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Perhaps you’re searching for a rough and rugged experience all of your own. If that’s the case, let our outdoors become your playground. From urban and desert trails to water recreation respites and rolling fairways, Arizona’s Western metropolitan region will leave you with life-altering outdoor experiences (and your photos will be pretty amazing, too).
Stand atop any of the West Valley’s mountain crests, and you’ll soon learn that the climb is well worth the effort. A clear day presents opportunities for nearly endless views of the rolling desert and bustling cities below. Head north, west or south and suddenly you’re immersed in a desert fairytale with winding trails daring you to climb, bike or meander your way higher. Delight in the native flora and fauna or enjoy the best seat in the house for a morning sunrise.
Water seekers will find refuge just a little farther northwest at one of the state’s most popular boating destinations—Lake Pleasant. An ideal locale for fisherman’s retreat, the area is also perfect for boating exploration and high-speed water action.
Chip shot? Long ball? Short game? Your challenge awaits here, too. Reserve your tee time today and conduct a little business on the course (and work on that handicap while you're at it).
Crack of the bat. Rev of the engine. Thud of a perfect tackle. Crunch of a shoulder into the glass. Forget your serenity CD, these are the new sounds of the desert. Or at least in the desert of Glendale and the West Valley - an area fast becoming the nation's newest sports mecca with a lineup of professional football, hockey, Spring Training baseball, auto racing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, NCAA Regionals and home to the Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the 2008 Super Bowl - all of which exude, embrace and even fuel, that famous Arizona Heat. Keep informed on all the latest Glendale Mega Event information by visiting www.GlendalesGotGame.com.
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
For all the info on the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ - Home of the Arizona Cardinals, visit www.universityofphoenixstadium.com.
Stadium Tours - Get a closeup look at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
The University of Phoenix Stadium is unlike any other in the world and a marvel of design, engineering and technology. Go behind-the-scenes in this breathtaking new facility as University of Phoenix Stadium has set the standard for multi-purpose sports and entertainment complexes and features the only rollout field and retractable roof stadium in the world. Don't miss seeing this state-of-the-art, world class facility!
Tour Overview
Guests become part of the action, as they are led through the stadium by one of our expert guides! The hour and a half long experience will entertain and educate everyone from those who can’t tell a first down from a touchdown to the die-hard football fanatic! Do not forget your camera to capture the scenes from our awe-inspiring viewpoints. Please note: Tours will include approximately one mile of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes. They will utilize ramps and elevators (no stairs). Tours are 100% wheelchair accessible. Click here for more tour information >>
Jobing.com Arena - Home of the NHL Coyotes
Jobing.com Arena is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility that host national and international chart-topping recording artists, a variety of sporting events and exciting family shows each year. Owned by the City of Glendale, Jobing.com Arena is home to the National Hockey League Phoenix Coyotes and has established itself as Arizona’s premiere sports and entertainment facility.
With two separate concourses on two seating levels, Jobing.com Arena provides guests with non-restricted views of the action featuring an intimate seating bowl with all the modern amenities.
Recipient of the Pollstar Best New Concert Venue of the Year in 2004 and recognized as azcentral.com’s Best Sporting Venue and Best Major Concert Venue in Phoenix year-after-year, Jobing.com Arena has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment today.
Address:
9400 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85303
Phone: (623) 772-3200
www.jobingarena.com
For all the Coyotes Hockey action and special events taking place at the Jobing.com Arena, visit www.jobingarena.com.
Phoenix Coyotes
The National Hockey League Phoenix Coyotes have played hockey in the desert since moving from Winnipeg for the 1996-97 season. Under the direction of Managing Partner and Head Coach Wayne Gretzky and General Manager Don Maloney, the team now calls Jobing.com Arena in Glendale its home.
Although hockey fans might like to see Gretzky return to the ice as a player, fans around the world are equally excited that the greatest player in the history of the game has taken an active role with the team.
The Coyotes continue to work for a “Whiteout” – a popular tradition that started in Winnipeg but quickly carried over to Phoenix hockey fans – that involves all fans dressing in white during home postseason games. The Phoenix Coyotes Corporate Office is located in Westgate City Center at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. #200, Glendale, Arizona 85305, Phone: 623-772-3200, Fax: 623-772-3201.
All Coyotes home games are played at Jobing.com Arena located at 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305 in the Westgate City Center.
Group Ticket Sales
Tickets are available at www.PhoenixCoyotes.com, by calling 480-563-PUCK (7825), visiting the Jobing.com Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or charge-by-phone at 480-784-4444. For information on group tickets call 623-463-8844.
