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Dear Friends, I take great pride in this community; and for very good reason. I believe you will find Chandler to be a very special place to visit – and through this guide – we encourage you to explore the many opportunities you have around you. The many dining choices, unique shops and galleries, outdoor recreation and other local amenities detailed here represent just a small sampling of the tremendous effort being made to keep Chandler a premier destination point for families and business travelers alike. Please take a few moments to review this publication – and all we have worked toward to make your stay a Dr. A.J. Chandler Park memorable one. As a lifelong resident of Chandler, I hope you share my enthusiasm for this City during your stay. I am confident you will find it to be one of the Southwest’s friendliest and most accommodating communities. Sincerely, Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor
Chandler Office of Tourism MS 416, PO Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244, USA phone: 480.782.3037 • fax: 480.782.3040 website: visitChandler.com
ON THE COVER: Chandler Fashion Center, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Tumbleweed Park, Ocotillo Golf Resort 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 Jay Tibshraeny and the Chandler City Council. Photography-Foskett Creative Photography, Chandler Gilbert Community College, Gary Johnson, Tad Smith, Joanne West, Westcor, Chandler Hotels, Chandler Restaurants and the City of Chandler. Writing services – Luanne Mattson and the City of Chandler. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time of printing. Quantity 65,000-1/2013. Printed in the USA.
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Make the most of your trip to Chandler with this information. Population
Chandler is Arizona’s fourth largest city with a population of approximately 240,000 citizens and continues to be one of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities. The things that make Chandler a great place to visit, make it an even better place to live. For more information on visiting Chandler, please contact the Chandler Office of Tourism at 888.ONE.CITY (663.2489) or 480.782.3037.
Location
Chandler is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport, in the southeast metropolitan valley.
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Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time, and does not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time. From the months of March through November, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.
Important Phone Numbers Chandler City Hall 480.782.2000 Chandler Visitor Information 888.663.2489 or 480.782.3037 Chandler Chamber of Commerce & Relocation Packets 480.963.4571 Police, Fire and Medical Emergency 911 Police Information (non-emergency) 480.782.4130 Road Conditions 888.411.7623 or 511# from your mobile Passport Information 480.782.2176 or 480.782.2180 U.S. Customs 602.914.1400
Climate
Chandler is graced with near-perfect weather featuring more than 330 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 85 degrees. Average Average Average High Low Precipitation (Inches) January 67 F/19 C 41 F/5 C 1.01 February 71 F/22C 45 F/7 C 0.99 March 77 F/25 C 49 F/9 C 1.19 April 85 F/29 C 54 F/12 C 0.33 May 94 F/34 C 61 F/16 C 0.17 June 104 F/40 C 70 F/21 C 0.06 July 106 F/41 C 77 F/25 C 0.89 August 104 F/40 C 76 F/24 C 1.14 September 99 F/37 C 70 F/21C 0.89 October 89 F/32 C 59 F/15 C 0.81 November 75 F/24 C 47 F/8 C 0.77 December 67 F/19 C 40 F/4 C 0.98
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330 days of Sunshine – That means no snow days and no shoveling! Take advantage of Chandler’s wonderful climate. Have business here? Extend your trip and enjoy the sun!
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Batter up: Cactus League Spring Training – From Chandler, easily access any of the 15 Major League teams that make the Valley of the Sun their spring home for baseball.
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Worldly dining experiences – Restaurants cover the gamut – from Abuelo’s Mexican Embassy to Greek food at Zorba’s, plus Sushi, Italian, Thai and even...American!
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Tee off! – With five championship courses including Arizona's original golf resort, Chandler golf offers lush fairways, expansive views and great golf values in the Valley of the Sun.
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Family fun at annual community events – Watch Chihuahua races during Cinco de Mayo, find fun at the Ostrich Festival, and celebrate the holidays at the Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Parks – Tired of miles on treadmills and stationery bikes? Get outside and walk Chandler’s park trails, stretch and strive on an exercise course, join a pickup game of basketball or frolic in any of Chandler’s 60 community parks or six aquatic centers. Parks also offer environmental education displays, playgrounds for the kids, a ranch museum and plenty of room to play!
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Where kids can bounce, skate, run, and explore – Chandler’s family fun centers have wall-to-wall trampolines, Old West gunfight reenactments, ice-skating rinks and so much more!
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Vibrant Downtown Chandler – Here you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants, local independently owned shops, and public art.
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Connect with your inner geek – Chandler embraces scientific pursuits with the year-round Chandler Solar Walk at Veterans Oasis Park and back-to-back science celebrations in February: Chandler Science Spectacular and 48 West.
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Access Arizona’s best – With its central location, just minutes from two major airports, Chandler makes a great central location to explore Arizona’s scenic wonders, family fun adventures and worldrenowned attractions.
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Find it in Chandler Chandler has the best places to stay and explore in the Valley of the Sun.
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Tumbleweed Park, Recreation Center, Chandler Tennis Center, Playtopia, Arizona Railway Museum
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Uniquely Chandler Make the most of your trip to Chandler with this information. Chandler is an inviting destination in metro Phoenix that’s just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It all started with Dr. Alexander “A.J.” Chandler in 1912. He had a vision of a downtown with monumental buildings
framed by parks and green spaces. That vision has come to pass. Visitors and residents alike are attracted to Chandler’s vibrant energy and charm.
Family Fun
With 60 regional, parks, plus six aquatic parks, Chandler has plenty of green spaces and water playgrounds for kids. Whether your family is toddlers, tweens, teens or all three, Chandler is built for families! Kids can see living desert creatures like snakes and scorpions (all in cages, thankfully!) at Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center or have an “urban fishing” experience at water features here and other Chandler parks. Tots can ride an open-air train and a carousel, play disc golf, or try their skill in an archery center. There are play zones at most parks, and one has a replica of a 1920s-style Chandler ranch.
Downtown Chandler
Businesses in downtown Chandler thrive because of the City’s continuing renewal and development. With more than 20 award-winning restaurants, including the SanTan Brewing Co., a microbrewery serving some of Arizona’s finest draft beer, downtown is anchored by the historic Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Stroll its trellis-covered walkways and colonnades and get a feel for the history that is combined with its energetic renewal. Or, browse the historic square’s unique galleries and boutique shops.
Historic Vision
Town founder Dr. A.J. Chandler came to Arizona in 1887. He bought 18,000 acres, Chandler Ranch, and established a canal company to bring irrigation to area homesteaders who bought parcels. For the new town, Dr. Chandler commissioned architects to design a business plaza, accented by fountains, landscaped boulevards, footbridges
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across the Commonwealth Canal, and imported exotic trees. The showpiece of Dr. Chandler’s “City Beautiful” was the magnificent Hotel San Marcos, a mission revival-style hotel, designed by architect Arthur Burnett Benton. Chandler’s downtown square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is far from old and stodgy. Special events are held there including an Art Walk on the third Friday of each month, a classic car show, the Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival, and Chandler’s Jazz Festival just to name a few! One of Chandler’s long-standing events to be held in 2013 is the historic Ostrich Festival, which will celebrate its 25th year. This event commemorates the agricultural importance of ostrich farms that were popular in Chandler’s past. Stylish women of the 1910s wore ostrich plumes in their hats that were supplied by Chandler’s ostrich farms.
Looking to the Future
Though Chandler’s past is important, city leaders are looking toward the future. Chandler’s public art connects the existing civic campus and downtown core to public gathering spaces. The new City Hall complex recently won a LEED Gold Certification, and sustainable, lush landscaping frames Downtown Chandler, creating an environmentally friendly design and function. Visitors can take a tour of City Hall upon request to find out more. Chandler’s personality continues to blossom, even after celebrating its 100th birthday. If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway or a winter home-awayfrom-home, Chandler’s world-class shopping, warm climate, and recreational activities will charm you.
