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Historic Downtown Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale: a charming, walkable hub of unique shops and events in the heart of the city.
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Historic Downtown Glendale: a charming, walkable hub of unique shops and events in the heart of the city.
Historic Downtown Glendale is a walkable point of interest with antiques, boutiques, cafes, and dining along a historic main street. Reviews highlight a small-town vibe, holiday events, and a variety of shops. The area includes Murphy Park with a library, an amphitheater, and City Hall, plus ample parking, including free options. Pet-friendly stores create a welcoming day of exploration.
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Self-guided tours exploring the district's well-preserved historic buildings and homes, with informational signs detailing their rich history.
Browse unique boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries featuring works by local artists and one-of-a-kind finds.
Enjoy a variety of restaurants and cafes offering diverse cuisines in a charming, walkable setting perfect for meals or coffee breaks.
Participate in community events like holiday light displays and festivals that bring the district to life throughout the year.
Relax in Murphy Park, visit the library, or attend performances at the amphitheater, all within easy walking distance.
Convenient free parking options including street spots, lots, and a garage, with accessible ramps and pet-friendly policies.
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Kimberly Burnham
Such a cute little town. I like supporting local artists.
Robin Stevens
I absolutely LOVE downtown Glendale! Such a small town vibe in a huge city! Great holiday events! Awesome unique shops and restaurants. Great place to make some wonderful memories. (An a Pokémon Go players dream! )
A Z
Wow, definitely much better and funner than I thought it would be. Plan to spend about 1.5 hours here (just walking around, more if you want to walk inside the stores) I'd recommend coming early on a weekend morning- so you can avoid the traffic and there's open 2-hour street (diagonal) parking spots along Lamar Rd (including accessible spots and ramps). They also have many other parking options including open street lots and a parking garage- all spots are under a 5 minute walk to the historic downtown area. Sandwiched between W. Glenn and W. Glendale streets are the main attractions- there's the small Murphy Park with a library, and if you continue down- there's an assortment of cafes, shops, and more for a few blocks. You can also see signs along the way that detail the history of some of those buildings. Next, sandwiched between W. Palmaire and W. Myrtle Ave- there are the historical homes (some of which now house small museums or tea cafes). The lawns are so pristine and the houses so quaintly cute, you definitely feel as you are walking back in time in an upscale neighborhood.
Samantha Ross
Glendale glitters is gone. The replacement lights are pretty. But it is scaled down so much. Was disappointing to me. But still worth visiting
Kymberley
Stores are open and so are restaurants. You have to wear a mask. Not a lot of traffic so you can socially distance but enough so it doesnt feel like a ghost town. Typical beautiful small town main street. Antiques, uniques, and boutiques to keep you busy shopping for an entire day if you choose or go several times and never really hit all the stores. Theres also a park, a library, an amphitheater and City Hall. Great free parking. And furry friends were welcome in the stores I went to. On the south side of Glendale around 58th St. Not sure if others are but I went to 4 or 5 stores with Cleopetra and had no issues.
