There are so many great places to eat, drink, and shop in Downtown Chandler within walking distance of the recommended hotels! For an upscale meal and cozy ambiance, check out Hidden House, and for an Arizona feel good staple, try Original ChopShop. There are also great bars and breweries nearby like SanTan Brewing, The Perch, and Helluva Brewing Co. There are also cute stores in between all of these options and a dine in movie theater nearby!
Just 15 minutes from Downtown Chandler, Downtown Gilbert offers even more amazing restaurants, breweries, bars, and shops. Our personal favorite breweries include Wilderness Brewing Co (also in Phoenix) and O.H.S.O Brewing. There are too many restaurants to just name a few, so feel free to check with us for suggestions if heading that way!
East Coasters, if you didn't already know, now you know this is an obligatory stop. Don't worry, they're everywhere in Phoenix. ;) Ryan's order: 3x3 with onions, add pickles + fries and an extra spread Ashley's order: Double double with light onions, add chiles + fries and 2 extra spreads *try grilled onions to change things up or animal style for the full experience!
There are numerous hiking trails near Downtown Chandler and the greater Phoenix area. The closest option is South Mountain Park & Reserve. For a never-ending view of the amazing saguaros in Phoenix, visit Lost Dutchman State Park, located just outside the wedding venue (approx 30 min from Downtown Chandler). Perhaps Phoenix's most famous hike is Camelback Mountain which provides sweeping views of the city but is not for the faint of heart. Reminder: Phoenix is a very dry city - please drink lots of water!