Guidebook for Glendale
Shopping
Love shopping here! They have about 90 stores including Banana Republic, Gap, American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Carter's Babies, Charlotte Russe, Coach, Famous Footwear, Fossil, H&M, Under Armour, White House Black Market, Michael Kors, and Lululemon.
234 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Phoenix
6800 N 95th AveLove shopping here! They have about 90 stores including Banana Republic, Gap, American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Carter's Babies, Charlotte Russe, Coach, Famous Footwear, Fossil, H&M, Under Armour, White House Black Market, Michael Kors, and Lululemon.
Cabela's
9380 W Glendale AveVery popular store for outdoor clothes and gear.
Food Scene
5 minutes away...Great food and beer! Good place for grilled salmon or a burger. Extensive beer menu!
76 locals recommend
Yard House
9401 W Westgate Blvd5 minutes away...Great food and beer! Good place for grilled salmon or a burger. Extensive beer menu!
5 minutes away...great food and beer. Love the fries and lobster mac and cheese! Excellent happy hour!
31 locals recommend
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
420 S Mill Ave5 minutes away...great food and beer. Love the fries and lobster mac and cheese! Excellent happy hour!
Love this place! By far the best (and unusual) atmosphere for breakfast! Restaurant is fully outside on a patio in the middle of a farm and the food is excellent and high quality.
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StLove this place! By far the best (and unusual) atmosphere for breakfast! Restaurant is fully outside on a patio in the middle of a farm and the food is excellent and high quality.
Love this place for breakfast. There is something for everyone. One of my favorites is the Bacado which is a bacon, avocado, jack omelet. The lemon ricotta pancakes are killer to... with Real maple syrup! Ice tea is fabulous and they will send you away with a refill in a to-go cup.
8 locals recommend
First Watch
18255 N 83rd AveLove this place for breakfast. There is something for everyone. One of my favorites is the Bacado which is a bacon, avocado, jack omelet. The lemon ricotta pancakes are killer to... with Real maple syrup! Ice tea is fabulous and they will send you away with a refill in a to-go cup.
Really unique tacos and salsa bar plus full menu of traditional Mexican dishes. We have eaten here a lot and have never been disappointed! It is a cute place in old Glendale with plenty of parking in the rear.
81 locals recommend
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetReally unique tacos and salsa bar plus full menu of traditional Mexican dishes. We have eaten here a lot and have never been disappointed! It is a cute place in old Glendale with plenty of parking in the rear.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
9712 West Northern AvenueSpecial Occasion Dinner!
Dutch Bros
6965 N 95th AveDrive thru Coffee Shop...long line moves fast!
Cutest restaurant in the valley and perfect for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Homemade goodies and unique salads, quiche or entree of the day. Restaurant is in a nicely renovated house in historic Glendale house. They serve breakfast on Saturday and open for lunch other days. Reservations recommended during peak season.
The Spicery In Our 1895 Home
7141 N 59th AveCutest restaurant in the valley and perfect for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Homemade goodies and unique salads, quiche or entree of the day. Restaurant is in a nicely renovated house in historic Glendale house. They serve breakfast on Saturday and open for lunch other days. Reservations recommended during peak season.
Gourmet street tacos. We just found this place and really liked it. Their hot is really hot!
6 locals recommend
Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar
15703 N 83rd AveGourmet street tacos. We just found this place and really liked it. Their hot is really hot!
Everything Else
'Stairmaster' hike that ends with an incredible 360 degree view. The second most popular hike in the state after the Grand Canyon. If the lot is full wait at the lower lot for someone to leave.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
'Stairmaster' hike that ends with an incredible 360 degree view. The second most popular hike in the state after the Grand Canyon. If the lot is full wait at the lower lot for someone to leave.
Essentials
Target
995 S Cotton LnEntertainment & Activities
AMC Westgate 20
9400 W Hanna LnNice little spot to take the kiddos. Restaurant serves a great lunch.
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveNice little spot to take the kiddos. Restaurant serves a great lunch.
Candy factory offers a free tour Mon-Fri, one at 10am and one at 1pm. Children can make a chocolate pizza after the tour for $12.50.
14 locals recommend
Cerreta Candy Company
5345 W Glendale AveCandy factory offers a free tour Mon-Fri, one at 10am and one at 1pm. Children can make a chocolate pizza after the tour for $12.50.
Check the full calendar at Westgate for concerts, free live entertainment, children's programs, exercise classes, and more! Splash fountain in the center is a hit with the kids.
410 locals recommend
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdCheck the full calendar at Westgate for concerts, free live entertainment, children's programs, exercise classes, and more! Splash fountain in the center is a hit with the kids.
Fun for groups, couples or families! Great restaurant too!
71 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
9460 W Hanna LnFun for groups, couples or families! Great restaurant too!
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveConcerts! Hockey!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful trail system with trails for all abilities including some paved sections. Checkout the petroglyphs on the Waterfall hike. This is a park that can be driven too. Go west on Olive Ave to the entrance...map shows center of park not the entrance.
108 locals recommend
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Beautiful trail system with trails for all abilities including some paved sections. Checkout the petroglyphs on the Waterfall hike. This is a park that can be driven too. Go west on Olive Ave to the entrance...map shows center of park not the entrance.
Arts & Culture
Discover Glendale’s best-kept historic secrets and enjoy
outstanding tours of two National Register of Historic places. The 1897 Manistee Ranch and the 1898 Guest House at Historic Sahuaro Ranch. The buildings are open October to mid-May. Manistee Ranch, 12noon-4pm fi rst and third Saturdays of each month, $5 for adults. Guest House, 10am-2pm on Thursdays and 1-4pm on Sundays, no charge, donations accepted.
Manistee Ranch
5127 West Northern AvenueDiscover Glendale’s best-kept historic secrets and enjoy
outstanding tours of two National Register of Historic places. The 1897 Manistee Ranch and the 1898 Guest House at Historic Sahuaro Ranch. The buildings are open October to mid-May. Manistee Ranch, 12noon-4pm fi rst and third Saturdays of each month, $5 for adults. Guest House, 10am-2pm on Thursdays and 1-4pm on Sundays, no charge, donations accepted.
The Heard Museum is one of Phoenix's best museums as well as one of the nation's best museums on Native American peoples in the Southwest. They have a beautiful demonstration of how life was for many centuries in the Southwest. Almost a reverent respectful beautiful portrayal of life in this harsh land.
Heard Museum Entrance
Heard Museum EntranceThe Heard Museum is one of Phoenix's best museums as well as one of the nation's best museums on Native American peoples in the Southwest. They have a beautiful demonstration of how life was for many centuries in the Southwest. Almost a reverent respectful beautiful portrayal of life in this harsh land.