Despite Glendale's big city population, it manages to retain some of the informal charm of the small town it was for so many years. There are so many attractions in Glendale that visitors will need to spend a couple days in town. The Cerreta Candy Factory is the perfect place to see how candy and especially chocolate is created. Of course, the samples make the visit a delicious one. The Downtown Historic District gives visitors an opportunity to walk the brick streets lined with antique shops, art galleries and small cafes.
Visitors can also take a free trolley ride through the historic area.
The Bead Museum is located downtown and has a variety of ancient and contemporary beads on display. Luke Air Force Base was annexed by Glendale in 1995. Tours can be arranged by calling the base in advance. Glendale has wonderful outdoor activities. The White Tanks Regional Park is a 26,000-acre park named after the natural rock water tanks used by Native Indians long ago.