For an unusual twist on your museum adventures, Irida’s Giraffe Museum should be your first stop. A local resident donated the use of her home so that guests could enjoy her unique Giraffe collection as mush as she did. Admission is free.

At nearly 1200 acres, Thunderbird Park is the largest public park in Glendale, and it’s a fantastic place for residents to enjoy outdoor activities. There are picnic areas, trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking, and three viewing blinds where visitors can see some of the park’s 50 different wildlife species.