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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.

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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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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Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties in Chandler, AZ

It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning a bachelor, bachelorette, or co-ed party, Chandler can help you celebrate the upcoming nuptials with dinner, dancing, and more. SanTan Brewing Company 8 S. San Marcos Place Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 917-8700 One of the most popular breweries in the state…

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