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The Sedona Scene
With
an abundance of unspoiled scenery and numerous sacred sites surrounding
the town, Sedona
has become the top pilgrimage destination in the United States. Its
international reputation as a spiritual and healing center leads over 4
million visitors to journey here annually to experience the vortex
phenomenon.
Despite this large number of visitors Sedona retains an
ambiance that
is distinctly "small town." In fact, the town covers an
area of only 19 square miles, and boasts a population of only about 14,000
residents.
It is possible to drive from one end of Sedona to the other in just 10-15
minutes.
Travel To Sedona
Sedona is 120 miles north of the Phoenix
airport and 278 miles southeast of the Las
Vegas airport. Most
visitors fly into Phoenix, rent a car, and drive up on I-17. There
is also a shuttle
service available from Phoenix
to Sedona. While a car is definitely the best way to get around,
there is also taxi service and the Sedona
trolley.
Lodging In Sedona
There are fantastic accommodations to choose from in every price
range. For your convenience we have provided a complete list of Sedona
B&B's and Sedona
Hotels.
Physical Environment
Nestled among red rock canyons at the foot of the vast Colorado Plateau,
Sedona enjoys a mild 4-season climate. With approximately 16 inches
of precipitation annually, Sedona is considered semi-arid rather than
desert. The town is surrounded by the Coconino
National Forest, which is dominated by pinon pine and juniper
at this elevation, with cottonwood and sycamore trees along the canyon
bottoms. The area surrounding
Sedona offers outstanding hiking
trails and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Sedona Demographics
The population is mostly college educated and relatively affluent,
with a median age of 52 and median family income of $52,659. 55% of
the population is female, 45% male, and approximately 54% of adults are
married. Sedona is approximately 90% white, 8% Hispanic and 2%
other.
Sedona Housing Statistics
The housing market in Sedona is extremely tight and prices have risen
dramatically in recent years. The median home price is now well over
$500,000. Approximately 73% of living spaces are owner occupied.
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Sedona History
Human settlement in the Sedona area dates about 10,000 years, when
hunter-gatherers roamed the area. Sinagua and Hohokam
farmers built several significant villages in the Verde Valley and began
growing their crops here over 1,000 years ago. They established
trade routes extending to the Pacific coast and southward to Central
America. However, by the time Spanish conquistadors arrived in the
late 1500's, the farmers had moved on and the Yavapai people had moved in.
When gold was discovered in the Bradshaw Mountains near
Prescott, the local native tribes were forced to relocate to the San
Carlos Reservation in southern Arizona. Immediately after their
removal in 1876, Anglo settlers began moving in, drawn here by year-round
water sources. The early economy of Sedona was based on agriculture
and ranching, and the town remained relatively unknown.
By 1900 about 15 homesteading families called the area
home. T.C. Schnebly arrived in 1899 and purchased 80 acres along Oak
Creek
where Tlaquepaque and the Los Abrigados Resort are now located.
Schnebly opened a general store and hotel on the property and
soon realized there was a need for regular mail service. He
submitted applications with the Postmaster General using several other
names
for the community, but they were rejected as too long. He eventually
submitted an application using his wife's name. On June 26, 1902
the Postmaster approved the name "Sedona."
Movies In Sedona
Once a sleepy, out-of-the-way agricultural community, the spectacular
scenery of Sedona soon caught the attention of Hollywood
movie directors. While the hayday of film in Sedona was during the
1940's and 1950's, film crews still come here to shoot television
commercials and magazine ads. To date more than 100 feature films
and numerous television productions have been shot either partially
or entirely in Sedona.
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