The very beginning of Chandler occurred in 1891 when Dr. Alexander John Chandler, Arizona's first veterinary surgeon, settled on a ranch south of Mesa. Eventually, Dr. Chandler acquired 18,000+ acres of land that he dubbed Chandler Ranch. On May 16, 1912, the city of Chandler was born. Dr. Chandler, retired from his veterinarian career, became the town's first mayor. Chandler has historically been an exceptionally small town. In 1941, the construction of Williams Air Force Base caused a minor population boom, but there were still only 3,800 residents by 1950. By 1980, the population grew to a comparatively whopping 30,000 thanks to the town's new manufacturing plants for computing companies such as Microchip, Motorola, and Intel. Since then, Chandler has become one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States. Now, the town's population numbers 238,000 and counting. Despite its exponential growth, Chandler has maintained its small-town heart. In 2010, the National Civic League chose Chandler as the only All-America City in Arizona. The downtown area, which houses the award-winning Chandler City Hall building and the Chandler Center for the Arts, is still the town's social and economic center.

Chandler got its start in 1891 when Dr. Alexander John Chandler, Arizona's first veterinary surgeon, settled on a ranch south of Mesa. Dr. Chandler acquired more than 18,000 acres of land that he dubbed Chandler Ranch. After retiring in 1912 he donated his land to create a small town, which he ruled as mayor.

In 1941, the construction of Williams Air Force Base caused a minor population boom. , but there were still only 3,800 residents by 1950. By 1980, the population grew to a whopping 30,000 thanks to the town's new manufacturing plants for companies such as Microchip, Motorola, and Intel. Since then, Chandler has become one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States. The town's population now numbers 238,000 and counting. Despite its exponential growth, Chandler has maintained its small-town vibe. In 2010, the National Civic League chose Chandler as the only All-America City in Arizona.

The downtown area, which houses the award-winning Chandler City Hall building and the Chandler Center for the Arts, is still the town's social and economic center. As the population grew, Chandler also developed a diverse range of entertainment options.

At the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery, guests can view a collection of Western art ranging from baskets and jewelry to sculptures and paintings to guns. History enthusiasts can visit the Arizona Railway Museum. Walk through preserved trains from different eras. There's also the Chandler Museum, which hosts world-class traveling exhibits focused on history.

The city also has enjoyable activities for the family, including horseback riding trails through the KOLI Equestrian Center. The waterpark at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is a kids' favorite. Chandler's food scene is as varied as its entertainment.

Favorite restaurants include the American Way Market sandwich deli, and Floridino's Pizza & Pasta. You'll also enjoy a steak at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Don't forget about the authentic Mexican restaurant, Abuelo's.

Chandler has come a long way from its roots as a little ranch inhabited by a veterinarian and his family. It's now a bustling city with enough food and fun to keep hundreds of thousands of locals busy. But it can be hard to enjoy a nice day with your family if you're worried about dangerous trees on your property that could fall at any moment. Let LawnStarter help you find a local tree care professional who can cross that worry off your list. LawnStarter's network of pros can remove dying or fallen trees from your property and help you maintain the trees you want to keep. There are plenty of things to do in Chandler, but, with LawnStarter, searching for quality local tree care won't be one of them.