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as 240,662 Population, of December 1, 2012 of Skylights at 50,000 Feet Chandler Fashion Center Spaces 4,134 Free Parking in Downtown Chandler of Elevation 1,212 Feet above Sea Level Days 330 Sunny a Year 85 Average High Temperature 71 Square Miles held in Downtown 60+ Events Chandler each year and 60 Community Neighborhood Parks Art Installations 55 Public in Downtown Chandler 6 Aquatic Centers & Pools storm 1 Hail in 2012 Sister City, 1 Chandler Tullamore, Ireland Days 0 Snow in 2012
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The city is buzzing with incredible art, sporting spectacles, outdoor experiences and other events.
>> 25 years of ostrich festival fun! In 1989, Chandler began a unique community celebration, called Ostrich Festival, in honor of the gangly bird that brought Chandler farmers prosperity during the city’s early years. This year is Ostrich Festival’s 25th year. Ostrich farming put Chandler on the map when town founder Dr. A.J. Chandler experimented with the venture. The “get rich quick” scheme was being advertised heavily at the time. He purchased 200 birds and kept them at his ranch between Mesa and Chandler. Later, he moved them to a site that is now the San Marcos Hotel’s golf course. Other farmers followed suit. Twelve local men organized a “cattle drive” of sort in 1914. They herded (or tried to) 300 ostriches from Glendale, Arizona, to Chandler. On today’s freeways, that trip would take about 35 miles and about 30-40 minutes. But the wranglers had to travel many miles along the Gila River over several days. Herding ostriches was not easy. The birds wandered into camp, tried to drink the wranglers’ coffee, and ran off with flaming sticks that lit small brush fires in the desert. Ostrich farming, though memorable, only lasted until the 1920s. In 1914, with the start of World War I, women were cutting back the amount they spent on accessories. Sleek flapper styles began to emerge; large ostrich feathers were out. Little by little, local farmers sold off their bird herds. The Ostrich Festival revives interest in the Chandler’s history and makes for a fun weekend for the whole family. Ostrich races are the main attraction, and there are a lot more activities including a petting zoo, live music, a parade, fun run and more to help you explore Chandler’s ostrich legacy.
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Valley of the Sun’s local culture, food, arts and music. You’ll find fun in the sun with special events that take place in Chandler and nearby. Here’s a list of just some of the events you can enjoy:
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In 1901, the average price for a pound of ostrich feathers was $26. That’s the rough equivalent of $700 in today’s dollars! The Ostrich Festival has been featured in the Hollywood movie, “Waiting to Exhale” and a Harlequin romance novel. Ostrich farming was viewed as a “get rich quick” scheme in the early 1900s. One ostrich egg weighs 3 pounds, which equals about 2-1/2 dozen chicken eggs! A pair of ostriches could produce as many as 30 to 35 eggs per year. It would take 1 hour to boil an ostrich egg.
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For specific dates, times and information about these and other festivals and events, be sure to check visitChandler.com. Dates and events are subject to change; please confirm the event details before you attend.
January Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Car Auction (Scottsdale) – Indulge your passion for cars at this auction featuring classics, exotics, and muscle cars. Multicultural Festival – Chandler highlights its cultural diversity through music, dance, art, storytelling and more! PF Chang’s Rock-N-Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon (Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe) – Rock out to bands along the way as you walk or run in this annual event.
February 48 West – A celebration of the most exciting tech companies, new media, food, and music the 48th state has to offer!
Arizona Renaissance Festival (US 60 at Festival Village) – Travel through time to a medieval European village recreation where you can watch jousting, see a 30acre circus, and browse the arts and crafts fair. Chandler Science Spectacular – Chandler participates in the statewide AZ SciTech Festival with three days dedicated to the exploration of invention. Classic Car and Hot Rod Show – Car enthusiasts enjoy good old classic cars at this charity fundraiser. Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (Scottsdale) – Enjoy the majesty of Arabian horses when top owners, trainers, and breeders from around the world compete in the one of the largest horse shows in the United States. visitChandler.com n 9
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March Arizona Renaissance Festival (US 60 at Festival Village) – Travel through time to a medieval European village recreation where you can watch jousting, see a 30-acre circus, and browse the arts and crafts fair. Cactus League Spring Training – Preview the Major League Baseball season in intimate venues throughout the Valley of the Sun. Chandler St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Wear green and celebrate your Irish with downtown Chandler’s Irish Republic Public House. The Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival – Prepare to witness Chandler's largest and best BBQ event. Live entertainment, all-ages Kids Zone and Bike Show at a traditional backyard BBQ atmosphere!
Music in the Garden Concert Series at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – This series brings notable musicians, from old favorites to local legends, to the stunning garden setting. Ostrich Festival – In 2013, Chandler will hold its 25th Annual Ostrich Festival. At one time, Chandler was the place for stylish women to find the latest plumes for their hats. NASCAR Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500 (Avondale) – A stock car race held annually, it is one of only four NASCAR Cup Series events measured in kilometers instead of miles.
April MLB Arizona Diamondbacks (Phoenix) – Arizona’s boys of summer take the field as Diamondbacks baseball begins at Chase Field. Chandler Jazz Festival – Bourbon Street comes to Downtown Chandler with this jazz-filled weekend highlighting local and national bands. Music in the Garden Concert Series at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – This series brings notable musicians, from old favorites to local legends, to the stunning garden setting. Tempe Festival of the Arts (Tempe) – Twice a year, Tempe’s Mill Avenue district becomes the place for arts and fun.
May WNBA Basketball Phoenix Mercury (Phoenix) – The Phoenix Mercury begin its summer season at US Airways Center in Phoenix. Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races – Chandler joins the Cinco de Mayo festivities with its own spin, and there’s a treat: Chihuahua races! Music in the Garden Concert Series at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – This series brings notable musicians, from old favorites to local legends, to the stunning garden setting.
June Garden Flashlight Tours at the Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – See nocturnal desert creatures as well as moonlit plants. Summer Splash – With water slides in the park, this free community event is the perfect antidote to triple-digit temperatures.
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4th of July Celebration – Chandler throws a free party for the nation’s independence with activities for the kids and fireworks. Garden Flashlight Tours at the Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – See nocturnal desert creatures as well as moonlit plants.
Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds (Phoenix) – Rides, games, concerts, and food on a stick. Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off – Celebrate the old west in this two day cook-off, noted as one of the best in the country by American Cowboy. Chandler’s Rock the Block Party – Chandler's 4th annual festival has lively musical performances, family friendly activities and attractions while putting the spotlight on Downtown Chandler businesses. Ironman Arizona (Tempe) – With a course that’s fast and flat, plus plenty of sunshine, the Ironman Arizona is a popular race for triathletes. ZooLights (Phoenix) - ZooLights celebrates the holiday season with 3.6 million lights and more than 700 glimmering light displays at the Phoenix Zoo.
August Garden Flashlight Tours at the Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – See nocturnal desert creatures as well as moonlit plants.
September NFL Football Arizona Cardinals (Glendale) – The gridiron comes alive again for a new season at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oktoberfest – Don your lederhosen, dirndls if you’re a fan of polka music, German food and craft beer then you'll enjoy the SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest. There are also games and activities for the kids.
Downtown Chandler ENJOY A BIT OF LOCAL FLAVOR in vibrant, pedestrian friendly Downtown Chandler. Visitors will discover awardwinning restaurants, trendy shops, eclectic galleries, and 60 events each year. The historic square is anchored by the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, home to Arizona’s original grass golf course, and the Chandler Center for the Arts – a world-class performing arts venue showcasing regional and national performances with superb acoustics.
For specific dates, times and information about these and other festivals and events, be sure to check visitChandler.com. Dates and events are subject to change; please confirm the event details before you attend.
