Chandler Arizona Visitors Guide

visitChandler.com Official Visitors Guide

Chandler a r i z o n a

Chandler must-sees

Maps, Chandler Day Trips, Unique Shops

What To Do Accommodations, Attractions, Dining, Shopping & Family Fun

Welcome to Chandler

Hot Air Expeditions, Tumbleweed Park, Chandler City Hall

Dear Friends,

I take great pride in this community; and for a 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 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 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). Photography – Gary Johnson, Tad Smith, Joanne West, Westcor, San Marcos Resort, and the City of Chandler. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time of printing. Quantity 65,000-1/2011. Printed in the USA.

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2 FYI - Visitor Information 4 Chandler Map 6 All Things Chandler 8 Downtown Chandler 10 Downtown Special Events 12 Dining 16 Accommodations 20 Cactus League Spring Training 22 Sports & Recreation 24 Shopping 27 Golf 28 Family Fun 31 Local & Area Attractions 32 Daytrips and Further 33 Arizona State Map visitChandler.com

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FYI

To make the most of your trip to Chandler, here is some important information.

Climate

Chandler is graced with near-perfect weather featuring more than 330 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 85 degrees.

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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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Hamilton Aquatic Center, Bear Creek Golf Complex, Chandler Fashion Center

Population

Chandler is Arizona’s fourth largest city with a current population exceeding 255,000 and continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona. Everything that makes Chandler a great place to visit makes 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, in the southeast metropolitan valley.

Time Zone

The state of Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time, and does not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time. From the months of April through October, 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 Passport Information 480.782.2176 or 480.782.2180 US Customs 602.914.1400

City of Chandler

Playtopia, Chandler Fashion Center, Chandler Library, The Living Room, Playtopia, Chandler Museum

Accommodations

Points of Interest

24 Ocotillo Golf Resort

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5 Chandler Center for the Arts

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32 Sweeties Candy of Arizona

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Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, Super 8, Fairfield Inn

High Performance Driving

10 Chandler Pavilions/Casa Paloma 11 Chandler Regional Hospital 12 Chandler Veterans Oasis Park/

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34 West Chandler Aquatic Center 35 Young Chef’s Academy of Chandler

13 Crosswoods Indoor Golf Center

11 Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites

14 Desert Oasis Aquatic Center

12 Windmill Suites of Chandler

15 Downtown Chandler 16 Downtown Ocotillo 17 Firebird International Raceway 18 Gila River Casinos 19 Hamilton Aquatic Center 20 Ironwood Golf Club 21 jumpstreet 22 Lone Butte Casino 23 Lone Tree Golf Club

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All Things Chandler

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r. Alexander “A.J.” Chandler founded the City of Chandler in 1912. This Canadian veterinarian came to Arizona in 1887, and soon amassed 18,000 acres of land that became his Chandler Ranch.

Homesteaders bought parcels of his ranch, and Dr. Chandler established a canal company to bring irrigation to the area. He soon envisioned a town formed under the “City Beautiful” movement, which emphasized the placement of parks surrounded by monumental

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Downtown Chandler Festival, Chandler Ostrich, Chandler City Hall, The Urban Tea Loft, Playtopia, Veterans Oasis Park

public buildings. For his new town, Dr. San Marcos Golf Resort, the trellisChandler turned to architects from covered walkways and colonnades of Southern California. They designed Downtown Chandler with their evera town with a park in the midst of a increasing inventory of unique galleries, business plaza, accented by fountains, boutique shops and independent landscaped boulevards, restaurants, continue to footbridges across the lure people to this unique Commonwealth Canal, community. Listed on Chandler will allow and imported exotic trees. the National Register The town site opened on of Historic Places, the you to create a May 17, 1912, three months historic square enjoys memorable vacation! after Arizona became a numerous special events state. Dr. Chandler sold including a monthly Don’t forget to call $50,000 worth of property Art Walk held the third your friends back to investors on the first Friday of each month, home while you are day! The showpiece of Dr. Classic Car and Hot Rod Chandler’s “City Beautiful” Show in February, the soaking up all of was the magnificent Hotel Great American BBQ & the sun!

San Marcos. Chandler Beer Festival in March, a envisioned a great desert Jazz Festival in March, and winter resort, and he hired TASTE – the Chandler California architect Arthur Burnett Culinary Festival in October – just to Benton to design the Mission Revival name a few! hotel.

Chandler also celebrates a couple of Today, Chandler is a warm and quirky events including the 23rd Annual inviting destination that combines Ostrich Festival every March as well Arizona’s frontier history, a high-tech as a grand celebration for Cinco de economy, a diverse culture with old Mayo complete with the ever popular world charm and modern day luxuries, Chihuahua races in May. all situated 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The heart of Chandler is found in Downtown Chandler, which has experienced a dynamic revitalization revealing a vibrant community with over 20 award-winning restaurants including the San Tan Brewing Co., a microbrewery serving some of Arizona’s finest draft beer and Kokopelli Winery, Arizona’s largest and most decorated winery. Anchored by the historic

Chandler Aquatic Center

In late 2010, Chandler completed construction on its new City Hall connecting its existing civic campus and downtown core and infusing public art, gathering spaces, and sustainable, yet lush landscape throughout the district.

