Visit Glendale

5800 W. Glenn Drive Suite 140 85301

Why Choose Our Destination?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Undiscovered Destination, Unforgettable Experiences. Glendale is also one of Arizona’s largest cities, but retains its western character and personal touch. The city isn’t just a destination – it’s home to the 2008, 2015, and now the 2023 NFL Super Bowl and the 2024 Final Four. The thrill of championship sports, festivals, an eclectic mix of retail stores, exciting activities throughout the Westgate Entertainment District, a historic downtown, and epic concerts — Glendale, Arizona has something for everyone. As home to one of the nation’s finest sports and entertainment districts, Glendale offers travelers a wide variety of amenities. Visitors can experience chart-topping event performances, global dining and year-round sporting events. In Glendale you’ll discover one-of-a-kind experiences and new adventures.

Distance from airport

  • Glendale Municipal Airport

    7 mi. from city center

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    14 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Arrowhead Towne Center

Shopping
16 minutes away
Visit this elegant, enclosed shopping center with more than 170 top retailers and eateries including 6 anchor stores, such as Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Sears.
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center
West Bell Road at Loop 101
Glendale, AZ, US 85308

Desert Diamond West Valley Casino

Nightlife
5 minutes away
A brand, new state-of-the-art casino! It features 75,000 square feet of gaming, a 36 table Poker Room, Blackjack, Bingo, and five restaurants. Plus, two parking garages!
9431 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ, US 85305

Camelback Ranch - Glendale

Recreation
5 minutes away
Camelback Ranch – Glendale, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox Spring Training teams. A 10,000-seat stadium, with 3,000 lawn seats, 118,000 square feet of clubhouse space and eight practice fields.
10710 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ, US 85307

Desert Mirage Golf Course

Recreation
5 minutes away
Desert Mirage Golf Course offers excellent practice facilities, reasonably priced gear in the golf shop, and nine holes of challenging golf.
8710 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ, US 85305

Cerreta's Candy Company

Historical landmark
15 minutes away
Churning out thousands of pieces of candy a day, Cerreta's is a family tradition that draws in visitors from around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago, Cerreta's is still a family -run chocolate factory.
5345 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ, US 85301

Festivals & Events

Recreation
15 minutes away
Glendale hosts many festivals such as Glendale Glitters, which illuminates our downtown district in 1.6 million lights during the holidays. Find all our upcoming events on visitglendale.com.
5850 W. Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ, US 85301

Desert Botanical Garden

Recreation
28 minutes away
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the Papago Buttes and explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ, US 85008

Gila River Arena

Recreation
5 minutes away
Home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, it is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility. The arena anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion development Westgate Entertainment District, the "crown jewel" of sports and entertainment complexes.
9400 W Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ, US 85305

Convention Centers

  • Glendale Civic Center

    The Glendale Civic Center offers well-appointed large and small meeting rooms able to accommodate day conferences, breakout sessions, seminars, board meeting and retreats. Also beautiful ballrooms and gardens for social events and wedding receptions.

    • Exhibit Space13,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space29,000 sq. ft.

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High season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Shoulder season
Apr 1 – Jun 30
Oct 1 – Dec 31
Low season
Jul 1 – Sep 30

Additional Information

For an extraordinary meeting, start with an amazing place. Glendale and Arizona’s West Valley have plenty of unique spaces for groups of 7 to 70,000. Our year-round golf, world-class entertainment, professional sports and endless out door recreation raise excitement to a whole new level. And best of all, we’re just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in one of the nation’s top travel destinations. Ready for a meeting that’s hard to top? Contact Visit Glendale today.