Insider's Tips

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

Teresa K. Traverse
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Teresa K. Traverse

Teresa K. Traverse is a freelance writer, editor and traveler based in Arizona. She's also the managing editor of Sedona Monthly magazine. Her work has appeared in print in Bust, Weight Watchers, Dogster and Parenting magazines and online in PetMD, the Daily Paws, Racked, Refinery29, Brides and Rachael Ray. Visit teresaktraverse.com

Live Music in Downtown Chandler

If you’re in Downtown Chandler looking to hear live tunes, you’re in luck. Downtown Chandler is home to 11 entertainment stages, and you can hear live music almost every night. Here are just a few spots where you can enjoy live music. Bourbon Jacks American Tavern Country music fans will want to…

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Date Ideas in Chandler, AZ

If you’re searching for your next fun date night spot, Chandler is your go-to destination. From strolling in a gorgeous public park to touring and tasting at a local brewery, here are nine creative date ideas for your next night out. Let the rhythm take you Downtown Chandler is one happening place…

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Great Restaurants Near Chandler Fashion Center

Hungry shoppers headed to Chandler Fashion Center are in luck. One of the Valley’s premier retail destinations is also home to a variety of top-notch restaurants. From an outpost of a popular sports bar to a Mexican chain from a local family, here are more than a dozen stellar restaurants near…

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Chandler Local Bite Spotlight: Espo's Mexican Food

It’s rare that a restaurant stays in business for more than 50 years. But Espo’s Mexican Food in Chandler isn’t just any restaurant. In 1974, David Espinoza opened this storied Chandler spot (located just west of Chandler Fashion Center), where he started out serving hamburgers and American fare…

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10 Places to Take a Waymo in Chandler, AZ

Self-driving cars are one of the latest advances in modern technology and Waymo One is a company that’s in on the trend. In December 2018, Waymo launched its self-driving commercial ride-sharing service, Waymo One, and included Chandler in the list of cities served. To use Waymo in Chandler, you can…

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Why Chandler AZ is Your Small Meeting Headquarters

Chandler is the perfect choice for your small meeting. The city is teeming with optimal spaces to host your meeting and when the day is done, you can retreat to one of the area’s many hotels, enjoy top-notch dining, or enjoy the local arts scene. Plus, Chandler offers easy access to Phoenix Sky…

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8 South Chandler Restaurants You Can't Miss

Undoubtedly the heart of the suburbs, south Chandler has its fair share—and then some—of busy and bustling restaurants and eateries, including authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Mediterranean fare, and Chicago-style pizza. From a long-standing, family-owned sushi spot to an outpost of a beloved local…

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