The Chandler City Hall is seeking a LEED Gold Certification in conjunction with the numerous sustainable concepts that have been incorporated into its design and function, resulting in a new, urban edge promoting connection and activity throughout the downtown area. Tours of the new City Hall are available by request.

Whether you are looking for a quick weekend getaway, or a winter homeaway-from-home, Chandler’s vibrant personality, world-class shopping, near-perfect weather and plenty of recreational activities including golf, hot air balloon rides, hiking, and biking; Chandler will allow you to create a memorable vacation! Don’t forget to call your friends back home while you are soaking up all of the sun!

Chandler Fast Facts 255,294 Population as of December 1, 2010 50,000 Feet of Skylights at Chandler Fashion Center

4,134 Free Parking Spaces in Downtown Chandler 60+ Events held in Downtown Chandler each year

85 Average High Temperature

34 Pieces of Public Art on Display in Downtown Chandler

6 Aquatic Centers & Pools

71 Square Miles

60 Parks

1,212 Feet of Elevation above Sea Level

330 Sunny Days a Year 1 Chandler Sister City Tullamore, Ireland

Dr. A. J. Chandler Park

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3 Sushi Eye in Motion 58 W. Buffalo St., 480.686.8183 sushieye.com 17 Urban Tea Loft 11 W. Boston St. Ste. 2 480.786.9600, urbantealoft.com 21 Yoli’s Café 241 S. Oregon St., 480.726.YOLI yoliscafe.com

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Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., 480.782.2683 chandlercenter.org 10 Chandler Museum 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. 480.782.2717 chandlermuseum.org 18 Tryst @ Inspirador 63 E. Boston St., 888.638.2671 inspirador.com 20 Vision Gallery 10 E. Chicago St., 480.782.2695 visiongallery.org

Dining

17 The Bistro @ Kokopelli Winery 35 W. Boston St., 480.792.6927 kokopelliwinery.com 18 Brunchie’s 17 E. Boston St., 480.899.5036 serranosaz.com 18 Coach & Willie’s (Coming Spring 2011) 1 E. Boston St. coachandwillies.com 14 DC Steak House 98 S. San Marcos Place 480.899.4400 dc-steakhouse.com 14 El Zocalo Mexican Grille 28 S. San Marcos Place Ste. 100 480.722.0303, elzocalo.com 5 Guedo’s Taco Shop 71 E. Chandler Blvd.

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14 InPockets Bakery 40 S. San Marcos Place 480.726.bake(2253) inpockets.com 4 Jack in the Box 141 N. Arizona Ave., 480.963.7187 jackinthebox.com 3 La Stalla Cucina Rustica 68 W. Buffalo St., 480.855.9990 lastallacr.com 17 Latitude Eight Thai Grill 11 W. Boston St. Ste. 5 480.722.0560, latitude-eight.com 14 Murphy’s Law 58 S. San Marcos Place 480.812.1588, irishpubchandler.com 22 New York NY Fresh Deli 250 S. Arizona Ave., 480.814.9675 14 Paletas Betty 96 W. Boston St., 480.779.8080 paletasbetty.com 22 Pirate’s Fish & Chips 200 S. Arizona Ave., 602.963.4277 14 Piza Pizza 48 S. San Marcos Place 480.726.6669 8 San Marcos Coffee House One San Marcos Place 480.812.0900 sanmarcosresort.com 14 San Tan Brewing Co. 8 S. San Marcos Place Ste. 101 480.917.8700, santanbrewing.com 19 Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant 141 S. Arizona Ave., 480.899.3318 serranosaz.com

21 Bunny Patch Gift Shop 232B S. Wall St., 602.820.2776 21 Calvin Peterson Jewelry 242 S. Wall St., 480.855.6469 17 diSciacca Glassware 81 W. Boston St., 480.855.9888 disciacca.com 14 One Wing Boutique 80 S. San Marcos Place 480.331.9464 onewingboutique.com 16 The Religion Store 101 W. Boston St., 480.786.5090 17 Saba’s Western Wear 67 W. Boston St., 480.963.4496 sabaswesternwear.com 14 Sibley’s West: The Chandler and Arizona Gift Shop 72 S. San Marcos Place 480.899.4480, sibleyswest.com 21 Stamp Works 238 S. Wall St., 480.899.5958 stampworksaz.com 17 Uptown Bridal & Boutique 11 W. Boston St. Ste. 3 480.242.9408, uptownbrides.com 21 Wall St. Peddler 232 S. Wall St., 480.855.0608

Health & Fitness

13 Fuller Chiropractic 68 W. Boston St., 480.812.1800

Hotels/Meeting Facilities

7 Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort One San Marcos Place 480.812.0900 sanmarcosresort.com

18 Inspirador 63 E. Boston St. 888.638.2671 inspirador.com

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123 Washington 480.917.2123 12 Desert Viking Properties 101 W. Commonwealth Ave. 480.659.3840 desertvikingcompanies.com 17 Saba Realty 71 W. Boston St., Ste. 200 480.857.8850, sabarealty.net 2 San Marcos Commons SW Corner Arizona Ave. and Chandler Blvd.

