Location: Glendale
Top Things to do in Glendale
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Glendale /ˈɡlɛndeɪl/ is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located about nine miles (14 km) northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 226,721.
Restaurants in Glendale
1. Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
The School of Human Evolution and Social Change's Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve features one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric petroglyphs in the Phoenix Valley. Visit the museum galleries to learn about the prehistoric peoples that traveled through this location as well as cutting edge research on Southwest Archaeology, then view the petroglyphs and encounter native desert plants and animals in their natural habitat along the quarter mile trail. Admission discounts available for seniors, children, students, and AAA members. Free admission Memorial Day through Labor Day for active duty military and their families. Please see our webpage or call for upcoming event, special program, and closure information. Open Wednesday - Saturday. Summer hours (May-Sept): 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Winter hours (Oct-Apr): 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reviewed By cohoman - Sammamish, United States
While visiting the Phoenix area my wife picked this place for a visit on a Wednesday morning. The preserve is maintained by ASU and is a quarter mile trail in the desert showing off the petroglyphs etched in the black volcanic rocks made by ancient Indians. One thing that surprised me was that these petroglyphs are located in rocks high in the hillside and not at the trail level. So you need to look closely and use a camera with a telephoto zoom or possibly a cellphone camera with zoom capabilities to see and/or photograph them. Also, you can change your position when looking for the glyphs which will make them stand out more. Pretty cool stuff! Note, that their covid hours are Weds through Fri from 8 am to 12 pm, and they close their gates at 12:15 pm.
2. Cerreta Candy Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Bigredmachine - Salt Lake City, United States
Cerreta Candy Company is so successful because they make candy that everyone wants. Nothing too fancy, and nothing too expensive. Everything they make is delicious and disappears as soon as they come through the front door. Their sugar free candy is a big hit with our diabetic family members, and the chocolate covered rice crispy treats our my personal favorites. Their white chocolate golfballs are a great gift for any golfer.
3. State Farm Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 876 reviews
Reviewed By DeanONKW - Kitchener, Canada
I enjoyed this tour. The stadium itself is quite interesting and the guide was good at engaging the entire tour group. One highlight was seeing the difference between the home team locker room and the visiting team locker room. Another was understanding how the real grass turf is rolled outdoors like a "giant lasagna pan". Seeing the press box and a luxury sweet were interesting. The only aggravation regarding this tour was Ticketmaster. Tickets are available on-site for no service fee but I was staying in another city and I knew tours could fill up so I had to use Ticketmaster. I believe the total cost was 250% of the list price due to all of the stupid fees!
4. Sahuaro Ranch Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By joefocht53 - Tamarac, United States
Being there for a family reason we wanted to relax and enjoy the outdoors and this was the perfect place. On Mondays the park is open but the buildings are closed but, it is still worth it. I saw a family having a picnic lunch with the kids. The rose garden and just to see what a ranch appeared in the late 18th century was amazing. They have many peacocks that are there and some will even stop to put on a show for you. The beauty of the Peacocks and the roses are worth the going even thou the building may be closed learn from actual building and put yourself back in the history of Glendale
5. Camelback Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Spring Training home of Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, located in Glendale, Arizona
Reviewed By ronmK1355NJ - Kelowna, Canada
If you are a baseball fan....especially of the spring Cactus League, Camelback Ranch, the spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Socks is a wonderful place to be. This is a spectacular baseball facility with countless opportunities to interact with both the game and the players. Plenty of free parking. A wonderful park like atmosphere and great site lines in the game stadium. It's a must attend...location.
6. Gila River Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By 618janet - Charleston, United States
We had a really good time watching hockey here. Food was fine, parking $$$ but easily accessible. Lots of energy in the stadium.
7. Glendale 9 Drive-In Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 585sheilal - Pardeeville, United States
We went on a Tuesday. It was quick getting in the gate and driving to our screen was easy. The quality of the sound coming through in the car was excellent and it was fun to enjoy a movie outside.
8. Westgate Entertainment District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By gdcr5910
We walked around this area and had some lunch and visited the candy and yogurt shops. Very nice area with lots of variety of food and shops.
9. AMC Arrowhead 14
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By PhlegmMaster - Phoenix, United States
A friend & I came here to see a newly released film. Purchasing our tickets online and having our seats assigned to us meant that even if we got stuck in traffic and showed up at the last minute (we actually arrived early), we wouldn't have to go up and down the theater, looking for what seats are left. The seats are quite comfortable. You begin in a normal seated position; from this point, you can begin reclining, using a lever/button on the side of your seat, stopping at various degrees or going all the way down to a near-flat position. You just need to find your "sweet spot" and enjoy the flick! Just don't show up for a movie feeling sleepy, because you easily could doze off in one of these babies!
10. Thunderbird Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By bpred754 - Phoenix, United States
I grew up in this area so I have been to Thunderbird Conservation Park several times. There are several trails with different types of difficulties. My favorite trail is the Sunrise trail. It is a quick hike with awesome views, my German Shepherd loves it too! The park also has several different types of amenities like picnic areas and a wildlife lookout area that not many people know about. I recommend downloading the Avem app, it will help you discover and find all the different park amenities offered at Thunderbird Conservation Park. Happy Hiking!
