Just steps from the venue and lodging, Downtown Chandler is a vibrant community featuring eclectic shops, enticing restaurants, and exciting events throughout the year. From fine art to popular breweries, you can find it all here.
We got our engagement photos taken here because we love it so much! The Heritage District is the heart of Gilbert with over 30 bars and restaurants, local shopping, and a year round farmers market. Two of our favorite spots are OHSO Brewery and Postino East.
Our favorite local spot for great beer and even better food. (Frank highly recommends the Peach Ale!)
Find endless activities in Old Town Scottsdale. Home to hundreds of shops, top-tier restaurants, upscale bars and galleries for everyone to enjoy. Check out Hula's Modern Tiki for an amazing jerk chicken plate and a killer Mai Tai.
Tempe Town Lake offers a variety of exciting events and activities to enjoy year round. Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to Downtown Tempe, provides a recreational haven, including rentals for kayaking, paddle boating, paddle boarding, and biking.
We are members of this wonderful oasis. Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of Sonoran Desert plant life, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees.
25-45 minute drive from Chandler: Butcher Jones- Rachael's all time favorite hike. It has mountains and desert life plus a lake and a beach. You can also rent kayaks/pontoons for the lake which there are secret coves and cliff diving spots...all awesome. Peralta - In the middle of the desert with mountains and spectacular views. Very cool drive to get to the hiking trail. Pistewa Peak- A local favorite, go at sunrise and you'll find a local Native American man playing symbolic drum music. Camelback- A difficult hike but a tourist favorite. Look it up, and bring LOTS of water! 2-3 hours drive: Devils Bridge - (Sedona, AZ) Sedona is insanely magical and beautiful and this hike is moderate but has extreme scenic rewards. You cannot beat it. Water Wheel - (Payson AZ) A great hike with a bunch of swimming holes and a waterfall at the end.