A new facility was built in 1988 with all modern amenities, keeping pace with the Valley's progress. Located directly north of Sky Harbor Airport at 38th and Washington Street, Phoenix Greyhound Park is often the first and last destination for travelers from across the country and the globe, attracting visitors each year from places as far away as Sweden, Germany and Japan. This renowned facility features a luxurious Clubhouse on the upper floor offering fine dining in an elegant setting. On the lower level, the Grandstand offers the same excitement in a more casual atmosphere with food courts and full service bars. Over 35 off-track betting sites contribute to Arizona's landscape and economy, bringing the excitement of the sport live to sports bars, nightclubs and restaurants every evening.
General parking is free.
Some of the friendliest people in Arizona live in Globe. That was my impression of the town, after a recent weekend visit. Feeling that the best way to get the flavor of a town is to explore by foot, I started out with the self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Globe. Globe's history is tied to the development of mineral wealth and, in fact, it's said that the town got its name from a large piece of silver, in the shape of a globe, found in a local mine. As silver became exhausted, the first copper mining began in 1878.