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1. Purple Rose Theatre Co. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Visit the Jiffy Mix Flour Mill ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Waterloo State Recreation Area

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4. The Common Grill

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5. Smokehouse 52 BBQ

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6. DTE Energy Foundation Trail

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7. Barn Sanctuary

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8. Pierce Lake Golf Course

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Chelsea is a charming small town in Washtenaw County, Michigan, famous for its Jiffy Mix made by the biggest local employer, Chelsea Milling Company.
  • The Chelsea District Library was named Best Small Library in America.
  • The local Purple Rose Theatre offers great theatre productions and provides education and opportunities to young theatre professionals and enthusiasts.
  • Waterloo State Recreation Area protects 21,000 square miles of forests, lakes, and swamps and is popular with hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers.
  • The Chelsea Historical Museum is located in the beautifully restored 1853 Boyd House and is a great spot to start exploring the history of Chelsea.

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