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Arizona State Map 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 see why Chandler has been named one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live.

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

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ON THE COVER: Veterans Oasis Park,

by Chandler photographer Kelly Gibson.

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, Kelly Gibson, Chandler Gilbert Community College, Gary Johnson, Tad Smith, Tim Trumble, Joanne West, Westcor, Chandler Hotels, Chandler Restaurants and the City of Chandler. Writing services – Luanne Mattson and City of Chandler staff.

Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time of printing. Quantity 60,00012/2013. 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 more than 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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Time Zone

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.

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(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 – Batter up from Chandler and easily access the 15 Major League teams that make the Valley of the Sun their spring baseball home.

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Worldly dining experiences –

Restaurants cover the gamut – from Asian fare like Swadee Thai to the Southwest flair of Z’Tejas Grill’s New American cuisine.

Plus, there’s Sushi, Italian, Mexican and more!

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fairways! – 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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Annual family fun 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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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, the annual three-day Chandler Science Spectacular and the newly opened Tech Shop at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center.

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Outdoor haven – 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!

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.

Kids can bounce, skate, run,

and explore – Chandler’s family fun centers have wallto-wall trampolines, Old West gunfight reenactments, ice-skating rinks and so much more!

Hot Air Expeditions

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Downtown Chandler Art Walk

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Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse

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Tumbleweed Park, Recreation Center, Chandler Tennis Center, Playtopia and Arizona Railway Museum

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Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art

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Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort

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Uniquely Chandler

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort

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 centers, 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”

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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

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 its history and energetic renewal. Browse the square’s unique galleries and boutique shops or enjoy a special event – more than 60 of which are held in Downtown Chandler each year.

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Arts & Culture Galleries

Vision Gallery – City Hall A non-profit art gallery managed by the Chandler Cultural Foundation, Vision Gallery represents more than 300 local and regional artists. You can discover a variety of original artworks from oil and acrylic canvasses, to ceramic works, sculpture, jewelry and more. Vision Gallery is also home to “Art-O-Mat,” one of two in Chandler. The Art-O-Mats are vending machines from which you can purchase miniature pieces of art - from jewelry to photos or paintings. A unique grab bag concept that's fun and whimsical!

A nod to the great Southwest is Chandler’s Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western and Native American Art. The private collection is a gift from the late Chandler businessman Eddie Basha, Jr. in honor of his aunt who helped care for him as a child. The gallery features more than 3,000 pieces and is located in the Bashas’ corporate office.

Public Art

Sculptures made of metals, limestone, and mirrors are among numerous pieces of public art on display in Downtown Chandler. In addition, you can see portraits, landscapes in pastels and acrylics, inlaid paving, and many other works. Stop by City Hall to pick up a map or download one from the visitChandler.com website.

Theater and Performing Arts

In downtown, the Chandler Center for the Arts is a world-class performing arts venue with superb acoustics.

Showcasing regional and national performances, it has something for the whole family. Choose from musical tours of space, comedians, and circus acts.

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Downtown Chandler

The city is buzzing with incredible art, sporting spectacles, outdoor experiences and other events.

Ideas For Fun!

Food, glorious food! In addition to the variety of ethnic foods available in Chandler, you can sample Chandler’s culinary specialties during its food-focused events.

SanTan Brewing’s Oktoberfest

Perfect for late fall evenings- don your lederhosen and enjoy Polka music, German food, craft beer and live music from a combination of nationally recognized and local musical performances.

TASTE Chandler Culinary Festival

The Great American BBQ & Beer Festival

The sauce can be sweet, vinegary, tangy, spicy, or smoky. It can be thin or thick. One thing is for sure, you’ll find plenty of savory barbecued goodness in Chandler during this annual March event. Barbecue aficionados show their skill during this day-long celebration of all things barbecue and brew!

Each October, some of the finest restaurants from the East Valley put their talents on display at TASTE Chandler Culinary Festival. Sample the food, a variety of fine wines, craft beers and spirits for a truly scrumptious experience.

