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EVENTS DINING FAMILY FUN OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE THINGS TO DO v VisitChandler.com
CONTENTS
CHANDLER OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE
WELCOME 3 ....... FYI - VISITOR INFORMATION
4 ....... THIS IS CHANDLER
Dear Friends,
Thank you for choosing our community for your stay. 6 ....... 10 REASONS TO LOVE CHANDLER
Whether you are here for business, pleasure – or both
8 ....... THREE DAYS OF FUN
– you will find Chandler to be an ideal place for a visit.
We’re known as a Community of Innovation and have an 10 ....... SAVE THE DATE
entrepreneurial spirit that allows people and companies to
thrive amid a lifestyle of hometown values and traditions. 16 ....... FIND IT IN CHANDLER
Foodies will enjoy culinary options that deliver on taste,
complexity and atmosphere. And if you enjoy a nice glass
18 ....... CHANDLER LIKE A LOCAL
of wine, craft beers and spirits, we have that, too! Outdoor 20 ...... WHERE TO EAT IN CHANDLER
recreation enthusiasts will enjoy our award-winning parks,
top-quality golf courses, hiking and biking trails and a 24 ....... CHANDLER COCKTAIL TRAIL
United States Tennis Association’s top-rated tennis center.
We work hard to keep Chandler a premier destination
32 ...... FAMILY FUN
for families and business travelers, and continue to add 36 ...... INSTA-CHANDLER
amenities, including a downtown entertainment district that
is a hub for live music and hosts an active events calendar. 38 ...... EXPLORE THE ARTS
The Chandler Fashion Center is also elevating with the
addition of the new Crayola Experience.
39 ...... THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Through this guide – we encourage you to explore all 40 ...... MASTER MAKERS
of Chandler. I am confident you will find Chandler to be
one of the friendliest and most inviting communities in the 41 ...... MADE IN CHANDLER
Southwest.
42 ...... WHERE TO STAY
Sincerely,
Kevin Hartke, Mayor
48 ...... EXPLORING ARIZONA
ON THE COVER: The Living Room
48 ....... CHANDLER GOLF COURSES
The Chandler Visitors Guide is produced and published by the City of Chandler, Economic Development Division in
conjunction with Hennen Publishing & Marketing Group (480.664.0541). It is presented by Mayor Kevin Hartke and
the Chandler City Council. Photography: An-Pham, Chandler Hotels, Chandler Restaurants and the City of Chandler,
David Schroeder, Foskett Creative Photography, Macerich, Mark Lipczynski, Sandoval Design & Marketing, Slaven
Gujic, Tim Sealy. Writing services: PB + J and the City of Chandler staff. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time #VisitChandler
of printing. Quantity 50,000-01/2020. Printed in the USA.
Visit Chandler
MS 416, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244, USA
PHONE: 480.782.3037
WEBSITE: visitChandler.com
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Important Phone
Numbers
Visit Chandler
480.782.3037
Chandler City Hall
480.782.2000
Chandler Chamber of Commerce &
Relocation Packets
480.963.4571
Police, Fire & Medical Emergency
911
Police Information
(non-emergency)
480.782.4130
Road Conditions
888.411.7623 or 511# from your mobile
Passport Information
v Chandler, Arizona 480.782.2176 or 480.782.2180
U.S. Customs
602.914.1400
FYI...Visitor Information
Location
Average Average Average
Chandler is a short, 20-minute drive from both Phoenix Sky
High Low Precip.
Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
(Inches)
in the southeast valley.
January 67F / 19C 41F / 5C 1.01
Climate February 71F / 22C 45F / 7C 0.99
You’ll have a hard time finding better weather anywhere.
March 77F / 25C 49F / 9C 1.19
Chandler has an average temperature of 84 F degrees and more
April 85F / 29C 54F / 12C 0.33
than 330 sunny days per year.
May 94F / 34C 61F / 16C 0.17
Population
June 104F / 40C 70F / 21C 0.06
All the great reasons that make Chandler a great place to visit - its
July 106F / 41C 77F / 25C 0.89
weather, diversity, culture and so much more - make it an even
better place to live. Chandler's population of more than 263,000 August 104F / 40C 76F / 24C 1.14
makes it Arizona's fourth largest city. September 99F / 37C 70F / 21C 0.89
October 89F / 32C 59F / 15C 0.81
Time Zone
Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time and does not observe November 75F / 24C 47F / 8C 0.77
Daylight Savings Time (mid-March through early November). December 67F / 19C 40F / 4C 0.98
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THIS IS
Where museums provide a look to our
past, our neighborhoods show where we are
going. Grab a latte at Peixoto Coffee Roasters
CHANDLER:
and explore Downtown Chandler. Known as
the heart of the city, this walkable district is
a mix of co-working hubs like Gangplank, a
collaborative space where business visitors can
A COMMUNITY OF INNOVATION connect, and local boutiques, galleries and
restaurants.
Disconnecting at the end of the day is
easy with a happy hour or live music. Stop by
The Brickyard Downtown, where mixologist
Bobby Brick is always shaking up new seasonal
cocktails. Or enjoy a pint at SanTan Brewery,
one of Arizona’s first craft breweries. Be sure
to check the performance schedule at the
Chandler Center for the Arts to see which local
and national acts will be in town.
For outdoor lovers, Chandler offers plenty
for every pace. With more than 60 city parks,
there’s always an open space nearby for picnics, v The Brickyard Downtown
a pleasant stroll or playtime with the family.
Veterans Oasis Park lives up to its name. Its
113 acres includes wetlands, a lake and trail
system. It’s a prime spot for bird-watching
and horseback riding. The kids will enjoy the
Chandler Solar System Walk, a half-mile path
around the lake that identifies the sun, planets
Located in southeast greater Phoenix, with easy and celestial objects with distances scaled to
access to both Sky Harbor International Airport the solar system.
and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Chandler has If you’re looking to take more than memories
long been an attractive outpost for tech campuses home, it’s easy to make a day of our shopping
and start-ups. But our city’s innovation goes districts. Chandler Fashion Center includes
beyond the Silicon Desert. shops for local and coast-to-coast brands,
a movie theater and the colorful Crayola
Experience, as well as a variety of casual
v @caysocotillo, Biking The Cays at Downtown Ocotillo and full-service dining choices. Or spend an
afternoon at The Shoppes at Casa Paloma with
Chandler’s past and future often sit side by side, from our
a mix of boutiques, national dining spots like
historic downtown, shopping malls and dining corridors, to
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and
neighborhood parks, desert trails and active farmland.
Roy’s Restaurant, and even ice skating at the Ice
Discover Chandler’s history with a museum stop. The newly
Den Chandler. v Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler South
remodeled Chandler Museum houses a rotation of exhibits that
provide local and international perspective on our city’s growth NOTABLE
LOCAL
“When we started State Forty Eight, it was important for us to v
and also contains the McCullough-Price House, a 1938 ranch v CHANDLERITES
home now on the National Register of Historic Places. For kids stay in Chandler. It’s trendy to go to other locations and establish v
SHARE TIPS AND
VOICES
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young and old, the Arizona Railway Museum has an envious a business, but there’s a sense of pride in staying close to home v WHAT THEY
and being able to showcase Chandler,” says Mike Spangenberg, v
collection of trains, railway equipment and artifacts to explore. v LOVE ABOUT
v Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler Golf Resort co-founder and CEO of State Forty Eight, a state-themed apparel v CHANDLER.
