Avondale
Avondale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix.
As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 89,334, up from 76,238 in 2010 and 35,883 in 2000.
Getting to Avondale
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - east of downtown Phoenix. Phoenix-Goodyear Airport - in neighboring Goodyear. 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.
Worth seeing
Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W Vineyard Ave,. Large, mountainous park featuring many trails, a large amount of wetland and undisturbed desert, plus a few picnic sites.
Things to 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. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 S Avondale Blvd,. 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, 12325 W McDowell Rd,.
Where to eat
Rudy's bbq, 8074 S Oasis Dr. 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. Culver's, 1025 N Avondale Blvd,.
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