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A DAY IN

GLENDALE

A thriving entertainment hub in the West Valley, Glendale is home to two of Arizona’s sports teams, arts and culture, and plenty of dining and shopping options at Westgate Entertainment District. In addition, outdoor attractions at Sahuaro Ranch Historical Park Area and Downtown Glendale attract visitors to enjoy all the city has to offer.

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SHOP AND LUNCH IN DOWNTOWN GLENDALE

There is no shortage of shops to visit in Historic Downtown Glendale, which has been named by USA Today and Sunset Magazine as one of the country’s 10 best places for shopping in recent years. Whether you’re looking for vintage treasures or unique antiques, painted canvases or hand-blown glassware, or teddy bears and homemade chocolates, no visit to the Valley would be complete without a stop in Historic Downtown Glendale. visitglendale.com

EXPERIENCE WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Visit Westgate and experience many activities, including watching sports or playing arcade games at Dave & Buster’s, axe throwing at LumberjAxes, comedy shows at Stir Crazy Comedy Club or testing your detective skills at Escape Westgate, which features themed escape room games ranging from Terminator 2 Escape to Bill and Ted’s Excellent Escape Room. westgateaz.com

ENJOY PIZZA AT DESERT ROSE

This family-friendly sports pub serves pizza, burgers, entrees and pastas made from local ingredients, plus games and entertainment. desertrosepizzaandgastropub.com

EAT AT HAUS MURPHY’S OF GLENDALE

Check out authentic German cuisine at Haus Murphy’s, which was featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. hausmurphys.com

PLAY TENNIS AT PASEO RACQUET CENTER

Get active by playing tennis on one of 19 tennis courts. The center also offers a pro shop, lessons, camps and more. paseoracquetcenter.com

CHEER ON THE CARDINALS

Watch the Arizona Cardinals at one of the many sports bars in Glendale, including Max’s Sports Bar, Jimbo’s Bar & Grill and The Nest Sports Grill. visitglendale.com

EXPLORE HISTORIC SAHUARO RANCH

This 17-acre ranch was developed in 1886 and still has 13 of the original buildings, including the dairy barn and corrals. There are also vineyards, orchards, a barnyard and a rose garden you can explore during your visit. glendaleaz.com

BET AT DESERT DIAMOND CASINOS

The state-of-the-art casino features 75,000 square feet of gaming with more than 1,000 slots, poker, four restaurants and two bars. ddcaz.com/west-valley

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