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REASONS TO SWING
A CLUB
WITH US!
LOVE CHANDLER
ON OUR We're on Facebook, Instagram,
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With seven
golf courses, ideas for your next visit.
including Share your vacation with us!
Arizona’s
original golf
resort, Chandler
330 DAYS OF BATTER UP golf offers
SUNSHINE Cactus League Spring lush fairways,
That means no Training – Make Chandler expansive views @pinkmrsmac
snow days and your base for major and great golf
no shoveling! league spring training fun! values in the
Take advantage You can easily access all Valley of the Sun.
of Chandler’s Cactus League games from
wonderful climate. Chandler as 15 Major League
Have business here? teams go head-to-head in pre- OUTDOOR HAVEN
Extend your trip and season play. Tired of miles on treadmills and @santanbrewing
enjoy the sun! stationery bikes? Get outside!
Walk Chandler’s park trails,
stretch on an exercise course,
frolic in any of Chandler’s 67
community parks or swim at its six
CHANDLER aquatic centers and pools. Our
LOCAL BITES parks also offer environmental
Chandler has a flavor education displays, playgrounds
of its own – from for the kids, a ranch museum and
the burgeoning plenty of room to play!
downtown culinary
scene to homegrown
favorites that blend
the neighborhoods,
people and cultures @seize_the_scape
who call Chandler
home; our culinary ACCESS ARIZONA’S BEST
scene is wide- With its central location, just minutes from two
ranging and major airports, Chandler makes a great home base
diverse. VIBRANT DOWNTOWN CHANDLER to explore Arizona’s scenic wonders, family fun @caysocotillo
Here you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants, local adventures and world-renowned attractions.
independently-owned shops, entertainment, special events
and public art.
ANNUAL FAMILY
FUN EVENTS
Find fun at the 102.5 KNIX KIDS CAN BOUNCE,
Barbeque & Beer Festival SKATE, RUN AND
in March, enjoy tasty EXPLORE Chandler’s family
tacos at the Annual
fun centers from wall-to-wall
Rockin' Taco Festival
trampolines, the largest indoor ‘BLEISURE’ TRAVEL
in September and
adventure rope course in the Mix work and play by adding
celebrate the holidays
country to ice-skating and so a weekend day to your next
at the Tumbleweed
Tree Lighting
much more! business trip for a mini-vacation. #VisitChandler
Ceremony in
December.
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THREE DAY 2
Rise and shine for a day of exploring Downtown Chandler, a bustling historic square
DAYS
brimming with more than two dozen independent restaurants, boutique shops,
entertainment venues and specialty events. For starters, sample fresh produce and
unique goods or join a free yoga class on Saturday at the Farmer’s Market at Dr. A.J.
Chandler Park West. Then fuel up with a hearty, handcrafted breakfast at the charming
Downtown Chandler Café & Bakery or take a midday break at SanTan Brewing Company,
OF FUN
where you can sample local craft beers and spirits, and make your way to Uptown
Chandler to take take a tour of Arizona’s largest combined brewery and distillery. End
the day by kicking up your heels at Bourbon Jacks American Tavern, where you’ll also
enjoy dinner, dancing and live country music.
Looking for a great weekend getaway? For
the ultimate in fun, Chandler packs relaxation,
adventure and culture in one memorable trip.
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Launch your itinerary with a sunrise hot air balloon ride complete with
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champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres over the Sonoran desert with
Aerogelic Ballooning. After landing, get some retail therapy at the
Chandler Fashion Center, the East Valley’s premier shopping destination
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with more than 185 stores, 20-plus restaurants and entertainment options. v Chandler Fashion Center
Nearby, visit the Chandler
Museum, a 1938 Pueblo
Revival-style house, to learn DAY 3
about Chandler’s culture, Fuel up for another fun-filled day with coffee and a light breakfast at
people and history. Next, Press Coffee Roasters before saddling up for a horseback trail ride – and
discover Veterans Oasis Park, possible view of wild horses – through breathtaking scenery at the Koli
an urban outdoor recreation Equestrian Center in the heart of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Or
area with 113 acres of stay grounded on the links at one of Chandler’s seven golf courses,
wetlands and desert habitats, including the San Marcos Golf Course, an 18-hole, PGA championship
hiking and biking trails, course and Arizona’s first grass golf course popular with U.S. presidents
birding and fishing spots, and and celebrities. Finish your trip at the Marriott Phoenix Chandler with
picnic areas. Sign off with a a relaxing dinner at MeSo, offering Mediterranean and Southwest
self-guided solar system walk inspired cuisine, followed by a nightcap at Proof 19, where you can
or enjoy the Sonoran Sunset choose from 30 different tequilas.
concert series (October
through March).
v Chandler Museum v San Marcos Golf Course
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The city is buzzing with incredible art, festivals, sporting spectacles,outdoor experiences
and other events. We want to see what you're up to around Chandler!
Use hashtag #VisitChandler on your photos.
US
CHILI BOURBON FESTIVAL from around the world compete in one of the
THE
Get fired up - Chili, Bourbon and Country largest horse shows in the United States.
Music come together at this tasty festival.
CHANDLER SCIENCE
MARCH
SPECTACULAR AZ BAO & DUMPLING FESTIVAL
DATE
Chandler participates in the Explore all the different varieties
statewide AZ SciTech Festival of baos and dumplings
with a day dedicated to the from traditional to creative
exploration of invention. interpretations.
ANGRY CRAB SHACK CACTUS LEAGUE
SOUTHWEST CAJUN FEST SPRING TRAINING
A festive celebration of Cajun Preview the Major League
culture, handcrafted beer Baseball season in intimate venues
and plenty of entertainment in throughout the Valley of the Sun.
Downtown Chandler.
KNIX BARBEQUE & BEER FESTIVAL
SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN Sample some of the best barbecue and
HORSE SHOW (SCOTTSDALE) v AZ Bao and Dumpling Festival brews in the Valley. Festivities include live
Top Arabian horse owners, trainers and breeders entertainment, Kids Zone and bike show.
v Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
JANUARY
BARRETT-JACKSON CAR MULTICULTURAL SHE POWER HALF to hole or watch from stadium-
AUCTION (SCOTTSDALE) FESTIVAL MARATHON & 5K style seating as the best in golf
Indulge your passion for cars at Chandler highlights its cultural Celebrate strength, tee off in one of the sport’s
this auction featuring classics, diversity through music, determination, and a “can-do” premier events.
exotics and muscle cars. dance, art, storytelling and attitude at this all-female 5K
more! and Half Marathon. ARIZONA RENAISSANCE
CHANDLER FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL FILM P.F. CHANG’S ROCK-N- (US 60 AT FESTIVAL VILLAGE)
FESTIVAL ROLL MARATHON AND
FEBRUARY Huzzah! Explore a medieval
Attracting filmmakers from 1/2 MARATHON (PHOENIX, WASTE MANAGEMENT European village featuring
more than 25 countries, more SCOTTSDALE AND TEMPE) PHOENIX OPEN jousting, a 30-acre circus and
than 200 films are screened at Rock out to live bands as you (SCOTTSDALE) an arts and crafts fair. Through
this four-day event. walk or run in this annual event. Follow your favorites from hole March.
