Overview
Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of :Arizona.
1 sights · 4 things to do · 3 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Avondale
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Large, mountainous park featuring many trails, a large amount of wetland and undisturbed desert, plus a few picnic sites.
Estrella Mountain Competitive Track
Part of Estrella Mountain Park, this racing track is good for kids and is located near Rudy's bbq and the Phoenix Raceway.
Phoenix Raceway
Large stock-car racing venue that has held NASCAR races, and can hold 65,000+ people. Though it is called the "Phoenix Raceway", it is actually located in Avondale.
Friendship Park
Large park with multiple playgrounds (including a children's playground), baseball and soccer fields, and a dog park. Located near a restaurant and shopping complex.
Festival Fields Park
Small park with a few trails, playgrounds, a dog park, and restaurants. Good for kids, and handicap-friendly.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 106°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Phoenix)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AZA Mesa Gateway Airport, Mesa — 41 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $80–$109 a night (typical $104), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$180, comfortable ~$280.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Estrella Mountain Competitive Track, Phoenix Raceway
- Lunch Rudy's bbq
- Afternoon Friendship Park, Festival Fields Park
- Dinner Culver's
- Evening 8-Bit Aleworks
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
It was incorporated in 1946. In 2019, its population was 87,931.
Get in
By plane
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - east of downtown Phoenix.
- Phoenix-Goodyear Airport - in neighboring Goodyear.
By car
- Interstate 10 runs through Avondale, east towards central Phoenix, west to the remainder of the West Valley suburbs then on towards California and Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
Get around
Car is the best way to explore the city. However, limited Valley Metro bus service does exist, especially the Avondale ZOOM Route. Click for schedules.
See
Do
Do Estrella Mountain Competitive Track
Part of Estrella Mountain Park, this racing track is good for kids and is located near Rudy's bbq and the Phoenix Raceway.
Do Festival Fields Park
Small park with a few trails, playgrounds, a dog park, and restaurants. Good for kids, and handicap-friendly.
Eat
Eat Rudy's bbq
Located near the Phoenix Raceway and the Estrella Mountain Competitive Track in Estrella Mountain Park, this casual restaurant provides comfort food. The food served there is quite easy to eat, and the prices are generally good, though the price is higher on racing day.
Eat Culver's
Fast-food chain whose signature dishes are frozen custard and signature burgers, usually made from dairy and beef from the Midwest. It offers large portion sizes, and provides late-night food and outdoor seating.
Eat Garden Grille & Bar
Bar and grille in the Hilton Garden Inn, serving American food as well as pizza and pasta.
Drink
Drink 8-Bit Aleworks
Brewery with a large variety of beers, and located within a large shopping complex. Offers takeout.
Drink Aguila's Hidaway
Dimly lit bar serving cocktails, bar snacks, wine, and beer, with a pool table and darts in the building. Takeout-only.
Drink Scale & Feather Meadery
Winery located in the same complex as 8-Bit Aleworks. This building is quite well-decorated, and the staff are generally quite friendly.
Sleep
Stay My Place Hotel - Phoenix West/Avondale, AZ
Rooms are medium-sized and have kitchenettes, and the hotel includes free Wi-Fi and parking, a business center, an outdoor pool and a fitness room. The hotel is also handicap-accessible and includes air-conditioning. The rooms have toasters and many cabinets, and are generally well-kept.
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