Young Arena
Waterloo, IA
125 Commercial Street 50703
VENUE GUIDE
Young Arena
Plan more than your event at Young Arena. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Young Arena
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Young Arena & the Area
Young Arena is an event venue in Waterloo, IA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Young Arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
D’Leon’s Taco Rico
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (159 reviews)
The TapRoom @ Wonder Bread
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (760 reviews)
Jimmy John's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (140 reviews)
Starbeck's Smokehouse
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,171 reviews)
Carpenter's Diner
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (313 reviews)
Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (926 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Behar Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (102 reviews)
Karma Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)
Broken Record
0.4 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (124 reviews)
Vultures Lounge & Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Sidecar Coffee Shop
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (190 reviews)
Newton's Paradise Cafe
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Young Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,181 reviews)
Macarons by Sani
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (104 reviews)
The Savvy Bean
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Young Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (235 reviews)
Embark Coffee Co.
1.7 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (37 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
2.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (68 reviews)
Museums
Snowden House
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (22 reviews)
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,358 reviews)
Attractions
Waterloo Center for the Arts
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (254 reviews)
Phelps Youth Pavilion
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (303 reviews)
Dan Gable Wrestling Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (105 reviews)
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (404 reviews)
Sullivan Memorial Park
0.9 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Young Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (57 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Young Arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
D’Leon’s Taco Rico
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Young Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (159 reviews)
The TapRoom @ Wonder Bread
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Young Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (760 reviews)
Jimmy John's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Young Arena.
Today: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (140 reviews)
Starbeck's Smokehouse
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Young Arena.
Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,171 reviews)
Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Young Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (926 reviews)
Ari'z Supper Club & Martini Lounge
0.4 mi from the venue
Food near Young Arena for after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (134 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Behar Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (102 reviews)
Karma Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Young Arena after the show or game.
Today: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)
Broken Record
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (124 reviews)
Vultures Lounge & Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Getting to Young Arena
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Young Arena in Waterloo, IA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Young Arena has not been verified. Major games and events may use special rail, bus, shuttle or traffic plans. Check the venue's official event guide and the local transit agency for current event-day service.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Young Arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Young Arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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