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MONTHLY
EVENTS
AUGUST CHANDLER BIRD
GARDEN FLASHLIGHT WALK
TOURS AT THE DESERT First Saturday of the
BOTANICAL GARDEN month, November –
(PHOENIX)
April 8 a.m. to noon
See nocturnal desert creatures
as well as moonlit plants. Desert Rivers
Audubon leads free
SEPTEMBER guided birdwatching
ARIZONA RESTAURANT tours through
WEEK Veterans Oasis Park.
It’s Arizona's most edible time
of the year, sending diners
on a 10-day tasting tour at DOWNTOWN
this bi-annual event featuring CHANDLER
prix-fixe meals at participating FARMERS MARKET
Chandler restaurants. Saturdays, October to
NFL FOOTBALL ARIZONA May, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CARDINALS (GLENDALE) and June - September,
Professional football season 7 to 10:30 a.m.
v Chandler Jazz Festival kicks off at State Farm Stadium.
Held in Dr. A. J.
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN APRIL TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE JUNE ROCKIN’ TACO STREET Chandler Park. More
CONCERT SERIES AT ARTS (TEMPE) FEST
MLB ARIZONA GARDEN FLASHLIGHT than 40 vendors
DESERT BOTANICAL Twice a year, Tempe’s Mill Tacos, music and plenty of
GARDEN (PHOENIX) DIAMONDBACKS TOURS AT THE DESERT entertainment are on tap for
offer fresh produce,
Avenue district becomes the
The Valley’s top musicians and (PHOENIX) place for arts and fun.
BOTANICAL GARDEN the annual cultural celebration breads, tamales and
bands perform in a beautiful Play ball! The Diamondback (PHOENIX) more for sale.
that is fun for the whole family.
See nocturnal desert creatures
garden setting. Through May. season gets underway at MAY as well as moonlit plants.
Chase Field. SANTAN OKTOBERFEST
CHANDLER CHAMBER WNBA BASKETBALL Don your lederhosen and HIGHLAND YARD
OSTRICH FESTIVAL ARIZONA SPIRITS AND PHOENIX MERCURY JULY dirndls. SanTan Brewing VINTAGE MARKET
Celebrate everyone's favorite, COCKTAIL FESTIVAL (PHOENIX)
GARDEN FLASHLIGHT Oktoberfest has plenty of Four days a month
flightless fowl – the ostrich – at Celebrate the vibrant craft The Phoenix Mercury begins
TOURS AT THE DESERT German food, craft beer and
this beloved, annual festival in spirits and boutique distilleries
its summer season at Talking (highlandyardvintage.
Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. BOTANICAL GARDEN polka music as well as games
Chandler, once known for its of Arizona at this annual festival. and activities for the kids.
com) enjoy a curated
(PHOENIX)
production of stylish plumes.
ARIZONA RESTAURANT See nocturnal desert creatures shopping experience
CHANDLER JAZZ like no other with the
TICKETGUARDIAN 500 FESTIVAL
WEEK as well as moonlit plants. OCTOBER
NASCAR WEEKEND
It’s Arizona's most edible time best in home and
Bourbon Street comes to of the year, sending diners 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION NBA PHOENIX SUNS
(AVONDALE) Downtown Chandler with (PHOENIX)
garden décor from
on a 10-day tasting tour at Chandler throws a free party
This annual stock car race is this jazz-filled weekend this bi-annual event featuring with fireworks and family-fun Cheer for the Suns as they start the most talented and
one of only four NASCAR Cup highlighting local and national popular designers,
prix-fixe meals at participating activities to celebrate our their new season at Talking
Series events measured in
kilometers instead of miles.
bands. Chandler restaurants. nation’s independence. Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. pickers and makers in
Arizona.
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ANNUAL MARIACHI AND holiday season with 3.6 million lights TEMPE FESTIVAL OF
FOLKLORICO FESTIVAL and more than 700 glimmering light THE ARTS (TEMPE)
Enjoy a vibrant journey of the displays at the Phoenix Zoo. Through Twice a year, Tempe’s Mill Avenue
music and traditional dances of January. district becomes the place for art
and fun.
Mexico at this annual event.
DECEMBER
TUMBLEWEED TREE
NHL HOCKEY ARIZONA
LAS NOCHES DE LAS LIGHTING & PARADE
COYOTES (GLENDALE)
LUMINARIAS (PHOENIX) This uniquely Chandler tradition
The Arizona Coyotes take the Thousands of luminarias kicks off the holiday season with
ice for its new season at Gila provide a soft glow along the the lighting of a holiday tree
River Arena. paths at the Desert Botanical made of tumbleweeds.
Gardens.
CHANDLER MARATHON SIPPIN SANTAS PUB CRAWL
Inaugural full and half NUTCRACKER, BALLET Event Santa takes a night off! The
marathon and 5K celebrating ETUDES very popular, ticketed event takes
the Copper State. A feast for the eyes and ears, enjoy over Downtown Chandler for one
Tchaikovsky's original score in this annual afternoon each December for a festive,
NOVEMBER production. v Tumbleweed Tree @pixieskateboards self-guided pub crawl.
CHANDLER CHUCK
WAGON COOK-OFF
Treat your taste buds to this
two day cook-off, one of the
best in the country according
to American Cowboy.
ARIZONA CLASSIC
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Celebrate America’s
contribution to music as you v Dia de Los Muertos Festival
listen to traditional, classical
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS IRONMAN ARIZONA take part in this family-friendly
and Dixieland jazz.
FESTIVAL (TEMPE) walk on Thanksgiving morning.
ARIZONA HARVEST The Day of the Dead is a Plenty of sunshine and a fast,
flat course makes Ironman WOOFSTOCK
FESTIVAL Mexican holiday that honors
Arizona one of the most This annual, canine-friendly
Enjoy the many flavors of fall and remembers friends and
popular triathlete races. festival honors man’s best
at this festive food and activity family members who have
friend at Tumbleweed Park.
oriented event featuring live passed. Enjoy food, crafts STRUT YOUR STUFFING
music. and music at this multi-cultural 5K RUN/WALK ZOOLIGHTS (PHOENIX)
experience. Before you race to the table, ZooLights celebrates the
Check visitChandler.com for specific dates, times and information about these and other festivals and events.
Dates and events are subject to change; please confirm the event details before you attend.
