Glendale AZ Things To DoFind the Old and the New Among Glendale Arizona Attractions
Downtown Glendale Arizona Attractions The downtown Glendale area has over 20 antique shops plus many restaurants and specialty shops in a 10-square block area. Downtown Glendale has two main historic districts - Old Towne and Caitlin Court. Old Towne is a collection of old brick buildings filled with shops and restaurants and sidewalks lined with brick and gaslight lamps. For one of the tastiest Glendale Arizona Attractions, head over to the popular Cerreta Candy Company at the east end of Old Towne. You can sample their diverse selection of chocolates and candies or take a tour of the factory. A good starting point for exploring downtown Glendale is Murphy Park. Located in the center of downtown Glendale, the park is named after the city's founder W.J. Murphy and its formal grass lawns are home to many city events. North of Murphy Park is a residential neighborhood known as the Caitlin Court Historic District. This area features early 1900s bungalows that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wide streets, large trees and low white picket fences give Caitlin Court a small Midwestern town feel. Many of the houses have been converted into boutiques that sell antiques, jewelry, teddy bears, Christmas decorations and art glass. During our walk around Caitlin Court we could see that these businesses were spread out over several blocks and mixed in with neighborhood homes. So be sure to wear your walking shoes when you explore this charming district. Location: The Historic Downtown Glendale Districts extend (west to east) from 53rd Avenue to 59th Avenue and (north to south) from Lamar Road to Myrtle Avenue. For more info, stop in at the Glendale Visitor Center is at 5800 W. Glen Drive, #140 in the Bank of America building, across the street from Murphy Park (623-930-4500). Free parking is available just north of the Visitor Center in the Palmaire Parking Structure at 58th Avenue and Glenn Drive.
Westgate City Center Glendale AZ Opened in 2007, this still sparkling-new shopping and entertainment complex brings a quite a bit of flash and color to west Glendale. Westgate has plenty to keep everyone entertained including a 20-screen AMC movie theater, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, and retail shops like Fossil, Just Sports and The Body Shop. Plus, its right next door to two other major Glendale AZ things to do - Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium and Jobing.com Arena - making it a convenient stop post-game for a meal or a drink. Westgate's huge billboard-like signs, bright lights and multi-story buildings give a "Times Square meets Las Vegas" atmosphere to the area. Kids will love watching the fountains that "dance" to music in the main plaza, much like the famous fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, as well as playing in the interactive fountain park at the north end of the center. Afterward, for one of the sweeter Glendale AZ things to do, stop in at the Cold Stone Creamery for an ice cream cone. Location: Located just off the Loop 101 freeway (eastside) at the Glendale Avenue exit.
Cabela's, Glendale AZ Cabela's is an impressive, 160,000-square foot store famous for its wide selection of outdoor clothing, camping gear and fishing supplies. But even if you don't need gear for your next outing, Cabela’s is still worth a visit to see its museum-like animal displays that recreate the animals' habitats and huge aquariums. The store even has its own deli-style café, which serves pizza, hot dogs and traditional sandwiches as well as sandwiches made from game meats like elk, bison and wild boar. Location: West Glendale, just off the Loop 1010 freeway and north of Glendale Avenue. For more Glendale AZ things to do:
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