Located not far from Los Angeles and right in the heart of theSan Fernando Valley, Glendale is a city that has plenty to offerits visitors and its residents. It is not a huge city, with justfewer than 200,000 residents, but it is close enough to many of LosAngeles's trappings to make it a place with a lot to do. With someof the finest modern architecture in the world and a bustling citycenter, Glendale is a great place to spend a few days out on theWest Coast.When you visit Glendale, you will want to check out theAmericana at Brand city center. This is a 15.5 acre outdoorshopping center that also has a residential element. It is one ofthe coolest places to spend a day in Glendale, as it provides theshopping, restaurants, and other things that you will want to takeadvantage of on vacation.