Live entertainment is also featured.

Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off

Taste what it was like in the Old West during this annual competition of the Chuck Wagons. The November event is a competition using authentic 1880s chuck wagons and historic cooking methods. You can also enjoy a Campfire Glow, live music, Western history and cooking demonstrations.

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Q UIR K Y F UN F E S TI V A L S Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony

Some of Chandler’s most fun festivals are its quirkiest. Some of Chandler’s eccentric traditions started more than 20 years ago. If you’ve never seen a Chihuahua race, witnessed the lighting of a tumbleweed tree, or observed ostriches vying for first place, you’ll want to check out Chandler’s festivals.

Iconic “tumbling tumbleweeds” are used in a unique fashion every holiday season, a tradition since 1957. The only city in the U.S. to use them in its official holiday celebration, Chandler’s official Christmas tree is made of tumbleweeds. They are collected throughout the year by the city’s park operations division and arranged onto a 25-foot wire frame. The festive frame is decorated with holiday lights, paint and glitter.

Chihuahua Races

Every year during the Cinco de Mayo celebration, fans gather in Downtown Chandler to watch the smallest dog breed race. Winners receive trophies… massive compared to the tiny dogs! The event also features a pageant that crowns a Chihuahua king and queen. Admire these lovable little pooches as Chandler honors the Hispanic community.

Ostrich Festival

For 25 years, Chandler has celebrated its roots as a farming community that raised ostriches along with other livestock.

Highly prized for their fashionable feathers, Chandler continued honoring ostriches after the fashion faded. Today the main attraction is to watch the ostriches compete.

There’s also a petting zoo, live music, a parade, and a fun run for humans.

Woofstock

Do you remember Woofstock? No, not the 60s music scene. It’s the festival that honors service dogs! If you’ve never been, the tribute to four-legged friends holds special demonstrations showing canine abilities in agility and entertainment. Chandler partners with the American Service Animal Society and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for this special event.

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JANUARY Barrett-Jackson 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 1/2 Marathon (Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe) – Rock out to bands along the way as you walk or run in this annual event.

FEBRUARY 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.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (Scottsdale) – Enjoy the majesty of Arabian horses when top owners, trainers, and breeders from around the world compete in one of the largest horse shows in the United States.

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Classic Car and Hot Rod Show

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.

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 Murphy's Law Irish Pub & Ale House. visitChandler.com n 9

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Chandler Jazz Festival

Make Chandler your home base for the 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:

Summer Splash – With water slides in the park, this free community event is the perfect antidote to triple-digit temperatures.

JULY 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 2014, Chandler will hold its 26th 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.

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!

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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 and 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.

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.

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.

OCTOBER Cinco de Mayo 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.

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.

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.

Chandler Indian Art Market – A weekend event filled with entertainment, food and authentic Native American art.

TASTE Chandler Culinary Festival – The annual event features tastings from some of the finest restaurants in Chandler, craft beer, wine and spirits at this 21+ over evening event.

Woofstock – This canine friendly festival returns each November to Tumbleweed Park to celebrate man’s best friend.

ZooLights (Phoenix) - ZooLights celebrates the holiday season with 3.6 million lights and more than 700 glimmering light displays at the Phoenix Zoo.

NOVEMBER

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.

Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds (Phoenix) – Rides, games, concerts, and food on a stick.

Chandler Chuck Wagon CookOff – Celebrate the old west in this two day cook-off, noted as one of the best in the country by American Cowboy.

Arizona Classic Jazz Festival – Enjoy America’s contribution to music with the 25th annual festival highlighting traditional, classical and Dixieland jazz.

Chandler’s Rock the Block Party – Chandler's 5th 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.