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CHANDLER
FIND IT IN POINTS OF INTEREST 6 Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler
Arts, Culture & Museums Golf Resort
1 Arizona Railway Museum 7 Drury Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn &
2 Chandler Center for the Arts Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton
3 Chandler Museum 8 Element Chandler Fashion Center
4 The Vision Gallery 9 Extended Stay America
5 Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of 10 Hampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler,
Western American and American Homewood Suites by Hilton
Indian Art Phoenix/Chandler
NORTHNORTH 11 Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites
TO PHOENIX
TO PHOENIX
SKY SKY
HARBOR
HARBOR ATTRACTIONS Fashion Center
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL 1 Bob Bondurant School of High 12 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
AIRPORT
AIRPORT
UPTOWN
UPTOWN
CHANDLER
CHANDLER Performance Driving 13 Hilton Phoenix Chandler
5
2 Crayola Experience 14 Hilton Garden Inn
3 KOLI Equestrian Center 15 Holiday Inn
4 Lone Butte Casino 16 Home2 Suites
5 Wild Horse Pass Casino 17 Hyatt Place, TownePlace Suites by
DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN 6 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Marriott
CHANDLER
CHANDLER 18 Marriott Phoenix Chandler
2
SHOPPING 19 Quality Inn
4 4 1
20 1 Chandler Fashion Center 20 Redwood Motel
8 4
10 19 12 21 2 Downtown Chandler 21 Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites
23 1
3 3 Phoenix Premium Outlets by Marriott
2 1 9
17 22 Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South
3 4 The Shoppes at Casa Paloma
9 8 13 23 Staybridge Suites of Chandler
2
4 GOLF
5 7
3 1 Bear Creek Golf Complex SPORTS & RECREATION
WEST
WEST 11
18 1 Arrowhead Pool
5 CHANDLER
CHANDLER EAST EAST 2 Ironwood Golf Club
TO PHOENIX
TO PHOENIX 2 Chandler Bike Park at Espee Park
1 MESAMESA 3 Lone Tree Golf Club
1 11
3 CHANDLER
CHANDLER GATEWAY
GATEWAY 3 Chandler Tennis Center
6 AIRPORT
AIRPORT
4 Ocotillo Golf Club
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPAL
3 4 Desert Breeze Park Railroad
16 AIRPORT
AIRPORT 5 San Marcos Golf Course
5 Desert Oasis Aquatic Center
22 6 Springfield Golf Course
California St.
Arizona Ave.
Delaware St.
6 Environmental Education Center
2 7 7 Sunbird Golf Club and Veterans Oasis Park
Chandler Blvd. 4 15 10
5
5 7 Hamilton Aquatic Center
Buffalo St. HOTELS
6 8 Ice Den Chandler
2 Commonwealth Ave. 12 CHANDLER
CHANDLER 1 Best Western, Chandler Inn
AIRPARK
AIRPARK 9 Nozomi Aquatic Center
Boston St. 6 2 Cambria Hotel
Hamilton St.
14 10 Paseo Vista Recreation Area
PRICE
PRICE 3 DoubleTree, Comfort Inn, Country
4 CORRIDOR
CORRIDOR 2
Chicago St.
Inn & Suites, Motel 6, Super 8 11 Playtopia, Tumbleweed Park
1
Frye Rd. 4 Courtyard by Marriott 12 Snedigar Sportsplex, Skate Park &
7 3 Dog Park
5 Courtyard by Marriott & Fairfield Inn
6 and Suites by Marriott Chandler City Hall/Visitor’s Center
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to restaurants and service providers. One stand-out option is the
beautifully curated, independently-owned women’s clothing,
accessories and home décor store T. Madison Boutique.
West Chandler is also home to an outpost of Honolulu, Hawaii-
LOCAL
based Roy’s Restaurant, serving Pacific Rim cuisine like roasted
macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi. Other spots include
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Italian restaurant Buca
di Beppo, and Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse.
PRICE CORRIDOR
Located at the intersection of major freeways Loop 101 and
202, Chandler’s Price Corridor is packed with top employers.
Chandler is home to an array of PayPal and Intel both have offices here. Visitors in town for job
diverse neighborhoods. Discover interviews or leisure will find a variety of reasonably priced
hotels where they can stay. This area is also home to new
what each of these colorful restaurant The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails, which
communities has to offer. serves craft cocktails and dynamic cuisine like
the triple decker turkey club and house-made
egg rolls.
DOWNTOWN OCOTILLO
Downtown Ocotillo is home to plenty of hotels,
one top-rated golf course and a handful of
v SanTan Brewing Co. Mural by @_suchstyles and @champ.styles notable restaurants. Visitors can stay at hotels
including Home2 Suites, Holiday Inn and the
CHANDLER FASHION CENTER exclusively creates and sells Arizona-branded clothing featuring Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Chandler.
You’ll find just about whatever you’re searching for at Chandler its name. Find a plethora of furniture, collectives and home décor Golfers can tee off at the Ocotillo Golf Club,
Fashion Center. The mall is home to more than 185 stores, a from more than 200 vendors at the 58,000-square-foot Merchant notable for its cascading waterfalls and
Harkins Theatre, more than a dozen full-service restaurants and Square Antique Marketplace. dramatic water features. Some of the area’s top
12 hotels—making it one of the city’s busiest spots. restaurants include CHoP Chandler steakhouse;
Uptown is also home to a variety of restaurants that cater to
Japanese-spot Rock Lobster; American food
DOWNTOWN CHANDLER just about every diner’s tastes. Feast on barbecue at American
and wine bar The Living Room. And for high-
Charming Downtown Chandler is the perfect place to spend the Way Market and baked goods from the on-site Tattered Aprons
end, local fare, reserve a table at nearby St.
afternoon. You can walk to many of the city’s top spots including Baking Co., Dominican sandwiches at Mambo’s Dominican
Amand Kitchen & Cocktails.
DC Steak House, The Hidden House, and West Alley BBQ and Kitchen and lite and healthy options from Fruta Healthy Eating,
Smokehouse. If you’re looking to wet your whistle with a craft just to name a few.
CHANDLER AIRPORT
cocktail, stop by The Brickyard Downtown or Spirit House. And for some unique activities, book a tour at SanTan Brewery With more than 200,000 operations in 2019,
You can also squeeze in a round of golf at the San Marcos Golf & Distillery, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of brewing and the Chandler Municipal Airport is one of the
Course, Arizona’s original grass golf course. When it’s time to distilling, and sample products along the way. For some fun busiest airports in the country. From corporate
sleep, consider booking a room at the Crowne Plaza or the Hilton family time, check out the indoor playground at Uptown Jungle jets flying in business travelers to work at the
Garden Inn. and the trampoline park at Jumpstreet. area’s many corporate, high-tech and industrial
centers, to private aircraft giving leisure
UPTOWN CHANDLER WEST CHANDLER vacationers easy access to all the city has to
Uptown Chandler is brimming with plenty of hot spots that locals West Chandler’s outdoor shopping mall The Shoppes at Casa offer, the airport makes traveling to and from
love. One great example? Clothing shop State Forty Eight, which Paloma features a variety of local and national shops in addition Chandler a breeze.
v Chandler Fashion Center
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Chandler is full of flavor. Go to visitChandler.com/restaurants for more delicious ideas.
Tastes of the Town In Downtown Chandler, explore some of the city’s most unique
TO EAT
fare. The hip and historic district is home to restaurants, bars
and breweries that have helped define Chandler’s food culture.
