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A visit to Glendale's Sahuaro Ranch will allow you to experience not only a vital part of the area's history, but also to understand the vital role of farming and agriculture to the economic development of the area. This ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers visitors a chance to visit a rustic farmhouse complete with vintage furnishing and decorations. You will also marvel at exhibits and attractions like the collection of vintage and antique farm equipment that was used to bring in the various crops.

The hunt for hidden treasures is on when you visit Thrifty Joe's. This shop specializes in offering used books, music, games and much more. Thrifty Joe's also carries an impressive selection of previously played vinyl record albums, DVDs, and first editions of many books and movies. The inventory is always changing, so make sure to check back often for new finds. Plus, if you don't see what you're looking for in the bins or on the shelves, the friendly staff can help you place a special order request to track it down for you and will notify you of its arrival.

In sports, there are winners and losers. That divide between the champions and everyone else also exists in the world of sports bars, too. In Glendale, don't miss your chance to experience Padre Murphy's, a nightlife venue that has consistently been voted one of the Top 10 sports bars in the country by MSN. From the minute you walk in, you can easily see why. The waitresses are not just appealing eye candy, but they prove that they can go the extra mile to make sure that your burger or meal is hot and the cold beer in your mug never runs dry. A plethora of flat-screen TVs ensures that you won't miss a minute of the big game, and the barkeeps do an exemplary job of serving up the best domestic and imported beers as well as perfectly mixing that adult beverage that you've been craving.