Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 16 Things to Do in Glendale

16 places in the record

The best things to do in Glendale, by the professional record: Phoenix New Times has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Auntie Em's Miniatures comes out on top.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale and Bark & Purr Pet Grooming hold the next two places.

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  1. Rank 1. Auntie Em's Miniatures

    Awards
    Address
    5625 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale

    Awards
    Address
    6263 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 2. Bark & Purr Pet Grooming

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    Address
    4334 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours
    Mon Closed
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  4. Rank 2. Drawn To Comics

    Awards
    Address
    5801 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  5. Rank 2. Ming Foot Spa

    Awards
    Address
    6033 W Bell Rd suite G, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    On the Way What's Around

  6. Rank 2. Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co.

    Awards
    Address
    7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  7. Rank 2. Superstar Video

    Awards
    Address
    4703 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    On the Way What's Around

  8. Rank 8. The 44 Live

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    Address
    4494 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–2 AM
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  9. Rank 9. Martin Auto Museum

    Awards
    Address
    4320 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours
    Mon Closed
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  10. Rank 9. Westside Blues and Jazz

    Awards
    Address
    17045 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  11. Rank 11. Bellair Golf Park

    Awards
    Address
    17233 N 45th Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  12. Rank 11. Blue Dragon Vapor

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    Address
    3790 5905 W Bell Rd UNIT 4, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    On the Way What's Around

  13. Rank 11. Great Skate

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    Address
    10054 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  14. Rank 11. Hurricane Harbor

    Awards
    Address
    4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  15. Rank 11. Sahuaro Ranch Park

    Awards
    Address
    9802 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–1 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  16. Rank 11. State Farm Stadium

    Awards
    Address
    1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ · Glendale
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

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