DECEMBER

Downtown Chandler ENJOY A BIT OF LOCAL FLAVOR in vibrant, pedestrianfriendly Downtown Chandler. You’ll discover awardwinning restaurants, trendy shops, eclectic galleries, and over 60 yearly events. The historic square is anchored by two notable Chandler attractions: 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 with superb acoustics.

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TASTE Chandler Culinary Festival

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

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market – Thursdays, October through May, 3-7 p.m. 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 assorted arts and crafts.

First Thursday Craft Market – Held in conjunction with the first Farmers Market of the month.

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Let's Eat!

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Chandler is a culinary paradise.

DINING WHILE TRAVELING should include all your senses.

Why not include an adventure in taste? Experience some of Chandler’s local fare – a reflection of the Southwest region and of the people who have settled here. As expected, you’ll find plenty of great Southwestern fare, but you may be surprised to find a variety of Asian foods, too: Thai, Chinese, Sushi, Indian, and more. Plus there’s plenty of tasty American barbecue – one of Chandler’s specialties.

And don’t forget steak! For an 1880s experience, try the

Steakhouse at Rawhide Western Town. Discover culinary experiences under the stars on lake fronts and outdoor patios, in family friendly comfort, and at exquisitely appointed interiors. Critics have given Chandler restaurants a nod. Cork restaurant received the coveted Four Diamond award from AAA in 2011, 2012, and 2013 and Chou’s Kitchen has been recognized by Travel & Leisure as one of the 30 Asian restaurants in the country for its authentic northeastern Chinese cuisine.

Below is a sampling of Chandler’s neighborhood choices. For an expanded list of dining options, please see the “Restaurants” tab at visitChandler.com. n D owntown

In the heart of Chandler is a vibrant downtown square with restaurants and shops. Stroll the square and decide what you’re in the mood for: wine and cheese, pub food, classic American steak, Thai curries, Italian, sushi, Mexican, or pizza. It’s all located around Downtown Chandler’s historic square over a two block area. With restaurants like Vintage 95, San Tan Brewing Company, Coach & Willie’s, Charm Thai, La Stalla Cucina Rustica and Paletas Betty, there’s plenty to whet your appetite. In early 2014, new restaurants include The Perch Pub & Brewery, Pittsburgh Willy’s Dog House, and ChopShop.

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Restaurants along the Price Road corridor range from local to regional to national favorites. You’ll find unique choices like the fusion of Mexican and Asian cooking at Chino Bandido’s, a casual environment for delicious brown bag choices at Which Wich, and high quality food at high-end digs at The Living Room, The Sushi Room, and CHoP (all three owned by the same group).

Familiar restaurants like one owned by a Phoenix basketball star, Majerle’s Sports Grill, round out a host of grills that offer savory bites. National favorites include options like The Old Spaghetti Factory, Famous Dave’s, Benihana, The Keg, PF Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Wildflower Bread Co, Outback, and the soon-to-open Cheddar’s.

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Variety is the spice of north Chandler. The neighborhood boasts a wide variety of ethnic flavors, making this area a great place for an adventuresome palate. An Asian standout includes the spicy Korean fare of Chodang Tofu & BBQ. You can take a virtual visit to the Caribbean with flavors from Mimita’s Cuban Café and Hot Pot Caribbean Cuisine.

Feeling like some Mediterranean flavors or want to go vegetarian?

Head to Pita Jungle to sample their take on vegetarian and Middle Eastern favorites. And if you want comfort food, try the hand pies – either as a meal or dessert – at AZ Food Crafters. Do you want upscale comfort food? The New American cooking at Barrelhouse will please your palate. And, of course, don’t forget the traditional Mexican food from Si Senor’s or waterfront dining at Valle Luna.

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Germann Road West Chandler’s I-10 corridor CHANDLER MUNICIPAL gives you easy access to AIRPORT a number of exceptional Queen Creek Road restaurant choices. Texas SOUTH CHANDLER or New Mexico barbecue?

