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Evening

Golden Hour at Brunnier

Catch the last warm light on the Brunnier lawn before heading into town for dinner.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 95 min

Timeline

  1. 16:23

    Jeff's Pizza

    Grab a slice of Iowa State student favorite pizza at Jeff's. The unusual toppings make for a quick, hearty pre-sunset bite.

  2. 16:48

    Brunnier Art Museum

    Walk up to the Brunnier Art Museum. The building’s exterior offers a clean backdrop for the evening sky. Check the route to find the best approach from the pizza place.

  3. 17:08

    Brunnier Art Museum

    Stand on the grounds as the sun dips below the horizon. The light fades quickly in January, so watch the sky turn from gold to blue.

  4. 17:28

    Seasons Marketplace

    Head to Seasons Marketplace for a late dinner. The cafeteria style is efficient, and it stays open until 20:00, giving you plenty of time to eat after dark.

Local tip

The Brunnier Art Museum is free with a suggested donation. Jeff's is open until 01:00 on Sundays if you want to linger longer.

Check before you go

  • Jeff's Pizza is open until 01:00 on Sundays.
  • Seasons Marketplace closes at 20:00 on weekdays and Sundays.

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

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