Timeline
07:21
Walk 35 minutes from Palmer House to The Cube. Arrive with enough time to find a good vantage point facing west.
08:01
Watch the sunrise. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the glossy black surface of the sculpture.
08:31
Walk 5 minutes to Comet Coffee. It opens at 08:30, right as the morning light settles. Grab a high-quality coffee from a specialty roaster to warm up.
09:01
Walk 13 minutes back toward the landmark area to The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe. It opens at 08:00, so you can grab a simple American breakfast or pastry to complete your morning.
Local tip
Comet Coffee is open from 08:30 on Sundays, so this plan works perfectly for a weekend sunrise. The Lunch Room Bakery is open weekdays from 08:00, but closed on weekends, so swap it for another nearby cafe if visiting on a Saturday or Sunday.
Check before you go
- The Lunch Room Bakery opens at 08:00 on weekdays (Mo-Fr) but is closed on weekends.
- Comet Coffee opens at 08:30 on Sundays and 08:00 on Saturdays.
- Check the route from Palmer House to The Cube as directions are not provided.
Worth knowing
- The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe is open at 09:01 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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