Glendale (Arizona)

Glendale is one of the largest suburbs in the metropolitan Phoenix area, and is rapidly growing as a media/entertainment center in the Valley of the Sun. It was home to over 250,000 people in 2019.

By plane
As a suburb of Phoenix, Glendale does not have its own major airport. Airplane owners may find it convenient to fly into (in the western portion of the city), but most people may find it prudent to fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the major airport for both the Phoenix area and the state of Arizona.

By road
Glendale has the benefit of numerous freeways that travel through the Phoenix metro area.
 * The southern portion of the city is easily accessible from Interstate 10, exiting between 43rd Avenue and the Loop 101 and traveling north on the arterial streets.
 * The eastern portion is accessible from Interstate 17, exiting between Camelback Road and the Loop 101.
 * Northern Glendale is accessible from the Loop 101, which is the only freeway in the Regional Freeway System to cross through the city. The Loop 101 travels north from Interstate 10 and turns east at the northern boundary of Glendale, where it intersects Interstate 17.  Northern Glendale can be accessed by exiting the Loop 101 between 51st Avenue and Bell Road.
 * West Glendale, home to Gila River Arena (NHL) and State Farm Stadium (NFL), is accessible by exiting Loop 101 between Northern Avenue and Camelback Road. The arena and stadium are easily accessible from exiting at Glendale Avenue and heading east.

By bus
Valley Metro Light Rail from Washington/Central Ave in Phoenix to Glendale/19th, then Valley Metro Bus 70 to Glendale. $4 for a 1-day pass (Nov 2020).

Buy
Glendale calls itself "Arizona's Antique Capital".

The Arrowhead Towne Center mall is found in the northwest part of the city.

Stay safe
The types of crime most common in the Phoenix area usually do not affect visitors or tourist locations. However, some sections of Glendale, especially the southern tier of the city bordering the Maryvale area of Phoenix, are somewhat dicey and should be avoided at night.