Timeline
15:52
Start at Chameleon Cafe for a coffee or light bite. It is just a minute’s walk from the museum and opens early, giving you plenty of time before the light changes.
16:37
Walk to the Akron Art Museum. Use the extra time to browse the modern glass and steel facility or simply wait nearby as the afternoon wears on.
17:07
Head to Lock 3 Park. It is a nine-minute walk southwest from the museum. Position yourself to face west as the sun begins its final descent.
17:22
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light over the park from 16:39 until 17:22.
18:22
End the evening at The Green Dragon Inn. It is a short three-minute walk from the museum area. With drinks open until late, it is a perfect spot to unwind after the cold air.
Local tip
The museum is open until 17:00 on weekdays, so you can easily pop in before heading to the park. The Green Dragon Inn is open until 23:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to stay.
Check before you go
- Chameleon Cafe is open Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00.
- The Green Dragon Inn is open Mo-Th 16:00-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Chameleon Cafe is open at 15:52 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).