Glendale, AZ

1. University of Phoenix Stadium

University of Phoenix Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the desert-city of Glendale. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman along with Hunt Construction Group and HOK Sports, the stadium is the perfect representation of sophisticated design, engineering, and technology.

The stadium is home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, and is also the site of the annual NCAA Fiesta Bowl.

Throughout the year the stadium plays host to several other entertainment and sports events and activities. The stadium is proudly known for being the first in North America to incorporate a fully-retractable roof over a natural-grass playing field, it’s also the first of its kind to operate at an incline.

1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-433-7101

2. Westgate Entertainment District

Westgate Entertainment District provides a wonderfully vibrant outdoor setting complete with beautiful water features in Glendale, Arizona. Visitors who have made their way to Westgate will enjoy an interactive dining, shopping, and entertainment experience.

The shopping district is anchored by the Gila River Arena, home to the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Just across the street is the Arizona Cardinals’ University of Phoenix Stadium.

A few of the stores visitors will find here include La Lady Boutique, Just Sports, and As You Wish Pottery Painting Place. Once shoppers work up an appetite, they’ll have a variety of restaurants to choose from, such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, and Shane’s Rib Shack.

6751 North Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-385-7502

3. Camelback Ranch - Glendale

Camelback Ranch - Glendale is a large, state-of-the-art baseball facility located approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The 141-acre complex serves as the home for the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers during MLB’s Spring Training. This Sonoran Desert-style complex offers fans of baseball more than just top-quality facilities and playing fields; the site is also equipped with picturesque walking trails, an orange grove, and well-manicured grounds. Guests will also appreciate the fully stocked lake between the two team’s facilities, as well as the complex’s unique water features. Camelback Ranch boasts 13 full-size baseball fields, three half-fields, 12 luxury suites, a party deck, and a capacity of up to 13,000 baseball fans.

10710 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, Phone: 623-302-5000

4. Gila River Arena

Gila River Arena is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose entertainment and sports arena located in Glendale, Arizona. Home to the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, visitors will have the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best hockey players fly around the ice. Beyond hockey, the arena is an excellent venue for live musical performances. The arena’s stage was christened in February of 2004 by Grammy Award-winning artist, Bette Midler. Since then the arena has featured performances by several world-famous artists, including Prince, Madonna, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aerosmith, the Eagles, Justin Timberlake, and many more. Travelers making their way through the Phoenix/Glendale part of Arizona should definitely catch a game or show at this award-winning arena.

9400 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-772-3800

5. Glendale Historic District

Native Americans, cowboys, ranchers, and farmers have shaped Glendale into the city it is today. Visitors to the city will have the opportunity view many of the heritage and cultural sites left behind by these pioneers. Glendale Historic District is a generous collection of over 100 antique stores, specialty shops, charming eateries, unique museums, a candy factory, and several historic homes. One of West Valley’s oldest ranches has also been preserved, the Historic Sahuaro Ranch is made up of 13 original structures and a large rose garden. Keeping the history of the valley’s earliest settlements alive, the ranch offers guided tours, as well as detailed exhibits for visitors to explore.

5800 W Glenn Drive, Suite #140, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-930-4500

6. Thunderbird Conservation Park

Thunderbird Conservation Park is a large park that is dedicated to preserving a portion of Arizona’s desert environment, in the city of Glendale. This 1,185-acre preserve boasts more than 14 miles of rugged trails, perfect for horseback riding, bird watching, trail running, hiking, and mountain biking. Three of the preserve’s trails ascend to peaks that provide breathtaking views over Glendale and Phoenix. Other trails wind around ridgelines and through a wetland area that has several wildlife viewing blinds. The park features additional facilities that include a horse staging area, restrooms, and shade ramadas. Thunderbird Conservation Park is the ideal setting for a fun-filled day of outdoor recreation under the Arizona sun.

22600 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-930-2820

7. Tolmachoff Farms

Tolmachoff Farms is a fourth generation, family-owned and operated farm located in Glendale, Arizona. Currently, Gracie and Bill Tolmachoff and four children Brooke, Michael, Ashley, and Bill, are running the farm. The farm started out growing mostly corn, wheat, and cotton in its earlier years, it has now been growing large varieties of vegetables and fruit’s since the 1970s. The farm offers several activities throughout the year that are fun for the whole family, including a pumpkin patch, haunted corn mazes, train rides, petting zoos, and photos with Santa Clause during Christmas time. The Tolmachoff family strives to provide every guest with freshest produce, warmest hospitality, and special moments they can cherish for a lifetime.

5726 North 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 602-999-3276

8. Catlin Court Historic District

Catlin Court Historic District is a community of services, restaurants, and retail shops within the Glendale Historic District, in downtown Glendale, Arizona. The mission of the district is to provide unique dining and shopping experiences for all of its visitors. Some of the charming shops visitors will find here include the Cottage Garden, Gracie’s Marketplace, Out of the Blue, and Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures. Should hunger strike while visitors are shopping, they can grab a bite to eat at the Touch of European Café, or Papa Ed’s Ice Cream. Visitors won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind, Glendale experience.

5800 W Glenn Drive, Suite #140, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-930-4500

9. Arizona Doll & Toy Museum

Arizona Doll & Toy Museum is a museum featuring an extensive collection of antique dolls, figurines, and dollhouses, located in the heart of Glendale, Arizona. The museum has a doll in its collection that is older than the United States of America. The 300-year-old doll has clear and smooth wax skin, soft facial features, shiny-blond (human) hair, and a white cloth dress. This is just one of the many precious artifacts held by this unique museum. Many of the museum’s antique items date from time periods that range between the 1700s and 1980s. This hidden gem can be found between the historic Rosson House and Arizona Science Center.

5847 West Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Phone: 623-939-6186