Chandler, Oklahoma travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Chandler is a town of 2,900 people (2020) in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Chandler

Route 66 Interpretive Center

This is a great museum, with many different displays regarding Route 66. Also some nice photography on exhibit from various artists.

Ioway Casino

The Ioway Casino is operated by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and has 250 machines.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Oklahoma City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SWO Stillwater Regional Airport, Stillwater — 33 mi away. Directions
OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions

Chandler sits northeast of Oklahoma City on SH-66 and I-44, and north of Shawnee on SH-18.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Route 66 Interpretive Center
Lunch Michoacanos
Afternoon Ioway Casino

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

Chandler's economy is driven mostly by agriculture and livestock, oil and gas services, and manufacturing.

Get in

Chandler sits northeast of Oklahoma City on SH-66 and I-44, and north of Shawnee on SH-18.

See

See Route 66 Interpretive Center

This is a great museum, with many different displays regarding Route 66. Also some nice photography on exhibit from various artists.

📍 400 E First St.🕒 Apr-Aug 7 days a week, otherwise Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM☎ +1 405-258-1300

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Do

Chandler has two lakes, Bell Cow Lake, and Chandler Lake. Bell Cow Lake, which features camping, boating, fishing, and horse trails, is north of town.
Chandler Golf Course, north of town.
The Lincoln County Raceway, a quarter-mile dirt track, is south of Chandler.