Take a trip to historic downtown Glendale and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to an old fashioned, small town.

1. Downtown Glendale Arizona Attractions
Take a trip to historic downtown Glendale and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to an
old fashioned, small town. The downtown Glendale area has over 20 antique shops plus many
restaurants and specialty shops in a 10-square block area. Downtown Glendale has two main
historic districts – Old Towne and Caitlin Court.
Old Towne is a collection of old brick buildings filled with shops and restaurants and sidewalks
lined with brick and gaslight lamps and it’s central to all Glendale real estate. For one of the
tastiest Glendale Arizona attractions, head over to the popular Cerreta Candy Company at the
east end of Old Towne. You can sample their diverse selection of chocolates and candies or take
a tour of the factory. A good starting point for exploring downtown Glendale is Murphy Park.
Located in the center of downtown Glendale, the park is named after the city’s founder W.J.
Murphy and its formal grass lawns are home to many city events.
North of Murphy Park is a residential neighborhood known as the Caitlin Court Historic
District. This area features the Glendale real estate early 1900s bungalows that are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Wide streets, large trees and low white picket fences give
Caitlin Court a small Midwestern town feels. Many of the houses have been converted into
boutiques that sell antiques, jewelry, teddy bears, Christmas decorations and art glass. The
Historic Downtown Glendale Districts extend (west to east) from 53rd Avenue to 59th Avenue
and (north to south) from Lamar Road to Myrtle Avenue.