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 Glendale

Glendale is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a dominant media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun.

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By air
As a suburb of Phoenix, Glendale does not have its own major airport. Airplane owners may find it convenient to fly into Glendale Municipal Airport (located in the western portion of the city), but most people may find it prudent to fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the area's major airport.

By road
Glendale has the benefit of numerous freeways that travel through the Phoenix metro area.
  • The southern portion of the city is easily accessible from Interstate 10, exiting between 43rd Avenue and the Loop 101 and travelling north on the arterial streets.
  • The eastern portion is accessible from Interstate 17, exiting between Camelback Road and the Loop 101.
  • Northern Glendale is accessible from the Loop 101, which is the only freeway in the Regional Freeway System to cross through the city. The Loop 101 travels north from Interstate 10 and turns east at the northern boundary of Glendale, where it intersects Interstate 17. Northern Glendale can be accessed by exiting the Loop 101 between 51st Avenue and Bell Road.
  • West Glendale, home to the Glendale Arena (NHL) and the University of Phoenix Stadium (NFL), is accessible by exiting Loop 101 between Northern Avenue and Camelback Road. The Arena and stadium are easily accessible from exiting at Glendale Avenue and heading east.



    • Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 218,812. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 239,435. It is a major suburb of Phoenix.
    The NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and NLL's Arizona Sting began playing here when Jobing.com Arena (formerly the Glendale Arena) opened in December 2003. Also in Glendale is the new University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which opened in August 2006. In 2008, Super Bowl XLII is scheduled to be played there. Both venues are part of the Westgate City Center development plan, meant to spur growth in the sparsely inhabitated Yucca district. It is also home of the family of American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks.

    Glendale bills itself as “Arizona’s Antique Capital,” with support for its claim from both Sunset Magazine (2004) and a 1998 article in USA Today. Glendale is home to the popular Arrowhead Towne Center mall in the northwest part of the city.

    The city will host an extension of the Valley Metro light rail transit line by perhaps 2011.

    Glendale nickname is "the other DALE" when compared to Scottsdale. Many Tempe residents consider Glendale stealing various activities such as the Volleyball Tournament that was held in the Tempe Beach Park. Because of this, some Tempe residents feel that there is a rivarly between the two cities.

    Geography

    Glendale is located at (33.580726, -112.199309).

    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.4 km² (55.8 mi²). 144.2...

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    Hotels in Glendale
    Arizona Grand Resort Score 8.5 from 1 reviews
    8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway 8.5/10
    The Arizona Grand Resort is a mission-style property occupies a 17,000-acre nature preserve. The wood-beamed Phantom Horse Grill overlooks the golf course and serves Southwest-inspired fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Latitude 30 Degrees prepares Pacific Coast specialties that include farm-raised meats and Asian-spiced garden produce. Live music performs on select evenings. Aunt Chilada's Mexican-style cantina prepares homemade tamales and Mexican favorites during lunch and dinner hours. La Cabana and the Oasis Bar & Grill offer poolside service. A 24-hour business center houses four computer stations and offers business services, for a fee. A total of 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space accommodates events. Recreational amenities include the 18-hole Phantom Horse Golf Club, a 7,000-square-foot practice green with a sand bunker and chipping area, and the Skill Tec 3-D golf trainer. The six-acre Oasis water park includes a wave pool, a lazy river, and one traditional and two high-speed water slides. The complimentary, limited-hour fitness center houses cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The Phantom Horse Spa offers beauty treatments and massage therapies such as the Desert Botanical Aroma wrap. ... more
     
    Radisson Phoenix - Airport North Score 0 from 0 reviews
    427 North 44th Street 0/10
    The Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport North completed a 2.2 million dollar renovation in December of 2005 and introduced the new Sleep Number Beds. This full service hotel is located 1 mile from Sky Harbor International Airport and offers guest's convenient access to downtown Phoenix. The hotel is minutes from major attractions such as Phoenix Convention Center, Scottsdale and Tempe. Let Phoenix warm your heart and the Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport North superior service make your stay memorable. The Radisson Hotel Phoenix is now 100 percent smoke free. ... more
     
    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix Downtown/Ball Park Score 0 from 0 reviews
    620 North 6th Street 0/10
    Enjoy a unique hot breakfast experience at the new Express Start Breakfast Bar served every morning featuring a great selection of fruits, juices, cereals, breads/pastries, and even hardboiled eggs. The hotel has also created what is possibly the world's best tasting cinnamon roll available exclusively at Holiday Inn Express hotels. Plus, we now feature Smart RoastTM coffee - a special blend of 100 percent Arabica beans especially roasted and blended for Holiday Inn Express hotels. ... more
     
    Legacy Golf Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
    6808 South 32nd St 0/10
    The Legacy Golf Resort's close proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, downtown Phoenix, and the Valley's major sporting venues, make it the perfect location for a family vacation, business trip, or weekend getaway. ... more
     
    Royal Palms Resort & Spa Score 0 from 0 reviews
    5200 East Camelback Road 0/10
    The hotel’s 119 guest rooms are set around the beautiful courtyards and gardens of the resort. Spacious guest rooms are resplendent in Old World charm, beautifully designed and with full attention to detail. All rooms include private patios or balconies, custom furnishings, fireplaces, handcrafted artifacts and the Palm’s signature line of amenities. ... more
     
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    Grand Canyon Railway Adventure Package 8 hours

    Grand Canyon Railway Adventure Package

    Step aboard the Grand Canyon Railway for a trip to the majestic Grand Canyon you'll never forget. Feel the rumble of a vintage train as the engine chugs 65 miles across beautiful Northern Arizona countryside. The train offers kaleidoscopic views of the San Francisco Peaks and rolls through valleys adorned in wild flowers, dense pine forests, high desert plains and small canyons.

    The excitement begins at the historic 1908 Williams Depot. Before the train departs you will be entertained at a Wild West shootout featuring the Cataract Creek Gang in an outdoor theatre. Visit the free railroad museum, shop in one of two gift shops, or enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee.

    Then, hear the train whistle pierce the fresh morning air, beckoning passengers for a trip on the old iron horse to the Grand Canyon. A vintage steam engine pulls the train from Memorial Day through September 30. A vintage diesel engine does the job the remainder of the year. Uniformed coach attendants provide you with white-gloved courtesy and service. Aboard the train, enjoy the tunes of strolling musicians who conduct sing-a-longs, an Old West train robbery, and the antics of western characters as they recreate train travel as it was back in 1901.

    The train arrives at the historic 1910 Grand Canyon Depot. It is the only remaining log depot still in operation in the United States. Buildings like the El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House, and Bright Angel Lodge salute arriving guests as they pull into the station and disembark from the train. A narrated motorcoach rim tour enhances your visit by escorting you to the most scenic overlooks of the Canyon. A packed lunch is included with the tour.

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    Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness

    Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness

    Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness

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    Soldier Pass Trail from Sedona 1.5 hours

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    Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness

    Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness

    Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness

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