480.786.0181 sanmarcoscommons.com

Salon, Hair & Beauty

14 Country Clipper Barber Shop 52 S. San Marcos Place 480.330.4457 countryclipperbarbershop.com 16 Downtown 109 109 W. Boston St., 480.755.7977 16 Isela’s Salon de Belleza 104 S. Oregon St. 480.963.5997

Services

3 Anderson-Baron Landscape Architects 58 W. Buffalo St. Ste. 100 480.699.7956 andersonbaron.com 25 Auto Image 271 Washington St., Ste. 1 480.732.0769 17 AZ Laser 11 W. Boston St., Ste. 6 480.779.4008, azskin.com 16 Baja Bush Pilots 149 W. Boston St., 480.730.3250 bajabushpilots.com 23 Boom Text 250 S. Arizona Ave., Ste. 6 602.280.7660, boomtext.com

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25 Classic Auto Shops 290 S. Arizona Ave., 480.963.3616 classicautoshops.com 15 Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Place, 480.963.4571 chandlerchamber.com 11 Chandler Public Library 22 S. Delaware St., 480.782.2800 chandlerlibrary.org 13 Downtown Chandler Community Partnership 100 W. Boston St., Ste. 1, 480.855.3539 downtownchandler.org 15 First Credit Union 25 S. Arizona Place, 480.831.2645 firstcu.coop 23 Gangplank 260 S. Arizona Ave., 877.426.4755 gangplankhq.com 14 Hotel Chandler Executive Suites W. Boston St. and San Marcos Place 602.625.6815, hotelchandlersuites.com 24 ICAN 201 S. Washington St. 480.821.4207, icanaz.org 17 Integrity All-Stars 81 W. Boston St., 480.243.4242 integrityallstars.com 13 Largo Photography 118 W. Boston St., 480.204.1565 largophotography.com 25 The Lube Shop 290 S. Arizona Ave., 480.821.0141 16 McCormick Systems 149 W. Boston St., 480.831.8914 mccormicksys.com 26 Nighthawk Equipment & Leasing 281 S. Washington St., 480.732.9188 nighthawkequipment.com 26 Roe’s Custom Paint 271 Washington St., Ste. 2 480.917.3962 16 Weber Reeds 111 W. Boston St., 480.726.6800 webreeds.com 9 Western International University 55 N. Arizona Place, wintu.edu

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Downtown Events Calendar

All events take place in Historic Downtown Chandler, south of Chandler Boulevard off of Arizona Avenue. For more information, contact the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at 480.855.3539 or visit our web site at downtownchandler.org.

Jan. 15, 2011 Multicultural Festival/Feis in the Desert The festival features musical performances, visual art demonstrations, dance troupes and storytellers representing cultures from near and far, coupled with The Feis, an Irish dancing competition.

Feb. 19, 2011 Mardi Gras Event New Orleans-style fun, with costumes, dinner, entertainment and casino games. A fundraiser for the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership Feb. 26, 2011 Classic Car & Hot Rod Show An annual event which benefits local charities, the show highlights pre-1980 cars and hot rods and typically some recent purchases from the BarrettJackson Auction. There is plenty of food and entertainment.

Mar. 5, 2011 Ostrich Festival Parade The official kick-off to the Annual Ostrich Festival, the parade through Historic Downtown Chandler has floats, marching bands and community groups, including the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, the event sponsor.

Mar. 17, 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Festival Downtown bars celebrate with entertainment galore, games and an opportunity to toast the Irish in all of us with the best brews in town.

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April 1-2, 2011 Chandler Jazz Festival Bourbon Street comes to Downtown Chandler with this jazz-filled weekend, highlighting local and national bands in the stores, restaurants, streets and park, and everywhere in between.

June 18, 2011 Summer Splash This free community event is the perfect antidote to triple digit temperatures, with water slides in the park. Sponsored by the DCCP and the City of Chandler.

TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival

Oct. 15, 2011 TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival The third annual event features tastings from some of the finest restaurants in Chandler, including downtown favorites. Sponsored by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, in conjunction with HDE Events.

Monthly Events Downtown Chandler Art Walk 3rd Friday of the month, 6-10 p.m. A great evening showcasing local artists displaying their works for purchase along with live music and artist demonstrations throughout the square.

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Every Thursday, October through May, 3-7 p.m. Held in Dr. A. J. Chandler Park. More than 40 vendors selling everything from fresh produce, breads, tamales and other specialty foods, as well as jewelry and crafts.

Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, Multicultural Festival, Chandler Jazz Festival, Chandler City Hall, Chandler Center for the Arts, Downtown Chandler Art Walk

Enjoy a bit of local flavor with a visit to vibrant,

pedestrian friendly Downtown Chandler. Visitors will discover award-winning eateries, trendy shops, eclectic galleries, an Arizona winery, microbrewery, and 60 events each year in this lively district. The historic square is anchored by the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, home to Arizona’s original grass golf course and steps away from the Chandler City Hall, museum, and the Chandler Center for the Arts – a worldclass performing arts venue showcasing regional and national performances with superb acoustics.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

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Dining

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, eating is an

essential component of every trip. In Chandler, you will discover a vast array of restaurants that will allow you to eat well whether you are looking for a cozy spot for two, a unique and kid-friendly eatery, or a facility for your group event. Indulge in an interesting culinary delight, find the perfect star-lit patio, waterfront dining, family-friendly fare or find your way to a local favorite – Chandler has a restaurant for every taste and every budget. And, AAA just recognized Chandler’s very own Cork restaurant as a Four Diamond recipient for 2011! For more details on the Chandler dining options as well as an extended list, please check out visitChandler.com.

