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Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)

Sedona, AZ
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Ranked #2 of 53 attractions in Sedona
Type: Scenic Drives
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Fort Worth, TX
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245 reviews 245 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Drive up and down this road and prepare to stop often for photo ops. You will see something different and interesting with each trip. God's finest masterpieces stand out boldly here.

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Elgin, Illinois
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Just drive through this stretch of highway for one of the most unbelievable sites you'll ever see. Pull over at the scenic stops but really no need.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The Concierge at the Sedona Real Inn recommended doing the route, turning around and coming back. You really do see it differently. Well I just had to do the return trip once more after that too!

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Encino
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a short drive, but one that is very memorable. You will get many photos of beautiful rock formations in the Sedona area.

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Fallbrook, California
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This road trip rivals the Grand Canyon because you get up close to the rock formations. The view feels almost like a 3D movie. Lots of trailheads to stop and go hike for an even closer view. Be sure purchase the parking pass Red Rock for $5 a day or $15 for a week. That way you wont risk a... More

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Baltimore
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6 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Very nice winding road above Sedona. Great views and some nice places to purchased Native American artwork!

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Annapolis, Maryland
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

There's really no other word to describe this drive. Worth the time and easy to access. And not one of those drives where there's a long commitment.

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Portland, Oregon
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Years ago, this was a treacherous and horribly frustrating stretch of narrow two lane road, but it has been wonderfully updated to a safe and fun drive with spectacular vistas at multiple pullouts. Pay attention when traversing the roundabouts for those who aren't used to them. Excellent vistas can be had a sunrise and sunset.

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Syracuse, New York
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

As recommended by everyone, we took the SR 179 into Sedona. It was a great introduction to the red rocks. There were pull overs to take photos. We also stopped at the Visitors' Center and the volunteer was very helpful. We would have been lost without the maps they provided. The road is also in great condition, which wasn't always... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

When one exits from I-17 and drives on SR179, there is a wonderful Forest Service Visitors Center available on the right. Not only is it a great place to ask questions about the area and buy passes for various trailhead parking (yes, passes are needed in a lot of the hiking and viewing areas in Red Rock country), it is... More

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