Please enjoy my list of things in the Valley! I have added a list of some of my favorite places around my city. I grew up here, so I think I am a reliable source for recs!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants in Gilbert
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Fun outdoor activities to do around town. Mostly parks, catering to toddlers.
The BEST outdoor park for toddlers!
Eastmark Great Park
Check it out for some local produce, meat & goods.
Gilbert Farmers Market
smaller market, but so so worth checking out!
Eastmark Farmers Market
Peep the splash pad!
Gilbert Regional Park
A childhood fav
Alta Mesa Park
A Chandler favorite!
Desert Breeze Park
Smaller, but right in the heart of downtown Chandler. So much! Come support local businesses
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market
A beautiful trail & lake front for fishing.
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - Gilbert, Arizona
beautiful desert- great for photos, trail walking or even hiking.
Usery Mountain Regional Park
beautiful garden- take a walk and enjoy all the florals of the desert.
Desert Botanical Garden
such a cool park for kids. a must visit when the weather is a little nicer.
Signal Butte Park
Restaurants in Gilbert
Gilbert has some of the best restaurants and hot spots for happy hours. I'm sharing my top 15
Pro tip- get the bread as an app. never disappointed!
North Italia: Handmade Pasta | Handmade Pizza
A hot spot for date night. Delicious food & incredible ambiances.
Buck & Rider Gilbert
Delicious food & one of our favorite spots during the cooler months. Grab your brunch or lunch/dinner and sit outside. The Large trees and grassy areas are the best. Added bonus- Kid friendly!
Joe's Farm Grill
Another Downtown classic. The best BBQ and the cutest details
Joe's Real BBQ
5 stars for vibes. The tacos are incredible and the drinks are next level. One of our fav date night spots!
Joyride Taco House
One of our favorite happy hour spots. Rooftop bar located in the heart of downtown. Delcious drinks and apps. A must try!
Sotol Modern Cocktail Kitchen
Hands down a favorite BBQ place. must try!
Caldwell County BBQ
delicious Mexican. chips and salsa are top notch. tacos- delicious. Margs- must try.
La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen
The original Flancer's location. A super underrated locally owned hot spot. You must try the pizza + Sandwiches.
Flancer's Incredible Sandwiches & Pizza
Delicious Mexican. The fancier version of someburro ( owned by same family.) It's a hidden gem.
Isabel's Amor
Another hot date night spots. The best noodle spot.
Clever Koi
FAVORITE sushi spot. Located at San Tan Village. Delicious sushi options and Martini bar. Amazing Happy hour!
Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar
extremely underrated Asian cuisine- hidden gem located on baseline between Lindsay and Gilbert!
Simi's Cafe
the BEST pizza spot.
Sal's Gilbert Pizza
Right in the heart of downtown Gilbert. A must try. A staple of Gilbert!
SoCal Fish Taco Company
Other Food & Drinks
BEST cupcakes!!! Locally made & the owners are just a gem! must checkout. They have rotating flavors!
Bada Bling Cupcakes
a downtown gilbert classic. the best cones!!
Petersen's Ice Cream and Cafe
Arts & Entertainment
every single person with a child should have a membership to this place! Enjoy watching as they use their imagination and creativity.
i.d.e.a. Museum
Local Favorites
A staple for tourist- time travel back to mining town. Learn about the history of our area, with a twist!
Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.
Arizona is known for spring training- Sloan Park is a must check out. deep in Mesa, bordering tempe- super cool experience!
Sloan Park
this zoo is located centrally. Close to tempe, technically phoenix. A great spot for kids- tons of animals, splash pad, shops, excursions.