American/BBQ/ Sandwiches AJ’s Café 1 N. San Marcos Place 480.812.0900 Bernard’s at Ocotillo 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive 480.917.6660, ocotillogolf.com Black Angus 2770 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.855.9449, blackangus.com Chandler BBQ 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 Cork 4991 S. Alma School Road, #1 480.883.3773, corkrestaurant.net

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DC Steakhouse 98 S. San Marcos Place 480.899.4400, dc-steakhouse.com Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Road 480.722.0645, dillysdeli.com Elephant Bar Restaurant 3405 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.8088, elephantbar.com Famous Dave’s Barbeque 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 480.726.8200 firehousesubs.com Heart Attack Grill 6185 W. Chandler Blvd. heartattackgrill.com Iguana Mack’s 1371 N. Alma School Road 480.899.6735, iguanamacks.com InPockets Bakery & Catering 40 S. San Marcos Place 480.726.BAKE (2253) inpockets.com

Lee’s Sandwiches 1901 W. Warner Road 480.855.1778, leesandwiches.com Pita Jungle 1949 W. Ray Road, #29 480.855.3232, pitajungle.com Kai Restaurant and Bar 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.

602.225.0100 The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 3065 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.7500, kegsteakhouse.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600, rawhide.com The Spicy Pickle 3235 W. Ray Road 480.786.4483, spicypickle.com The Urban Tea Loft 11 W. Boston St. 480.786.9600, urbantealoft.com

Asian Anise Vietnamese Restaurant 2090 N. Dobson Road 480.732.0777 anisevietnamese.com Barrio Fiesta of Manila 941 W. Elliot Road, #12 480.855.4646, barriofiestaz.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 China Magic Noodle House 2015 N. Dobson Road 480.786.8002 Chino Bandido 1825 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.889.5990, chinobandido.com Curry House 2051 W. Warner Road, #7 480.857.2277, curryhouseaz.com Cyclo 1919 W. Chandler Blvd., #2 480.963.4490, cycloaz.com Hon Machi Sushi & Teppanyaki 2975 S. Alma School Road 480.857.2021 honmachirestaurant.com India Gate Indian Cuisine 6245 W. Chandler Blvd., #1 480.705.5565 indiagateindiancuisine.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 Mikado Sushi 3125 S. Alma School Road 480.726.0255, mikadoaz.com

Kokopelli Winery, Thai Paradise, Abuelo's, Sushi Eye In Motion, Urban Tea Loft, El Zocalo Mexican Grille

Pacific Seafood Buffet 3110 N. Arizona Ave. 480.892.5898 pacificseafoodbuffet.net Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant 2160 N. Alma School Road, #114 480.722.1222, reddragonaz.com Roy’s 7151 W. Ray Road 480.705.7697, roysrestaurant.com Shangri-La De Old Cathay Restaurant 2992 N. Alma School Road 480.821.5388, az-shangri-la.com Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant 2051 W. Warner Road, #14 480.899.7191, shimogamoaz.com Sushi Eye in Motion 58 W. Buffalo St. 480.686.8183, sushieye.com Swaddee Thai 5055 W. Ray Road 480.785.1640, swaddeethai.com Takamatsu Restaurant 3002 N. Arizona Ave., #18-19 480.632.5655 takamatsurestaurant.com Tao Garden 2050 N. Alma School Road 480.857.4188 taogardenschandler.com Thai Basil 4929 W. Chandler Blvd., #8 480.705.9061, thaibasilchandler.com Thai Dressing 2820 S. Alma School Road, #15 480.857.8246 thaidressingcuisine.com Thai Paradise 918 N. Alma School Road 480.855.5333, thaiparadiseaz.com

Breakfast 5 and Diner 960 N 5th St. 480.753.1114, 5anddiner.com Brunchies 17 E. Boston St. 480.899.5036, serranosaz.com Chase’s Diner 2040 N. Alma School Road 480.855.3663 The Egg & I Café 2625 W. Queen Creek Road 480.899.5050 Hangar Café 1725 E. Ryan Road 480.899.6965 Mimi’s Café 2800 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.5612, mimiscafe.com Wonderful Wanda’s 6401 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.763.8100 wonderfulwandas.com

Yogurtland 3355 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.857.2515, yogurt-land.com

Italian/Mediterranean 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

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 grimaldispizzeria.com Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria 3950 W. Ray Road 480.963.6633, jimmyandjoes.com

Coffee/Tea/Juice/ Ice Cream/Yogurt 24 Carrots 6140 W. Chandler Blvd., #2 480.753.4411, 24carrotsjuice.com Angel Sweet 1900 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.722.2541 angelsweetgelato.com Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf 2560 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.2005, coffeebean.com Coffee Rush 1949 W. Ray Road 480.855.9815, coffeerush.biz Paletas Betty 96 W. Boston St. 480.779.8080, paletasbetty.com visitChandler.com

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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Kona Grill, Majerle's Sports Grill

La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta 2055 N. Alma School Road 480.722.1777 lafamigliapizzanpasta.net La Stalla Cucina Rustica 68 W. Buffalo St. 480.855.9990, lastallacr.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 Spices Mediterranean 4040 W. Ray Road 480.491.4777, spicesmk.com

Mexican Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 3440 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.855.0960, abuelos.com Casa Reynoso No. 2 5865 W. Ray Road 480.753.6641 casareynosachandler.com El Sol 760 N. Arizona Ave. 480.786.0811 elzocalo.com/ElSol.html El Zocalo Mexican Grille 28 S. San Marcos Place 480.722.0303 elzocalo.com/zocalo Espo’s Mexican Food 3863 W. Chandler Blvd.