To put it simply: Chandler is full of Seek out SanTan Brewery, one of Arizona’s top beer-makers, and
excellent locally-owned destinations including DC Steakhouse
flavor. Whether you’re looking to and Mingle + Graze, a kitchen and cheese shop. Peixoto Coffee
is a don’t-miss for coffee lovers; the cozy shop locally roasts and
IN CHANDLER
explore a new cuisine or discover serves beans grown at the owner’s family farm in Brazil.
a local gem, a wide array of Next, head west to find some of Chandler’s most family-
friendly dining options including Abuelo's, for made-from-scratch
restaurants, bars and coffee shops Mexican food at everyday prices, and Majerle’s Sports Grill,
owned by legendary local NBA star “Thunder Dan” Majerle.
makes Chandler one of the best Enjoy a dinner for two or your entire team at The Keg Steakhouse
+ Bar. All three are located near Chandler Fashion Center.
places in the Valley to indulge and South Chandler’s stars include elevated options in the Ocotillo
community: CHoP Chandler, a sleek steakhouse, and The
imbibe. Each neighborhood and Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge, where the wine list includes
affordable options from all over the world. Or check a local
area serves something new, from favorite off the list with a stop at Zipps Sports Grill, where Arizona
Cardinals fans can always find the game on TV and the golden
dinner destinations housed in wings are a must-try.
historic buildings to havens for fans Asian flavors also abound in Chandler, making it one of the
best places to seek out a new cuisine. At Lee Lee International
of international eats. Supermarket, food lovers can wander aisles loaded with hard-
to-find ingredients then hit one of the many great restaurants
nearby. Hand-made noodles are the specialty at nearby China
Magic Noodle House and at Shimogamo, a longstanding Japanese
restaurant, customers will find only the highest-quality sushi.
Then venture beyond the area around the International Market
to seek out Chon Thai Food, a friendly neighborhood spot for
crispy garlic chicken and other specialties, or head to the east
side of town to Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar, a chic
Asian eatery serving classic plates with a lounge area and live
music. Northeast of Downtown Chandler, slurping authentic
noodles at Nishikawa Ramen is not-to-be-missed and you
can also find Vietnamese favorites including pho and bahn mi
sandwiches at AZ Pho and Grill.
From breakfast at Hash Kitchen, a buzzy brunch spot with an
extensive Bloody Mary bar, to dinner at Hidden House a new
American restaurant blending the best of fun and fancy, Chandler
dining options include some of the Valley’s best no matter what
v China Magic Noodle House you crave.
v Hidden House
20 VISITCHANDLER.COM VISITCHANDLER.COM 21LOCAL
COFFEE/TEA
For coffee and tea lovers, it’s a real treat to discover a local
VOICES
MEXICAN/ STEAK/SEAFOOD NOTABLE CHANDLERITES SHARE
accompaniment to savoring coffee/tea shop where you can savor a cup and connect with the TIPS AND WHAT THEY LOVE
SOUTHWESTERN their authentic Mexican food. local community. While there are many such shops throughout
Chandler features a
ABOUT CHANDLER.
Spicy and flavorful Mexican Chandler, there are several that stand-out with their own, number of steak and
seafood restaurants that
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Arizona specialty, with 480.899.3318 Boba Tea House a special occasion or at SanTan Brewing
its neighbor to the south. The Serrano family has 2055 N. Dobson Road enjoying a night on the
480.821.4008 Company... “It’s a staple in
Enjoy a taco, carnitas called Chandler home since town. DC Steakhouse The Keg
1919, and their restaurant is bobateahouseinc.com 480.899.4400 Steakhouse + Bar the Chandler community.
picante, chicken mole
considered to be the oldest, In north Chandler, discover CHoP Chandler dc-steakhouse.com 480.899.7500 It’s a fun, loud place to
(pronounced “mo lay”) or kegsteakhouse.com
continuously operated a delightful menu of bubble 480.821.0009 Milwaukee family-owned
any other Mexican food Experience quality, get together…the food
family-owned business in the teas - tapioca balls added to steakhouse serving
specialties at these fine chopchandleraz.com comfort, value and
tea in addition to milk teas and Midwest beef favorites & is delicious and tasty. I
city. Dishes are made fresh The Kind Bean Located in Downtown Ocotillo, exceptional service at
restaurants. hundreds of tempting Asian seafood. Ask about our especially like the salads.”
daily, from the homemade 480.726.8300 CHoP Chandler features a The Keg.
drinks. new private party room.
flour tortillas to their famous, thekindbean.com variety of classic favorites like Kristen Drathman, Youth
Dinner nightly from
Specialty coffees, cold drinks
warm bean dip for which burgers to bone-in steak, fish 4p.m.-close. Music Director at Chandler
Coffee Rush with vegan food options for
Serrano’s is known. breakfast or lunch. Amazing and seafood cooked on a
480.855.9815 Center for the Arts
coffeerush.com Bruschetta boards, fresh seven-foot mesquite grill.
Tacos Chiwas Situated against a community pastries, gourmet chocolates
480.590.2981 lake, Coffee Rush’s waterfront and quick grab-and-go
Diners will discover what options.
patio features a beautiful
many taco aficionados claim view perfect for relaxing and Peixoto Coffee
to be the best tacos in the enjoying a cup of coffee or a 480.275.2843
Valley. Select from nine traditional espresso drink. peixotocoffee.com
varieties of street-style tacos Pronounced ‘pay-SHOW-toe’, the
served on handmade corn Global Tea Mart Downtown Chandler coffee shop
tortillas. 480.219.6211 features a unique, crop-to-cup
globalteamart.com experience that celebrates more than
Valle Luna Located in south Chandler, this 100 years of Brazilian family tradition
Abuelo’s Mexican in a warm and modern setting.
480.786.3100 locally owned and operated
Restaurant
480.855.0960 valleluna.com gift shop and tea room offers
themed tea rooms and high- SoZo Coffeehouse
abuelos.com This casual, family-run 480.726.7696
Voted America’s No. 1 restaurant features a wide tea events featuring teas from
sozocoffee.org
Mexican Restaurant by selection of Sonoran-style around the world.
Located in north Chandler, SoZo
American’s most
dishes and waterfront Coffeehouse is a local favorite
respected consumer Grove Coffee
dining. featuring a casual, laid-back vibe.
rating magazine. 480.786.0108 Live music available every Friday
thegroveaz.org and Saturday.
El Zocalo Mexican Grill Z’Tejas
Often described as a hidden
480.722.0303 480.893.7550
gem, Grove Coffee serves up Sharetea
elzocalo.com ztejas.com 480.588.2181
a great, local experience with
The family owned eatery is Z’Tejas has a casual, locally roasted organic coffee shareteasus.com
best known for its outdoor sophisticated atmosphere from Provision Coffee, home Find an eclectic lineup of Taiwanese-
dining which features a lush, and is known for its bold baked pastries from a local based boba tea beverages as well
garden patio and is a perfect Southwest flavors. bakery and new local artwork as traditional favorites like iced or
hot brewed green or black teas and
every month.
classic milk teas.