October NBA Phoenix Suns (Phoenix) – Pro basketball starts a new season at US Airways Center in Phoenix. NHL Hockey Phoenix Coyotes (Phoenix) – The Phoenix Coyotes take the ice for its new season at Jobing.com Arena. Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds (Phoenix) – Rides, games, concerts, and food on a stick. Boo at the Zoo (Phoenix) – Celebrate Halloween with animals and humans at the Phoenix Zoo’s annual event. Chandler Indian Art Market – A weekend event filled with entertainment, food and authentic Native American art. Kokopelli Krush – Get your Krush on at Arizona's largest wine event for a weekend packed with tradition, games, competitions, tasty food, and a steady flow of Arizona wine and beer!
December Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Game (Tempe) - The renowned Big Ten and Big 12 conferences send one of their top teams to Sun Devil Stadium. Tempe Festival of the Arts (Tempe) – Twice a year, Tempe’s Mill Avenue district becomes the place for arts and fun. Las Noches de las Luminarias (Phoenix) – Thousands of luminarias produce soft lighting throughout the paths at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade – A uniquely Chandler experience, this Southwestern tradition features a holiday tree made of tumbleweeds! The event, now in its 55th year, is the official kickoff for the holidays! ZooLights (Phoenix) - ZooLights celebrates the holiday season with 3.6 million lights and more than 700 glimmering light displays at the Phoenix Zoo.
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Let's Eat! Chandler is a culinary paradise.
DINING WHILE TRAVELING should be about discovery. While in Chandler, discover culinary experiences under the stars on lake fronts and outdoor patios, in family friendly comfort, and at exquisitely appointed interiors. Restaurants in Chandler cater to every palate and price point. The
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critics have given Chandler restaurants a nod, too. AAA recognized Cork restaurant as a Four Diamond recipient in 2011 and 2012. For an extended list of Chandler’s dining options, please see the dining section of our website at visitChandler.com.
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American/BBQ and Sandwiches AJ's Restaurant 1 N. San Marcos Place 480.812.0900, sanmarcosresort.com B.L.D. 1920 W. Germann Road 480.779.8646, bldchandler.com Bernard’s at Ocotillo 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive 480.917.6660, ocotillogolf.com Black Angus 2770 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.855.9449, blackangus.com Bourbon Jack’s 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1 480.664.1738, bourbonjacksaz.com Buffalo Wild Wings 3163 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite V120 480.289.5200, buffalowildwings.com California Pizza Kitchen 3163 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.855.3301, cpk.com Can’t Stop Smokin’ Bar-B-Q Smokehouse 7250 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.398.4827, cantstopsmokin.com Chandler BBQ Company 2040 S. Alma School Road 480.899.5600, chandlerbbqco.com Charleston’s 1040 N. 54th St. 480.961.9434, charlestons.com The Cheesecake Factory 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.792.1300, thecheesecakefactory.com Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant 3015 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.786.1289, chilis.com ChoP 2625 W. Queen Creek Road 480.821.5000, chopchandler.com Cork 4991 S. Alma School Road, Suite 101 480.883.3773, corkrestaurant.net Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Road 480.722.0645, dillysdeli.com Downtown Chandler Steakhouse 98 S. San Marcos Place 480.899.4400, dc-steakhouse.com Elephant Bar Restaurant 3405 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.8088, elephantbar.com
Famous Dave’s 3250 W. Frye Road 480.782.1212, famousdaves.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 3435 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.814.8003, firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com Firehouse Subs 3245 W. Ray Road, Suite 1 480.726.8200, firehousesubs.com InPockets Bakery & Catering 40 S. San Marcos Place 480.726.bake (2253), inpockets.com Kai Restaurant and Bar 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd. 602.225.0100, wildhorsepassresort.com The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 3065 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.7500, kegsteakhouse.com Lucky Lou’s 3245 W. Ray Road 480.814.1400, luckylousaz.com Native New Yorker 2885 S. Alma School Road 480.883.8284 2110 S. Gilbert Road 480.782.0840, nativenewyorker.com Natalia’s 3141 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 1 480.895.8845 Outback Steakhouse 2520 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.7913 1080 N. 54th St. 480.496.8333, outback.com Pita Jungle 1949 W. Ray Road, #29 480.855.3232, pitajungle.com Pittsburgh Willy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs 1509 N. Arizona Ave. 480.857.2860, pittsburghwillys.com Porkopolis Bar-B-Que 1445 S. Arizona Ave. 480.899.PORK(7675), porkopolisbbqaz.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600 ext. 1141, rawhide.com Red Robin 3420 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.814.7766, redrobin.com Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q 7300 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.874.6440, rudysbbq.com
All Hail BBQ Chandler reveres barbecue so much, the city even has an event celebrating it. The Great American Barbecue and Beer Festival comes around each March to satisfy the appetites of barbecue aficionados. If you’re a fan of barbecue, this is your chance to sample the many different styles Chandler has to offer all in one day and in one place.
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satisfied with a visit to one of Chandler’s many BBQ restaurants:
Traditional BBQ Can’t Stop Smokin’ Bar-B-Q Smokehouse Chandler BBQ Company Famous Dave’s Barbeque Porkopolis Bar-B-Que Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q Tom’s BBQ
Korean BBQ Chodang Tofu & BBQ Takamatsu Korean BBQ
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R e s ta u r a n t s Tom’s BBQ 4920 S. Gilbert Road 480.963.2170, tomsbbq.com
Asian Bay Leaf Café 955 W. Chandler Heights Road, Suite 1 480.802.6634, bayleafchandler.com Beijing Chinese Restaurant 2040 S. Alma School Road, #13 480.963.8880, beijingchandler.com Benihana Japanese Steakhouse 3025 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.812.4701, benihana.com C-Fu Gourmet 2051 W. Warner Road 480.899.3888, cfugourmet.com China King Restaurant 1050 W. Ray Road 480.899.8099, chinakingaz.com China Magic Noodle House 2015 N. Dobson Road 480.786.8002 Chino Bandido 1825 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.889.5990, chinobandido.com
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Chodang Tofu & BBQ 501 N. Arizona Ave. 480.855.7712 Chou’s Kitchen 910 N. Alma School Road 480.821.2888 Cyclo 1919 W. Chandler Blvd., #2 480.963.4490, cycloaz.com Eastwind Sushi & Grill 58 W. Buffalo St. 480.855.7451, eastwindsushiandgrill.com Genghis Grill, The Mongolian Stir Fry 900 N. 54th St. 480.785.2695, genghisgrill.com Hon macHi Sushi & Teppanyaki 2975 S. Alma School Road, #1 480.857.2021, honmachiaz.com India Gate Indian Cuisine 6245 W. Chandler Blvd., #1 480.705.5565, azindiagate.com Kona Grill 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.792.1711, konagrill.com