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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 Rancho de Tia Rosa 1890 W. Germann Road ranchodetiarosa.com Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant 141 S. Arizona Ave. 480.899.7379, serranosaz.com Si Senor Restaurant 600 N. Alma School Road 480.857.1217, sisenorrestaurants.com Someburros 3461 W. Frye Road 480.726.8226, someburros.com Valle Luna 1949 W. Ray Road 480.786.3100, valleluna.com Z’Tejas 7221 W. Ray Road 480.893.7550, ztejas.com

Microbrewery/ Sports Bar BJ’s Restaurants 3155 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.917.0631, bjsbrewhouse.com Coach & Willie's 1 E. Boston St. coachandwillies.com Draft House Sports Café 393 W. Warner Road 480.963.5520 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 Keegan’s Grill and Taproom 1095 W. Queen Creek Road 480.814.0003, keegansgrill.com Red, White and Brew 4850 S. Gilbert 480.305.6993, rwbaz.com Majerle’s Sports Grill 3095 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.7999, majerles.com

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Murphy’s Law 58 San Marcos Place 480.812.1588, irishpubchandler.com Regal Beagle Sports Lounge 6045 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.961.4488 SanTan Brewing Co. 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 thestadiumclub.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 unclebearsrillandbar.com

Nightlife Sandbar Mexican Grill 7200 W. Ray Road 480.961.1700, sandbaraz.com Tonic 3400 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.9382, tonicaz.com SanTan Brewing Co. 8 S. San Marcos Place 480.917.8700, santanbrewing.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 Kiley’s Grill 2394 N. Alma School Road 480.245.6601, kileysgrill.com The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge 2475 W. Queen Creek Road 480.855.2848 livingroomwinebar.com

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Accommodations

Holiday Inn at Ocotillo, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler Fashion Center

Stay and unwind… Chandler offers a wide array of hotels and inns anchored by the first resort in Arizona, the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Over the years, dignitaries, socialites and movie stars gathered here to escape the cold and bask in the luxury of “where summer spends winter.” Today, visitors have many options for overnight accommodations.

Whether you prefer the comfort of a full-service resort or the convenience of an all-suite property, Chandler has something to suit every traveler.

Best Western 950 N. Arizona Ave. 480.814.8600, bestwestern.com Chandler Inn 700 N. Arizona Ave., 480.963.6361 Comfort Inn 255 N. Kyrene Road, 480.705.8882 or 800.4.CHOICE, choicehotels.com

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Courtyard by Marriott 920 N. 54th St. 480.763.9500 or 800.321.2211 courtyard.com/phxcl 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler/Fashion Center 1100 S. Price Road 480.963.5300 marriott.com/phxff 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 phoenixchandlerfashion centersuites.hamptoninn.com

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 5858 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.705.8881 or 800.527.1133 hawthorn.com/609 Hilton Phoenix/Chandler 2929 W. Frye Road 480.899.7400, hilton.com Holiday Inn at Ocotillo 1200 W. Ocotillo Road 480.203.2121 or 800.887.5096 holidayinn.com/hschandleraz

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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 phoenixchandlerfashioncenter. homewoodsuites.com Motel 6 7445 W. Chandler Blvd.

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Radisson Hotel Phoenix Chandler 7475 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.961.4444 or 888.201.1718 radisson.com/chandleraz Red Roof Inn 7400 W. Boston St. 480.857.4969 or 800.RED.ROOF redroof.com 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 of Chandler 3535 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.812.9600 or 800.547.4747 windmillinns.com/cha.htm

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Cactus League Spring Training

The Arizona Cactus League hosts 15 major league

baseball teams for Spring Training. Chandler, with easy access to all of the stadiums, provides a great home-base for catching all the action. Games take place every year from the end of February through the end of March. For up-to-date schedules and more, visit cactusleague.com.

2011 CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING TEAM & TICKET INFO 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 on sale January 17, 2011 at dbacks.com/spring or ColoradoRockies.com/spring Ticket prices: $8 to $25

Mesa

Chicago Cubs Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center St., Mesa 480.964.4467 HohokamStadium.com Tickets on sale January 6, 2011 through tickets.com and cubs.com Ticket prices: $8 to $30

Tickets.com: 800.905.3315 Ticketmaster: 800.745.3000, or visit: Fry's Marketplace or ticketmaster.com Ticket prices subject to change.

