VISIT GLENDALE

Discover Glendale

Those who’ve visited before will tell you: just when you think you know Glendale, you discover something new, something unexpected, something you’ll take home as a treasured memory and crave to visit again and again. Let us point you in the right direction so your journey may begin.

Sports & Entertainment

Forget about waiting for the highlight reels – come check out the action in person and experience the ultimate in professional sports in Glendale, Arizona! We’ll thrill you with homeruns from beloved baseball franchises like the Dodgers and White Sox. You’ll be screaming at the top of your lungs when you witness touchdowns as the clock runs out at University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, Fiesta Bowl and BCS Championship Game. And don’t forget the edge-of-your-seat NHL power plays happening on the Coyotes home ice at Jobing.com Arena. Glendale, Arizona is home to one of the hottest sports and entertainment districts in the country, boasting MLB, NFL, NHL and college football action as well as the world’s top concerts and shows, signature restaurants, nightclubs and shopping.

Unique and Historic Downtown

But we’re so much more. Hungry for fantastic flavors and one-of-a-kind bargains? Explore the ethnic eateries and boutique shops of our historic downtown. Nationally renowned for the unique shopping experience it provides, Glendale’s downtown is broken into two parts—the storefronts of Old Towne and the bungalow-turned-boutiques of Catlin Court. From family-run restaurants to small businesses featuring boutique clothing, rare fashions, art, delectable treats and home accents, Glendale’s downtown can easily keep a marathon shopper busy for the afternoon (or weekend). It is also home to a series of outdoor festivals that include everything from glowing balloons and more than 1.5 million holiday lights to the beloved annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire and Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival.

More Adventure

Still want more? You’ll find it in our northern corridors, home to Arrowhead Towne Center and the high-end luxury shopping center Citadelle Plaza. With dozens of restaurants serving up everything from classic American cuisine to home-spun Italian dishes, you’ll leave satisfied. Be sure to check out the regular evening hours farmers market every Wednesday at the Citadelle, too, for a little shopping under the stars and even more unique treasures to take home.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves at home in Glendale, thanks to our fairways, tennis courts, hiking trails and nearby regional lake. And families will revel in endless fun throughout Glendale and the West Valley thanks to Arizona’s biggest water park, a wildlife zoo and aquarium, a chocolate factory, nearby theaters, museums and more.

Plan your next adventure today; start at the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Check us out online at www.visitglendale.com, give us a call at 623-930-4500 or stop in at 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140 (in the heart of historic downtown Glendale).