Music to Your Ears
Show off your best moves at one of Chelsea's unique live music venues like The Rumpus Room , bringing people together over the universal language of music.
Put on your dancing shoes and catch class acts at the annual Sounds and Sights Festival every summer, and enjoy local live music popping up year-round.
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Nature Oasis
Slow things down with a date outdoors at The Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo Recreation Area. You and your partner can admire natural habitats or go birdwatching within Waterloo's 20,000-plus acres. Love has never felt so easy.
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Attend An Exciting Event
Chelsea is home to a number of iconic events, like the summertime Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights, where live music, special performances, and activities like chalk art take place every Thursday in June and July.
Have you ever attended an equestrian show? Check out Revel Run and witness the majestic glory of galloping horses! You won't be disappointed.
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Date Night Chat and Chew
Love barbeque? Savor the flavors at Smokehouse 52 BBQ. Order house-crafted sandwiches, or if you’re feeling adventurous, make it a game by ordering for each other. Believe us, there’s no wrong choice at this restaurant!
Try the Grateful Crow for great eats and drinks, specializing in a unique sushi and burger menu. The patio here is perfect on sunny days and creates a romantic ambiance at night.
The Common Grill has been a Chelsea institution for over 25 years, and we’re willing to bet there’s more than a lifetime of love connections that began here. Don't miss your chance to add another chapter.
Tickets to the Show
Lose yourself in a remarkable play or theatre performance at the famed Purple Rose Theatre. With a full schedule planned, an evening of theatrical immersion is a true date night treat.
Getting tickets to Ballet Chelsea makes a perfect date night. Check out the performance of “Don Quixote,” which follows the tale of a knight who sets out across Spain on an epic quest.
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Whether you prefer a walk through a park or dinner and a show, visiting Chelsea is a guaranteed formula for a successful date.