Latitude Eight Thai Grill 11 W. Boston St., #5 480.722.0560, latitude-eight.com Lee’s Sandwiches 1901 W. Warner Road 480.855.1778, leesandwiches.com Mikado Sushi 3125 S. Alma School Road 480.726.0255, mikadoaz.com Otaku Sushi 2430 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 5 480.821.3908, otakusushi.com Pearl Sushi Lounge and Bomber Bar 2040 S. Alma School Road 480.963.4766, pearlsushi.net Pho Chandler 4055 S. Arizona Ave. 480.895.9090 Pho Van 2095 N. Dobson Road 480.857.8130 Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant 2160 N. Alma School Road, #104 480.722.1222, reddragonaz.com Roy’s 7151 W. Ray Road 480.705.7697, roysrestaurant.com
Biscuits Café 2090 N. Dobson Road 480.726.6852, biscuitscafe.com Bosa Donuts 1016 N. Arizona Ave. 480.899.7134, bosadonuts.com Bread Connection 1076 W. Chandler Blvd., #106 480.855.6775 Brunchies 17 E. Boston St. 480.899.5036, serranosaz.com Chase’s Diner 2040 N. Alma School Road 480.855.3663
Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Road 480.398.3008, chompies.com Dessie’s Café 4050 W. Ray Road 480.777.7300 The Good Egg 4910 W. Ray Road 480.752.3754, thegoodeggaz.com Hangar Café 1725 E. Ryan Road 480.899.6965 Hoosier Café 393 W. Warner Road 480.814.7199
Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant 2051 W. Warner Road, #14 480.899.7191, shimogamoaz.com The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Road 480.821.9000, sushiroomaz.com Swaddee Thai 5055 W. Ray Road, Suite B8 480.785.1640, swaddeethai.com Taiko Japanese 1909 E. Ray Road 480.855.8388, TaikoCuisine.com Takamatsu Restaurant 3002 N. Arizona Ave., #18-19 480.632.5655 Tao Garden 2050 N. Alma School Road, Suite #34 480.857.4188, taogardenschandler.com Thai Basil 4929 W. Chandler Blvd., #8 480.705.9061, thaibasilchandler.com Thai Dressing 2820 S. Alma School Road, Suite #15 480.857.8246, thaidressingcuisine.com
Mimi’s Café 2800 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.5612, mimiscafe.com U.S. Egg 5840 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.219.1098, useggrestaurant.com Wildflower Bread Co. 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.821.8200, wildflowerbread.com Wonderful Wanda’s 6401 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.763.8100, wonderfulwandas.com Yoli’s Café 241 S. Oregon St. 480.726.9654, yoliscafe.com
Thai Paradise 918 N. Alma School Road 480.855.5333, thaiparadiseaz.com Tien Wong Hot Pot 2330 N. Alma School Road 480.802.2525, thehotpots.com Tokyo House 2050 N. Alma School Road, Suite 5 480.963.0015, tokyohouseaz.com Tott’s Asian Diner 4030 W. Ray Road 480.897.7728, tottsasiandiner.com
Ice Cream/ Yogurt and Cupcakes Angel Sweet 1900 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.722.2541, angelsweetgelato.com Cold Stone Creamery 2960 S. Alma School Road, Suite 3 480.786.8506
3163 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite V-114 480.722.7767 2970 E. Germann Road, Suite 5 480.821.1570, coldstonecreamery.com Culver’s Butterburgers & Frozen Custard 3155 W. Ray Road 480.268.7249, culvers.com/restaurants/ chandler Enzo’s Gelato & Coffee Bar 5055 W. Ray Road 480.785.5150 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 3476 W. Frye Road 480.857.8815, freddysusa.com Gelato 64 2095 N. Dobson Road, Suite #5 480.726.6472, gelato64.com Kokomo Frozen Yogurt 3125 S. Alma School Road, Suite #7 480.786.4517, kokomoyogurt.com
>> Coffee/Tea/Juice 24 Carrots 6140 W. Chandler Blvd., #2 480.753.4411, 24carrotsjuice.com Boba Tea House 2055 N. Dobson Road 480.821.4008, bobateahouseinc.com Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf 2560 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.2005, coffeebean.com Coffee Rush 1949 W. Ray Road, Suite 40 480.855.9815, coffeerush.biz Grove Coffee 2777 S. Gilbert Road 480.786.0108, grovecoffeeaz.com Lollicup Coffee & Tea 2050 N. Alma School Road 480.857.0882, lollicup.com SoZo Coffeehouse 1982 N. Alma School Road 480.726.7696, sozocoffee.org
Starbucks 1395 S. Arizona Ave., No. 1 480.857.2410 1159 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.726.7776 1060 E. Ray Road 480.850.5005 1900 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.857.7233 2050 N. Dobson Road, Suite 5 480.782.9307 1095 W. Queen Creek Road, Suite B 480.899.9295 2885 W. Ray Road, Suite 1 480.963.2032 985 W. Elliott Road, Suite 7 480.963.1335, starbucks.com Teavana 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.855.8400, teavana.com
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R e s ta u r a n t s Ocean Blue Frozen Yogurt 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. #2332 480.719.0990, oceanblueyogurt.com Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 2875 W. Ray Road, Suite 1 480.855.7688, orangeleafyogurt.com Paletas Betty 96 W. Boston St., Suite 100 480.779.8080, paletasbetty.com Sweet Daddy Cupcakes 1055 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 7 480.855.3334, sweetdaddycupcakes.com Swirl It Self Serve Froyo 1949 W. Ray Road, Suite 27 480.855.5555, swirlitfroyo.com Tasti D-Lite 4040 S. Arizona Ave. 480.895.2535, tastidlite.com Yogurtland 3355 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.857.2515, yogurt-land.com
Yo Love Frozen Yogurt 1900 W. Germann Road, Suite 8 480.248.7721, yoloveaz.com Yollipop 1065 W. Queen Creek Road, Suite #1 480.478.0889, yollipop.net Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt 5055 W. Ray Road 480.753.3552, zoyogurt.com
Italian/ Mediterranean/ Pizza Buca di Beppo 7111 W. Ray Road 480.785.PAPA, 866.EAT.BUCA bucadibeppo.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1060 N. 54th St. 480.785.8586, carrabbas.com Cyprus Grill 1065 W. Queen Creek Road 480.722.9068 Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta 590 N. Alma School Road 480.812.8433, floridinos.net
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 1035 W. Queen Creek Road 480.812.2100 7131 W. Ray Road 480.785.1600, grimaldispizzeria.com Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria 3950 W. Ray Road 480.963.6633, jimmyandjoes.com La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta 2055 N. Alma School Road, Suite 26 480.722.1777, lafamigliapizzanpasta.net La Stalla Cucina Rustica 68 W. Buffalo St. 480.855.9990, lastallacr.com Olive Garden 3430 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.857.0126 2930 E. Germann Road 480.726.5137, olivegarden.com New York Pizza Department 2580 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.722.0898, aznypdpizza.com The Old Spaghetti Factory 3155 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.786.5705, osf.com
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant 3305 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.726.3036, mybigfatgreekrestaurant.com Pesto’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar 1960 W. Ray Road, #4 480.821.2949, pestospizza.com Pita Heaven 2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 3 480.786.5554, pitaheaven.com Pitta Souvli 1940 S. Alma School Road 480.907.5893, pittasouvli.com Sauce 2551 W. Queen Creek Road 480.388.3640, foxrc.com/sauce Spices Mediterranean 4040 W. Ray Road, Suite 12 480.491.4777, spicesmk.com
Mexican Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 3440 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.855.0960, abuelos.com
Eat, Play, Stay
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Casa Reynoso No. 2 5865 W. Ray Road 480.753.6641, casareynosochandler.com Dos Gringo’s 1361 N. Alma School Road 480.855.3303, dosgringosaz.com Elmer’s Tacos 355 N. Arizona Ave. 480.963.6763 El Sol 760 N. Arizona Ave. 480.786.0811 El Zocalo Mexican Grille 28 S. San Marcos Place 480.722.0303, elzocalo.com Espo’s Mexican Food 3863 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.963.0207, esposfood.com Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 4210 S. Arizona Ave. 480.802.5973, garciasmexicanrestaurants.net Guedo’s Cantina Grille 71 E. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.7841, guedoscantinagrill.com Juan Jaime’s Tacos & Tequila 2510 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.821.5826, juanjaimes.com Nando’s Mexican Café 1890 W. Germann Road, Suite 2 480.855.4344, nandosmexicancafe.com Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant 141 S. Arizona Ave. 480.899.3318, serranosaz.com Si Señor Restaurant 600 N. Alma School Road 480.857.1217, sisenorrestaurants.com Someburros 3461 W. Frye Road 480.726.8226, someburros.com Taqueria Mi Casita 2050 N. Alma School Road 480.814.7047 Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant 1949 W. Ray Road 480.786.3100, valleluna.com Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill 7221 W. Ray Road 480.893.7550, ztejas.com
