Sometimes to relax we just need to get out of town. When Mill Avenue gets old, or you just want to escape the hectic crowds for a weekend to recoup, head up to Sedona for a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery. Luckily, a daytrip up north will provide the necessary vacation just a couple hours away.

Explore Sedona and enjoy the city teeming with boutiques, galleries and one-of-a-kind shops. Sedona offers various gifts and activities, from Native American crafts and healing gemstones to authentic Mexican cuisine—the city has just about everything to fit any budget. On the way back to Phoenix, stop at the Oak Creek Brewery in Tlaquepaque, for an award-winning brew and a gourmet mushroom brie burger. 2050 Yavapai Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336, 928-204-1300. oakcreekbrew.com