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Glendale

· Glendale, AZ

Why you should go…

Glendale, Arizona is home to the Westgate Entertainment District, which includes State Farm Stadium (host of multiple Super Bowls and college football championship games) and Desert Diamond Arena. Its historic downtown holds more than 80 antique and specialty shops, earning Glendale the nickname Antique Capital of Arizona. The city also offers resorts, golf courses, and easy access to White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Glendale, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Martin Auto Museum

    Under $25

    Nonprofit collection of over 170 classic cars, hot rods and automobilia in Glendale.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Hot Air Expeditions

    $50+

    Sunrise hot air balloon flights over the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, with a champagne toast after landing.

    6.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wandering Heart Adventures

    $50+

    Small-group day tours from the Phoenix area to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and other Arizona sights.

    6.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Phoenix

    Free

    Arizona's desert capital and convention hub, with resorts, museums, hiking trails and year-round sunshine.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Arizona Office of Tourism

    Free

    Arizona's state tourism marketing agency, producing the official Arizona travel guide from its Phoenix office.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Downtown Phoenix

    Free

    Phoenix's urban core of offices, stadiums, museums, and dining, served by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership's ambassador program.

    16 mi awayMore like this