Mi crobre wery/S ports Bar BJ’s Restaurants 3155 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.917.0631, bjsbrewhouse.com Coach & Willie's 1 E. Boston St. 480.776.6240, coachandwillies.com Draft House Sports Café 393 W. Warner Road 480.963.5520 Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill 4850 S. Gilbert 480. 833.1356, fatwillysaz.com/chandler Fibber Magees 1989 W. Elliot Road, #19 480.722.9434, fibbermageespub.com Gallagher’s Sports Bar 2050 N. Alma School Road 480.963.0093, gallaghersaz.com The Hungry Monk Eatery & Taproom 1760 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.963.8000, hungrymonkaz.com Irish Republic Public House 58 S. San Marcos Place 480.812.1588, irishrepublicaz.com Jolie’s Place 140 W. Warner Road 480.786.0436
Keegan’s Grill and Taproom 1095 W. Queen Creek Road 480.814.0003, keegansgrill.com Majerle’s Sports Grill 3095 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.899.7999, majerles.com SanTan Brewing Company 8 S. San Marcos Place 480.917.8700, santanbrewing.com Sidelines Tavern and Grill 2980 S. Alma School Road, #2 480.792.6965, sidelinesaz.com Stadium Club 940 N. Alma School Road, #109 480.963.3866, stadiumclubchandler.com Teakwoods Tavern and Grill 5965 W. Ray Road, #20 480.961.0945, teakwoodstavern.com Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar 1980 W. Germann Road 480.722.1555, unclebearsbarandgrill.com Zipps Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Road 480.782.8877, zippssportsgrills.com
>> Nightlife Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips 101 & Indian Bend 480.850.7777, casinoarizona.com Iguana Mack’s 1371 N. Alma School Road 480.899.6735, IguanaMacks.com Max & Ted’s 480 Bar 480 N. Arizona Ave. 480.899.2268, 480bar.com
McCools Bar & Grill 4910 W. Ray Road 480.289.4222, McCoolsBarandGrill.com Sandbar Mexican Grill 7200 W. Ray Road 480.961.1700, sandbaraz.com Tonic Tavern & Kitchen 3400 W. Chandler Blvd., No. 5 480.899.9382, tonicaz.com
>> Winery/Wine Bar/Martini Bar Bistro @ Kokopelli Winery 35 W. Boston St. 480.792.6927, kokopelliwinery.com D’Vine Wine Bar & Bistro 3990 S. Alma School Road 480.782.5550, dvinewine101.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 905 N. 54th St. 480.940.1900, flemingssteakhouse.com
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Rest Easy
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
Chandler is famous for its hospitality. Relax at one of our many convenient and cozy hotels. AT THE END OF THE DAY… rest your head in Chandler. You’ll be close to the airport, Spring Training baseball, golf courses, and always, the sun! Stay in Chandler and have your choice of hotels and inns anchored by Arizona’s first resort, the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. If you’re in town on business, it’s an easy
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decision to book a suite and bring your spouse and kids along. They’ll enjoy the hotel pool or a local park while you’re in meetings. Then you can kick back with them after dinner! Chandler’s accommodations choices offer something for every traveler – from a full-service resort to modern all-suite properties.
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler Fashion Center
Best Western 950 N. Arizona Ave. 480.814.8600, bestwestern.com Chandler Inn 700 N. Arizona Ave. 480.963.6361 Courtyard by Marriott 920 N. 54th St. 480.763.9500 or 800.321.2211, marriott.com/phxcl Comfort Inn 7400 W. Boston St. 480.857.4969, choicehotels.com/hotel/az373
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler/ Fashion Center 1100 S. Price Road 480.855.8600, marriott.com/phxcf Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort One San Marcos Place 480.812.0900 or 877.766.3387 sanmarcosresort.com Fairfield Inn by Marriott 7425 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.940.0099 fairfieldinn.com/phxch
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Tumbleweed Park
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler/ Fashion Center 1100 S. Price Road 480.963.5300, marriott.com/phxff
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Hampton Inn Chandler 7333 W. Detroit St. 480.753.5200 or 800.HAMPTON, hamptoninnchandler.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center 1231 S. Spectrum Blvd. 480.917.9500 or 800.HAMPTON, hamptonchandler.com Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 5858 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.705.8881 or 800.527.1133 hawthorn.com/hotel/30841 Hilton Phoenix/Chandler 2929 W. Frye Road 480.899.7400, phoenixchandler.hilton.com Holiday Inn at Ocotillo 1200 W. Ocotillo Road 480.203.2121 or 800.887.5096, holidayinn.com/hschandleraz Homewood Suites by Hilton 7373 W. Detroit St. 480.753.6200 or 800.CALL.HOME, homewoodsuiteschandler.com Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Chandler/ Fashion Center 1221 S. Spectrum Blvd. 480.963.5700 or 800.CALL.HOME, homewoodchandler.com
Motel 6 7445 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.940.0308 or 800.286.799, motel6.com Quality Inn 255 N. Kyrene Road 480.705.0922, qualityinnchandler.com Radisson Hotel Phoenix Chandler 7475 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.961.4444 or 888.201.1718, radisson.com/chandleraz Residence Inn by Marriott 200 N. Federal St. 480.782.1551 or 800.331.3131, marriott.residenceinn.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott 225 N. Metro Blvd. 480.726.7666 or 888.287.9400, springhillsuites.com/phxcs Super 8 Motel 7171 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.961.3888, super8.com Windmill Suites at Chandler Fashion Center 3535 W. Chandler Blvd. 480.812.9600 or 800.547.4747, windmillinns.com/cha.htm
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Cactus League Spring Training The city is buzzing with incredible art, sporting spectacles, outdoor experiences and other events. BASEBALL FEVER = SPRING FEVER IN ARIZONA! Thanks to the Cactus League, fans get a sneak preview of their favorite teams. And because of the smaller setting, you’ll enjoy a more intimate baseball experience. That’s why so many make Chandler their “dugout” in March. Catch all the action as
Arizona’s Cactus League hosts 15 major league baseball teams for Spring Training. Baseball veterans and up-and-coming hopefuls vie for spots on the teams. Cactus League starts at the end of February every year and continues through March. For up-to-date schedules and more, visit cactusleague.com.
>> Cactus League Spring Training Team & Ticket Info Glendale
Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Dodgers CAMELBACK RANCH 10710 W. Camelback Road (at Loop 101), Glendale 623.302.5000 camelbackranchbaseball.com Tickets on sale through ticketmaster.com Ticket prices: $8 to $42, Free parking
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Goodyear
Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians GOODYEAR BALLPARK 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear 623.882.3130 goodyearaz.gov/ballpark Tickets on sale through ticketmaster.com and at Goodyear Ballpark Ticket prices: Adult: $8 to $27;
Child: $4 to $9 Tickets.com: 800.905.3315 Ticketmaster: 800.745.3000, or visit: Fry's Marketplace or ticketmaster.com Ticket prices subject to change.
