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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.

Sometimes, you feel like you need to get out and commune with nature for awhile. You may not realize it, but your dog may actually feel the same way, too. Glendale's Northern Horizon Park offers the chance for the two of you get enjoy some healthy exercise and outdoor relaxation. This impressively expansive area is the city's premier dog park and offers many fenced-in areas and activities designed to assure that your four-legged friend gets some great exercise while staying safe. There is a separate area for larger dogs, too.

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.

It's no secret that Glendale and its surrounding areas have been influenced by an incredible array of cultures. One of the most prevalent in the area's history and development is the Mexican culture. Aside from its food and language that have become part of the mainstream, its celebratory tradition of dance is alive and well in Glendale thanks to the efforts of the Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana. These young boys and girls are instructed in the technique and expression of dance as an extension of their Mexican heritage. The various dance recitals and productions put on by this group also tell various stories that will mesmerize all who come to experience these colorful performances.