Crack of the bat. Rev of the engine. Thud of a perfect tackle. Crunch of a shoulder into the glass. Forget your serenity CD, these are the new sounds of the desert. Or at least in the desert of Glendale and the West Valley - an area fast becoming the nation's premier sports mecca with a lineup of professional football, hockey, Spring Training baseball, auto racing, NCAA Regional’s and home to the Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the 2015 Super Bowl.

Glendale is ready to host your next big event in one of the country’s top travel destinations. Located just minutes from downtown Phoenix, you’ll enjoy year-round golf, entertainment and attractions in the Valley of the Sun. Plus a wide range of indoor and outdoor meetings space ideal for groups from 7 to 73,000. www.VisitGlendale.com

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