Ocotillo Road You don’t have to choose in EAST CHANDLER West Chandler. Try Rudy’s Chandler Heights Road Country Store and Bar-B-Q for Texas style or at Can’t Stop Smokin’ Riggs Road Bar-B-Q Smokehouse for New MexicoMap not to scale Hunt Highway inspired barbecue. You’ll find more Southwest cuisine at Z’Tejas and Fired Up Grill, while those looking for Italian at TOTT’s Asian Diner, Roy’s or Swaddee can enjoy Grimaldi’s or Buca di Beppo.

Thai Cuisine. Steak lovers will enjoy the Round it out with a sprinkling of Asian choices at Fleming’s or Charleston’s.

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From the AAA Four Diamond Cork restaurant along with its BLD, and Bernard’s Fine Dining, south Chandler offers fine dining as well as casual fare.

You’ll find ethnic choices like D’Vine wine bistro, Mikado Sushi and Indian food at the Bay Leaf Café. Casual options include the Blu Burger Grille, Zipps Sports Bar, Whiskey Rose Saloon, Bay Leaf Café, Chandler BBQ Co., Porkopolis, and Dilly’s Deli.

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Select your ingredients and the cooks at YC’s Mongolian Grill will wow you as they grill it as you wait. Enjoy the sushi at Otaku, where inventive rolls are enhanced by the ambiance. East Chandler also has Greek bites at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, try fresh-baked goods and sandwiches at Paradise Bakery Café or enjoy traditional Mexican on the patio at La Casa Blanca.

Family highlights include Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill and the Hangar Café at the Chandler Municipal Airport.

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AMERICAN/BBQ AND SANDWICHES

Buffalo Wild Wings 3163 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite V120 AJ's Restaurant 480.289.5200 1 N. San Marcos Place buffalowildwings.com 480.812.0900 California Pizza Kitchen sanmarcosresort.com 3163 W. Chandler Blvd.

Atl. Wings 480.855.3301, cpk.com 70 W. Warner Road Can’t Stop Smokin’ 480.722.9464, atlwings.com Bar-B-Q Smokehouse AZ Food Crafters 7250 W. Chandler Blvd.

961 W Ray Rd #1 480.398.4827 Chandler, AZ cantstopsmokin.com 602.692.4129 Chandler BBQ Company bakedhandpies.com 2040 S. Alma School Road B.L.D. 480.899.5600 1920 W. Germann Road chandlerbbqco.com 480.779.8646 Charleston’s bldchandler.com 1040 N. 54th St. Barrelhouse American 480.961.9434 Kitchen & Cocktails charlestons.com 2050 N. Alma School Rd., #8 The Cheesecake Factory 480.857.8877 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. barrelhouseaz.com 480.792.1300 Bernard’s at Ocotillo thecheesecakefactory.com 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive 480.917.6660, ocotillogolf.com Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant 3015 W. Chandler Blvd.

Black Angus 480.786.1289, chilis.com 2770 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.855.9449, blackangus.com CHoP 2625 W. Queen Creek Road Bourbon Street Bar & BBQ 480.821.5000 4920 S. Gilbert Road chopchandler.com 480.963.2170

Cork 4991 S. Alma School Road, Suite 101 480.883.3773 corkrestaurant.net The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert, Ste. 400 480.802.9070 thecovegrill.com 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 Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill 4850 S. Gilbert Road 480.883.1356, fatwillysaz.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 Fired Up Grill 7131 W. Ray Road 480.940.4040, firedupgrill.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

bre akfast/brunch B.L.D. Chase’s Diner 1920 W. Germann Road 2040 N. Alma School Road 480.779.8646 480.855.3663 bldchandler.com Chompie’s Biscuits Café 3481 W. Frye Road 2090 N. Dobson Road 480.398.3008 480.726.6852 chompies.com biscuitscafe.com Dessie’s Café Bosa Donuts 4050 W. Ray Road 1016 N. Arizona Ave. 480.777.7300 480.899.7134 The Good Egg bosadonuts.com 4910 W. Ray Road Bread Connection 480.752.3754 1076 W. Chandler thegoodeggaz.com Blvd., #106 Hangar Café 480.855.6775 1725 E. Ryan Road Brunchies 480.899.6965 17 E. Boston St. 480.899.5036, serranosaz.com

