

This is a great Jeep or high profile vehicle drive. It is approximately a two-hour ride from the bottom of the canyon to the top, which is just outside of Flagstaff. No need for shovels or ropes, this road is maintained by the county so it is graded, however, it is like a washboard so if you're not used to off roading this is not a recommended road to take. This road will have many Indian artifacts along the way up so make sure you watch closely as your driving. Don't forget to get your red rock pass so you can stop and see the sights.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Schnebly Hill
Sedona, Arizona 86336

Beyond Lookout PointBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Look Out Point"

You have to go to the airport and see the sights from on top of the mountain. While you're there you can have lunch at the Airport Cafe. The best time to go is at sunset. Perfect for taking pictures of the sky and the moutains with the sun hitting them just right.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Beyond Lookout Point
Near Airport Rd. off of 89A Sedona, Arizona

Mine TourBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Just an hour away is Jerome. Jerome is a small mining town with a museum showing the history of Jerome and the Arizona Mining history. You can shop at the small town shops, a great place to find that hard to get gift for that hard to buy for person in your life.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Mine Tour
30 minutes from Sedona Sedona, Arizona

Deer FarmBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Grand Canyon Deer Farm
From the time you walk in to the deer area you have a herd of deer looking to see if you’re going to feed them. If you are feeding them, hold on to your cup they will knock it out of your hand. IF your are not feeding them fast enough they will even try to get your attention by nibbling what your wearing. So don't wear white because it won’t be white anymore when you leave. Some of them even know how to untie your shoes. It’s great family fun, better then any petting zoo I have ever been to. Oh yeah, Santa Claus keeps his rain deer there also. A great see right before the holidays. But remember if your going to convince your kids they are Santa’s don't go there the day before Christmas. The deer farm is only closed two days a year Thanks giving and Christmas they do have a disclaimer Weather Permitting, so you might call if it is raining or snowing. They have a web sight also. Type www.deerfarm.com
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by shadow102 on October 5, 2004

Deer Farm
Hway 40 Sedona, Arizona

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