Glendale, Urban center in Maricopa County, USA
Description
Glendale is a major city in Maricopa County, Arizona. The community spreads across the Salt River valley at an elevation of 351 meters, with residential areas interspersed among commercial zones and schools.
History
William John Murphy founded the settlement in 1887 and developed the Arizona Canal system to transform desert terrain into farmland. The community grew from an agricultural region into an urban center within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Culture
State Farm Stadium draws crowds who gather for National Football League games, concerts, and college sports events throughout the season. Restaurants and shops around the venue fill with visitors before and after games, creating a lively gathering spot.
Practical
The Westgate Entertainment District offers shopping and dining options connected to the rest of the Phoenix metro area by Loop 101. Visitors find a range of restaurants, stores, and entertainment facilities within walking distance of each other.
Did you know?
Luke Air Force Base operates the world's largest jet fighter training facility and trains combat pilots for service in different air forces. The base plays a central role in military flight instruction for the United States and its allies.
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State Farm Stadium
8.5 km
Castles N' Coasters
7.6 km
Manistee Ranch
4.5 km
Desert Storm
7.6 km
Sahuaro Ranch
1.2 kmDeer Creek
1.7 km
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
8.5 km
Glendale Veterans War Memorial
1.4 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale
5 kmArizona Doll & Toy Museum
4.8 km
Floralcroft Historic District
4.6 km
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
6.8 kmThe Bead Museum
5.1 km
Glendale Main Library
1.4 km
Rio Vista Splash Pad
5.5 kmSouth Golf Course (Sun City)
8 kmQuail Run Golf Course
6.3 kmBellair Golf Course
7.9 kmSun City Country Club
8 kmNorth Golf Course (Sun City)
8.5 kmLakes East Golf Course
8.4 kmDesert Mirage Golf Course
7.3 kmE. Lowell Rogers Amphitheater
5.1 kmArt On Fire
7.1 kmXD Dark Ride
7.6 kmPalmbrook Country Club
7.3 kmWork of art, sculpture
6.8 kmWork of art, sculpture
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