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You may have seen Arizona’s Western cities on television recently. Perhaps it was the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, the 2007 BCS National Championship Game, a Monday Night Football game, the spring stop on the AVP Volleyball Tour or an NHL Coyote’s game (you know, the ones with coach and “Great One” Wayne Gretzky pacing by the bench?). And we hope you watched us on Feb. 3, 2008, when Glendale, Ariz. hosted the Super Bowl and the world’s spotlight shined brightly on the West Valley.
The roar of sports fans echoes from our cities’ nearby mountain tops as we’ve risen to become the destination of choice for the ESPN-addicted crowd. From the thunder of NASCAR’s fastest vying for top honors at Phoenix International Raceway to the crunching tackle of an NFL defensive line just doin’ its job—this is the soundtrack of Arizona’s West Valley. And this menu of non-stop sports action has fueled thousands of fans to celebrate under the West’s night sky, an experience made even easier thanks to the retractable roof on the state-of-the-art University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale or the open air ball parks of our West Valley spring training facilities.
Jobing.com Arena
9400 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
623-772-3200
www.jobingarena.com
Home of the Phoenix Coyotes
This place is more than an ice den for the NHL. Heralded by headline performers like U2, Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney and named best new major concert venue by Pollstar magazine, a major concert industry publication, the Jobing.com Arena offers state-of-the-art video technology, a pulsating sound system and seating arrangements that guarantee clear views from all points. The facility has been an ideal host for everything from intimate, rare acoustic performances to chart-topping, televised concert extravaganzas.
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85305
623-433-7100
www.uopstadium.com
Home of the Arizona Cardinals
Just like its NHL neighbor to the north, the University of Phoenix Stadium also hosts more than gridiron action. Visit the stadium Web site often for information on exciting expos, extreme sports happenings, monster truck extravaganzas and more. You can also check out the architecture, which includes the extremely unique retractable roof and field, during a stadium tour. Tours last about 75 minutes and cost $7 for adults; $5 for kids. The University of Phoenix Stadium, with its retractable roof & field, is unlike any other stadium in North America and a marvel of design, engineering, and technology. The stadium opened in August of 2006. University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, as well as the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the newly created BCS National Championship game, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate events and special occasions of all kinds.
Cardinals Football
602-379-0102, www.azcardinals.com
Coyotes Hockey
480-563-PUCK, www.phoenixcoyotes.com
Kansas City Royals Spring Training
623-222-2222, www.surpriseaz.com
Phoenix International Raceway
866-408-7223
www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com
San Diego Padres Spring Training
Tickets 623-878-4337
www.peoriaaz.com/sportscomplex
Seattle Mariners Spring Training
Tickets 623-878-4337
www.peoriaaz.com/sportscomplex
Texas Rangers Spring Training
623-222-2222, www.surpriseaz.com
Turf Paradise
602-942-1101, www.turfparadise.com
The Legend at Arrowhead
21027 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 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.
The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
300 E. Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623-935-33811
www.wigwamresort.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.
Glendale Municipal Golf Courses
Glen Lakes Municipal Golf Course
5450 W. Northern Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-939-7541
9 Hole Par 33 Course
www.glendaleaz.com
Desert Mirage Golf Course
8710 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
www.desertmiragegolf.com
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!
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
Mailing Address: PO Box 2119, Peoria, AZ 85380
Physical Address: 8355 W Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345
623-815-1791
www.theaterworks.org
The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is the perfect location for:
- Large Theatrical Performances (270 Seats)
- Small Theatrical Performances (60-100 Seats)
- Concerts
- Corporate Meetings/Seminars
- Classes
- Rehearsals
- Private Parties
- Trade Shows and Conventions
- Receptions
- Dance Recitals
Space Available
- 280+ Seat Main Stage Theater, New, State of the Art Sound & Lighting Systems, Fly System and Orchestra Pit
- 75-100 Seat Black Box Theater, Seating Configured to match YOUR needs.
- Rehearsal Space
- Classroom Spaces
- Visual Arts Gallery
Paseo Racquet Center
6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
623-979-1234
www.paseoracquetcenter.com
A USTA award winning multi-court facility featuring 19 lighted tennis courts, a full-service pro shop and a sports bar.
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 West Paradise Ln.
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-776-8400
www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
Arizona Broadway Theatre ("ABT"), Arizona's one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre, showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes.
Dining Times: Tuesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Matinee at 12:00 noon.
Curtain Up: Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $46 (price includes show and meal).
ABT's luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The theatre offers a number of performances year-round with a variety of prices and times to fit every lifestyle. ABT boasts full-service gourmet selections prepared by award-winning executive chef Allen Dowe and served by gracious wait staff 90 minutes prior to each show. The theatre can facilitate luncheons, meetings, parties, and special events in its private banquet room, expansive lobby or auditorium. Groups can purchase an entire performance as exclusive entertainment. Discounts are offered to groups of 20 or more.
ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. Box office hours are Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For tickets, group discounts, information about ABT's children's Academy, gift certificates, to become an ABT subscriber or to find out how ABT can customize a special event with catering services, please call the Box Office at 623.776.8400.
Exceptional theatre. Elegant dining. Be entertained...
Westgate City Center
6770 N. Hockey Way
Suite 220
Glendale, AZ 85305
623-772-4000
www.westgateaz.com
Includes: the Jobing.com Arena; the University of Phoenix Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the 2007 & 2011 BCS National Championship Games and the 2008 Super Bowl); a 320-room Renaissance Hotel; and an 80,000-square-foot convention center. Westgate’s first mixed-used phase of retail and office opened in November 2006 and includes a 4,000-seat 20-screen AMC Multiplex Cinema.
Upon completion, Westgate will include up to 8 million square feet of retail, entertainment, restaurants, office, residential (2,200 condominiums, lofts, flats and apartments) and five hotels, making Westgate one of the largest commercial real estate developments in North America. Estimated cost for the complete build out of Westgate is approximately $1.5 billion, and Westgate is projected to attract approximately 26 million visitors annually.
Glendale Civic Center
5750 W. Glenn Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-930-4300
www.glendaleaz.com/civiccenter
The elegance and quality of a resort ballroom with the flexibility and capacity to host small conferences and large trade shows, the Glendale Civic Center is surrounded by lush garden grounds and greets guests with a luxury foyer and rooms decked with well-appointed amenities. The Center regularly hosts events ranging from small workshops to unique expos, but it is also an amazing place to hold your business or personal event. Set in the heart of downtown Glendale and just steps away from dozens of niche boutiques, red-bricked sidewalks and unique ethnic eateries, the civic center is guaranteed to leave your guests with unforgettable memories.
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