The Colorado River, running through it for approximately ... That, of course, is Sedona. It’s an easy one-liner to say there are places in the desert that make you feel like you’re on Mars ...

"Sedona can be fairly compared to Aspen and Taos. It's a high-end destination visited by the elite," said Tom Zoellner, a fifth-generation Arizonan, who is the author of the book "Rim to River ...

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.