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The city of Chandler is situated in the state of Arizona, in the USA. Although a city in its own right Chandler has become one of Phoenix’ suburbs as Phoenix has grown substantially over the past few decades.
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Chandler’s History
Chandler was founded in 1912 and named after its founder, a vet named Dr Alexander John Chandler. Chandler had already been planning the town for some years so when it was first established it quickly grew – the high school opened the same year and only the following year the town centre had been built and a golf course resort opened. Chandler High School is actually one of the oldest high schools in Arizona and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making this a potential attraction for visitors coming to Chandler. Today Chandler is not full of tourist attractions but does have several things to see and do. Being close by to Phoenix tourists to the area could also consider staying in quieter Chandler and travelling in to Phoenix to enjoy its attractions. Museums in Chandler There are a couple of museums in Chandler including the Arizona Railway Museum which will certainly be of interest to visitors interested in trains and railways. The museum focuses on the more local railroads of Arizona and the Southwestern United States, and there’s an extensive collection here including rolling stock and artefacts. Parks and Recreation in Chandler One thing Chandler isn’t short of is parks and water parks! There are several recreation centres and city parks as well as kid’s water parks and pools. So if you’re visiting Chandler with children during the summer months these will be a welcome attraction for the children! Chandler Fashion Center Chandler is also a good city to visit for shopping. There are several shopping areas, including the historic downtown, but the Chandler Fashion Center is the largest mall in the city and the second largest in the greater Phoenix area. There are 180 or so stores here and many big name brands including Abercrombie and Fitch, Sears, Macy’s and more. There’s also a 20 screen cinema here, and a food court. |