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As locals we avoid the touristy places - some of our favorite restaurants are (in no particular order)
Bella Vita
The Hudson
The Golden Goose
Oak Creek Brewing Co.
The surrounding area has more
Up The Creek (Cornville)
The Manzanita (Cornville)
Moscato (Camp Verde)
Pizzeria Bocce (Cottonwood)
Mai Thai (Cottonwood)
There are some pretty cool Indian ruins nearby - Montezuma's Castle,Palatki, Hunanki and V-Bar-V Ranch are all worth a visit.
Oak Creek Canyon is a cool drive but it's better going from North to South. Save it for when you are coming back to Sedona from Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon, Meteor Crater, etc.
As far as shooting - we are under pretty strict fire restrictions in just about all the shooting areas due to the weather so don't get your hopes too high.
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So many good restaurants in Sedona!
-If its not too warm out.. I HIGHLY suggest wheeling (its bouncy) up dry creek rd up to the Devils Bridge trailhead then hoofing it the rest of the way.. 2mi round trip hike from that spot.
-Schnebly hill rd is great views as well.
https://www.alltrails.com/us/arizona/sedona/off-road-drivingIf it IS warm out lol, grab your trunks and towels and head to Crescent Moon Picnic site.. its our favorite swimming hole there, and if you go up the creek a ways its less people. They do only allow so many folks in so if you go later you might be waiting in line for a spot.
If you are into wine, Cottonwood is a good easy day trip, there are a bunch of winery tasting rooms all within walking distance in the old town spot.. and we always end at Bocce(mentioned above).. their food is really good. If you like the band Tool, one of Maynard's tasting rooms, Merkin, is there.
We also love hitting up the Vineyards on Page Springs Rd between Sedona and Cottonwood. Javalina Leap, Page Springs, and Oak Creek vineyards.
I 100% agree on doing Oak Creek canyon drive on Hwy 89A from Flagstaff down to Sedona. Do not miss the overlook turnoff before it drops down into the canyon.
I did make a few Points of Interest maps.. some crossover but one has some more things Grand Canyon Centric
POI Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1UPmPu70C6ZmC5Kpti0yvq8ZZD_GgVeZJ&usp=sharingGC POI Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19_JmznFkna-9AC4cmYbDKxqpz6fNYm3x&usp=sharing