Best 112 things to do in Glendale, AZ

Explore rugged Sonoran Desert trails in a military-style M1009 Blazer

Paddle Saguaro Lake with a guide on a kayak or stand up paddleboard

Pick up an inflatable paddleboard in Tempe for lake or river paddling

Pick up a hard kayak in Tempe and paddle lakes or rivers

Rent an inflatable float tube with Tempe shop pickup

Rent a lightweight Kokopelli packraft for rivers and lakes

Rent a tandem hard-shell kayak with seats, paddles, and roof transport gear

Pick up a rigid paddleboard in Tempe and head to local lakes

Fly over Driggs on a private or small-group hot air balloon ride

Book a private hot air balloon ride in Driggs, with sunrise or sunset options

Rent a street-legal UTV near Scottsdale trails for 8 hours

Rent a UTV near Scottsdale trails with fuel and OHV tag included

Rent a UTV near Scottsdale trails with fuel and off-highway vehicle tag included

Rent 33" paddle sand tires with beadlock wheels for your SxS, up to 7 days

Ride a relaxed 60-minute summer group trail near Phoenix (ages 7+)

Learn horse care and riding skills, then enjoy a guided trail ride in a 90-minute session for ages 7–17

Early-morning 60-minute guided horseback ride through the desert

Sunset horseback ride with a Cowboy Margarita and chips and salsa (21+ only)

Ride privately with your party on a 90-minute Sonoran Desert trail

Ride privately with your own wrangler on a 60-minute Sonoran Desert trail

Ride the Sonoran Desert on a private, guided mountain bike tour

Learn the basics, then ride through high-desert scenery and ancient landscapes on a guided horseback adventure

Drive a 2-seat sand buggy on challenging desert trails for a fun, fast-paced off-road outing

Easy private saguaro and petroglyph hike with a wilderness medicine certified guide