The Top 10 Family Activities In Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona is a beautiful Southwest town surrounded by breathtaking landscape and is home to a thriving art scene. It is also an ideal location to take the entire family, no matter the age range, because there are a plethora of fun and quality adventures waiting to be explored. From hot air balloon rides to Segway tours to a waterslide made by nature and much more, we’ve curated a list of some of the best family-friendly activities to partake in when visiting Sedona and the surrounding area.

A great way to see the scenic beauty surrounding Sedona is by Jeep. There are several companies within the area that offer tours throughout the backcountry landscape via Jeeps, including Pink Jeep Tours (yes, the Jeeps are pink), offering adventures for the entire family. Even the littlest members of the family don’t have to miss out on these fun excursions, as Pink Jeep Tours allows kids as young as 18 months. They offer six different tours ranging from one-and-a-half hours to three hours. Their guides are highly experienced, and they work with the Bureau of Land Management to make sure the environment is proetcted. Other great companies offering family-friendly tours include Red Rock Western Jeep Tours and Arizona Safari Jeep Tours.

Grab your hiking shoes and swimsuits because a beautiful state park located north of Sedona awaits your family. Slide Rock State Park, a 43-acre historic apple farm, is guaranteed to provide a day of fun for the family, both young and young at heart. There is an entrance fee ($10 per vehicle and up to four adults – 14 and older – at the time of publishing), but it is worth it to experience the natural water slide. Made of red sandstone, kids and adults can slide down the nature-made toy and cool off in the water below. It’s a perfect reprieve on a hot summer’s day.

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Make sure the young ones take a nap in the afternoon because they are going to want to stay up for this adventure. Sedona has vast clear skies that light up at night with brilliant, twinkling stars. As a result, it is a prime location to participate in some incredible stargazing. One venue to note is Sedona Star Gazing, which was voted ‘The Best Thing to Do in Sedona.’ The star gazing experience lasts about one-and-a-half hours, and children are welcome (there are some times when children have to be older than 12, but other times, younger ones are also invited to experience this nighttime adventure). They will absolutely love looking through the giant telescope.

With the incredible surrounding outdoors, it should come as no surprise that Sedona is an excellent area to explore on foot. There is a variety of places to go hiking, and with so many destinations to chose from, there is a trail for every skill level, meaning there is sure to be a perfect one that the entire family can enjoy. Families often rave about the Fay Canyon Trail. This hiking trail is little over two miles round trip, with many beautiful sites along the way such as breathtaking views of the canyons. Another fun excursion is Bell Rock, which is a red rock monolith that children are allowed to climb.

Hiking in Sedona, AZ, USA

For those families with older children, why not take a Segway tour around Sedona to explore the sites. One company worth seeking out is Sedona Segway Tours, as they offer a variety of tours based on time and experience. Ranging from one to two-and-a-half hours, the tours include the Jordon Tour, which will take sightseers on a tour of the tourist area, the Tlaquepaque-Gallery Tour, and for the experienced riders, there is the Chapel of the Holy Cross Tour, an adventure that will take you to the historical chapel built into the red rock. Each tour also comes with training, so you’re better equipped to enjoy this experience to the fullest.

Why not experience Sedona from up in the air rather than the ground? With a hot air balloon ride, you and your family can do just that, so make sure the kids get a good night’s sleep because this experience only takes place at sunrise and lasts about three to four hours with about one to one-and-a-half hours in flight. Red Rock Balloon Adventures describes their hot air balloon rides as an ‘Aerial Nature Walk’, which is exactly what it will feel like as you float through the air while taking in the incredible scenery below.