Travelers looking to visit a serene town need look no further than the red rocks of Arizona.
A recent study by Mission Connection ranked Sedona the No. 1 most zen city in America.
Sedona topped the list of 150 US cities ranked by Google Review scores.
Mission Connection concluded Sedona was a ‘wellness hub’ that attracted worldwide visitors seeking ‘tranquility and inner peace.’
With a population of less than 11,000, Sedona scored a 4.88 out of 5 in Google Ratings, making it one of two Arizona cities to crack the top 10 list.
Mission Connection named Sedona, Arizona the most zen city in the US
Sedona may be a dream come true for any outdoor or spiritual enthusiast.
One famous attraction in Sedona is Cathedral Rock, which marks one of the city’s four ‘vortexes.’
The Sedona vortexes are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self-exploration, according to Visit Sedona.
Besides Cathedral Rock, energy crackles ‘most intensely’ at Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, and Boynton Canyon.
Anyone who visits these vortexes may want to be quiet, since guests frequently visit the areas to meditate or do yoga.
Outdoorsy travelers can also visit one of more than 200 trails covering 400 miles in the city.
Visitors can also enjoy Sedona’s ‘abundance of yoga studios, luxurious spas, and holistic healing centers.’
One famous attraction in Sedona is Cathedral Rock
It’s possible see plenty during a day trip to Sedona, but tourists looking to spend more time in the red rocks can choose between several hotels in the city.
One hotel in Boynton Canyon is Enchantment Resort, which was the named the best hotel in Sedona last August by Forbes.
Otherss in Sedona include the L’Auberge de Sedona, the Ambiente Hotel, and The Wilde Resort and Spa.
The Enchantment Resort in Boynton Canyon was ranked the best hotel in Sedona by Forbes last August
FOX 10 drone pilots Brian Kae and Joe Tillman praised Sedona and its ‘beautiful red rocks’ during an episode of Drone Zone.
They also discussed the well known vortex that Tillman admitted he tries to avoid during his trips.
‘Sedona is a great day trip. It’s nothing like you’ve seen… All of the sudden you make a turn off the highway, and you are surrounded by these beautiful, gorgeous red rocks,’ he said.
Kae added that the two men enjoyed flying their drones over the Chapel of the Holy Cross – a top tourist attraction with ‘beautiful architecture.’
Tourists have also had positive experiences in Sedona.
‘As soon as you enter Sedona the red rock mountains is breathtaking. Lots of options for food using Yelp or Open Table as references,’ a Yelp reviewer wrote in June.
‘The upper Sedona is shop after shop… Lots of stores advertising crystals, psychic readings, etc. clothing stores, American Indian crafts, gemstones, fossils and more.’
Various reviewers have praised Sedona for its outdoorsy attractions
Sedona narrowly beat towns in California, New Mexico, and Hawaii to earn this year’s top ranking.
Other Arizona cities to make thelist were Prescott at number nine, Flagstaff at number 11, Tubac at number 16, Bisbee at 42, and Carefree at 76.
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A-List Arizona beauty spot is named America’s most zen city
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