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Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)

Sedona, AZ
Ranked #6 of 64 attractions in Sedona
5.0 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
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Stratford, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We came into Sedona this way, it's a beautiful drive. Be prepared for traffic circles, cause there are lots of them. More

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Camp Verde, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Drive down a public roadway and feel like you're in a National Park. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The switchbacks were a little scary. but the views were worth it. Wish we had stopped at Slide Rock area. More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Beautiful area! The drive down from Flagstaff is a must! More

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Kent, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Breathtaking scenery! Several places to pull over to view and hiking trails. More

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Tennessee
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

this drive takes you out to the Cathedral and to bell rock, courthouse butte and others. each have hiking trails and the valley view is breathtaking. More

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Northern Ireland
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Lovely drive through spectacular countryside just outside sedona More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We drove the section leading into Sedona from Phoenix. There were terrific views at every turn. Speed limits are restricted in the senic areas. More

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arizona
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Have traveled this road dozens of time. Never get tired of the view. Be prepared for the 10 roundabouts that line this road. More

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Miami
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I couldn't get enough of this road! Every turn, out of every window, it was a spectacular view. Thank God they have pleny of areas where you can pull over and take pictures. More

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