Maryvale
Milwaukee Brewers MARYVALE BASEBALL PARK 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix 623.245.5500 or 800.933.7890 brewers.com Tickets on sale at 800.933.7890 or brewers.com Ticket prices: $8 to $22
PROFESS IONAL SPORTS TEAMS
HoHoKam Stadium, Mesa
Mesa
Chicago Cubs HOHOKAM STADIUM 1235 N. Center St., Mesa 480.964.4467 or 800.905.3315 hohokamstadium.com Tickets available through cubs.com and tickets.com Ticket prices: $8 to $30
Peoria
San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623.773.8720 springtrainingpeoria.com Tickets on sale through tickets.com or 800.677.1227 Ticket prices: $6 to $23
Phoenix
Oakland A’s PHOENIX MUNICIPAL STADIUM 5999 E. Van Buren, Phoenix 602.392.0074 oaklandathletics.com Tickets on sale at 877.493.2255 or oaklandathletics.com Ticket prices: $12 to $25
Salt River
Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK Hwy. 101 at Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 888.490.0383 or 480.362.9467
saltriverfields.com Tickets available at dbacks.com/spring or coloradorockies.com/spring Ticket prices: $8 to $25
Surprise
Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers SURPRISE RECREATION CAMPUS 15960 N. Bullard Ave. (south of Bell Road), Surprise 623.222.2222 surprisespringtraining.com Tickets available through ticketmaster.com Ticket prices: $7 to $24, Free parking
Only eight cities in the country have professional teams in all four major sports, and Phoenix is one of them. For game schedules and ticket information, please contact the following: Arizona Cardinals Football University of Phoenix Stadium, August-January 800.999.1402 or 602.379.0102 azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Chase Field, April-September 602.514.8400 arizonadiamondbacks.com Arizona Rattlers Arena Football US Airways Center, March-July 602.379.7800, azrattlers.com Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Jobing.com Arena October-April, 480.563.7825, phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix Mercury Basketball (WNBA) US Airways Center May-September, 602.252.9622, phoenixmercury.com Phoenix Suns Basketball US Airways Center October-April 602.379.7867, suns.com
Scottsdale
San Francisco Giants SCOTTSDALE STADIUM 7408 E. Osborn, Scottsdale 480.990.7972 scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium Tickets on sale at 877.473.4849 or at sfgiants.com Ticket prices: $8 to $28
Tempe
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim TEMPE DIABLO STADIUM 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe 480.350.5205 tempe.gov/diablo Tickets on sale through ticketmaster.com or at angelsbaseball.com Ticket prices: $6 to $29
US Airways Center
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Hamilton Aquatic Center
Community Parks WALK, RUN, RIDE OR SWIM... Chandler has an expansive list of outdoor activities and parks to keep you entertained. You can do it all with Chandler’s modern park system. The system is home to one of the country’s highest-
rated skate parks, year-round ice-skating, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, BMX, and aquatic centers!
Desert Breeze Park
Hamilton Aquatic Center
660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., East 480.782.2750 This park offers the Hummingbird Habitat, which is part of a demonstration garden. Learn about beautiful, Southwestern plants that use less water and support area wildlife with interpretive trail markers. The park also offers ball fields, lake views, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms and tennis.
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450 E. Knox • 480.782.2727 This BMX/Freestyle bike riding facility features a jump box, double roller, mole hill, hubba ledge, and sub rail. One of its most anticipated features is a sixfoot tall wall that combines a five-foot wall extension, creating a vertical surface taller than a basketball hoop. Definitely for the brave at heart!
Chandler Aquatic Centers & Pools 480.782.2630, chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Arrowhead Pool Desert Oasis Aquatic Center Folley Pool
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Espee Park
Hamilton Aquatic Center Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center Nozomi Aquatic Center
Chandler Splash Pads 480.722.2630, chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Chuparosa Park Spray Pad 2400 S. Dobson Road Desert Breeze Park Spray Animals 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd.
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Espee Park Spray Pad 450 E. Knox
3838 S. Arizona Ave. 480.782.2630 or 480.782.2631 A veritable playground, the center features zero-depth entry, SCS interactive water feature, water vortex, lazy river, two water slides, eightlane competition pool, two one-meter diving boards, training classroom, family dressing room and ramadas.
Polar Ice Chandler
7225 W. Harrison St. 480.598.9400, polaricechandler.com Two regulation-sized ice surfaces, available for public skating, hockey and skating lessons make this ice-skating facility state-of-the-art. It also houses a pro shop, video game arcade, eatery, and party rooms.
Snedigar Sportsplex
4500 S. Basha Road 480.782.2727 or 480.782.2640, Trail begins at Galveston St. chandleraz.gov/parks and continues through One of the top-rated skate Riggs Road parks in the country is in 480.782.2727 Snedigar Sportsplex. The The 9.5-mile Paseo Trail 35,000-square-foot park features a 10-foot-wide was designed for all skaters, concrete multi-use pathway regardless of skill level. This along east Chandler’s free, non-supervised facility Consolidated Canal. including concrete bowls, Horseback riders and bicyclists decks, blocks, and metal rails. can use the canal’s western The Sportsplex also offers side, an unimproved dirt baseball, softball and soccer surface. The Paseo Trail is one fields, playground equipment, of the reasons Prevention a bark park for dogs and magazine named Chandler one picnic pavilions. Open daily, of 2007’s top 10 most walkable hours vary seasonally. cities in the United States.
Paseo Trail
Tumbleweed Recreation Center
745 E. Germann Road, 480.782.2900, chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed A multi-purpose 62,000-square-foot facility featuring an indoor track, group exercise studio, gymnasium, game room, art and ceramics studios, racquetball courts, teaching kitchen, room rentals, birthday party packages, computer lab, free wi-fi and a fitness area.
Tumbleweed Tennis Complex
2200 S. McQueen Road, 480.782.2650, chandleraz.gov/parks This 12-acre facility has 15 lighted courts. Get your racquets restrung, have a meeting or enjoy the sitting area at the 3,000-square-foot pro shop. Restrooms, locker rooms with showers, a sitting area, and merchandise for sale are part of the complex. Open daily, hours vary seasonally.
Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 480.782.2890, chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis Veterans Oasis Park at Lindsay and Chandler Heights Roads includes environmental awareness classes, exhibit areas, outdoor amphitheater, nature store and an urban fishing lake, all surrounded by more than four miles of trails. The facility’s primary purpose is to recharge reclaimed water. Programs offered include birdwatching, green living, gardening, water conservation, nature photography, orienteering, alternative energy, and stargazing. Entrance to the Environmental Education Center is free, and visitors are welcome. New to this dynamic facility is the new Chandler Solar System Walk. This astronomical model was built as an on-the-ground learning experience. It introduces people to the night sky and the wonders of the solar system.
