Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.
The Sonoran desert and a beautiful residential area.
- Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave, +1 480-782-2680. Box office and gallery: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa noon-5PM, 1 hr prior to all events. A small venue with seating capacity of 1,500. A gallery hosts rotating exhibits of regional and local artists' work. Free (gallery).
- Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art, 22402 South Basha Rd, +1 480-895-5230 (option 2). M-F 9AM-4PM (call ahead to make sure the gallery is not closed for the occasional company function). Free art gallery with over 3000 pieces of contemporary Native American and Western American art including paintings, sculptures and pottery. Groups of 25 or more are asked to make an appointment in advance. Free.
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave, +1 480-782-2680. Box office and gallery: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa noon-5PM, 1 hr prior to all events. A small venue with seating capacity of 1,500. A gallery hosts rotating exhibits of regional and local artists' work. Free (gallery).
Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art, 22402 South Basha Rd, +1 480-895-5230 (option 2). M-F 9AM-4PM (call ahead to make sure the gallery is not closed for the occasional company function). Free art gallery with over 3000 pieces of contemporary Native American and Western American art including paintings, sculptures and pottery. Groups of 25 or more are asked to make an appointment in advance. Free.
Historic Downtown Chandler. Full of delightful shops and amusements.
Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Rd (Santan 202 & Kyrene Road, +1-800-946-4452. Open 24 hours. Gila River Indian Community Casino features 850 slot machines, 24 table games (Blackjack, Pai Gow, 3 Card Poker, Let-it-Ride), 750 Seat Bingo Hall, and a High Limit Room. Also offers high-end and casual dining.
- Ostrich Festival, 2250 S. McQueen. A festival at Tumbleweed Park with an ostrich theme: ostrich races, parade, food, and arts and crafts. Festival takes places in early March annually.
- Chandler Jazz Festival. Annual outdoor Jazz festival in downtown chandler featuring a variety of renowned jazz performers. Admission is free.
Ostrich Festival, 2250 S. McQueen. A festival at Tumbleweed Park with an ostrich theme: ostrich races, parade, food, and arts and crafts. Festival takes places in early March annually.
Chandler Jazz Festival. Annual outdoor Jazz festival in downtown chandler featuring a variety of renowned jazz performers. Admission is free.
Historic Downtown Chandler. Full of delightful shops and amusements.
Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Rd (Santan 202 & Kyrene Road, +1-800-946-4452. Open 24 hours. Gila River Indian Community Casino features 850 slot machines, 24 table games (Blackjack, Pai Gow, 3 Card Poker, Let-it-Ride), 750 Seat Bingo Hall, and a High Limit Room. Also offers high-end and casual dining.
- Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W Chandler Blvd (Highway 101 & Highway 202, +1 480-812-8488. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM; restaurant and dept store hours vary. An upscale shopping mall with various department stores.
- The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, 7131 West Ray Road (Highway 10 & Ray. Upscale outdoor shopping and dining center.
- Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlet Way (Highway 10 & Highway 202, +1-480-639-1766. A shopping destination for locals and visitors looking for upscale shopping in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W Chandler Blvd (Highway 101 & Highway 202, +1 480-812-8488. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM; restaurant and dept store hours vary. An upscale shopping mall with various department stores.
The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, 7131 West Ray Road (Highway 10 & Ray. Upscale outdoor shopping and dining center.
Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlet Way (Highway 10 & Highway 202, +1-480-639-1766. A shopping destination for locals and visitors looking for upscale shopping in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
There are many fine, well-known establishments in the vicinity of Chandler Fashion Center and in downtown Chandler.
- Rawhide, 5700 West North Loop Rd (exit 162 of Interstate 10 at Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, +1 480 502-5600 ext 1141. Hours vary by season. Authentic western-style dining with large "cowboy size" portions, accompanied by live Country Western music and dancing. "Old West" shows and activities available before and after meals. Contingent on good weather, most Saturdays they also offer chuck-wagon cookouts out onto the property; the hay wagon to the desert cookout area leaves at 6PM sharp, so you'll want to make sure you're early if you have reservations for this. $20-50.
- China Magic Noodle House, 2015 North Dobson Road. Hand-made made noodles, made as you watch. $7.
Rawhide, 5700 West North Loop Rd (exit 162 of Interstate 10 at Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, +1 480 502-5600 ext 1141. Hours vary by season. Authentic western-style dining with large "cowboy size" portions, accompanied by live Country Western music and dancing. "Old West" shows and activities available before and after meals. Contingent on good weather, most Saturdays they also offer chuck-wagon cookouts out onto the property; the hay wagon to the desert cookout area leaves at 6PM sharp, so you'll want to make sure you're early if you have reservations for this. $20-50.
China Magic Noodle House, 2015 North Dobson Road. Hand-made made noodles, made as you watch. $7.
- SanTan Brewing Company, 8 South San Marcos Pl, +1 480-917-8700. Microbrewery in downtown Chandler that brews beer on site and serves good food. Listed in the Phoenix New Times as the Best Happy Hour in the Southeast Valley in 2010.
- The Brickyard Downtown, 85 W Boston Street, +1-480-963-1373. Where Electro-swing meeting global flavors, approachable dishes, well-crafted cocktails, sharing plates & tapas, welcoming atmosphere & an unpretentious experience.
SanTan Brewing Company, 8 South San Marcos Pl, +1 480-917-8700. Microbrewery in downtown Chandler that brews beer on site and serves good food. Listed in the Phoenix New Times as the Best Happy Hour in the Southeast Valley in 2010.
The Brickyard Downtown, 85 W Boston Street, +1-480-963-1373. Where Electro-swing meeting global flavors, approachable dishes, well-crafted cocktails, sharing plates & tapas, welcoming atmosphere & an unpretentious experience.
- Visit the Grand Canyon- a four hours drive north near Flagstaff.
- Head into Scottsdale for the day- take Loop 101 north.
- Head on I-10 to Los Angeles and take in the sites of Santa Monica, Hollywood, etc.
- Head south to Tucson.
- Head north on I-10 to downtown Phoenix and see a show.