Glendale is a city in Arizona, United States, and part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. For visitors, it makes a practical base for exploring the wider Phoenix region, with the desert landscape and urban life of the metro area close at hand.
What to expect
- A city within the Phoenix metropolitan area, easy to reach as part of a wider regional trip.
- The setting of the Arizona desert, with its open skies and dry, sunny climate.
- A quieter pace than the central Phoenix streets, suited to a short stay between other plans.
Around the city
Because Glendale sits within the Phoenix area, many of the region's attractions are within reach by road. Visitors often combine a stop here with time in neighbouring communities, which share the same desert scenery and the same mix of outdoor and city activities.
Glendale is also known by the name Jewel City, a nickname that visitors may come across in local materials and conversation.
If you are planning a trip to Arizona and want a place to stay or a stop that is close to Phoenix, Glendale is worth considering. Check current details, such as travel times and local arrangements, before you set out.
