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Burnsville Arts & Italian Date Night

Begin your evening with an early Italian dinner at a welcoming restaurant before catching a captivating performance at the Ames Center. Conclude your date with a late-night treat, enjoying the Burnsville night.

A 4-hour Burnsville evening plan for solo — CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant, Ames Center.

Duration
4 hrs
Cost
$100–$250
Stops
2 stops
Walking
Light walking · Total 2.3-mile driving route
Best time
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Ideal for
Solo · Couples · Friends
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Burnsville Arts & Italian Date Night

The plan

The plan

  1. 1CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant(1 hr 15 min)→
  2. 2Ames Center(1 hr 45 min)

Why this plan works

The 2 stops cover about 2.3 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Burnsville instead of crossing town between them. Ames Center is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. Best suited to solo, couples, and friends who want a planned Burnsville outing without improvising between stops.

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Overview

Begin your evening with an early Italian dinner at a welcoming restaurant before catching a captivating performance at the Ames Center. Conclude your date with a late-night treat, enjoying the Burnsville night.

The itinerary

2 stops, one great day

  1. CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant1
    1h 15m
    CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant

    Food & Drink

    Spacious contemporary fixture offers a wide range of Italian dishes & wines in a welcoming interior.

    What to do — Arrive for an early dinner and savor the wide range of Italian dishes and wines. This restaurant offers a cozy ambiance perfect for conversation.

    2.3 mi · 8 min drive

    Then Drive 3 minutes south to the Ames Center.

  2. Ames Center2
    1h 45m
    Ames Center

    Arts & Culture

    Performance facility with atrium lobby & art gallery, offering theater, dance, music & other events.

    What to do — Attend a scheduled performance at the Ames Center. Check their calendar for plays, concerts, or dance events happening this evening.

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Planning this outing

Is this a good Burnsville itinerary for solo?
Yes. It's built for solo, couples, and friends and runs about 4 hrs across 2 stops, starting at CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant.
How long does this outing take?
Plan on 4 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this Burnsville itinerary cost?
Roughly $100–$250 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?
Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.3 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
Do I need reservations?
No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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