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Chapel of the Holy Cross

A sight in Sedona, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.

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Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona
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Why go

Chapel built into red-rock buttes in 1956, with wide valley views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sedona, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Cathedral Rock Trail, 1.3 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sedona, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cathedral Rock Trail

    Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.

    Activity · 1.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Airport Mesa

    Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.

    Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village

    Mexican-style courtyards with galleries and craft shops under sycamores.

    Shopping · 2.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Pink Jeep Tours

    Open-air off-road tours over the red rocks, running since 1960.

    Activity · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Elote Cafe

    Chef Jeff Smedstad's modern Mexican cooking; the roasted-corn elote is a staple.

    Food · 2.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Devil's Bridge Trail

    Popular hike to a natural sandstone arch you can walk across.

    Activity · 5.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Chapel of the Holy Cross is a stop on our Grand Canyon & Arizona route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sedona

Chapel of the Holy Cross is our only sight pick in Sedona; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Sedona guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Sedona run from 51°F in December to 94°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Chapel of the Holy Cross itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Sedona from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sedona weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Coordinates
34.83200, -111.76675
Destination
Sedona, Arizona

Chapel of the Holy Cross: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Chapel of the Holy Cross. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Our pick: Midday.

Is Chapel of the Holy Cross free?

Yes, we list Chapel of the Holy Cross as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Chapel of the Holy Cross is at 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chapel of the Holy Cross?

Chapel of the Holy Cross appears on Grand Canyon & Arizona, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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