Visiting Sedona? Bring your panoramic camera and telephoto lens and plan to spend much of your time standing in awe of the stunning desert scenery, majestic rock formations and breath-taking sunsets; because the premier Sedona attraction is its world-famous landscape.

Sedona is also known as a mecca for spiritual healers, self reflection and meditation. Many travel to the areas vortexes such as Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon, and Bell Rock where some visitors find increased metaphysical energy for physical and spiritual healing. Others find the vibrant earth tones and year long desert vegetation inspiration for creative thinking and artistic endeavors.

With so much dazzling beauty all around, the outdoors makes a natural backdrop for nearly all of Sedona's best tours and family adventures. Start your Sedona vacation with top rated Arizona tour, Pink Jeep Tours. This award-winning, off-road excursion is a must-do way to see Sedona.

Vacationers with an athletic bent will want to stop into Sedona Sports for all of their mountain bike, binocular, jogging stroller and GPS rental needs.

Another great way to explore the natural wonders of Sedona is with the Way of the Ancients Tours, which specializes in small groups and tours at a leisurely pace. Trail Horse Adventures, another Sedona family favorite, offers guided horseback tours and some of the finest trail horses around.

Experience the splendor of Sedona from the sky with Northern Lights/Sedona Balloons, popular for its great safety rating and excellent customer service. Nearby Sky High Balloon Adventures is another great bet for hot air ballooning fun.

While you're in Sedona, make it a point to head 20 miles away to Camp Verde and visit Montezuma Castle, a National Monument nestled into a cliff high above Beaver Creek. This five-story, 20-room dwelling was built by ancient Sinagua farmers in the 12th century and remains a sacred site for contemporary Pueblo cultures.

Shopping in Sedona means a visit to Tlauepaque Arts & Crafts villages. Known as "the art and soul" of Sedona, this quaint Mexican-village-inspired landmark offers the best of everything that is for sale in the Southwest. And don't forget to stop into Krazy Kyote Activities & Tours to pick up souvenirs, books and maps, as well as more information on what to do in Sedona.

About an hour north of Sedona, in Payson, is Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, the world's largest natural travestine bridge and a great Sedona family attraction. In Sedona, golfing means a visit to the Oakcreek Country Club, a championship golf course that is also a work of art.

If you must go inside at any point in your Sedona vacation, make sure it's with a visit to local favorite Oak Creek Brewing Company, Sedona's only microbrewery. Or kick back with a few drinks, "Cheers" style, at the entertaining and fun place where they always know your name, the Full Moon Saloon.

Don't forget to take a break from all this Sedona adventure and grab a bite to eat at the Heartline Café. Located among the gorgeous red rocks, in the heart of Sedona, this affordable family restaurant uses only the finest ingredients and features breathtaking organic gardens, as well as delightful staff and friendly service. For the best breakfast in town try the Coffee Pot Restaurant. Home to 10 omelets, this is the "in" place to eat!

Try some authentic Sonaran Mexican cuisine at Javelina Cantina, which also features other Southwestern dishes, made with the freshest ingredients. Or head to Amara Cantina for some authentic mexican dishes and amazing margaritas! If you're craving Italian, try Dahl & DiLuca Italian Restaurant, voted Best Food in Sedona. For high-quality Japanese cuisine, Takashi Japanese Restaurant is another great dining option.