Maricopa district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Glendale

Glendale is a city in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States, home to about 240,126 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 83 churches, 56 parks, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (1 km), Saint Marys Episcopal Church (5 km) and Sahuaro Ranch Park (5 km).

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Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, Maricopa district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glendale at a glance

Location
Maricopa district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 240,126
Coordinates
33.5386° N, 112.1860° W
Places within 50 km
228 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Glendale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Glendale: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Glendale

85 churches within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Glendale

57 parks within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is Lawrence Park (1 km); the best-known is Sahuaro Ranch Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glendale

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is Cortez Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glendale

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is Sunnyslope Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glendale

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is Murphy Park (1 km); the best-known is Japanese Friendship Garden (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Glendale

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glendale. The closest is Subway (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Glendale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glendale
  2. 1 km First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale · church, Maricopa
  3. 5 km Sahuaro Ranch Park · park, Maricopa
  4. 7 km Cortez Lake · lake, Maricopa
  5. 6 km Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude · church, Maricopa
  6. 3 km Saint Marys Episcopal Church · church, Maricopa
  7. 5 km Back to Glendale

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From travellers near Glendale

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How to reach Glendale

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    Within 15 km of Glendale

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glendale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8385First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (1 km)
    Parks5657Lawrence Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1328Cortez Lake (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1526Sunnyslope Mountain (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1623Murphy Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1719Subway (1 km)
    Museums1718The Bead Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions48Arizona State Fairgrounds (14 km)
    Waterfalls22The Falls (3 km)
    Temples12Desert Storm (9 km)
    Treks11Maricopa Trail (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (9 km)
    Buddhist sites11Arizona Buddhist Temple (8 km)
    Caves11Cave Creek Park - Cholla (11 km)

    Glendale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glendale?

    First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (church, about 1 km), Saint Marys Episcopal Church (church, about 5 km), Sahuaro Ranch Park (park, about 5 km), Cortez Lake (lake, about 8 km), Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (church, about 8 km), Maricopa Trail (trek, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Glendale?

    228 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 56 parks, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Glendale?

    First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale, about 1 km by road; Templo Hermosa Glendale (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Glendale?

    Lawrence Park, about 1 km by road; Myrtle Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Glendale?

    Cortez Lake, about 8 km by road; Desert West Lake (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glendale?

    Start in Glendale, visit First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale, then Sahuaro Ranch Park, then Cortez Lake, then Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude, then Saint Marys Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glendale?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Glendale

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Glendale’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Glendale on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.