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Details: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Presents the Arizona Treasure Award - 11/1/2005 at the Glendale Office of Tourism Although Historic Downtown Glendale has been named by USA Today & Sunset Magazine as one of the country's 10 best shopping districts, with a recent visit by Governor Janet Napolitano, one of the state's most unique downtown experiences has a new title, "Arizona Treasure." -- The Arizona Treasures tour, sponsored by the Governor's Office and the Arizona Office of Tourism, is designed to honor and introduce Arizonans to some of the premiere vacation destinations within our state. - On Tuesday, Nov. 1, during a visit to the area, the Governor designated Historic Downtown Glendale and Cerreta's Candy Company as two Arizona Treasures. ---- "The success of Downtown Glendale is the result of hard work, imagination and a partnership among business owners, residents and local government," stated Mayor Elaine Scruggs. "We have always believed that our downtown is a unique treasure in our state, and we are extremely proud to be honored with this recognition from the Governor." ----- A thriving and completely restored historic destination, Downtown Glendale is actually two neighborhoods - Historic Catlin Court with its white picket fences and mature shade trees welcoming visitors to the Bungalows-turned-specialty shops, and Old Towne, boasting brick-trimmed sidewalks and glowing gaslights leading the way to the famous antique stores. The neighborhoods span 12 square blocks, which can easily be strolled in an afternoon. ---- In addition to one-of-a-kind antiques and home furnishings, visitors to the area also find a medley of imports, jewelry, art, crafts, collectables, bath and body accessories, ethnic eateries, teahouses and museums. Of course, a visit to Glendale is not complete without a tour of the Cerreta Candy Company. Here, visitors can learn the art of chocolate-making and get free, mouth-watering samples. For more than 70 years, the Cerreta family has prepared their candy the old fashioned way -- by hand. ---- For information about the Arizona Treasures program, visit www.arizonatreasures.gov. For information about Cerreta's Candy Company, visit www.cerreta.com. To learn more about Historic Downtown Glendale, contact the Glendale Visitor's Center at 623-930-4500 or visit www.visitglendale.com
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