Spring Training in Glendale
Camelback Ranch - Glendale
10710 W. Camelback Road
623-877-8585
Cactus League Spring Training fever joins Glendale's all-star lineup of sports offerings this season with the opening of the state-of-the-art Camelback Ranch in Glendale. The new Spring Training home for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, Camelback Ranch in Glendale is located on 125 acres at 111th Avenue, west of the Loop 101 between Camelback Road and Glendale Avenue, and reaches across both Glendale and Phoenix city borders. The first-rate baseball facility includes more than 118,000 square feet of Major and Minor League clubhouse space, 13 full baseball fields and three half-fields. Visit www.camelbackranchbaseball.com for team and ticket information.
Spring Training in Peoria
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85308
623-773-8700
www.peoriaaz.gov/sportscomplex
Peoria Sports Complex was the first major League Baseball spring training and player development facility in the country shared by two teams. Built in 1994, the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners utilize the facility year-round. The complex has a main stadium and twelve practice fields. In addition to baseball tournaments, the facility host community events, concerts, art and trade shows, weddings and group events. The surrounding area includes numerous hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Wet ‘n’ Wild
4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-201-2000
www.phoenix.mywetnwild.com
Wet ‘n’Wild is a new $30 million dollar water park located in the Adobe Dam Regional Park on Pinnacle Peak Road, near I-17. Set on more than 35 acres, the new Wet ‘n’ Wild water park is the largest theme park in Arizona and features maximum Velocity – the world’s first, gravity-defying, dueling Master Blaster water coaster in addition to more than 30 other exhilarating slide and attractions.
Are you in the swing? Check out these Glendale and West Valley golf courses:
In Glendale:
Glen Lakes Municipal Golf Course
5450 W. Northern Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
www.glendaleaz.com
623-939-7541
9 Hole Par 33 Course
Glendale’s premier 9 hold golf course and driving range
Lighted driving range and practice facility open until 10 p.m.
Desert Mirage Golf Course
8710 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85305
www.desertmiragegolf.com
(623) 772-0110
Desert Mirage Golf Course is a public golf course and pro shop that allows you to play, take lessons, or buy and rent all the equipment you need. Whether you are looking to play 9 holes with your buddies on Saturday or to pick up some new balls and clubs, we are the place for you!
The Legend at Arrowhead
21027 N. 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-561-1902
www.legendarrowhead.americangolf.com
The Legend at Arrowhead course is set among six lakes and mature palm trees creating a beautiful links style layout. The undulating greens offer a level of excitement unmatched among Arizona golf courses. The course also features a large number of fairway bunkers and many doglegs. Expect to have all of your golf skills put to the test.
Additional West Valley Courses:
Coldwater Golf Club
100 N. Club House Dr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
623-932-9000
www.coldwatergolfclub.com
Voted “Best Course to Play on a Budget.”
Falcon Golf Club
15152 W. Camelback Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623-935-7800
www.falcongolfclub.com
1st class golf at affordable rates
Raven Golf Club at Verrado
4242 N. Golf Dr.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
www.ravengolf.com
With breathtaking views and a thrilling design crafted by Tom Lehman and John Foughts, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado combines the finest elements of Arizona golf with the legendary Raven standards for service.
Villa de Paz
4220 N. 103rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
623-877-1171
www.villadepazgolf.com
Voted the “Best, inexpensive 18-holes in the Valley of the Sun.”
Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
300 E. Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623-935-3811
www.VisitTheWigwam.com
Beautiful star-filled nights. Warm days, basking by the poolside. Romantic dinners. Spectacular sunsets. And a luxurious, oversized casita with outstanding amenities. For nearly 80 years, the Wigwam has been an Authentic Arizona resort with stellar service and historic charm. And now, discover and entirely new experience with multi-million dollar golf renovations, the pampering Red Door Spa, luxurious enhancements to the guestrooms, and the addition of an upscale, contemporary steakhouse. Picture yourself taking an enriching escape.
Paseo Racquet Center
Glendale's award-winning tennis facility.
