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Things To Do

Welcome to The Grand Canyon State! There is plenty to do in and around Chandler, but we have compiled the list below of some of our favorite places to eat, drink, enjoy, and explore!

Hiking Trails

Click the link below for a list of hiking trails we’ve personally hiked around our wedding city and up by Sedona. We recommend downloading the AllTrails app for an easier hiking experience. https://www.alltrails.com/lists/recommended-hikes-742141c?sh=h2txbe

The Perch Brewery

The Perch Brewery

232 South Wall Street, Chandler, AZ 85225

(480) 773-7688

BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant

BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant

98 South San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225

Black Sheep Wine Bar has a nice selection of wines, liquors, and beer for every palate! There is seating outside in the afternoon sun or you can enjoy a low-light, intimate booth with family and friends! Downtown Chandler is a beautiful place to walk about and stop in for drinks & appetizers, or a full course meal! (408) 912-1212

O.H.S.O. Eatery & Brewery

O.H.S.O. Eatery & Brewery

335 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

O.H.S.O’s downtown Gilbert location has amazing food and a great selection of beer and seltzers. This location has the largest patio with their new addition, The Park, located just behind the restaurant and brewery. This new turf space has live music, big screen TV’s for sporting events and movie nights, cornhole, ping-pong, arcade games, a covered outdoor bar… even a dog park! There is a no-charge parking garage right behind the location making parking a breeze. (602) 900-9004

Topo

Topo

301 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

This unique roadside architecture food stand serves the best grab-n-go burritos, street corn, and prickly pear soft serve! Definitely a not-so-hidden gem! (480) 503-3805

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

2757 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Want to admire something other than a cactus or the desert? Spend the morning walking miles of trails that intertwine several ponds! So many different birds/wildlife, plant life, and scenic ponds to look at! (480) 503-6200

Pedal Haus Brewery

Pedal Haus Brewery

730 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

If you’re looking for a cute downtown, Tempe is it! At the heart of the university, Pedal Haus Brewery offers great drinks and food. A large outdoor seating area allows you to soak in the warm weather. Don’t worry, if it is too hot, there are misters throughout! (480) 314-2337

OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium

9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

OdySea Aquarium is a perfect way to spend an afternoon indoors. Located in Scottsdale, the aquarium has everything from local species of fish to jellyfish, sharks, stingrays, and even penguins! Their OdySea Voyager exhibit is the world’s only rotating aquarium tour; where you sit in stadium-style seating that rotates past 46-foot viewing windows of their four largest exhibits. This aquarium is a phenomenal experience, fun time, and a great place to learn something new! (480) 291-8000

Superstition Downtown

Superstition Downtown

1110 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Head to downtown Phoenix and experience ciders and mead! We have been here a few times and loved the variety and excellent food! The crab cakes are to DIE FOR! Go enjoy some mead (fermented honey) along with different spices, barrel aged specials, and a variety of sweet ciders! (602) 368-3257

The Mexicano

The Mexicano

4801 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85254

This fun and festive modern Mexican eatery boasts a stylish dining room with a giant piñata DJ booth, open kitchen, themed mural wall, and a lovely covered patio with both heaters and misters. (602) 812-2100

Papago Park

Papago Park

625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Papago Park offers hiking and a wide array of recreational facilities. Comprised primarily of sandstone, the range is known for its massive buttes that rise and fall throughout the park. The trails that interlace the area are generally easy treks, and the smooth footing and low elevation gain make it a popular place for running and mountain biking. Papago Park is home two of the regions most visited attractions, the world-class Phoenix Zoo and the stunning Desert Botanical Garden. Additionally, the park includes an archery range, orienteering course, Papago Ponds fishing lagoon, the Hall of Flame Museum, Papago Sports Complex, and the Papago Golf Course. Ranger Office: (602) 495-5458 Natural Resources Office (Business Hours Only): (602) 495-5458

Tlaquepaque Art & Shopping Village

Tlaquepaque Art & Shopping Village

336 Arizona 179, Sedona, AZ 86336

If you decide to visit the stunning red rocks of Sedona, make sure to stop by Tlaquepaque Art and Shopping Village! This beautiful village has several restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and a must-stop at Cream & Cake Couture for delicious homemade ice cream! (928) 282-4838