Surprise

Kansas City Royals ~ Texas Rangers Surprise Recreation Campus 15960 N. Bullard Ave. (south of Bell Rd.), Surprise 623.222.2222 SurpriseSpringTraining.com Tickets on sale January 8, 2011 through Ticketmaster.com Ticket prices: $7 to $24, Free parking HohoKam Stadium

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tempe Diablo Stadium 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe 480.350.5205 tempe.gov/diablo/ Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster or at AngelsBaseball.com Ticket prices: $6 to $29

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

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

Peoria Sports Complex, Scottsdale Stadium, Maryvale Baseball Park, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Camelback Ranch, Surprise Recreation Campus

Peoria

San Diego Padres ~ Seattle Mariners Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Ave. 623.773.8720 SpringTrainingPeoria.com Tickets on sale January 8, 2011 through tickets.com or 800.677.1227 Ticket prices: $6 to $23

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

Major League Sports 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, April-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-August, 602.252.9622 phoenixmercury.com Phoenix Suns Basketball US Airways Center November-April 602.379.7867, suns.com

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 Ticket prices: $8 to $42, Free parking

Goodyear

Cleveland Indians ~ Cincinnati Reds GOODYEAR BALLPARK 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear 623.882.3130 GoodyearAz.gov/ballpark Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster and at Goodyear Ballpark Ticket prices: Adult: $8 to $27; Child: $4 to $9

Travel SmarT, STay SmarT Courtyard Chandler is the ideal hotel for your stay in the Phoenix/Chandler area. We are within walking distance to over 20 restaurants including Sandbar, Roy’s, and Buca di Beppo. Within a 5 mile radius you’ll find over 100 restaurants, upscale fashion malls, and entertainment options such as Chandler Fashion Center, Casa Paloma, Firebird Raceway, Rawhide Western Town, and Wildhorse Pass Casino. At Courtyard Chandler, you’ll always find the amenities and services that ensure a successful trip, whether for leisure or business.

Courtyard Phoenix Chandler 920 N. 54th Street Chandler, az 85226 local (480) 763-9500 Toll Free (800) 321-2211 www.marriott.com/phxcl

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Sports & Recreation

In addition to world-class golf, Chandler has an expansive list of outdoor activities and parks to keep you entertained. Did you know that Chandler is home to one of the country’s highest-rated skate parks? How about year-round ice-skating? Tennis, hiking, horseback riding, BMX, or swimming – it is all possible in and around Chandler.

Desert Breeze Park

660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., East 480.782.2750 The Hummingbird Habitat at Desert Breeze Park is part of a demonstration garden that familiarizes visitors with Southwestern plants that are beautiful, low water usage, and part of the natural environment that supports area wildlife.

Interpretive trail markers help identify plants. The park also offers ball fields, lake views, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms and tennis.

Espee Park

450 E. Knox • 480.782.2727 This BMX/Freestyle bike riding facility opened May 2007 and is the first public, bike-only park built by a municipality in Arizona. The 23,000-square-foot Bike Park features a jump box, double roller, mole hill, hubba ledge, and sub rail while one of its most anticipated features is a six-foot tall wall that combines a five-foot wall extension, thus creating a vertical surface that is taller than a basketball hoop. Definitely for the brave at heart!

Hamilton Aquatic Center

3838 S. Arizona Ave. 480.782.2630 or 480.782.2631 The Hamilton Aquatic Center features zero-depth entry, SCS interactive water feature, water vortex, lazy river, two water slides, eight-lane competition pool, two one-meter diving boards, training classroom, family dressing room and ramadas.

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Paseo Trail

Trail begins at Galveston St. and continues through Riggs Road 480.782.2727 The 9.5-mile Paseo Trail features a 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use skill level. Snedigar Skate Park is a free, pathway on the eastern side of the non-supervised facility and includes a Consolidated Canal in east Chandler. variety of amenities including concrete The western side of the canal is an bowls, decks, blocks, and metal rails. unimproved dirt surface that can be The Sportsplex also offers baseball, used for horseback riding softball and soccer fields, or bicycling. The Paseo Trail playground equipment, is one of the reasons why a bark park for dogs and Chandler has Chandler was named as one picnic pavilions. Open of the top ten most walkable an expansive daily, hours vary seasonally. cities in the U.S. for 2007 by list of outdoor Prevention magazine.

Tumbleweed

Polar Ice Chandler

activities and parks to keep you entertained

7225 W. Harrison St. 480.598.9400 polaricechandler.com This state-of-the-art iceskating facility has two regulation-sized ice surfaces, available for public skating, hockey and skating lessons. The 80,000-squarefoot facility also houses a pro shop, video game arcade, eatery, and party rooms. Open daily, hours vary.

Snedigar Sportsplex

4500 S. Basha Road 480.782.2727 or 480.782.2640 Chandler offers one of the toprated skate parks in the country as part of its City Parks system. The 35,000-square-foot park has been designed for all skaters, regardless of

Recreation Center

745 E. Germann Road 480.782.2900, chandleraz.gov/ tumbleweed The state-of-the-art, multipurpose Tumbleweed Recreation Center is a 62,000-squarefoot facility offering an assortment of athletic and educational activities for all age groups. The center features 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 6,000-square-foot fitness area with 41 pieces of cardiovascular equipment and more than 44 strength pieces. Visitors are welcome and may purchase a daily pass.

Environmental Education Center, Softball and Soccer at Snedigar Sportsplex, Espee Park, Playtopia, Polar Ice Chandler

Tumbleweed Tennis Complex

2200 S. McQueen Road 480.782.2650 This 12-acre facility has 15 lighted courts and offers adult and youth tennis lessons, leagues, and tournaments. The 3,000-squarefoot pro shop offers racquet string services, a meeting room, restrooms, locker rooms with showers, a sitting area, and merchandise for sale. Open daily, hours vary seasonally.

Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center

4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 480.782.2890 chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis This dynamic, mixed-use facility is located in the southeast corner of the city at the intersection of Lindsay and Chandler Heights Roads. The center includes four classrooms for wildlife preservation and environmental awareness, exhibit areas, outdoor amphitheater, nature store and an urban fishing lake, all surrounded by more than

four miles of trails. A primary purpose of the facility is to recharge reclaimed water into the ground for later use.

The staff works with local schools to develop nature-oriented activities that complement their curriculum. Programs offered include birdwatching, green living, gardening, water conservation, nature photography, orienteering, alternative energy, stargazing and moon walks. Entrance to the Environmental Education Center is free and visitors are welcome to view the exhibits and walk the trails around the urban fishing lake.

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Shopping

Downtown Chandler, Saba's Western Store, Chandler Fashion Center

For many a traveler, shopping is an art form and an integral component to one’s vacation. For others, it is out of necessity. A visit to Chandler is not complete without a stop at one of Chandler’s shopping destinations. From upscale boutiques to internationally-known retailers, Chandler uncovers everything from chic to sleek.

Art galleries and boutiques abound in Chandler’s Downtown, and Merchant Square’s antique marketplace is sure to please. Encounter internationally-known shops at Chandler Pavilions/Casa Paloma Shopping Center. And if that isn’t enough, stop at the Chandler Fashion Center and enjoy the best of both worlds!

Chandler Fashion Center Chandler Fashion Center is a premier regional mall offering shoppers both indoor and outdoor shopping experiences. The mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears.

And 180+ shops and eateries include Coach, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, XXI Forever 21, Chico’s, The Apple Store, Sephora, bebe, Pottery Barn Kids, LEGO, Swarovski, PF Changs China Bistro, The Old Spaghetti Factory, California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory. Just outside the food court doors is The Village, an outdoor entertainment pavilion with a variety of restaurants, a 20-screen Harkins Theatre and The Dancing Waters, a dazzling display of water, light and music. With world-class golf facilities, resorts and the Downtown area nearby, Chandler Fashion Center is a great shopping destination for travelers. The Guest Services desk even offers a coupon book to out-of-

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Downtown Chandler town guests! Chandler Fashion Center Old-style lanterns and trellis is located on the southwest corner of covered colonnades line the streets Chandler Boulevard and Price Road, of Downtown Chandler creating a close to the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) special charm you feel the moment and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) and you arrive. The square is a vibrant, only four miles east of the Interstate 10. walkable destination Chandler Pavilions/Casa brimming with activity.

Paloma Shopping Center Here you will discover Chandler Pavilions A visit to Chandler’s new City Hall, and Casa Paloma have a boutique shops, eclectic Chandler is not decidedly upscale feel, art galleries, a museum, and offer unique shopping, complete without world-class Center for the dining and recreation. Here a stop at one Arts and plenty of gathering you can find year-round spaces and public art all ice-skating, state-of-theof Chandler’s come together creating art technology, spectacular shopping beauty and harmony. In kitchen furnishings and addition to all the unique even cooking lessons. destinations shops and galleries, many Trendsetters will find the residents and visitors enjoy latest fashions at the many the award-winning, local internationally known retail eateries with a global flare. Whether stores and privately owned boutiques. you are in the mood to grab a bite of With over 20 restaurants to choose sushi from an authentic sushi-conveyor from, don’t forget to save time to enjoy belt, enjoy a romantic dinner for two a meal.

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under the stars on a lush patio, nosh the afternoon away at an Arizona winery, a micro-brewery, and more, this is one delicious destination! The area also features a variety of events including a monthly Art Walk held the third Friday evening of each month.

Downtown Ocotillo Located on the corner of Queen Creek and Dobson Road, this 25-acre site is a vibrant and exciting new community resembling the charm and flare of a Santa Barbara main street. Tree-lined boulevards, pedestrian paths, patio dining, and a sequence of water features and courtyards create an architecturally unique community for residents and visitors alike.

Downtown Ocotillo includes sit-down restaurants as well as take-out restaurants which offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it easy for visitors to enjoy a delicious meal anytime of the day.

Shops at Pecos Ranch A new retail destination located at Dobson and Germann, the Shops at Pecos Ranch is a great place to get the local feel of the community and enjoy a delicious lunch at Chandler’s newest neighborhood grill, Uncle Bear’s Bar and Grill or delight in an authentic, award-winning, fresh Mexican delicacy at Rancho de Tia Rosa’s newest Chandler location!

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Golf

Chandler offers visitors some of the most

remarkable golf courses for golf enthusiasts looking for great Arizona vacations. People have been golfing in Chandler for almost as long as Arizona has been a state (practically a century), and since the first Arizona grass golf course was built in Chandler. Today, golfers in Chandler have many championship level golf courses to choose from.

Bear Creek Golf Complex 500 E. Riggs Road 480.883.8200 bearcreekaz.com Crosswoods Indoor Golf Center 6170 W. Chandler Blvd., #1 480.961.4653 crosswoods.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 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.

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Traveling with kids, tweens and teens…

Chandler is full of sun and family fun for everyone!

Whether you are in the mood for some outdoor recreation, a visit to an 1880s western town, a children’s museum, a creative outlet for the kids, or a unique way to celebrate the age-old sibling rivalry with a high-energy game of dodgeball at an indoor trampoline park…Chandler makes it easy to explore all things kid-wonderful!

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Kid Friendly Cuisine • Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria – Kids love pizza and this is seriously great pizza with a New York style crust.

