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Glendale/Peoria
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GLENDALE/PEORIA
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 and Downtown Glendale. Plus try a variety of restaurants and entertainment including Desert Diamond Casinos West Valley in Glendale, the P83 Entertainment District in Peoria or spend time outdoors on Lake Pleasant.
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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.
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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.
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Located within Peoria city limits, Lake Pleasant Regional Park is operated by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation. Lake Pleasant is the closest and most accessible lake to the Phoenix metro area, and one of the most scenic water recreation areas in the Valley of the Sun. This 23,362-acre park offers activities on both land and water.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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