Chandler, AZ offers plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. It is home to eclectic art galleries, unique museums, parks, and outdoor recreational activities. Check out the American Indian and Western American art at the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery, go horseback riding at Koli Equestrian Center, know the railways past at the Arizona Railway Museum, and stop by the Chandler Museum to learn about the Chandler’s history. The City of Chandler has a variety of experiences to keep you occupied and entertained.
Check out the railcars of the bygone eras at Arizona Railway Museum!
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Arizona Railway Museum features an extensive collection of antique rail cars from different time periods. The museum showcases the heritage and history of the Southwestern railways. Among the rail cars displays are Southern Pacific Railway Business Car, a Santa Fe Caboose, Pullman Cars and an Alaska RR dining car. Also, check out the railway artifacts, equipments and relics of a time gone by.
Address: 330 E Ryan Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, United States
Phone: 1 480-821-1108
Opening hours: Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Step back in time at Chandler Museum!
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Know the Chandler’s storied past at the Chandler Museum through photographs, artifacts and exhibits. It chronicles the history of how Chandler became a town and then a beautiful city. Exhibits include artifacts of prehistoric southwestern Native Americans, McCullough-Price House, Morrison’s General Store, Early settler’s tent house replica and Chandler’s first store replica.
Address: 300 Chandler Village Dr S, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States
Phone: 1 480-782-2717
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm; Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Ride the rail at Desert Breeze Railroad Park!
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Take a ride with the 1880s replica engine at the Desert Breeze Railroad Park. The Desert Breeze Park offers picnic pavilions, ball fields, walking trails, fishing lake and a playground. Ride the rails on the ’16 gauge miniature train, take in the natural beauty, and ride the carousel at this spot. Fun spot for both adults and kids alike!
Address: 660 North Desert Breeze Blvd E, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States
Phone: 1 480-893-6652
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm; Friday to Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Frolic in the Hamilton Aquatics Center!
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Hamilton Aquatics Center features two water slides, zero-depth play pool, an eight lane competition pool, diving boards, and a lazy river. Frolic in the aquatic center, have a splashing good time at this water park!
Address: 3838 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Phone: 1 480-782-2630
Outdoor Fun at Chandler Skate Park!
Indulge in skating or games like cricket, baseball or soccer at Chandler State Park. It is a 35,000 sq foot park located at Snedigar Sportsplex for sports lovers. Amenities include metal rails, concrete bowls, blocks, and decks. There is also a playground and ramadas for non-skaters.
Address: 4500 S Basha Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Phone: 1 480-782-2640
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am-9:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Chandler’s Agricultural history at Tumbleweed Ranch!
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Know the agricultural past of Chandler at the Tumbleweed Ranch. It is a collection of historic buildings, homes, farm equipments, animals and more. The McCroskey House is located within the park. It is one of the early homes that farmers of Chandler built here. Know the history of agriculture, and get a glimpse of how the early farmers lived and how they managed their farms in a desert environment.
Address: Chandler, AZ 85286, United States
Phone: 1 480-782-2874
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 6:00am-6:00pm
Explore the contemporary American art at Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western Art!
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Check out the contemporary American Indian Art and Western American art, paintings and sculptures at Zelma Basha Gallery of Western Art. The gallery has more than 3,000 pieces of art. It features a broad range of mediums from charcoal drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, pastel and acrylics to pen and inks, ceramic bowls, Zuni and Navajo jewelry, basketry, bronzes, and kachinas.
Address: 22402 S Basha Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Phone: 1 480-895-9350
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Art and Culture at Chandler Center for the Arts!
The Chandler Center for the Arts is a concert spot featuring three theatres and fine arts gallery with artworks, paintings and sculptures. Catch local, international and national performances, and check out the visual arts exhibitions from regional and local artists at this spot. The fine arts gallery features a wide variety of media, including painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, metal and glass.
Address: 250 N Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Admire the nature at Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park!
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Veteran Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center features wildlife preservation and environmental awareness classrooms, an outdoor amphitheatre, urban fishing lake, exhibits, birds of all varieties and critters abound, and also has over four miles of paved trails for walking and hiking. Indulge in nature photography, bird watching, fishing, stargazing and gardening, watch the sunset and sunrise, and stroll along the trails of the fishing lake.
Address: 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, United States
Phone: 1 480-782-2890
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Horseback riding fun at Koli Equestrian Center!
Go horseback riding, and enjoy the magnificent vistas, stunning landscapes, flora and fauna at Koli Equestrian Center. The center features several miles of stunning scenery, desert surroundings and horseback riding trails. Experience the real Cowboy way on horseback!
Address: 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States
Phone: 1 602-796-3495
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