Insider's Tips

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

Teresa Bitler
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Teresa Bitler

Teresa Bitler is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, American Way, USA Today’s 10 Best, TripSavvy, and AAA publications. She is the author of several Arizona guidebooks, including Fodor’s Arizona & the Grand Canyon and Fodors In the Spotlight: Grand Canyon.

Western Adventures in Chandler, Arizona

From horseback riding to exploring the Sonoran Desert, you can experience what makes the West so unique when visiting Chandler, Arizona. No cowboy boots required. Go horseback riding What’s more Western than riding a horse across a saguaro-studded desert? At KOLI Equestrian Center, wranglers guide…

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West Chandler Hotels and Activities

Along Interstate 10, West Chandler makes an ideal base for those who want to explore Chandler, Arizona and beyond. Whether you are here for a business trip or looking for an Arizona vacation, West Chandler offers excellent access to award-winning hotels, diverse dining, regional attractions and…

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A Bird's Eye View of The Perch in Chandler, AZ

The Perch is the type of brewery you tell friends about—the beer is outstanding, live music plays five nights a week, and the misted patio is home to more than 70 rescue birds. It also boasts one of the best rooftops in the Valley following a $1.5 million renovation that tripled its size. “We hear…

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Best Spots for a Picnic in Chandler, Arizona

One of the best ways to enjoy our 300 plus days of sunshine per year is with a picnic at a park in Chandler, Arizona. While you can spread a blanket and dine al fresco at any one of the city’s more than 60 neighborhood and community parks, for a full day of family fun, pack a basket and head to one…

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Chandler Local Bite Spotlight: Hash Kitchen

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but Hash Kitchen makes brunch the most fun. Disco balls hang overhead, a DJ spins party tunes, and every wall features an Instagram-able saying or backdrop. Not to mention, the restaurant’s 5,000-square-foot Chandler location boasts a…

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5 Things to Know About the Marriott Phoenix Chandler

Chandler’s newest full-service hotel, Marriott Phoenix Chandler, offers a new option for business travelers and for Chandler meetings. Here are five things you should know about it. 1. It’s the tallest occupied building in Chandler The Marriott Phoenix Chandler stands eight stories, making it the…

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5 Restaurants with Live Music in Chandler

Live music makes a great day even better and in Chandler, you’ll have no problem finding live music at local restaurants, coffeehouses and bars. Here are five places to listen to live music when you’re visiting. The Wild Vine Uncorked Latin-style tapas, bruschetta and small plates—along with an…

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9 Ways to Unwind After a Meeting in Chandler

Attending a meeting or conference in Chandler and need to unwind? You don’t have to leave the city to find a way to relax or even something fun to do on your own or with coworkers. From grabbing a beer to painting a masterpiece, here are some ideas for unwinding after meeting, conference or just a…

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Seven Ways to Explore Chandler's Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert covers roughly half of Arizona, but standing in downtown Chandler, you really don’t see much evidence of it. And, that’s too bad because if you don’t experience the Sonoran Desert on some level while visiting Chandler, you’re missing out on a big part of what makes the area so…

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