Originally Posted by jennifer h
This will be my first trip to the greater Phoenix area, staying in Tolleson and attending a NFL game in Glendale. I'm interested in any input on the dining in the area, or anything else I need to know! Thanks
There are also some good hotels in the Goodyear area (HiEx, Wingate, Best Western, Residence Inn, and others that are escaping me at the moment), and a nice resort (the Wigwam) in my hometown of Litchfield Park. (In fact, I can see the Cardinals stadium from my house). I got a hard-hat tour of the stadium last week- it is a _really_ nice facility.
my recommendations:
1] rent a car, you'll need it. We're building a Light Rail system, but it isn't done yet.
2] The Stadium is up the Loop 101 on the west side of Phoenix. You can see it from the highway. The big entrance is around the 101 and Bethany Home/Glendale Ave.
3] go visit Sedona or the Grand Canyon if you get a chance. The Canyon is a drive, but Sedona can be done (roundtrip) in a day if you start early.
4] There are also a lot of chain restaurants in Goodyear, at I-10 & Dysart and I-10 & Litchfield. Just keep in mind that Dysart had the "red light running" cameras at the major intersections-- so... be sure to make a full stop on red.^ Goodyear & Avondale are perhaps 5 miles west of the I-10/101 interchange. Other restaurants are up by the mall at L-101 and Bell, north of the Stadium.
5] There is a Goodyear swap meet out at I-10 and Cotton lane (aka: Loop 303) which is open on the weekends. It would be on the Northwest side of the intersection (from your point of view on the highway). You'll see it from the highway if you get out that way. You'd probably be able to get some nice authentic desert souveniers out there.
6] We have a great set of county and state parks in AZ. If you take I-10 to the Loop 303 North to the intersection at Olive Ave and then head west, you'll hit the White Tanks Mountain park. $5 per car to get in. A great place to go to hiking and escape the city, and immerse yourself in the desert. Unfortunately, it's a bit hot here for that during the day this time of year ;-)
7] If you are coming soon and if you have not heard the news, don't walk alone late at night. (We've got two serial killers out there sniping at folks who walk or bike, alone, at night - typically along major thoroughfares. [We've also got an entire police deparrtment working overtime to catch them....]).
The last one is bad, but it really is a great place to live...