• Valle Luna – Authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food from traditional family recipes has been an Arizona favorite for over 25 years. The restaurant features a waterfront dining patio, great for enjoying the mild winter weather.

• Hangar Café – Located in a former airplane hanger, this is where aviation, food, and fun come together! Serving traditional diner favorites for breakfast and lunch, kids of all ages will love watching small aircraft take off and land at one of the nation’s busiest general aviation airports with over 260,000 annual operations. Patio dining is also available.

• Benihana – Showcasing a traditional Japanese-style of cooking – teppanyaki – diners will enjoy a tasty feast for the eyes with a dazzling show of culinary knife skills on a hibachi grill.

• Angel Sweet – Serving up a visually stunning display of scrumptious gelato will get everyone’s taste buds going and the delicious gelato will keep you coming back for more.

• China Magic Noodle – Specializing in hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order, kids will enjoy watching the chefs behind a large, plate glass window that showcases the kitchen.

• The Old Spaghetti Factory – Recognized as one of the top ten family friendly restaurant chains in the U.S. by Parents magazine, the eatery serves complete meals including soup or salad, fresh baked bread, entrée, dessert, and beverage for one price.

• Chino Bandido – Casual, kid-friendly cuisine with a unique spin. Chinese and Mexican food favorites come together to create one of kind dishes.

• Paletas Betty – Featuring handmade, seasonal Mexican paletas – but the kids will think of them as smoothies on a stick.

• Sushi Eye in Motion – Conveyor belt-style sushi for even the youngest self-described foodie in your family.

• Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse – 1880s Steakhouse & Saloon features cowboy portioned comfort food amidst live country western musical performances.

• Sweeties Candy of Arizona – Kids go nuts here – 75,000 lbs. of candy and over 3,000 types to choose from including nostalgic candies of yesteryear to trendy classics.

Children's Museum of Phoenix, Jimmy & Joe's Pizzeria, Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse

Kid-Friendly Area Attractions 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 Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix • 602.716.2000, azscience.org With five galleries, an IMAX theater, the Dorrance Planetarium, and over 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.

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.

Chandler Aquatic Centers & Pools

Seasonal operations, the parks open in May 2011 for the summer months and admission fees start at $1.00.

Arrowhead Pool Desert Oasis Aquatic Center Folley Pool Hamilton Aquatic Center Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center West Chandler Aquatic Center

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Kid Friendly Activities Bounce Jungle 2301 E. Yeager Drive, #14 • 480.883.8891, bouncejungle.com Indoor fun center includes inflatables, obstacle courses, and plenty of fun for young ones.

Chandler Fashion Center Loop 101 & Price Road • 480.786.9307, chandlermall.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 and there is 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 that 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.

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 is also a carousel and open-air train on-site and ride tickets are available for purchase.

Environmental Education Center at Veteran’s 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; and interpretive signs and exhibits.

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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.

Makutu’s Island 6919 W. Ray Road 480.344.3740, makutusisland.com A 20,000-square-foot, multi-level indoor family fun center for energy-burning fun!

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.

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.

Young Chef’s Cooking Academy of Chandler 2350 E. Germann Road, Ste. 33 480.726.2433, youngchefsacademy.com Have a young chef in the family looking to hone some new skills? KinderCooks cooking sessions specialize in classes for 3-6 year-olds, and Jr. Chefs aged 7-11 years.

Local & Area Attractions

Centrally located, Chandler makes a great base for exploring the East Valley and metro Phoenix. Many attractions are located right here in the city, while others are only a short drive away.

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

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 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480.325.6700, broadwaypalmwest.com Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 480.941.1225, dbg.org Firebird International Raceway 20000 Maricopa Road, Phoenix 602.268.0200, firebirdraceway.com Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation/Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 480.860.2700, franklloydwright.org

Chandler Museum 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. 480.782.2717, chandlermuseum.org Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600, rawhide.com Sweeties Candy of Arizona 1050 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.4245, sweetiescandyaz.com The Vision Gallery 175 S. Arizona Ave. 480.917.6859, visiongallery.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 Musuem 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480.478.6000, themim.org 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

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

The Riparian Institute & Preserves 1025 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 602.696.1195 or 480.503.6744 riparianinstitute.org SEA LIFE 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 visitChandler.com

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Daytrips and More

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Grand Canyon National Park

Of course, no trip to Arizona would be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon, and that can be easily accessed from Chandler as well as this other great, Arizona excursions.

To Tucson and the South

To the Superstitions and the East 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 Dolly Steamboat Located at Canyon Lake 480.827.9144, dollysteamboat.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 and 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

Southern Arizona Located among the scenic skyisland 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 Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520.586.4100, pr.state.az.us/Parks/ parkhtml/kartchner.html Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau 480.827.4700, visitmesa.com Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau 877.225.5749, visitphoenix.com Scottsdale Convention and 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 and Visitors Bureau 800.638.8350, visittucson.org

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

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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.

Flagstaff At an elevation of over 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is surrounded by lush green forests, and situated near the summit of the San Francisco Peaks. Nearby attractions include Arizona Snowbowl, Hubbell Trading Post, Wupatki National Monument and Meteor Crater.

Grand Canyon A natural wonder of the world and a must-see for an Arizona vacation, the Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona, just 230 miles from metro Phoenix.

Miles from Chandler City

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