Glendale Arizona Travel GuideCity of Glendale Arizona is the Phoenix Area's Newest Sports and Entertainment City
However, this sprawling Phoenix suburb is fast becoming a major Arizona sports and entertainment destination.
The city of Glendale Arizona cemented its new sports status by hosting the 2008 Arizona Super Bowl XLII (42), which was held on February 3, 2008. The town has come a long way from the its 19th century roots when Glendale Arizona was a farming community with orchards of citrus and other fruits and fields of alfalfa. Although most of the farms have been replaced with homes, shopping centers and corporations attracted by Glendale's business-friendly climate, you can still see examples of its past in its very small but historic downtown. While downtown Glendale has long been known for its antique shops and restaurants, sports and entertainment is the new big draw for Glendale Arizona travel these days. In spring 2009, Glendale celebrated the opening of the state-of-the-art Glendale Stadium-Camelback Ranch, which is the new Arizona Cactus League spring training baseball home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. The Phoenix Coyotes hockey team moved into the spacious, Jobing.com Arena in 2003, which is also a major entertainment venue. In 2006, the city of Glendale Arizona saw the opening of the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Glendale Arizona Cardinals football team and host to the 2008 Superbowl. The Cardinals Stadium, Glendale, Arizona is the showpiece of the 1-square mile Westgate City Center - a sports, dining, shopping and entertainment megacomplex. Set in newly developed western Glendale, this area is the centerpiece of the city's revitalization and a new reason to visit Glendale. From the historic to the brand new, Glendale Arizona travel offers a little something for everyone. Where is Glendale Arizona?The city of Glendale Arizona is located just west of Phoenix, between Interstate 17 and State Highway 101.Glendale is the largest city in the fast-growing West Valley, which includes the towns of Peoria, Goodyear, Surprise and Litchfield Park, among others. How to Get to the City of Glendale Arizona
To get to the west side of Glendale Arizona, take State Highway 101 – also known as the Loop 101 or the Agua Fria Freeway. To reach the Westgate Glendale AZ area, exit at Glendale Avenue and turn right on 95th Avenue. Westgate City Center is massive and you can't miss it. If you want to go to downtown Glendale from here, continue east on Glendale Avenue, which proceeds right into the heart of downtown. It's about a 10- to 15-minute drive, depending on traffic. While Glendale does have a small airport, there are no direct commercial airline flights for your Glendale Arizona travel needs. Glendale Arizona travelers must fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and take a shuttle or rent a car to drive to Glendale. The drive to Glendale from the airport will take about 25 minutes, depending on the amount of traffic. Expect a longer travel time during peak commute hours. Glendale Arizona Hotels
Although you can find a Glendale AZ hotel in several areas of town, some of the best and the newest hotels are around Westgate Center. These hotels in Glendale are conveniently located near major attractions like Cardinals Football Stadium, Glendale Baseball Stadium and Jobing.com Arena...
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa You'll be close to the action at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. This large, contemporary Glendale hotel is right next to all the sports and entertainment at Westgate City Center. Though not as big as a resort, it has nice amenities including a spa...Read our Renaissance Glendale Hotel review. Glendale Arizona Restaurants
There are Glendale Arizona restaurants all over town and you'll find all the standard chains. But two areas have the most diverse dining options: Westgate City Center and Downtown Glendale, where you can take afternoon tea, get pizza and beer or have a margarita and hang out with "Parrotheads." What to Do in Glendale Arizona
Glendale Stadium – Glendale Spring Training The Glendale Stadium Camelback Ranch is a modern, spacious spring training ballpark that's home to 2 baseball teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. This is the largest Arizona spring training camp with 10,000 stadium seats, 3,000 lawn seats, 14 practice fields and even a 2-acre lake.
Host to the 2008 Super Bowl XLII, this huge facility is home to the NFL Arizona Cardinals football team. It's the first stadium in the U.S. to have both a retractable roof and a roll-out natural grass field. Stop by year round for the fun and fascinating Arizona Cardinals Stadium Tour.
Arizona’s National Hockey League Phoenix Coyotes hits the ice at Glendale’s premier arena. The arena is also a major entertainment venue hosting events such as Coldplay, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, the Dancing With The Stars tour and the Professional Bull Riders Championship.
Step back in time at historic Sahuaro Ranch Park. Learn about Glendale's farming heritage, tour the original homestead or visit the chickens in the barnyard. A rose garden, picnic areas, a dog park and play fields make this one of the best Glendale family friendly attractions.
Glendale may not be as famous as it's next door neighbor, Phoenix, but it has plenty of things to do. Stroll through historic downtown Glendale, take in the bright lights of Westgate Center or stock up for your next outdoor adventure at Cabela's sporting goods store. Interested in Glendale Arizona travel but need to stay somewhere else? Read our Phoenix Arizona and Scottsdale Arizona destination guides for suggestions on other places to stay, eat and see in the Greater Phoenix area. Return to Arizona-Vacation-Planner.com Home Page from Glendale Arizona Travel Guide
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