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Golden Hour at the Horn Station

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from a historic 1930s gas station, preceded by a quick bite and followed by a quiet stroll.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:07

    Zendo

    Grab a coffee or light snack at Zendo. It opens early, so you can settle in comfortably before the light changes.

  2. 16:37

    H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station

    Walk to the H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station. This well-preserved 1937 Conoco service station sits in the Huning Highlands neighborhood. Find a spot near the structure to face west.

  3. 17:17

    H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the historic automobile-oriented architecture. The golden light begins around 16:40, building to the main event at 17:17.

  4. 17:42

    Roosevelt Park

    Stroll to Roosevelt Park, a historic park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a short walk from the station and offers a peaceful end to the evening.

Local tip

The walk between the Horn Station and Roosevelt Park is short and easy. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood layout.

Check before you go

  • Zendo is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00.
  • The Horn Station is a historic landmark; no specific opening hours are listed, but it is accessible as an exterior viewing spot.

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

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