6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
623-979-1234
http://www.paseoracquetcenter.com/
Cardinals Football
Phone: 623-266-5000
www.azcardinals.com
Camelback Ranch Stadium in Glendale
Phone: 623-877-8585
www.camelbackranchbaseball.com
Coyotes Hockey
Phone: 480-563-PUCK
www.PhoenixCoyotes.com
Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training
www.cactusleague.com
Chicago White Sox Spring Training
www.cactusleague.com
Kansas City Royals Spring Training
Phone: 623-594-5600
www.surpriseaz.com
Phoenix International Raceway
Phone: 602-252-2227
www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com
San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners Spring Training
Tickets: 800-677-1227
www.peoriaaz.gov/sportscomplex/
Texas Rangers Spring Training
Phone: 623-594-5600
www.surpriseaz.com
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Phone: 480-350-0900
www.fiestabowl.org
Victory Lane Sports Park
22603 N. 43rd Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-581-6000
Arizona’s Finest Recreational Sports Facility
Clean, Fun & Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Sports Leagues & Tournaments, Corporate Events & Parties, Team Building & Meeting, 2nd Story Sports Bar & Grill, 6 Lighted Sand Courts, Batting Cages & Playground
Historic Downtown Glendale
5800 W. Glenn Drive
Suite 140
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-930-4500
www.VisitGlendale.com
Journey Glendale’s past with public art, historic ranches, National Register neighborhoods, museums and exhibits. Immerse yourself now in our walking tour.
Glendale started as a place for farmers in the area to get the goods and services they needed and to ship the fruits, vegetables, and livestock they raised to national markets. First settled in 1892, Glendale attracted farming families with its fertile land, canal-fed water supply, and no-alcohol policy. Land developers, led by William J. Murphy, guided the growth of the farming town. With the establishment of a railroad link to Phoenix in 1895, Glendale blossomed into the largest town in the northwest Salt River Valley.
Local farms cultivated everything from sugar beets to cotton. Glendale incorporated as a town in 1910. Separated from Phoenix by miles of open space, Glendale developed its own downtown with banks, groceries, theaters, department stores, businesses, and surrounding neighborhoods. Some of Glendale’s past remains visible in the historic buildings that are part of this tour.
Contact the Glendale Visitor Center for self-guided our group walking tours.
Glendale Visitor Center
Phone: 623-930-4500
Toll-Free: 1-877-800-2601
Fax: 623-463-2337
5800 W. Glenn Dr., Suite 140
Glendale, Arizona 85301
www.VisitGlendale.com
Email: tourinfo@VisitGlendale.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Love to hike? Then you’ll love Glendale and the West Valley. Glendale offers approximately 40 miles of hiking trails open from sunrise to sunset. Trails are expansive and not very demanding. Trails include Skunk Creek Linear Park (a 3.5-mile linear trail that connects to Thunderbird Paseo Path), Thunderbird Park (a series of trails that spans 20 miles), Bridle Path (a 9-mile trail over a decomposed granite path meant for equestrian use), Thunderbird Paseo Path (a 4-mile long linear trail), and the Grand Canal Linear Park (a 3.25-mile long linear trail). Thunderbird Park is one of the most prominent hiking trails and has a summit of 570 meters. Hiking enthusiasts can join the Glendale Hiking Club, which is sponsored by Glendale Parks and Recreation. The trails span 1,000 acres and are the only desert-mountain preserves in Glendale. After you are through with hiking, there are some great picnic spots to stop off for a bite to eat. Picnic areas are located in desert washes shaded by Palo Verde and Ironwood trees. If you love plants and animals these trails are perfect for you, too. Critters and wildlife tend to visit. Animals you can see on trails include jackrabbits, squirrels, lizards and 19 species of bird. Hikers can see 26 different types of trees and shrubbery. They also have to be careful for the infamous cacti like the Buckhorn Chollas, Teddy Bear Chollas, Compass Barrel, Saguaro, Engelmann Hedgehog and Pincushion cacti.
Thunderbird Conservation Park
Located at 59th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd. in the Hedgpeth Hills, the 1,185-acre park is dedicated to preserving the native desert environment. Park activities include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging and bird watching. The park also boasts nearly 20 miles of multi-use trails built with the efforts of many volunteer groups.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
The main entrance is at 59th Ave. between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads.
Lake Pleasant
With miles of blue water snaking through mountain ridges, the lake is a gorgeous escape for water sports seekers and fishermen alike. Learn about the history of the area and desert wildlife at the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Step onto the center’s balcony and enjoy an up-close look at Waddell Dam.
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Peoria/Morristown
928-501-1710
www.maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
This is the largest regional park in Maricopa County. Enjoy the hiking and biking opportunities this huge area offers. Infrequent heavy rains cause flash floodwaters to rush through the canyons and onto the plain, scouring out depressions, or tanks, in the white granite rock below, giving the mountains their name.
13025 N. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Waddell
623-935-2505
www.maricopa.gov/parks/white_tank
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