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Satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone in your family when you plan a delicious visit to Glendale's Cerreta Candy Company. This is a locally-owned hometown attraction that has been creating some of the most delectable chocolate treats for years. Whether you need a gift basket for a special occasion or just want to show your sweetheart an expression of even more sweetness, the friendly staff will direct you to the perfect candy concoction to give as a gift. Tours are offered daily, Monday through Thursday, and the kids will not only love learning about the life of local chocolatiers, but they will equally enjoy the free samples of candy.

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.

Take to the skies for a history lesson that has an impressively large wingspan. Discover the stories that are all a part of the Luke Air Force Base, a place that proudly touts itself as the “Home of the Fighter Pilot.” See various aircraft and learn about the role they played in various historical eras. Also, learn about the men who got in the cockpits to steer these planes into the history books. Tours and groups of 15 to 40 persons can be arranged by calling the base in advance.