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Chandler
ℹ️Practical info — Chandler
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Rent a car; the city spread is vast and relying on public transit is highly impractical.
- During summer (May-Sept), schedule all outdoor activities for the early morning before the desert heat peaks.
- Stay vigilant for rattlesnakes and coyotes in the parks, especially when walking on unpaved desert trails.
- Take advantage of the extensive bike lanes, but always carry a large bottle of water with you.
🍽 Food
A bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with beans and jalapeños, often found at small food trucks scattered around town.
Check out the microbreweries in Downtown Chandler, many of which brew creative beers featuring local desert botanicals.
Seek out the taquerias in the southern neighborhoods for some of the best al pastor tacos in the Valley.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A massive air-conditioned indoor mall that serves as a great escape from the harsh afternoon heat.
Stroll through the historic downtown area to find local art, Southwestern jewelry, and handmade soaps.
Walk around the lake; it's one of the best spots in the Valley for bird watching, especially early in the day.
A large city park with a man-made lake, handy for a quiet picnic away from the busy roads.
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Chandler, a prominent suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona, is known for its technology-driven economy and high quality of life. The city was founded in 1912 by Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon in the Arizona Territory. He planned a modern town with a central park and a grid street layout. Originally an agricultural community, Chandler's transformation began in the 1980s with the arrival of technology companies like Intel. Today, the city is a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing and other high-tech industries. Chandler is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and numerous parks. The annual Ostrich Festival is a unique local tradition, harkening back to the ostrich farms that existed in the area in the early 20th century. Downtown Chandler has been revitalized, offering a mix of historic buildings, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Downtown Chandler Sign · Vision Gallery · Chandler Youth Theatre
- Nearby: Mesa (5 km)
- Population: ~260.828 (2017)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, May, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 11 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 32 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 34 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 31 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded on May 17, 1912, by Dr. A.J. Chandler.
- A major site for Intel's manufacturing operations, employing thousands.
- The annual Ostrich Festival celebrates the city's history of ostrich ranching.
- The Chandler Center for the Arts is a leading cultural institution in the region.
- Chandler has over 60 parks and recreational facilities.
- The city was named an All-America City in 2010.
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Sights in the town Chandler (11)
Vision Gallery🏛 museum
An art gallery in Chandler featuring rotating exhibitions by local artists.
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