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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 Music Box Dance Center in Glendale not only preserves the beauty and art of ballet, but also strives to pass on the passion and technique of its performance to future generations. The center offers classes and various other opportunities for instruction to aspiring dancers, and presents various recitals and entertainment throughout the year. The accomplished teachers and more experienced dancers all work together to poise younger students to develop their talents to the fullest.

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.

Glendale's Sahuaro Ranch Park has many stories to tell. Discover them as they come to life during your visit to this historic area that features thirteen original buildings and house museums that offer a multidimensional snapshot of what life was like here decades ago. There is also a beautiful rose garden, an interesting barnyard and and a vintage orchard stand that are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.