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Tee Time
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
Arizona's first grass golf course was built in Chandler. TEE UP AND PERFECT YOUR SWING. Golfers have been playing the links in Chandler for more than a century. Bear Creek Golf Complex 500 E. Riggs Road 480.883.8200, bearcreekaz.com Ironwood Country Club 5550 W. Champagne Drive 480.895.0614, robson.com Lone Tree Golf Club 6262 S. Mountain Blvd. 480.219.0831 or 888.768.8697, lonetreegolf18.com Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive 480.917.6660 or 888.624.8899, ocotillogolf.com
Today, Chandler golfers have a choice of seven golf courses for a remarkable Arizona golf vacation.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort One San Marcos Place 480.812.0900, sanmarcosresort.com Springfield Golf Resort 1200 E. St. Andrews Blvd. 480.895.5759 Sunbird Golf Club 6240 S. Sunbird Blvd. 480.883.0820, sunbirdhoa.com/sunbird_golf.htm
Ocotillo Golf Resort
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S h o p s & Ma l l s shopp ing destinations
Chandler Pavilions/Casa Paloma Shopping Center
Shopping Save with style! Our city is full of incredible shops and stores! RETAIL THERAPY… AHH! Shopping can be therapeutic, and you’ll find Chandler’s retail to have just what the doctor ordered. Shopping’s healing powers will give you mementos of your Arizona vacation and a smile. With everything from internationally known retailers to art galleries, downtown boutiques and an antique marketplace in Merchant Square, we’ve got you covered. Downtown Chandler’s shopping experience is a walk through the town’s historic, tree-lined square. Regular events include an Art Walk held every third Friday evening of each month and a farmers market held every Thursday, October through May. You can feel the pride of entrepreneurial spirit of local merchants selling one-of-a-kind items. Downtown is home to Chandler’s new City Hall, boutique shops, eclectic art galleries, Center for the Arts and gathering spaces. Public art connects it all in beauty and harmony. A premier regional mall, Chandler Fashion Center is anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears and features premium retailers such as Vera Bradley, Michael Kors, Lush, and H & M. You’re sure to find something special from its 180 shops. If you’re visiting Chandler, stop by Guest Services. They’ll treat you to a coupon book! Shop indoors in Chandler Fashion Center or
outdoors at The Village, an outdoor entertainment pavilion. The entire shopping complex has restaurants, a 20-screen movie theater and The Dancing Waters, a dazzling display of water, light and music. For a decidedly upscale experience, visit Chandler Pavilions and Casa Paloma. Here you’ll find spectacular furnishings, jewelry, salons, and even cooking lessons. The latest fashions can be found at internationally known retail stores and privately owned boutiques. Plus, you can choose from 20 restaurants. If you love outlet stores, you’ll want to stay tuned for the opening of Phoenix Premium Outlets featuring Saks Fifth Avenue’s OFF 5th store. The outlets broke ground in March 2012 and are expected to open in Spring 2013. Looking for bargains or antiques? Visit the marketplace in Merchant Square and browse through 225 merchant partners featuring collectibles and home décor.
A visit to Chandler is not complete without a stop at one of Chandler’s shopping destinations. Chandler Fashion Center Southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Price Road 480.812.8488, shopchandlerfashioncenter.com Chandler Pavilions/ Casa Paloma Shopping Center 56th St. and Ray Road, shopcasapaloma.com Downtown Chandler 25 S. Arizona Place (south of Chandler Blvd. on Arizona Avenue) 480.855.3539, downtownchandler.com Merchant Square 1509 N. Arizona Ave. 480.792.1919, merchantsquareantiques.com
>> Coming soon: Phoenix Premium Outlets Adjacent to Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
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Are We There Yet! Chandler has fun for every child no matter their age.
WHAT’S A KID TO DO IN ARIZONA? PLENTY! Chandler means family fun for tots, tweens and teens! Chandler is a great home base to explore Arizona’s 330 annual days of sun. We want your child to say, “Cool, Mom!" or "Thanks for bringing me, Dad!” on your next family outing. So, here’s a guide to the fun they have in store for them. They can get outdoors for some fresh air and recreation, visit an 1880s western town or a children’s museum, or find a creative outlet. They can even burn energy at an indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines and loads of family fun centers. Chandler is your place for familyfriendly fun!
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Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park
Kid Friendly Cuis ine Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria – Kids love pizza, and this is seriously great pizza with a New York-style crust. n Valle Luna – Authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food from traditional family recipes. An Arizona favorite for more than 25 years, the restaurant features a waterfront dining on the patio. n Hangar Café – Located in a former airplane hanger, this is where aviation, food, and fun come together! Kids of all ages will love watching small aircraft take off and land. Patio dining is also available. n Benihana – Diners will enjoy a tasty feast for the eyes with a dazzling show of culinary knife skills. Benihana showcases traditional Japanese-style teppanyaki cooking. n Angel Sweet – Serving up a visually stunning display of scrumptious gelato will get your taste buds going! n China Magic Noodle – Kids can watch as the chef makes noodles in the Chinese tradition: by hand pulling them! n The Old Spaghetti Factory – Recognized as one of the top 10 family friendly restaurant chains in the United States by Parents magazine, the eatery serves complete meals for one price. n Chino Bandido – This kid-friendly cuisine has a unique spin: Chinese and Mexican food favorites are blended to create one-of-kind dishes, with a snickerdoodle for dessert! n Paletas Betty – Kids will think of these handmade, seasonal Mexican paletas as smoothies on a stick. n Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse – 1880s Steakhouse & Saloon features cowboy-portioned comfort food and live country & western performances. n Sweeties Candy of Arizona – With 75,000 pounds of candy and more than 3,000 types to choose from, it’s like being a kid in a candy store! n Sweet Daddy Cupcakes – Flavors like “Pink Cadillac” and “Raspberry Lemon Zest” are tempting enough, but the folks at Sweet Daddy keep adding flavors. Try them for a sweet treat! n
Family Bird Walk at Veterans Oasis Park
Kid Friendly Activities AMF McRay Plaza Lanes 3825 W. Ray Road, 480.899.2171, amf.com/chandlerlanes Fun for the whole family, bowling is a sport that offers a fun family time whether you’re new to the lanes or are a pro bowler! Airworx 4960 W. Ray Road, 480.775.3800, airworx.us This place will have you bouncing… literally! The trampoline entertainment center is great fun for kids of all ages with its Zero Gravity teen night, Nerf Battle Zone, and even Dodge Ball tournaments! Chandler Fashion Center Loop 101 & Price Road, 480.812.8488, shopchandlerfashioncenter.com Children’s interactive play area outside of Barnes & Noble features tunnels, crawls, and fun toys created for educational stimulation and interactive fun. The play area is open during mall hours with a height maximum of 42 inches. Dancing Waters – A one-of-a-kind, dazzling display of water, light, and music. It is the largest water fountain of its kind in any U.S. shopping center. There are two fountain pools totaling nearly 100 feet in length and more than 200 pulsing jets with a maximum spray of 20 feet, each creating 27 animated water patterns. Enjoy musical medleys ranging from Broadway hits and classical compositions to popular music tunes and children’s songs.
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Desert Breeze Park and Desert Breeze Railroad 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., East, 480.893.6652, desertbreezerr.com Desert Breeze is a large community park that features a lake, playground areas, splash pads, and plenty of outdoor fun. While the park is free of charge, there are also a carousel and open-air train on-site. Ride tickets are available for purchase. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E. Chandler Heights 480.782.2890, chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis A “non-traditional” facility that includes 4.5 miles of trails, wildlife viewing areas; ramadas and picnic areas; a butterfly and hummingbird habitat; an outdoor amphitheatre; a unique, learning-oriented playground; a 5-acre “urban fishing” lake; Solar walk, and interpretive signs and exhibits.
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Fun: designed just for kids!
Polar Ice – year-round ice skating n Rawhide 1880s Western Town & Steakhouse n Family Fun Centers – trampolines, skate parks, arcades and games n Unusual parks – hummingbird gardens, solar models, trains and archery center n
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Great Play of Chandler 2855 W. Ray Road, 480.726.7529, greatplay.com Great Play of Chandler is the place for every kid to have fun, whether their destined to play pro sports or simply develop motor skills for a lifetime of fitness. Programs at Great Play develop physical fitness disguised as active, healthy play time. jumpstreet 455 E. Warner Road 480.270.8008, gotjump.com A fun diversion for kids and kids at heart – an indoor trampoline park where you can not only jump on the trampolines, but bounce off the walls. Families may even want to indulge in a challenging game of trampoline dodgeball. MVP Zone Baseball & Softball 2460 E. Germann Road 480.857.6000, mvpzoneaz.com Ball players – baseball or softball – can find a place to play with the MVP Zone’s 8,500 square feet of climate controlled play. Whether they play for fun or are Major League bound, they’ll have plenty of opportunities. Two different types of pitching machines, 70-foot pitching/catching tunnels and retractable nets are just some of the amenities you’ll find here. Makutu’s Island 6919 W. Ray Road 480.344.3740, makutusisland.com A 20,000-square-foot, multi-level indoor family fun center for energyburning fun!
