Super Bowl XLII Glendale, Arizona
Plan Your Super Bowl Vacation; Visit Historic Downtown Glendale
Super Bowl XLII will be held on February 3, 2008. Plan your Super Bowl vacation to Arizona now!
Super Bowl XLII will be played on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. If you are planning to attend the game, why not come a bit early or stay a few extra days and see what the city of Glendale and the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan area has to offer? Make a vacation out of your Super Bowl trip and explore the area surrounding the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Historic Downtown Glendale
Featuring over 100 antique and specialty shops, if you’re looking for something you’ll find it in Historic Downtown Glendale. Spend an afternoon shopping and take a break for dinner at one of the many unique restaurants. Historic Downtown Glendale will be a hot spot for Super Bowl fans of all ages.
Cerreta Candy Company
If you have a sweet tooth, plan on spending an afternoon touring the famous Cerreta Candy Company. The Cerreta Candy Company was founded nearly 30 years ago and is still a family-owned and family-run business. The company is located at 5345 West Glendale Avenue in the historic district. For more information the company can be reached at (623) 930-1000.
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
This annual event, drawing nearly 100,000 visitors in 2007, will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 from noon until 10pm and Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 10am until 10pm. The Glendale Chocolate Affaire is hosted at Murphy Park in historic downtown Glendale. This event is free and chocolate lovers will not be disappointed.
Wildlife World Zoo
The Wildlife World Zoo, located in Litchfield Park, is a quick drive from Glendale. The zoo features baby white tigers that were born on November 18, 2007. In addition to the white tigers, visitors can also view penguins, giraffes, lions, and more. Wildlife World Zoo is located at 16501 West Northern Avenue in Litchfield Park; the zoo can be reached at (623) 935-9453.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
Phoenix’s South Mountain Park and Preserve is the largest municipal park in the nation. Featuring 51 trails, hikers and mountain bikers alike will be able to see the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. For those who prefer a more casual trip through the desert, two stables are available to provide guided horseback tours of the park. The South Mountain Environmental Education Center can be reached at (602) 534-6324.
The Glendale area has more to offer than just the Super Bowl and the NFL Experience. Explore one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas while you’re in town for the big game. If you are more of an outdoors person, read about planning an Arizona Outdoors Vacation to coincide with your trip to Super Bowl XLII.
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South Mountain Park and Preserve
