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Arizona’s Sugarland Is A Festival That’s Straight Out Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie

Sugarland Arizona 2023 in downtown Chandler offers a candy-themed, interactive holiday light display perfect for family fun.

Updated Oct 19, 2023

Written by 

Katie Lawrence

If you're wondering what to do in AZ this holiday season, make this Christmas your sweetest yet by visiting Sugarland Arizona 2023, one of the best holiday events in Arizona. Located in downtown Chandler, Sugarland is a candy-themed, interactive display of holiday lights and decorations. With gumdrops, life-size candy canes, nutcrackers, and giant mugs of spilled hot cocoa, it's wholesome holiday fun for the whole family. Santa will also be there on select dates throughout December!

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This holiday season, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West in downtown Chandler has transformed into a sugary sweet winter wonderland.

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"Sugarland" is an interactive display of candy-themed holiday decorations, and it's fun for the whole family.

Between the fruit roll-up slide, spilled mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows for climbing, and life-size candy canes, Sugarland will make this Christmas your sweetest yet.

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It's open day and night, so you can get your sugar fix whenever the craving hits!

When darkness falls, the Canal of Lights comes to life over the Commonwealth Canal.

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With over 500 multicolored lights synchronized to festive tunes, it'll put you in the holiday spirit in no time.

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Don't forget to have your picture taken in the candy sleigh!

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There are tons more festive photo ops, and rumor has it Santa will be making several appearances throughout December!

We almost forgot about the famous Tumbleweed Tree!

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A longstanding downtown Chandler tradition, this not-so-classic symbol of Christmas is so uniquely Arizona.

Address: 3 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.

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Sugarland is open for the entire duration of the park's hours. There is no cost to attend.

Visit the website of Downtown Chandler or the Downtown Chandler Facebook page to learn more about one of the best Christmas events in AZ.

Have you attended Sugarland yet this year? Are you still searching for "Christmas Villages near me?" Glendale Arizona is an ideal destination. Tell us your thoughts in the comments! For more holiday fun in Arizona, head on over to Airbnb Experiences; there's an adventure for everyone within their pages.

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The Small-Town Arizona Ice Cream Shop Where You’ll Find Endless Scrumptious Treats

Published Jul 26, 2024

Written by 

Melissa Mahoney

It's always hard to say no to ice cream, especially on a hot summer day. And then there are all the desserts that can satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Some places just have ice cream while others have it all, and I'm going to share a place with you that has it all! For endless treats, head to Oh Sweetie, a small-town dessert shop in Arizona!

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If you find yourself in the town of Williams this summer and have a sudden craving for something sweet, there's no better place than the aptly named Oh Sweetie! This dessert shop is located at 309 W Rte 66 in Williams.

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If you like ice cream, cookies, brownies, truffles, chocolates, candy, fudge, etc., this is the place to come. There are seemingly endless ways to satisfy your sweet tooth here.

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For those who love good ice cream, you'll find a case filled with all sorts of classic and unique flavors. Get a cone or a cup of your favorite or make it a malt, a shake, or even a root beer float. There are plenty of options to customize your ice cream order.

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Pictured here is the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Oreo. This is something I would definitely order!

Not feeling like ice cream? Well, how about a Sno Ball instead? Customize this shaved ice treat with your choice of syrups like blue raspberry, cucumber melon, or bubble gum.

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If you want a baked good with your ice cream, try a Warm Cookie or Brownie Hot Fudge Sundae! Nothing beats the warm gooey texture of a cookie or brownie with cold ice cream and toppings.

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There's also fudge you can buy to take home with you, or have it here. The choice is yours.

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Oh Sweetie has so many sweet options for you to try. Question is, what will you try first?

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Have you ever had treats from Oh Sweetie, a small-town dessert shop in Arizona? If so, what did you get? For location and hours, head to the official Oh Sweetie Facebook page.

Are you planning to take a vacation to Williams, Arizona? Take a look at this historic home just half a block from Route 66 on VRBO, and book your stay!

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The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Ice Cream And Snacks In Arizona

Out West General Store in Waddell offers a wide variety of goods and a hidden gem eatery called Cowboy Café.

Updated May 23, 2024

Written by 

Tori Jane

Out West General Store is way out in the West Valley in a little town known as Waddell. This mom-and-pop shop has been nothing short of a labor of love since its inception almost two decades ago. In fact, it totally embraces that "out west" locale in its name. It's been serving up a little bit of just about everything since at least 2005, including some delicious food in its cafe. Check it out and see why this Waddell general store might be our favorite!

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Seriously, though, when we say Out West General Store has a little bit of everything, we mean it.

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And so do the owners!

And you'll always want to stop, because fun, new things are being added to the store's inventory every day!

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Need a cowboy hat? Out West got you. Need cards? Yep. Basic day-to-day staples? Definitely. Shoes? Wallets? Bandanas? Clothing? Hoodies? Check-check-check. Tack and feed? You betcha. Farrier supplies? Duh.

And to further illustrate the "what don't they have?" charm of Out West General Store, allow us to point to one more (wonderful) thing: the eatery!

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This cute little restaurant called the Cowboy Café is located within the general store in Waddell, AZ, and is a true hidden gem, perfect for a no-frills solo outing for some me-time or a fun day out with the family.

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And hoo, boy, if the snacks and things here aren't worth the drive out on their own...

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...the pizza is always fresh and hot, with melty cheese that stretches across the table as you grab your slice. Other menu items include hot dogs, chili dogs, and fry bread. Enjoy pretzels, shaved ice, tacos, and SO much more.

Oh, and the sandwiches are excellent, too.

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Made fresh and delicious, Out West General Store might become a new favorite place for a quick bite. The menu is much larger than you might expect, and you can't miss the ice cream at the end, so be sure to leave room!

Out West General Store also offers several convenient services, like a notary Monday through Saturday and copy/fax services as well.

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Seriously, what don't they have here? You'll be hard-pressed to leave without anything!

Out West General Store offers more information on its website. And find other Out West General Store photos on Facebook. Have you shopped at this expansive store in Arizona? Were you impressed with the inventory? Please share your experience in the comments below.

While you're in Waddell, get some fresh air and hike the lovely White Tank Waterfall Trail. You might also consider signing up for a free trial of AllTrails+.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/best-out-back-trail-az/

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