Historic Downtown Glendale
Historic Glendale
is a quaint collection of more than 100 antique
stores and specialty shops, unique museums, charming
eateries and a hometown candy factory.
Historic Downtown Glendale is a
must-see!
Located on the
Western edge of Phoenix, Glendale
is a convenient 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport.
As Arizona's
fourth-largest city and home to the 2008 Super Bowl,
Glendale offers travelers a wide variety of
amenities including the famous Historic Downtown
shopping district, legendary special events and
festivals, museums and cultural attractions, and a
growing number of professional sports facilities.
Glendale is a
well-planned blend of Old West and New Economy. It's
one of the fast-growing Arizona cities, yet remains
most famous for its well-preserved, historic
charm. We welcome you to discover Glendale.
Cowboys, farmers,
ranchers and Native Americans wove the fabric that
is the Glendale of today and visitors are afforded a
number of ways to catch a glimpse of these pioneers
at the many cultural and heritage attractions within
the city. Preserving one of the Valley's oldest and
most magnificent ranches,
Historic
Sahuaro Ranch
consists of 13 original buildings and a huge rose
garden. Palm trees wave above the red brick facade
of the Main House, and peacocks now roam the grounds
where chickens and livestock used to graze. Known as
the "Showplace of the Valley," Historic Sahuaro
Ranch
offers exhibits and guided tours, keeping alive the
history of early settlement in the Valley.
Historic Manistee Ranch
also beckons visitors to explore the well-preserved
ranch house beneath the canopy of swaying palm
trees. Tours are also available.
Several one-of-a-kind
museums call Glendale home.
Housing a
collection of more than 100,000 beads and beaded
artifacts,
The Bead Museum
weaves a fascinating story of the global history of
beads, including beads used as talismans or currency
and their importance as religious and social
symbols.
Max's Sports Bar Museum,
named one of the top five sports bars in the country
by
USA Today, has on
display the largest collection of football helmets
in the nation.
Another popular
attraction is
Cerreta Candy
Company. The
owners delight in giving 30-minute tours Monday
through Thursday, during which visitors receive
samples. Self-guided tours are available every day
but Sunday. Just before Valentine's Day, Cerreta
sponsors the annual three-day Chocolate Affaire,
where the delectable, sweet stuff is on display in
many forms, including Arizona's largest chocolate
heart, ranging upward of 300 pounds.
Trace the history of the
Glendale Police
from 1892 to present day in Glendale's newest
museum. Opened in November 2002, Historian and
Glendale Police Officer Dan Kallberg will take you
back to the days of the Town Marshall and the
50-cent speeding ticket. View historical uniforms
and radio equipment along with photos of the first
Glendale Police Department motorcycle ~ a Harley
Davidson.
Historic Downtown
Glendale Named One of the Top Ten Best Places for
Antique Shopping in the USA
Historic Downtown Glendale
has been named by USA Today & Sunset Magazine as one
of the country's ten best places for antique
shopping but savvy shoppers also find a medley of
imports, jewelry, art, crafts, collectables, and
bath and body accessories. In fact, Historic
Downtown Glendale is actually two neighborhoods
~ Historic Catlin Court with its white picket
fences and mature shade trees welcoming visitors to
the Bungalows-turned-specialty shops, and Old Towne
boasting brick-trimmed sidewalks and glowing
gaslights leading the way to the famous antique
stores. The neighborhoods span 10 square blocks
which can easily be strolled in an afternoon.
Culinary enthusiasts will find a wide variety of
ethnic eateries in the
Historic Downtown
Glendale Dining District.
Come and sample Asian, Polish, German and Mexican
cuisine. Our famous tearooms will provide an
afternoon delight.
In addition to Historic
Downtown, shoppers can also delight at one of
the largest malls in the region - the
beautifully-designed
Arrowhead Towne
Center.
Conveniently located just off the Loop 101 freeway,
the mall features water fountains, a movie theater
and more than 170 shops and restaurants. And for
entertainment, the
Bell Road Corridor
is home to an enviable collection of rave
restaurants and must-see shops.
Info
courtesy of
visitglendale.com
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