Most of Sedona’s attractions are natural wonders, but there is one man-made stop you should add to your list: The Chapel of the Holy Cross. You can find it 3 miles south of the “Y” in Sedona on AZ Rte. 179. The Chapel is at the end of Chapel Road.
The Chapel was dedicated in 1957, some 25 years after artist/sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude first began developing the design. It took 18 months to build.
Inside, the chapel is quite small, with just enough room for perhaps 100 people. Even though there’s no doubt this is a tourist attraction, the chapel is still filled with a feeling of reverence.
While the view out the front of the chapel is nice, I believe I found the best view while climbing the stairs from the basement gift shop. Windows in the stairwell open up to a view of the red rock mountain directly behind the chapel.
Note: This trip was first published in 2005. I have spent much more time in Sedona on more recent trips. You can check them out here.
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