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Hoosier Café 393 W. Warner Road 480.814.7199 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

Outback Steakhouse 2520 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.899.7913 1080 N. 54th St. 480.496.8333, outback.com Pecan Grove Restaurant and Pie Co. 4960 S. Alma School Road 855.779.7437 pecangroverestaurant.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 Tom’s BBQ 2820 S. Alma School Road, #6 480.725.6144, tomsbbq.com Whiskey Rose Saloon 135 W. Ocotillo Road 480.895.7673 whiskeyrosesaloon.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

Vintage 95 Wine Lounge

Chao Phraya 1890 W. Germann Road 480.855.0522 Charm Thai 11 W. Boston St., #5 480.917.7222 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

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

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Roy’s 7151 W. Ray Road 480.705.7697 roysrestaurant.com 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 The Sushi Room Taiko Japanese Hon macHi Sushi 1909 E. Ray Road & Teppanyaki 480.855.8388 2975 S. Alma School Road, #1 TaikoCuisine.com 480.857.2021 Takamatsu Restaurant honmachiaz.com 3002 N. Arizona Ave., #18-19 India Gate Indian Cuisine 480.632.5655 6245 W. Chandler Blvd., #1 Tao Garden 480.705.5565 2050 N. Alma School Road, azindiagate.com Suite #34 Kona Grill 480.857.4188 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. taogardenschandler.com 480.792.1711, konagrill.com Thai Basil Lee’s Sandwiches 4929 W. Chandler Blvd., #8 1901 W. Warner Road 480.705.9061 480.855.1778 thaibasilchandler.com leesandwiches.com Thai Dressing Mikado Sushi 2820 S. Alma School Road, 3125 S. Alma School Road Suite #15 480.726.0255, mikadoaz.com 480.857.8246 thaidressingcuisine.com Otaku Sushi 2430 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 5 Thai Paradise 480.821.3908, otakusushi.com 918 N. Alma School Road 480.855.5333 Pearl Sushi Lounge thaiparadiseaz.com and Bomber Bar 2040 S. Alma School Road Tien Wong Hot Pot 480.963.4766, pearlsushi.net 2330 N. Alma School Road Pho Chandler 480.802.2525 4055 S. Arizona Ave. thehotpots.com 480.895.9090 Tokyo House Pho Van 2050 N. Alma School Road, 2095 N. Dobson Road Suite 5 480.857.8130 480.963.0015 tokyohouseaz.com Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant TOTT’s Asian Diner 2160 N. Alma School 4030 W. Ray Road Road, #104 480.897.7728 480.722.1222, reddragonaz.com tottsasiandiner.com

ICE CREAM/YOGURT AND CUPCAKES 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

Coffee / Te a /Juice Boba Tea House 2055 N. Dobson Road 480.821.4008 bobateahouseinc.com The 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

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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 Gelato Spot 1900 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.722.2541, gelatospot.com Gigi’s Cupcakes 1085 W. Queen Creek Road, Ste. 8 480.821.2247 gigiscupcakesusa.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 Talebu Coffess 2095 N. Alma School Road 480.899.9633 talebucoffee.com Teavana 3111 W. Chandler Blvd.