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California Street
Delaware Street
Arizona Avenue
RESTAURANT COCKTAIL
COCKTAIL TRAIL
CHANDLER
Chandler Boulevard
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Buffalo Street
4 3 Commonwealth Avenue
Phoenix Boston Street 7
Chandler 9
Hamilton Street
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Chicago Street Ray Road
2 Craft 64 Kaffir Krush Mule
Raise your glass and say “cheers to Chandler” with these specialty cocktails created by Frye Road
local bars and restaurants, and inspired by our dynamic and burgeoning city. 3 SanTan Doc Chandler's Chandler Boulevard
Brewing Co. Old Fashioned Frye Road
Williams Field Road
4 Spirit House The Commonwealth Pecos Road
5 Grubstak Ocotillo Sky 1
6 ChoP Ocotillo
Chandler Apple Cooler Germann Road
Price Road
CHANDLER
7 Hidden House Vieux MUNICIPAL
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from the Beach
6 Queen Creek Road
McQueen Road
Lindsay Road
Cooper Road
Alma School Road
Arizona Avenue
Gilbert Road
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Dobson Road
Carrote
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Retox Detox
Ocotillo Sky, Retox Detox, Tequilogic, The Ocotillo Apple
Grubstak Hash Kitchen The Brickyard Commonwealth, Cooler, CHoP
Spirit House
Inspired by the From the bustling Chandler is a city of Nothing is more
beautiful sunsets that nightlife of Downtown collaboration and SanTan Brewing Co. perfect than fall in
paint the skies over Chandler, to the community. To pay has added a distillery Chandler. Celebrate
Chandler in ethereal bucolic farmland tribute to that, the to its lineup, SanTan this heavenly time of
colors, the Ocotillo that dots the rich Tequilogic showcases Spirits. For a cocktail year with an Ocotillo
Sky is made with your landscape, Chandler is the best ingredients that epitomizes Apple Cooler,
choice of tequila or unique in its variety. A the city has to offer by the essence of made with Crown
rum, orange juice, true representative of combining Herradura Chandler, try the Royal Regal Apple,
pineapple juice and a the Chandler lifestyle, Reposado tequila, Commonwealth, made agave, lemon juice
splash of grenadine, the Retox Detox is Meletti coffee liqueur, with Sacred Stave and ginger beer,
making it the perfect made with celery- dark cacao and coffee single malt whiskey, garnished with a
Visit ChandlerCraftCocktailTrail.com for a complete listing of drink to sit back and infused vodka, freshly- syrup with Mi Casa maple simple syrup green apple slice and
unwind with. squeezed carrot juice, bitters from AZ Bitters and toasted coconut a sprig of mint.
participating restaurants and bars. pomegranate juice, Lab, and cold brew bitters, garnished with
lemon juice, orange from Peixoto Coffee a smoked cinnamon
v The Living Room juice and ginger. Roasters. stick.
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VOICES
CHANDLER BREWS The Perch Pub & Brewery NOTABLE CHANDLERITES SHARE
AND SPIRITS 480.773.7688 TIPS AND WHAT THEY LOVE
Arizonans love beer and perchpubbrewery.com ABOUT CHANDLER.
while in Chandler, you will Discover 40+ craft beers
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beers are brewed right “Having lived in Chandler
signature brews along with a
here in the community. rooftop bar and lush garden for the last 10 years, I’ve
From Chandler’s original setting featuring more than enjoyed seeing the culinary
craft brewery, SanTan 50 tropical rescue birds at this SanTan Brewing Spirit House scene really flourish.”
Brewing Company to newer one-of-a-kind gastropub. Company 480.306.4587
establishments, the city Chandler resident Taryn
480.917.8700 spirithouseaz.com
has several breweries and QuartHaus santanbrewing.com Spirit House brings Jeffries, Founder and Editor
drinking establishments 480.999.9463 SanTan Brewing the 21st century flavors for Phoenix Bites, an online
with impressive craft beer quarthaus.com Company features of SanTan Spirits alive in magazine profiling the
menus. Offering a great, local vibe award winning craft a community centered
with plenty of outdoor space,
best chefs, restaurants and
beer and spirits tasting room and
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse the tap house offers 25+ alongside delicious, cocktail bar. culinary events in the metro
480.917.0631 rotating beers including a few hand-crafted food. Phoenix area.
bjsbrewhouse.com house brews and small batch
Located at Chandler Fashion vodka.
Center mall, the restaurant
brews their award-winning
beer on site and is a great
addition to their Chicago-style
pizza and American fare dishes.
The restaurant features a large
patio and indoor seating.
Craft 64 Pizzeria & Brewpub
480.247.3002
craft64.com
This wood-fired pizza pub and
brewery features 30 local craft
beers on tap including eight
of Craft 64’s own brews and a v Hop Social Tavern
great selection of wine including
their custom house wine blends. FLIX Brewhouse H.O.P. Central Hop Social Tavern
480.476.8080 Brewery & Taproom 480.485.4677
HELLUVA Brewing Company flixbrewhouse.com 480.284.6320 hopsocialtavern.com
Enjoy one of six craft beers hopcentralbrewing.com Hop Social Tavern is a family-
480.664.0020
Highlighting hoppy beers, the owned restaurant featuring
helluvabrewing.com brewed on site while catching
taproom features more than 36 craft an entirely scratch-made
The gastropub offers a robust the latest release at this American menu with 52
beers on tap including six H.O.P.
kitchen with many handheld and dine-in movie theatre which Central house beers in addition to brews on tap, set in a modern,
shareable plates to accompany also offers indoor and patio a well-stocked selection of Belgian industrial space that is big on
their 20+ beers on tap seating. and European bottled brews. ambiance.
26 VISITCHANDLER.COM VISITCHANDLER.COM 27DINNER OUT
From business meetings to celebration dinners, Chandler
restaurants offer an array of restaurants that specialize in creating
EGGCELENT memorable dining events.
BREAKFAST AND
BRUNCH Hidden House
480.275.5525
Rise and dine for that
hiddenhouseaz.com
breakfast meeting or enjoy Blending fancy and friendly,
a casual breakfast with the chef-driven menu features
the family. From mouth- New American cuisine with
their own twist in an intimate,
watering, yet health-driven
Benihana modernized 1939 cottage
eateries offering a warm Chandler Fashion Center featuring a unique indoor/
and inviting atmosphere 480.812.4701 outdoor dining experience
or decadent brunch-style benihana.com where every seat offers a
Steak, chicken & seafood different setting.
dishes featuring innovative
performed tableside by
spins on classic dishes theatrical chefs. Sushi The Ivy Mediterranean
accompanied by boozy Bar, Happy Hour, Kabuki Lounge
brunch cocktails, Chandler Kids menu. 480. 699.6189
theivyaz.com
restaurants will satisfy that
The Brickyard Downtown This lunch and dinner
morning hunger. 480.963.1373 restaurant boasts a bountiful
brickyarddowntown.com Mediterranean menu featuring
BLD Chandler The dinner-only, New traditional Greek favorites.
