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Sunset

Golden Hour at Maxwell

Grab a bite near campus, catch the sunset glow on the museum, then end the night at a dive bar.

Best time: 17:17About 130 min

Timeline

  1. 15:47

    Frontier Restaurant

    Grab a breakfast burrito at Frontier Restaurant. It is one of the best in town and the atmosphere is casual.

  2. 16:32

    Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

    Walk to Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. The museum is free and open until 4 PM. Spend your time inside viewing the prehistoric native cultures exhibits.

  3. 17:17

    Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

    Step outside for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:17, casting golden light across the area.

  4. 17:47

    Copper Lounge

    End the evening at Copper Lounge. It is a dark dive bar with friendly patrons and the best beer special in town.

Local tip

The museum closes at 4 PM, so you must enter before then. Frontier Restaurant is open early, making it perfect for a pre-sunset meal.

Check before you go

  • Maxwell Museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  • Frontier Restaurant opens at 05:00.
  • Copper Lounge is open until 02:00.

Worth knowing

  • Copper Lounge is open at 17:47 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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