480.855.8400 teavana.com

Nightlife Bourbon Jack’s 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1 480.664.1738, bourbonjacksaz.com 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 Kokomo Frozen Yogurt 3125 S. Alma School Road, Suite #7 480.786.4517 kokomoyogurt.com 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

Spurs Saloon 2394 N. Alma School Road 480.699.3809, spurssaloonaz.com Tonic Tavern & Kitchen 3400 W. Chandler Blvd., No. 5 480.899.9382, tonicaz.com Whiskey Rose Saloon 135 W. Ocotillo Road 480.895.7673 whiskeyrosesaloon.com

Bourbon Jack's

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 Greek Grill & Fry Co. 4929 W. Ray Road 480.634.6744 greekgrillandfry.com Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 1035 W. Queen Creek Road 480.812.2100 7131 W. Ray Road 480.785.1600 grimaldispizzeria.com H & H City Pizza 4040 S. Arizona Avenue, #17 480.659.8170, hhcitypizza.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 2920 E. Germann Road 480.821.0356 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

Wine Bars & Lounges 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 The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge 2475 W. Queen Creek Road 480.855.2848, livingroomwinebar.com Vintage 95 Wine Lounge 95 W. Boston St. 480.855.9463, vintage95.com The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge

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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 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 Julia’s Joint Mesquite Mexican Grill 2160 N. Arizona Avenue 480.555.1212

La Casa Blanca 24605 S. McQueen Road 480.802.5780 Nando’s Mexican Café 1890 W. Germann Road, Suite 2 480.855.4344 nandosmexicancafe.com New Mexican Grill 3140 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 3 480.895.3417 newmexicangrill.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

Microbre wery/Sports 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 Jersey D’s Tavern & Grill 5945 W. Ray Road, #13 480.705.9700, jerseystavern.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 Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale House 58 S. San Marcos Place 480.812.1588, murphyslawaz.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 4060 S. Arizona Ave. 480.398.1776, zippssportsgrills.com

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Sports in Sunny Chandler Ready for baseball spring training? Enjoy spring training or any of four major sporting teams.

Make Chandler your home base and nurse that spring fever. Fans get a sneak preview of their favorite teams with Cactus League Spring Training. Every February through March, Arizona’s Cactus League hosts 15 major league baseball teams for Spring Training. Enjoy the more intimate baseball experience. For up-to-date schedules and more, visit cactusleague.com. Want to find your team? Print a map of spring training locations from our website, visitChandler.com/spring-training.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS

Cactus League Spring Training Teams Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers

Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners Oakland A’s Arizona Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Phoenix is one of only eight cities in the country that have professional teams in all four major sports.

For game schedules and ticket information, please contact the following: Arizona Cardinals Football Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Arizona Rattlers Arena Football

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Phoenix Mercury Basketball (WNBA) Phoenix Suns Basketball Tempe Diablo Stadium

CH A N D LER GOL F COUR S E S DRIVE CHANDLER‘S FAIRWAYS. Golfers have been playing Chandler’s links for more than a century. Find great golf values on one of seven Chandler golf courses – and experience a remarkable Arizona golf vacation.

Bear Creek Golf Complex 500 E. Riggs Road 480.883.8200, bearcreekaz.com Ironwood Golf 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.

480.883.0820 sunbirdhoa.com/ sunbird_golf.htm Ocotillo Golf Resort

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Easy Overnights

Hilton Phoenix Chandler

Chandler is famous for its hospitality. Relax at one of our convenient, cozy hotels.

WHY STAY IN CHANDLER? At the end of the day you’ll be able to rest easy. You’ll be close to the airport, Spring Training baseball, golf courses, and the Valley's greatest attractions with plenty of sunny, Arizona weather. Arizona’s first golf resort was the San Marcos, now the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, and you have your choice of hotels

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and inns. If you’re in town on business, why not 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 have dinner with the family! Chandler’s accommodations choices offer a wide range – 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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Holiday Inn Phoenix-Chandler

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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 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 Phoenix-Chandler 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 Redwood Motel 470 N. Arizona Ave. 480.963.7159 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 Staybridge Suites of Chandler – Opening Mid-2014 3990 W. Chandler Blvd. tharaldsonhm.com 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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Shopping

Chandler Fashion Center

Save with style! Our city is full of incredible shops and stores!

