Insider's Tips

Curated by Visit Chandler staff, get the inside scoop on all the things that visitors and local love about Chandler.

Angela Muniz
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Angela Muniz

Whether at home in Arizona or traveling the world, Angela writes about the things she loves – from craft beer, cider and cocktails to specialty coffee, rock climbing and urban cycling. Follow her adventures on Instagram @girlfromarizona.

Best Biking Trails in Chandler

They say it’s the journey, not the destination. But if you decide to explore Chandler by bike, it can be both and you can rent the perfect cruiser for your excursion at a Chandler bike shop. With more than 100 mostly flat cycling routes in the city, it’s easy to ditch the car for a chance to see the…

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Chandler Local Spotlight: Hop Social Grill

In today’s world of fast food, fast-casual, fusion cuisine and concept mash-ups, the idea of a tried-and-true tavern gets lost. Somewhere between the relaxed watering hole of a pub and the high-end dining of a steakhouse, tavern hospitality offers the just-right balance of good drinks, good food and…

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Cheers to Chandler's Craft Beer Scene

No stranger to Arizona’s craft beer scene, Chandler is home to many of the state’s local breweries each with its own distinctive pours and personalities. From its bustling downtown to its quiet neighborhoods, grabbing a pint in Chandler is as much about your mood as it is your location. SanTan…

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Chandler Local Spotlight: Patent 139 Brewing Company

Tim Hass is paying tribute to his family’s history the best way he knows how—by planting new roots. Nestled in a Chandler, Arizona neighborhood off Ray and Dobson roads, the new Patent 139 Brewing Company is an homage to the Hass family’s contribution to the food and beverage world. The patent in…

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Chandler Local Bite Spotlight: The Kind Bean

Kindness matters in life. It also matters in business, say Clay and Jen Novick, husband/wife owners of The Kind Bean, a neighborhood café they opened in 2017 that serves coffee, specialty drinks, grab-n-go breakfast and lunch, and handmade sweets. The self-proclaimed foodies, who met while working…

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