Orchard House Guidebook to Glendale
Sightseeing
Only half a mile from the house, this park offers historic buildings with informational signs, a beautiful rose garden, play and bbq areas and more. A large flock of peacocks and a small flock of exotic hens are also on the grounds.
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Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 59th AveOnly half a mile from the house, this park offers historic buildings with informational signs, a beautiful rose garden, play and bbq areas and more. A large flock of peacocks and a small flock of exotic hens are also on the grounds.
The library has a desert garden circling the property as well as sculptures decorating the grounds. The largest flock of peacocks in the state lives here, so bring your cameras.
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Glendale Public Library Main Library
5959 W Brown StThe library has a desert garden circling the property as well as sculptures decorating the grounds. The largest flock of peacocks in the state lives here, so bring your cameras.
Here for spring training? Be in the stands in just a 15 minute drive.
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I-Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveHere for spring training? Be in the stands in just a 15 minute drive.
Favorite Foods
Fill your basket with chocolate treats and cactus taffy while nibbling on a free sample. Take a brief guided tour of the factory when you visit and add a "chocolate pizza" for $10 or do a self-guided tour and go straight for their famous French mints!
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Cerreta Candy Company
5345 W Glendale AveFill your basket with chocolate treats and cactus taffy while nibbling on a free sample. Take a brief guided tour of the factory when you visit and add a "chocolate pizza" for $10 or do a self-guided tour and go straight for their famous French mints!
Cuff
7021 N 58th AveMy favorite dish at Cuff is the grits with shrimp - delicious!
Delicious gourmet cookies, tons of knickknacks and goodies and attached to an antique store for fun browsing. Try one of their specialty coffees or teas while you're there.
Coyote Oatie Cookies
7005 N 58th AveDelicious gourmet cookies, tons of knickknacks and goodies and attached to an antique store for fun browsing. Try one of their specialty coffees or teas while you're there.
Try an enormous pretzel or tasty brat. If you like German food, or just want a change, Haus Murphy's is great.
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Haus Murphy's of Glendale
5739 W Glendale AveTry an enormous pretzel or tasty brat. If you like German food, or just want a change, Haus Murphy's is great.
So close to the house you'll want to leave the car at home when you visit for a happy hour margarita, a meal of carnitas or enchiladas, and some tasty chips and salsa.
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina | Glendale
5670 W Peoria AveSo close to the house you'll want to leave the car at home when you visit for a happy hour margarita, a meal of carnitas or enchiladas, and some tasty chips and salsa.
Tacos Tijuana
5044 West Peoria AvenueWe love this little spot for Taco Tuesday! Personally, I love the maleta.
This charming cafe is next to Cuff on the town square facing the park. Ask about the old vault while you enjoy freshly baked quiche or brioche, homemade soup, and an enormous slice of cheesecake with an Italian soda or an espresso.
Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery
7015 North 58th AvenueThis charming cafe is next to Cuff on the town square facing the park. Ask about the old vault while you enjoy freshly baked quiche or brioche, homemade soup, and an enormous slice of cheesecake with an Italian soda or an espresso.
City/town information
We all love Sedona! The deep blue sky, amazing red rocks, and green of the pine and mesquites make any hiking trail a good one. You'll need a Red Rock Pass to hit the trails. Stay in town to enjoy the many art galleries and restaurants and still get to see wonderful views. Only 1 1/2 hours from our house.
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Sedona
We all love Sedona! The deep blue sky, amazing red rocks, and green of the pine and mesquites make any hiking trail a good one. You'll need a Red Rock Pass to hit the trails. Stay in town to enjoy the many art galleries and restaurants and still get to see wonderful views. Only 1 1/2 hours from our house.
Another fun town to tour, Prescott is known for its beautiful town square, Whiskey Row, lakes to paddle or hike around, and more. Visit Superstition Meadery or the Brewery for a fun meal and drink.
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Prescott
Another fun town to tour, Prescott is known for its beautiful town square, Whiskey Row, lakes to paddle or hike around, and more. Visit Superstition Meadery or the Brewery for a fun meal and drink.
Jerome is a tiny mountain town clinging to the lip of its mountain. Crumbling remains of the old jail remain as does the red light district and other historic points. Artists and their galleries, restaurants and tiny shops, fabulous views, all make Jerome worth a visit. Make a detour for an afternoon after visiting Prescott or Sedona.
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Jerome
Jerome is a tiny mountain town clinging to the lip of its mountain. Crumbling remains of the old jail remain as does the red light district and other historic points. Artists and their galleries, restaurants and tiny shops, fabulous views, all make Jerome worth a visit. Make a detour for an afternoon after visiting Prescott or Sedona.
Outdoor activities
Easy-medium difficult trails a short drive from the house.
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I-Thunderbird Conservation Park
22800 N 59th AveEasy-medium difficult trails a short drive from the house.
Kayaking and gorgeous views make Saguaro Lake a great day trip. Pack a picnic or visit Dillon's BBQ on the lake.
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Saguaro Lake
Kayaking and gorgeous views make Saguaro Lake a great day trip. Pack a picnic or visit Dillon's BBQ on the lake.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Okufanele ukupakishe
Pack lightweight layers for temps that change during the day
Sunblock, a hat, sturdy shoes for the trails, plenty of water - make sure to use these when you go out.
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Common words to pronounce like a native Phoenician:
saguaro - suh war oh
gila monster - hee luh
cholla - choy uh
mesquite - mes keet
palo verde - pal oh vair day
Prescott - pres cut
Tucson - too sawn
Canyon de Chelly - Canyon de shay
Mogollon - mo gee yawn