Nestled below the scenic Estrella Mountains, Avondale is a vibrant city in the heart of the West Valley. Just a short drive from Phoenix, this welcoming destination offers a nice diversity of attractions, including festivals, art, wildlife watching, NASCAR, shopping and family fun. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time while you’re in town.
1. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
See how it feels to race like the pros, when you take the wheel of a dragster, exotic racer or open wheel formula car.
2. Phoenix International Raceway
Take a ten-minute drive to Phoenix and watch your NASCAR favorites burn rubber on one of America’s most famous race tracks.
3. Corral West Horse Adventures
Tour the beautiful trails inside the Estrella Mountain Regional Park, while riding atop gentle horses under the guidance of experts.
4. Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Explore this sprawling, mountainous landscape, featuring wetlands, wildlife and breathtaking undisturbed desert.
5. Coldwater Golf Club
Tee off at this gorgeous course, featuring deep swales, elevated tees, cascading fairways and rolling terrain that yields plenty of challenging holes.
6. Avondale Friendship Park
Enjoy some quality family time with picnicking, playgrounds, a fishing pond and expansive grassy fields for sports.
7. Colados Coffee
Enjoy Mexican hot chocolate, seasonal peppermint mocha latte or your favorite brew at this popular destination for coffee lovers.
8. Jubeelieve Indoor Playland
Thrill the little ones with 7,000 square feet of toys, a bouncy house, climbing slides, toy trains and race cars.