Timeline
17:59
Grab a healthy, reasonably priced Middle Eastern dinner at Mamoun's. The brick walls and dim lighting set a classy tone for the night ahead.
18:44
Walk to the main grounds of Washington Park. Spend your final minutes before the golden hour finding a quiet spot among the tulips if it is April, or simply enjoying the park's atmosphere as the light turns.
18:59
Watch the golden light wash over the park and the nearby skyline. This is the peak moment for the view before sunset.
19:44
Head to Hollywood Tavern for a drink. It has Albany's largest patio in the summer, or plenty of indoor space in winter, and attracts a refreshingly unpretentious crowd.
Local tip
Check the route to Washington Park from Mamoun's. The walk is short but allows you to transition from dinner to the park view smoothly.
Check before you go
- Mamoun's is open Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 12:00-22:00. Ensure you arrive before 22:00.
- The best time is based on 15 April. If visiting in January, sunset is 16:46. In July, sunset is 20:31. In October, sunset is 18:12.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Albany (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).