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Sunset

Golden Hour at Grace Park

Catch the sunset over the historic Akron Civic Theatre from a quiet green space.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 116 min

Timeline

  1. 15:26

    Crave

    Grab a bite at Crave before the light fades. The menu features gourmet sandwiches and halibut, with entrees averaging in the high teens. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

  2. 16:11

    Grace Park

    Walk 16 minutes from the Civic Theatre to Grace Park. The park is situated ENE from the theatre, offering a clear line of sight toward the WSW where the sun will drop below the horizon.

  3. 17:22

    Grace Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:22. Golden light begins about 43 minutes earlier, painting the sky just as you settle in.

  4. 18:07

    The Green Dragon Inn

    End the evening with a drink at The Green Dragon Inn. It is a short walk back toward the city center and stays open until 23:00 on weekdays, giving you time to unwind after the show.

Local tip

Check the route from Grace Park back to the Civic Theatre area for the walk to The Green Dragon Inn.

Check before you go

  • Crave is open Mo-Th 11:00-22:00.
  • The Green Dragon Inn is open Mo-Th 16:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Crave is open at 15:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Akron (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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