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City in Arizona, United States
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Glendale is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun. It was home to over 250,000 people in 2019.
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Known as one of the best locations for antiques. Has many historical and cultural facilities and events.
formerly Westgate City Center
Billed as the "Times Square of the desert", home to the Cardinals (NFL) and Coyotes (NHL) as well as bars, restaurants, shops and cinema.
Check out one of the newer NFL stadiums in the country, State Farm Stadium, named by Business Week as one of the 10 “most impressive” sports facilities on the globe due to the combination of its retractable roof and roll-in natural grass field. They are the oldest NFL team still in existence (after relocating twice) and after a long bout of mediocrity have gotten rather good.
NHL Hockey team. 2011-12 Pacific Division Champions. Plays in Gila River Arena.
30 minute guided tours. M-F, 10AM and 1PM. Very fun place for all ages and all the chocolate you can eat.
A historic park. 13 original buildings; rose garden, barnyard & historic orchards. Tours available in Sept. and Oct. Public area includes sports fields, dog park, playgrounds, seasonal events.
Free public skate and vert ramp for skaters of all ages and skills.
A free public park. Mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, bird watching, GRS mapping
Traditional food from Germany with a Bier Garden outside. Live entertainment
A popular destination for breakfast and lunch with a large variety of menu items.
Traditional burger joint without a drive-thru window.
A quaint café serving mostly Polish-style food.
Thin crust Sicilian-style pizza, other menu items include subs and lasagna.
Glendale's premier shopping and entertainment center. Sports arenas, lots of shopping and restaurants with night life bars coming alive after sundown. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Saddle Ranch, Kabuki, The Shout House, Hells Half acre, and more. Essentially the only west side hot spot.
The area surrounding this hotel is a sports enthusiast's dream with the University of Phoenix Stadium, Jobing.com Arena, Peoria Sports Complex and the Phoenix International Raceway nearby.
A hotel with full amenities for business travelers and vacationers.
Free WiFi, personal voice mail, heated pool, free continental breakfast. Conference/meeting space for up to 60 attendees.
Great location within the Westgate City Center, home of the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes. Enjoy an On The House Hot Breakfast, free hi-speed Internet, business center, outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and the 100% Hampton Guarantee.
By road
Glendale has the benefit of numerous freeways that travel through the Phoenix metro area.
By bus
Valley Metro Light Rail from Washington/Central Ave in Phoenix to Glendale/19th, then Valley Metro Bus 70 to Glendale. $4 for a 1-day pass (Nov 2020).
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