VACATION JUST ISN’T COMPLETE… WITHOUT SHOPPING! Whether it’s a gift for someone back home or a souvenir to remember your sunny Arizona visit, Chandler shopping has local flavor mixed with

established national chains. You’ll find everything from internationally known retailers to art galleries, downtown boutiques and an antique marketplace.

Whatever your shopping desires, we’ve got you covered.

A visit to Chandler is not complete without a stop at one of Chandler’s shopping destinations.

Downtown Chandler’s trellis covered walkways are brimming with activity. You can almost feel the entrepreneurial spirit of local merchants selling one-ofa-kind items at shops like the innovative glass designs of DiSciacca (pronounced “di shock-kah”) and the Arizona treasures available at Sibley’s West Chandler & Arizona Gift Store.

Downtown is home to Chandler’s City Hall, boutique shops, eclectic art galleries, Center for the Arts and gathering spaces. Public art connects it all in beauty and harmony.

Arizona’s second largest mall is Chandler Fashion Center. Anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears, it features premium retailers such as Vera Bradley, Michael Kors, Lush, and H & M. You’re sure to find something special from its 180 shops. Stop by Guest Services if you’re from out of town. They’ll treat you to a coupon book with great savings ideas! Shop inside Chandler Fashion Center or venture outdoors to The Village, an outdoor entertainment pavilion. The entire shopping complex has restaurants, a 20-screen movie theatre and will introduce a spectacular water feature in early 2014 that serves as a splash pad by day and a dynamic mixture of water and light by night.

SHOPPING DEST INATIONS 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 Phoenix Premium Outlets Adjacent to Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 4976 Premium Outlets Way 480.639.1766, premiumoutlets.com/phoenix

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Bring Chandler home with you Vacations are always too short, so why not take a piece of vacation home with you? Here’s a guide to some of the distinct gifts from Chandler that will remind you of your getaway in the Valley of the Sun. Arizona works from artists and artisans Sibley’s West is a unique retailer that features Arizonamade works from artists and artisans from around the state. You’ll find distinctively Arizona works in pottery, glass art, candles, food, candy, wine, books, jewelry, apparel, stuffed animals and souvenirs. di Sciacca Glass Gallery Exquisitely made glass is the star at di Sciacca in downtown Chandler. Their works in hand blown glass fill the store with gorgeous home décor items. The uncommon finds here will surely add an upscale touch to your home furnishings.

Cookies and Crackers Taste the fresh baked goodness from the folks at Urban Oven. Their oven-baked delights include cookies in lemon pistachio, cocoa, and pecan, as well as crackers with savory flavors like rosemary parmesan, cheddar chive, and three-seed. Available at Sibley’s West.

A Souvenir for Fido Don’t neglect Spot and Fido when you’re shopping for gifts. Bring them all-natural treats from Furbabies Delectable Delights, a bakery that caters to your fourlegged family members. Treats like “Peamutt Butter Bones” and “Pupcakes” are sold at Sibley’s West and other Chandler locations.

For an upscale experience, visit Chandler Pavilions and Casa Paloma. Here you’ll find stunning jewelry, furnishings, salons, and even cooking lessons. You’ll find the latest fashions at internationally known retail stores and privately owned boutiques. Plus, choose from 20 restaurants.

If outlet stores are up your alley, you’ll want to visit the newest addition to the Valley’s shopping scene, Phoenix Premium Outlets. It features Saks Fifth Avenue’s OFF 5th store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Kate Spade New York, and many others.

Looking for bargains or antiques? Visit the marketplace in Merchant Square and browse through 225 merchant partners featuring collectibles and home décor.

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Are We There Yet?

Chandler has fun for every child no matter the 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

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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!

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 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-andcoming scientist.

Arizona Railway Museum

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 firefighting 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.

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. An Arizona favorite for more than 25 years, the restaurant features a waterfront dining on the patio.