480.779.8646 American menu has Spanish In addition to a private dining
v Hash Kitchen influences and specializes in room, the restaurant features a
bldchandler.com
tapas-style shareable plates large, lush patio perfect for
Modern, American-style paleo diets or those that just Eggstasy station and DJ booth on the a cocktail.
and craft cocktails.
comfort food featuring from want to feel good about what 480.361.9275 weekend.
scratch comfort food in a they eat. eggstasyaz.com Cuisine & Wine Bistro
bright and cheery setting. Diners will find traditional Over Easy 480.275.6700
Chompie’s breakfast and lunch dishes 480.257.3449 cuisineandwinebistro.com
Chase’s Diner 480.398.3008 at this local brunch hot spot eatatovereasy.com Exquisitely crafted French
480.855.3663 chompies.com along with a more eclectic Enjoy bright, retro-inspired cuisine with a twist,
chasesdiner.com Located near Chandler Fashion selection including chocolate surroundings and a great specializing in scratch-made
The diner features traditional Center mall, diners will find covered bacon, jelly-donut- selection of omelets, pancakes dishes with a great selection of The Keg
breakfast plates to classic wine, beer and cocktails. Steakhouse + Bar
traditional breakfast faves and flavored pancakes and cotton and breakfast and lunch dishes
burgers and Americana plates fresh baked bagels at this New candy pork belly. in this Downtown Chandler 480.899.7500
in a 1950s-style diner. York-style deli. kegsteakhouse.com
establishment.
Experience quality,
Hash Kitchen comfort, value and
Cherish Farm Fresh Eatery Egg N’ Joe 480.909.4270 U.S. Egg exceptional service at
480.350.7245 480.207.6138 hashkitchen.com 480.705.0868 The Keg.
cherishrestaurant.com eggnjoe.com This vibrant, creative breakfast useggrestaurant.com Floridino’s Pizza
This health-conscious, fast- Egg N’ Joe offers an extensive and bar concept creates the The family-owned eatery The Sicilian Butcher
and Pasta
casual restaurant is a perfect selection of breakfast favorites ultimate brunch restaurant. features scratch-made, classic 480.573.8550
480.812.8433
option for people looking for including omelets, pancakes, The restaurant features a new breakfast and lunch fare and thesicilianbutcher.com
floridinos.net
tasty, wholesome selections french toast, German Hip and trendy eatery
and innovative menu along most known for their popular Voted best pizza and
that are appropriate for vegan, featuring made from scratch
pancakes, crepes, skillets and with its signature build-your- protein pancakes. best Italian restaurant in
pastas, sauces and meatballs
vegetarian, gluten-free and more. own Bloody Mary bar, selfie Chandler in 2017, 2018
and a build-your-own cannoli
& 2019! Locally owned
bar.
and operated since 1995.
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Whether you opt to stick with childhood favorites like macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets or dazzle your young,
adventurous foodie, Chandler is home to a number of restaurants that are sure to please kids and parents alike.
Farmboy Market, China Magic El Sol Mexican Cafe & Bakery style restaurant has limited
Meats and Sandwiches Noodle House 480.786.0811 indoor seating, but most
480.361.2153 480.786.8002 This tiny Mexican eatery has prefer the large, covered patio
farmboyaz.com Specializing in the everything from hand-stretched that faces the runway for a Singing Pandas Asian
The Old Spaghetti
Featuring an entirely scratch Northwestern China-style tortillas to delicious shredded complete experience. Flight Restaurant & Bar
Factory
kitchen, the restaurant is a fusion of noodles, this locally beef tacos and a great selection enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy 757 E. Chandler Blvd.
3155 W. Chandler Blvd.
of wood-smoked meats and owned and operated of pan dulce, Mexican pastries watching some of the more 480.777.5050
480.786.5705
everyone’s favorite sandwich. eatery features five different that will delight. than 200,000 annual flight Free Live Entertainment
osf.com
Utilizing locally sourced kinds of freshly prepared, operations that take place at Nightly, Tuesday -
Serving Deliciously
ingredients, its artisan breads hand-pulled noodles in a Hangar Café one of the nation’s busiest Sunday. Voted Best
Affordable 3-Course
are baked on site with Heritage variety of soups and entrée 480.899.6965 general aviation airports, of Chandler 2017, 2018
Meals. Perfect for
grains grown in Arizona. dishes. This casual, family run diner- Chandler Municipal Airport. and 2019!
Families & Groups.
Fantastic Banquet &
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KID-FRIENDLY
ACTIVITIES &
ATTRACTIONS
FUN
Arizona Railway Museum
480.821.1108
azrymuseum.org
All aboard! Kids can climb in
antique rail cars and even ring
a train’s bell at the Arizona
Railway Museum. Call ahead
or check the website for
seasonal hours of operation
before your visit.
v Chandler Veterans Oasis Park
Bounce-A-Rama during mall hours with a Environmental Education picnic areas; a butterfly and
602.800.6706 height maximum of 42 Center at Veterans hummingbird habitat; an
bounce-a-rama.com inches. Younger kids will Oasis Park outdoor amphitheater; a
Kids can run, jump, slide and enjoy the seasonal splash 480.782.2890 unique, learning-oriented
climb all day long at this indoor pad on the outdoor lawn chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis playground; a five-acre “urban
amusement center filled with and indoor train. A “non-traditional” park with fishing” lake; solar walk; and
inflatables, arcade games and 4.5 miles of trails; wildlife interpretive signs and exhibits.
adrenaline-pumping, air- Crayola Experience viewing areas; ramadas and
v Crayola Experience conditioned fun! 602.581.5370
crayolaexperience.com/
Chandler is one of the It isn’t often that a kid can walk into a rainbow, but the Crayola Burst of Butterflies chandler
most family-friendly cities Experience at Chandler Fashion Center, comes pretty close. 480.559.8016 This colorful, one-of-a-kind
in the U.S., and there are a The 20,000-square-foot destination allows children – and adults burstofbutterflies.com family attraction features 19
million reasons why. From its – to explore a world of color through 19 interactive, hands-on Located in Downtown hands-on activities where
highly-ranked schools to its attractions that take coloring to the next level. Visitors can name Chandler, this pottery painting families can come together
abundance of open space their own crayon (complete with a custom wrapper) and pose and art studio offers plenty of to create, learn and play.
and its unique attractions, inside a photo booth that turns the photo into a coloring page. walk-in activities for budding Located inside Chandler
there’s no shortage of family The Crayola Experience also features a number of melt-and-mold artists of all ages. Activities Fashion Center mall.
fun to be had in the burgeoning stations, and includes a station that allows kids to make pieces of include ceramic and canvas
v Desert Breeze Park Phoenix suburb. art from dripping, melted crayons. painting, glass fusion and both Desert Breeze Park and
On any given weekend, families have For the quintessential Chandler experience, don’t miss the soap and candle making. Desert Breeze Railroad
the opportunity to participate in a fun run, visit annual Ostrich Festival, the ultimate must-do for families. The 480.893.6652
a local park, attend a one-of-a-kind festival, or hit the trails by bike outdoor festival features carnival games and rides, live shows, Chandler Fashion Center desertbreezerr.com
or foot to explore all the Sonoran desert has to offer. Here are just pig and ostrich races, BMX demos and a reptile exhibit. The 480.812.8488 Desert Breeze is a large
a few must-see and must-do activities for families in Chandler. festival, held in the spring, usually includes a meet-and-greet of shopchandlerfashion community park with a lake,
For families wanting to commune with nature, Veterans Oasis characters or stars from kid-friendly shows. center.com playground areas and plenty
Park offers an abundance of outdoor activities, from hiking and If your family enjoys a little adrenaline rush, hightail it to KTR The children’s play area of outdoor fun. While it’s
horseback riding, to fishing and birding. From burrowing owls Chandler, an indoor sports playground that allows kids and outside of Barnes & Noble free to visit the park, you’ll
to vermillion flycatchers, more than 150 bird species have been adults to pull tricks on trampolines, hit jumps on skateboards and has tunnels, crawls and fun need to purchase a ticket to
documented in the park. Take a birding class or go on a guided scooters, scale the warped wall and work up a sweat in a game of toys designed for educational ride the on-site carousel and
bird watching tour; you can even learn how to create a backyard dodgeball. KTR really has something for everyone and, the best stimulation and interactive open-air train.
