Glendale is a small residential town that is located in the Valley of the Sun in Northwest Arizona. This beautiful town has many sightseeing attractions. Some of the top ones are as following.
The Jobing.com Arena is a famous hot spot in Glendale, with quite a few shows and concerts being held each year. Whenever the Phoenix Coyotes are playing, this place is crowded by sports fans.
University of Phoenix Stadium (formerly recognized as the Cardinals Stadium) is the home-ground of the Arizona Cardinals, the BCS the Fiesta Game as well as the Championship Game. You may think of taking a guided tour of the place on days whilst there’s no game.
The Westgate City Center is Glendale’s premier destination when it comes to dining, shopping and entertainment. It’s located practically next door to the University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena, which is the heart of the city. The Westgate City Center is mainly known for its bars, restaurants and fountains as well as for the entertainment events that are regularly hosted there.
Camelback Ranch was newly included in the list of sports venues in the West Valley. The Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers also train in the stadium all through the Spring Basketball season.
The Sahuaro Ranch was built in 1885. It is a historic landmark, which finds a place in the National Register of Historic Places. It is the 17 acre property with 17 buildings and a rose garden that are open for visitors. The Sahuaro Ranch hosts quite a few special events yearly; one of them is Antique Tractor and Engine Show in February.
Thursdays in Glendale are something special. Suppose you walk down the streets of downtown Glendale any Thursday between October and May, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the Caitlin Court Historic District, shop for antiques, enjoy the street performances and ride in a carriage.
The Cerreta Candy Company is family-owned candy business. You can take a tour of the factory where you’ll learn how liquid caramel is transformed into tempting treats and how delicious cream centers enter the core of rich chocolate. The standard tour lasts for about half an hour Monday to Friday.
Cabela’s is one of the major retailers in Glendale and the store is a tourist hub with its aquarium, fishing and hunting museum and numerous other attractions. You can easily walk down to Cabela’s from the Arena and it’s not more than a mile away from the Stadium.
The White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a few miles west of the town and not exactly in Glendale. One gets around 21 beautiful miles of biking and hiking trails with something different levels. For the kids, the Waterfall Trail leading to the Petroglyph Plaza is a favorite spot.
The Glendale Xeriscape Botanical Garden of 4 acre displays more than a thousand varieties of cacti as well as other desert plants. The garden is open to all visitors everyday throughout the year and admission is completely free.
That’s the beginning of all that Glendale has in store. Come, drop by and experience the magic of authentic Arizona.
John Husker, traveler and writer, is a native of Phoenix AZ and loves writing about the state. Some of his articles deal with Arizona sports and other events as well as the popular restaurants and hotels in Phoenix.