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.

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.

Gelato Spot – Serving up a visually stunning display of scrumptious gelato will get your taste buds going!

China Magic Noodle – Kids can watch as the chef makes noodles in the Chinese tradition: by hand pulling them!

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.

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!

Paletas Betty – Kids will think of these handmade, seasonal Mexican paletas as smoothies on a stick.

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse – 1880s Steakhouse & Saloon features cowboy-portioned comfort food and live country & western performances.

Paletas Betty

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!

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!

Yo Love – Flavors rotate periodically in this kid-friendly palace of yogurt.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Espee Park 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.

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.

Ice Den Chandler 7225 W. Harrison St. 480.598.9400 coyotesice.com/chandler Indoor ice skating year round. Skate lessons, hockey, and public skating are featured. 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.

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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!

Paseo Vista Recreation Area & Paseo Trail NWC Corner of McQueen & Ocotillo Roads chandleraz.gov/parks An exciting, 64-acre park with spectacular 360-degree views, this park

features an archery range, disc golf course, walking trails, a children’s play space, and a dog park. The 9.5-mile Paseo Trail begins at Galveston St. and continues through Riggs Road along the canal. The multi-use pathway is one of the reasons Prevention magazine named Chandler one of 2007’s top 10 most walkable cities in the United States. Horseback riders and bicyclists can use the canal’s western side, an unimproved dirt surface.

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Environmental Education Center, Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park

KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES cont 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.

Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 480.782.2890 chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis Veterans Oasis Park includes environmental awareness classes, exhibit areas, outdoor amphitheater, a nature store and an urban fishing lake. All of this is surrounded by more than four miles of trails. Programs offered include bird-watching, green living, water conservation, nature photography, orienteering, and stargazing. New to this dynamic facility is the new Chandler Solar System Walk, an astronomical model. It introduces people to the night sky and the wonders of the solar system.

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 fully-equipped 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.

WATER , WATER , EVERYWHERE Chandler Aquatic Centers & Pools

480.782.2749 chandleraz.gov/aquatics Arrowhead Pool Desert Oasis Aquatic Center Folley Pool Hamilton Aquatic Center Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center Nozomi Aquatic Center

Chandler Splash Pads

480.782.2752 chandleraz.gov/aquatics Chuparosa Park Spray Pad 2400 S. Dobson Road Desert Breeze Park Spray Animals 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd.

Espee Park Spray Pad 450 E. Knox Desert Breeze Park Splash Animals

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Check it Out!

Our rich history and great outdoors means a great experience at our museums and attractions.

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 ATTRACT IONS: 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 Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend., Scottsdale 480.850.7777, casinoarizona.com Commemorative Air Force Airbase Aviation Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa 480.924.1940, azcaf.org 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 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

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium

C h a n d l e r Attr ac tion s: 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 at the McCullough-Price House 300 S. Chandler Village Drive 480.782.2717, chandlermuseum.org

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road 480.502.5600, rawhide.com TechShop Chandler at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St. 480.327.0820, techshop.ws/ts_chandler The Vision Gallery 175 S. Arizona Ave. 480.917.6859, visiongallery.org Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park 20,000 S. Maricopa Road 520.796.5601, RaceWildHorse.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

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Daytrips and More An Arizona vacation wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon, and from Chandler it’s easy access to it and other attractions. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

TO THE SUPERSTITIONS & THE EAST

TO TUCSON & THE SOUTH

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 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, 480.888.9290 queencreekolivemill.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 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 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

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Addition al He l pf ul Numbers Arizona Game and Fish Department 480.981.9400, azgfd.com Arizona Visitor Information Arizona Office of Tourism 888.520.3434, arizonaguide.com Arizona State Parks 602.542.4174, azstateparks.gov Arizona State Parks Wildflower Hotline 602.542.4988 Road/Weather Conditions 511#, az511.com

TO GRAND CANYON & 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.

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Indian Wells

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