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Sunset

Sunset at Greenmount

End your day with a quiet moment among the historic graves as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:52

    Soup's On

    Pick up a warm bowl of soup. The menu offers meat, veggie, and vegan options, and it is the perfect way to warm up before the evening chill sets in.

  2. 16:22

    Greenmount Cemetery

    Walk to Greenmount Cemetery. Arrive with plenty of time to find a quiet spot on the rolling hills. The Gothic chapels and statuary are best appreciated in the fading light.

  3. 17:07

    Greenmount Cemetery

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the tranquil grounds.

  4. 17:37

    Sofi's Crepes

    End with a sweet treat. Head to Sofi's Crepes for a take-out dessert. The theater-related names like the "Kevin Bacon" add a playful touch to the end of the evening.

Local tip

Check the opening hours for Sofi's Crepes to ensure they are open after sunset. On January 15, they close at 21:00, which is after the sunset at 17:07.

Check before you go

  • Greenmount Cemetery is open Mon-Sat 8AM-4PM. The office closes at noon on Saturday. Call ahead during bad weather to make sure you can enter.
  • Sofi's Crepes is open Mo-We 17:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-20:00.

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

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