Timeline
16:12
Stop at Comet Coffee for a high-quality espresso or latte. The baristas are trained to get it right, and you need the warmth before heading out into the cooling late-afternoon air.
16:37
Walk to The Cube. This 15-foot glossy black sculpture sits on the University of Michigan campus. Arrive early enough to find a clear view of the west-southwest horizon, where the sun will set.
17:27
Watch the sunset. At 17:27, the sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW, casting a final burst of golden light on the cube’s reflective surface. The sculpture spins slowly if you give it a push.
17:57
End the evening at Nickels Arcade. This historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium ceiling is just a short walk from The Cube. Browse the shops and galleries while the evening settles in.
Local tip
The Cube is located on the University of Michigan campus. Check the route if you are not familiar with the area. Nickels Arcade is a historic indoor walkway, so it provides a sheltered spot to end your evening regardless of the weather.
Check before you go
- Comet Coffee is open Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:30-20:00.
- Nickels Arcade has no listed opening hours, but it is an indoor public space accessible during daylight and early evening.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).