Tumbleweed Park
Paseo Vista Recreation Area NW Corner of McQueen & Ocotillo Roads chandleraz.gov/parks An exciting, 64-acre park with spectacular 360-degree views, this park is located atop a former landfill. The park features an archery range, disc golf course, walking trails, and children’s play space. This area also features a dog park. Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park McQueen & Germann Roads chandleraz.gov/parks Featuring several play zones showcasing Chandler’s heritage, this 2.5 acre playground is an ideal place for imaginative play. Play zones include Farm Land, City Land, and Critter Land, which allow kids to explore, climb, and slide various structures. The park also features extensive park amenities for a day of outdoor fun. Polar Ice 7225 W. Harrison St. 480.598.9400, polaricechandler.com Indoor ice skating year round. Skate lessons, hockey, and public skating are featured.
Kid-Friendly Are a Attractions
The Phoenix Zoo
Xtreme Air Jump & Skate Park 910 E. Pecos Road 480.409.4555, xtremeairjumpandskate.com This indoor entertainment center includes an indoor skate park for street-style skate boarding and BMX bikes, 10,000 continuous feet of interconnected trampolines, with separate dodge ball/basketball bounce areas for youth and adult teams, one insanely large Velcro wall and a fullyequipped arcade with video games and prizes. USA Skateland Chandler 1101 W. Ray Road 480.917.9444, skatelandchandler.com Whether your child is an inline skating pro, uses traditional roller skates or has never put on a skate, they’re bound to have fun here. Beginners can use “skate mates” to help them feel comfortable as they glide around the rink or hang out in the Games and Stuff Shop.
Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa • 480.644.2230, azmnh.org Kids will enjoy the reenactments of a desert flash flood at Dinosaur Mountain as well as an exploration of Arizona and the Southwest region from creation until now. Arizona Railway Museum 330 E. Ryan Road • 480.821.1108, azrymuseum.org The Arizona Railway Museum is a great place to explore the past. View antique rail cars from the days when rail transportation was in its heydays. Kids can climb in and ring the train’s bell! Please call ahead or check the website for seasonal hours of operation before your visit. Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix • 602.716.2000, azscience.org With five galleries, an IMAX theater, the Dorrance Planetarium, and more than 300 hands-on exhibits – this is an excellent outing for your up-and-coming scientist. Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix 602.253.0501, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Kids can get creative in the art studio or travel through the Noodle Forest at this museum full of hands-on fun. Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix • 480.941.1225, dbg.org Featuring five thematic trails, a seasonal Butterfly Pavilion each fall and spring, and flashlight tours in the summer – there are numerous activities and events that highlight native plants and unusual cacti. Hall of Flame Fire Museum 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix • 602.275.3473, hallofflame.org What kid doesn’t fantasize about being a firefighter? This museum will give them a chance to dream those dreams – full of fire fighting equipment, engines, and even a hands-on area where kids can learn valuable safety lessons. Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602.273.1341, phoenixzoo.org Recognized as one of the top five zoos in the nation for kids by Child magazine, the zoo’s exhibits are home to more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered species. Daily activities include safari trains, petting zoo, Monkey Village, and more. Cruising bikes and paddle boats for the lake are available for rent and offer a fun way to explore the grounds. Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600, rawhide.com 1880s western town, featuring cowboy stunt shows, gunfights, desert train rides, country music and specialty shops.
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LOCAL & AREA ATTRACTIONS
Check it Out! Our rich history and great outdoors means you'll need to experience all of the city's museums and attrations.
IN THE HEART OF METRO PHOENIX’S EAST VALLEY, Chandler makes a great base for exploring the city and the surrounding areas. Many attractions are located right in the city or a short drive away.
Area Attractions: Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa 480.644.2230, azmnh.org ASU Gammage 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe 480.965.3434, asugammage.com Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 480.941.1225, dbg.org Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation/ Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 480.860.2700, franklloydwright.org Gila River Casinos One mile south of Chandler Blvd. at the Wild Horse Pass exit off I-10 800.WIN.GILA, wingilariver.com Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert 480.497.1181, haletheatrearizona.com MIM – Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480.478.6000, themim.org
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Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602.257.1222, phxart.org The Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602.273.1341, phoenixzoo.org Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 480.888.9290, queencreekolivemill.com The Riparian Institute & Preserves 1025 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 602.696.1195 or 480.503.6744, riparianinstitute.org SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 480.755.5804, sealifeus.com Tempe Town Lake Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 480.350.8625, tempe.gov/rio
The Vision Gallery
Chandler Attractions: Arizona Railway Museum 330 E. Ryan Road 480.821.1108, azrymuseum.org Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Gate 3 480.961.0143 or 800.842.7223 bondurant.com Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave. 480.782.2683, chandlercenter.org Chandler Museum 300 S. Chandler Village Drive 480.782.2717, chandlermuseum.org Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600, rawhide.com The Vision Gallery 175 S. Arizona Ave. 480.917.6859, visiongallery.org Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art Bashas’ Corporate Office and Art Gallery 22402 S. Basha Road 480.895.5230, bashas.com/gallery/about.php
>> Daytrips and More An Arizona vacation wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon, and you can easily access it and other excursions from Chandler. Here are a few ideas to get you started!
To the Superstitions and the East Apache Trail A stunning look at Arizona’s mountains, the Apache Trail is a 40-mile drive through the Superstition Mountains and beyond. Along the way, visit Tortilla Flats, Goldfield Ghost Town, and other attractions. Some of this road is unpaved. Apache Junction chamber, 480.982.3141, ajchamber.com
To Tucson and the South Southern Arizona Located among the scenic sky-island mountains and desert riparian preserves, Southern Arizona is a land of Old West Legends. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson 520.883.2702, desertmuseum.org Casa Grande Ruins Arizona Route 87 between Chandler and Coolidge 520.723.3172, nps.gov/cagr Tombstone The famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral is reenacted daily in Tombstone, where Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Cowboys lived. 520.457.3929, tombstonechamber.com Tucson Children’s Museum 520.792.9985, childrensmuseumtucson.org
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park Broad St. and U.S. Hwy. 60, Globe 928.425.0320 Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 U.S. Hwy. 60, Superior 520.689.2723, ag.arizona.edu/BTA Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 480.888.9290, queencreekolivemill.com Willcox Wine Country Arizona wines are gaining in popularity. Visit vineyards and tasting rooms in southern Arizona where the majority of grapes are grown. willcoxwines.com
To Grand Canyon and the North Sedona Located at the center of the state’s legendary red rock country, Sedona affords breathtaking panoramas – a paradise for artists, photographers, golfers, hikers, and nature lovers. Jerome Arizona’s third largest city during its mining heydays, Jerome welcomes history buffs and art lovers alike with its handmade feel, charming lodging and eclectic shops. Grand Canyon A natural wonder of the world and a must-see for an Arizona vacation, the Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona, 230 miles from metro Phoenix.
>> Additional Helpful Numbers Arizona Game and Fish Department 480.981.9400, azgfd.com Arizona State Parks 602.542.4174, azstateparks.gov Arizona State Parks Wildflower Hotline 602.542.4988 Road/Weather Conditions Phone 511#, az511.com
Arizona Information Arizona Office of Tourism 888.520.3434, arizonaguide.com Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce 800.252.3141, apachejunctioncoc.com Chandler Office of Tourism 888.663.2489, visitchandler.com Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.379.0065, flagstaffarizona.org Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480.892.0056, visitgilbertaz.com Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau 877.800.2601, visitglendale.com Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.242.8278, golakehavasu.com Visit Mesa 480.827.4700, visitmesa.com Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau 877.225.5749, visitphoenix.com Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.782.1117, scottsdalecvb.com Sedona Chamber of Commerce 800.288.7336, visitsedona.com Tempe Tourism Office 800.283.6734, tempetourism.com Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.638.8350, visittucson.org Miles from Chandler City Miles
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