Make your base a stone’s throw from Phoenix
Located just to the west of Phoenix, Avondale may be a small and understated community, but that’s exactly what makes it such a great spot to make your own when visiting the area. There are many Avondale vacation rentals to choose from, including spacious, ranch-style homes with private pools. Book one of these, and you’ll soon be lying back in the garden, under the lazy leaves of palm trees, letting the rays of the Arizona sun prickle against your skin.
Activities and attractions in and around Avondale
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Avondale a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Wigwam Golf Resort (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
- Phoenix Raceway (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Castles N' Coasters (16.3 mi / 26.2 km)
- Arizona Biltmore Resort - Links Course (19.3 mi / 31 km)
- Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course (19.7 mi / 31.7 km)
- Arizona Biltmore Country Club (19.7 mi / 31.8 km)
Taking things easy in Avondale
Avondale vacation rentals are just the thing if you’re looking for rest and relaxation rather than hustle and bustle. This part of Arizona has plenty of public parks to check out, including Dennis DeConcini Park and Dessie Lorenze Park, so you can happily while away hours of the afternoon just sitting or reclining with a good book. And if you want to combine the emerald outdoors with some competitive fun, you can always show off your swing at a local golf course. In need of some retail therapy? The local Avondale malls will do nicely.
Snowbird season in Avondale
When it comes to picking the right time to escape to Arizona, it’s worth knowing that – while Avondale is an all-year-round kind of place – the whole area is particularly popular from around November to April. This is when winter visitors, or snowbirds, flock here from the north, eager to escape the cold elsewhere. It’s worth booking far in advance if you’re visiting during this period. That said, if you don’t mind soaring temperatures, the summer is worth considering as well. After all, as the locals will remind you, it’s only a dry heat.
A community surrounded by epic grandeur
Avondale is just under 20 miles west of Phoenix, and is nestled amid the epic landscape of Arizona. The waters of the Agua Fria River run through the community, leading to the craggy sweep of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Here, you can explore a large wetland, go hiking or mountain biking along miles of trails, keeping an eye out for darting rock wrens and cunning lizards. If you’re feeling extra-adventurous, you can head out east to Camelback Mountain, whose dramatic, sandstone peak is a magnet for hikers.
How to get to and around Avondale
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), the closest airport, located 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), which is 23 mi (37.1 km) away.