bird habitat at your own home. part, it’s air-conditioned. fun. The play area is open
32 VISITCHANDLER.COM VISITCHANDLER.COM 33WATER,
WATER,
EVERYWHERE
Watch for
Seasonal
Hours
v Gravity Extreme Zone v Splash Pad at Chandler Fashion Center v Koli Equestrian Center
Chandler Fashion Center,
Gravity Extreme Zone A fun diversion for kids and kids 20,000-square-foot family petting zoo, Monkey Village Located in Uptown Chandler, Splash Pad on the
480.757.5411 at heart – an indoor trampoline fun center’s tunnels, tubes, and more. Cruising bikes the facility is an all-inclusive, Outdoor Lawn
gravityextremezone.com park where you can not only firepoles, slides and more. It’s and paddle boats for the indoor family fun center with a 480.812.8488
The enormous, indoor jump on the trampolines but a great destination for indoor, lake are available for rent and number of activities for kids of shopchandlerfashion
adventure park offers extreme bounce off the walls. energy-burning fun! offer a fun way to explore the all ages. center.com
entertainment for the whole grounds.
family with more than 10 Koli Equestrian Center Paseo Vista Recreation Area USA Skateland Chandler
attractions including the 602.796.3495 & Paseo Trail Playtopia at 480.917.9444 CHANDLER AQUATIC
largest indoor adventure rope koliequestrian.com chandleraz.gov/parks Tumbleweed Park skatelandchandler.com CENTERS & POOLS
course in America to bungees, Experience the Sonoran Desert This 64-acre park features chandleraz.gov/parks Whether your child is an inline 480.782.2749
trampoline fun and more. during a horseback ride on the spectacular 360-degree Based on Chandler’s heritage, skating pro, uses traditional chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Gila River Indian Reservation. views, an archery range, disc this 2.5-acre playground has roller skates or has never put
Ice Den Chandler • Arrowhead Pool
Ages 6 and up and beginning golf course, walking trails, a three play zones: Farm Land, on a skate, they’re bound to
480.598.9400 • Desert Oasis Aquatic
riders are welcome. children’s play space and dog City Land and Critter Land, have fun here. Beginners may
coyotesicechandler.com Center
park. The 9.5-mile Paseo Trail which allow kids to explore, use “skate mates” to help them
Skate year round at this Indoor begins at Galveston Street • Folley Pool
KTR Family Action climb and slide various feel comfortable as they glide
ice skating arena. Skate • Hamilton Aquatic Center
Sports Center and runs along the canal to structures. The park features around the rink.
lessons, hockey and public
480.718.5872 Riggs Road. Bicyclists may use extensive park amenities for a • Mesquite Groves Aquatic
skating are available.
ktr-centers.com the canal’s western side, an day of outdoor fun. Xtreme Air Parks Center
A unique, 60,000-square-foot unimproved dirt surface. 480.409.4555 • Nozomi Aquatic Center
ImprovMANIA
facility for the entire family Swingin’ Safari Mini Golf 480.775.3800
480.699.4598
to enjoy from dodgeball to Phoenix Zoo 480.498.3985 xtremeairparks.com
improvmania.net
trampoline to parkour/ninja 602.273.1341 safarigolfaz.com With two Chandler locations,
An improvisational comedy
warrior to skateboarding and phoenixzoo.org Swingin’ Safari Mini Golf offers these indoor entertainment
club located in Downtown CIT Y OF CHANDLER
more – this facility will keep Recognized as one of the the ultimate, glow-in the-dark centers feature a large
Chandler offers four weekend SPRAY PADS
performances including their everyone on their toes! top five zoos in the nation for indoor mini-golf adventure for trampoline park, Dodge Ball
480.782.2752
family-friendly show at 7 p.m. kids by Child magazine, the the whole family. Arena, Hoverboard Arena,
chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Makutu’s Island zoo is home to more than Ninja Adventure Course and
Jumpstreet 480.344.3740 1,300 animals, including 200 Uptown Jungle Fun Park Lil’ Xtremer’s Park for young • Chuparosa Park
480.270.8008 makutusisland.com endangered species. Daily 480.749.0858 ones. • Desert Breeze Park
gotjump.com/chandler Kids will love navigating this activities include safari trains, uptownjungle.com
• Espee Park
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Spend an afternoon wandering the streets of
Looking to up your Instagram game while visiting some of Chandler’s popular Downtown Chandler and you’ll find dozens of ideal
Instagram opps. Head to Civic Market, SanTan Brewery,
local attractions and signature events? Check out these 10 post-worthy spots. Serrano’s or The Sleepy Whale for a photo in front of
Chandler and Arizona-themed murals or to Overstreet,
which has several Instagram-able pieces of street art.
“What Lifts You” murals at Chandler Fashion Square
Painted by artist Kelsey Montauge, these murals were, quite
literally, made to be photographed. The balloon mural at the
Chandler Fashion Center invites viewers to jump in front for a
perfect pic. Don’t forget to use #WhatLiftsYou! Arizona Railway Museum
This open-air museum dedicated to history the railroads of
Arizona and the Southwest has a collection of vintage railway cars
that provide more than a handful of excellent photo opps.
USA’s Skateland Chandler
Lace up your skates and don your best retro
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gear before heading to this skate rink Chandler Chamber Barbeque & Beer
for a photo shoot. The walls are Ostrich Festival v Monuments to Chandler mural by @joeysalamon and @rcdecaussin
Festival
covered in bright, spray-painted Since 1989, this annual This annual spring
murals, and you’re sure to win festival has been a huge event combines
with a photo in front of the draw for both Chandler great food, great beer and
classic skee-ball machines. residents and visitors alike. great music. Bring a blanket
With music, carnival rides, and spread out on the
food and a beer garden, grass for a day of fun in the
it’s also an Instagram-er’s sun – cowboy boots highly
Merchant Square Antique Marketplace paradise. recommended.
Not only is this Arizona’s largest boutique marketplace
for antiques, Merchant Square is also a paradise for
Rewind Ice Cream
those seeking a unique photo opp. With more than 250
and Tea Chandler Museum
vendors, shoppers can pose among vintage treasures
and rare finds. Step one: Build a The locally produced
custom dessert at this and nationally
Chandler ice cream and travelling art found at
tea shop. this modern museum
certainly deserve to be
Step two: Take a photo
photographed, but the
Veterans Oasis Park in front of one of the
museum itself also offers
One hundred acres of wetlands perfectly Instagram-
several great photo spots
and other desert habitats make this able backdrops. The
including under the
a true oasis. The lush water features trendy shop has a faux
shade structure out front,
and wildlife make a particularly plant wall, sassy neon
which is lit up in colorful
stunning backdrop at sunset. sign and tropical-
lights at night.
themed wallpaper.
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