For families that revel in outdoor extravaganza, Sedona, Arizona, is suited for many outdoor (sometimes indoor) activities. This makes it great for families visiting with kids needing to blow off ...

Abbie Kozolchyk is a frequent New York Times contributor who grew up visiting Sedona from her childhood home of Tucson. Reporting and family trips have taken her back regularly. Rising from the ...

Sedona visitors can enjoy hiking, jeep tours, swimming holes and spiritual vortexes. The city is home to a thriving arts community, with galleries, boutiques and the Tlaquepaque shopping village.