Glendale Attractions
Located on the northwest border of Phoenix, Glendale is Arizona's fourth-largest city, with a population of 253,152. Established in 1892, it still retains much of its turn of the century aspects. Glendale has a tree-lined town square, red brick sidewalks and gaslights in the city's historic downtown area.
Bead Museum
The Bead Museum in Glendale has over 100,000 beads and beaded artifacts from all over the world. The history of beads goes as far back as 30,000 B.C.
Bead Museum
5754 West Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301-2559
United States
5754 West Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301-2559
United States
Phone 1 (623) 931-2737
Fax 1 (623) 930-8561
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Catlin Court Shops District
Catlin Court Shops District, developed from 1917 to the 1930's, in Glendale has shops and galleries in a historic setting. Renovated century-old residential bungalows now house specialty shops and restaurants.
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown Glendale has over 100 antique stores and other specialty shops. Highlights of Historic Glendale include book stores, a clock maker, photography studio, library and a few museums.
Murphy Park
Murphy Park in Glendale is named for W.J. Murphy, the city founder, who donated the land in 1909. A craft market is held every Saturday night. The Park serves as a park, town square, public-gathering space, festival site and landmark.
Sahuaro Ranch
Sahuaro Ranch in Glendale has seven historic buildings depicting the lives of early settlers. The first building was the Adobe House, built in 1887. During the 1890s the Main House, the Blacksmith Ship, Horse Barn, Tack House, Mens' Quarters were built.
Sahuaro Ranch Foundation
9802 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302-1203
United States
9802 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302-1203
United States
Phone 1 (623) 930-4200
Fax 1 (623) 939-0250
Hours
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
