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Bike at Skunk Creek Linear Park - it's not smelly!

Bike at Skunk Creek Linear Park - it's not smelly!, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  This paved path with minimal elevation offers bikers a nice 3.5 mile one-way ride, making the cyclist glide from one Glendale park to the next.The City of Glendale has been very pro-active in building parks and making sure that biking trails are accessible to residents and... 

Cardinals Football

Cardinals Football, Glendale

 razorbacker Says:  The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale is the venue where the Arizona Cardinals play their home NFL games. I've been lucky enough to see a couple of games here. A couple of seasons ago my son, Zachary, and I got to see our Cards trounce the Atlanta Falcons in a... 

Chase Peacocks in the Glendale Public Library!

Chase Peacocks in the Glendale Public Library!, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  My kids are fans of the library. And so am I! This is where I borrow my travel books and I must admit, I sometimes bring them out of the country, hehehe….The Main Library at Glendale is huge and has a good selection, even of current DVD’s that you can borrow a week at a... 

Univ of Phoenix Stadium - retracatable roof

Univ of Phoenix Stadium - retracatable roof, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  We are so proud living so near to this stadium which has a retractable roof and field and unlike any other stadium in North America! We have been inside and we see how they take care of the green football fields, and probably how expensive it is to maintain such grass. I... 

Get wet & happy

Get wet & happy, Glendale

 jumpingwithnorman Says:  Fountain Park is a wonderful place to beat the Arizona heat. They have interactive water jets that the kids (or adults) can play in and there's a lot of seats & seating areas located around the main water jets. This is not the classical fountain where you make a wish and... 

Jobing.com Arena - amazing concerts, shows

Jobing.com Arena - amazing concerts, shows, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  My brother-in-law had tickets for Rage in the Cage - a fighting match where the fight is really bloody and we watched it in this arena. Kinda reminded me of the gory times of the Gladiators...and this arena was such a modern fit! It is so huge inside! Considered on of Best... 

Waterworld Safari, now called Wet and Wild!

Waterworld Safari, now called Wet and Wild!, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  We've brought the kids here to the very popular Waterworld of Glendale which is open from Memorial Day through labor Day only. This place has great pools for big kids and also for very little kids - my twins enjoyed so much getting wet on slides that were designed... 

Sahuaro Ranch, Historic Landmark in Glendale

Sahuaro Ranch, Historic Landmark in Glendale, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  This Sunday afternoon (November 2008), I took my 4 year old twins with me to return some overdue cartoon DVD's at the Glendale Public Library here in Arizona. Heading home, I saw a sign saying "Sahuaro Ranch" as I was at the stoplight at the corner of the library ---... 

Restaurants  

Moe's Southwest Grill: Welcome to Moe's

Moe's Southwest Grill: Welcome to Moe's, Glendale

 ladygemiaz Says:  Is what they yell when you walk into the door. The food is great and the location is ideal. It's located in the new Westgate Center next to the stadium where the 2008 Superbowl will be hosted. Burrito, quesadilla. You can put your own burrito together. 

Manuel's: Good Mexican Food

Manuel's: Good Mexican Food, Glendale

 razorbacker Says:  Good traditional Mexican food. Pollo Especial and Seafood Enchiladas. They have my wife's favorite salsa. 

Haus Murphy's: Authentic German Restaurant in Glendale, AZ

Haus Murphy's: Authentic German Restaurant in Glendale, AZ, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  It was a chilly December 2008 evening and we just saw the Christmas lights at Glendale and wanted to have something warm --- and we saw this nice restaurant which looked small from outside but was bigger inside. There were also lots of other families with kids.This authentic... 

Nightlife  

WaterDance Plaza: Like Water?

WaterDance Plaza: Like Water?, Glendale

 jumpingwithnorman Says:  If you like the synchronized dancing fountains at Bellagio, Glendale offers its very own version of dancing fountains at this open air plaza. This $6M version has the fountains plus several large video screens located around the plaza and they have 2 shows every 30 minutes... 

Skye Bar & Restaurant: Dancing and Fine Dining at Skye Bar

Skye Bar & Restaurant: Dancing and Fine Dining at Skye Bar, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  Our group of good friends (composed of about 10 families) reserved several tables in this nice restaurants with live dancing and singing for Christmas in 2008. The lamb and steak were good, and the ambiance was perfect for us. Likewise, even my colleagues rented a whole... 

Transportation  

The Glendale Express (Seasonal Shuttle Service)

The Glendale Express (Seasonal Shuttle Service), Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  Glendale has been rapidly growing and now they have an excellent Shuttle Tour! The Glendale Express ! It returns for a 2nd season beginning November 4, 2008 and continues through May 29, 2009. Although just available for just a few months, check out the website to see if the... 

Easy to Get Around on Public Transportation

Easy to Get Around on Public Transportation, Glendale

 robbielynn Says:  I was amazed at how easy it was to get around in Glendale. I rode the city bus and was also able to ride a small, low-cost van service, which functioned almost like a taxi! Transportation back to the Sky Harbor Airport was convenient, could be scheduled in advance, and not... 

Shopping  

Todd MacFarlane: Collectible Art

Todd MacFarlane: Collectible Art, Glendale

 jumpingwithnorman Says:  Todd MacFarlane is an artist that has become famous for drawing SpiderMan back in the day. He has set up a store that sells collectibe figurines from some of the most beloved video game series today: HALO, CALL OF DUTY, SPAWN, etc... They also sell sports collectible figures... 

Downtown: Antiques Galore

Downtown: Antiques Galore, Glendale

 kazander Says:  If you like antiques this is where to go in Arizona.. Downtown has so many shops there is no way you could miss them! We ventured here on the one rainy day we had while in Arizona. We spent hours going through many of the stores, some are huge, almost like warehouses! By the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

if you are a wwII history buff....

if you are a wwII history buff...., Glendale

 azminivanracer Says:  ok...if you are REALLY bored. and are REALLY into WWII history...drive west on the I-10 from phoenix as if you were headed to los angeles...head north on rout 95 until you come across a ghost town by the name of Poston. Poston was the site of three War Relocation Authority... 

Favorites  

Avoiding Baggage Fees

Avoiding Baggage Fees, Glendale

 jumpingwithnorman Says:   If you're like me, sometimes you'll find yourself with more shopping bags than space in your baggage when it's time to head home. So I always have 2 options! If I'm staying at a friend's house, then I can always call UPS (1-800-PICKUPS) to pick up the boxed items I have (I... 

Jump into the Glendale Visitor Center

Jump into the Glendale Visitor Center, Glendale

 jumpingnorman Says:  Amazing that we now have a very nice Visitor Center! The City of Glendale needs it because there are so many attractions to be seen at this vibrant city! The Glendale Visitor Center is an official Local Visitor Information Center. More than 500 brochures are on display... 

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 Good traditional Mexican food. Pollo Especial and Seafood Enchiladas. They have my wife's favorite salsa. 

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Glendale, SUPERBOWL 2008

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 The kids are in pre-school (2008), and like me they will have their formative learning at a private Catholic School for good education. Our family believes that the best legacy we could give our kids... 

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Antique Hotspot!

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Glendale. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Glendale is MEGA Shopping, MEGA Stadium

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Glendale. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Glendale Arizona home of Superbowl 2008

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 We are proud that Glendale is hosting the 2008 Superbowl. Just wish we could get tickets. 

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Glendale,AZ

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 Glendale is a suburb located NorthWest of Phoenix and borders the city of Peoria as well. Glendale is most widely known as the home of SuperBowl 2008, the Arizona Cardinals, the Fiesta Bowl. The new... 

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