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Sunset at The Mansion House

Grab a drink in the golden hour, watch the sun dip below the trees from the historic porch, and finish with a late dinner nearby.

Best time: 19:44About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:29

    True Chesapeake

    Pick up a drink or light bite at True Chesapeake. The outdoor seating offers a nice pre-show atmosphere as the light begins to soften.

  2. 19:24

    The Mansion House at The Maryland Zoo

    Walk three minutes east to The Mansion House. Find a spot on the porch or near the windows. The alignment faces west, framing the sun as it sets toward the WNW.

  3. 20:14

    True Chesapeake

    Stay at True Chesapeake for dinner. The kitchen is open until 22:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to linger after the sun goes down.

Local tip

The Maryland Zoo closes at 4PM, so this experience relies on the public areas and the restaurant which operate on their own schedules. True Chesapeake is closed on Mondays.

Check before you go

  • True Chesapeake is open Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00 and Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00.
  • Sunset on 15 April is at 19:44.

Worth knowing

  • True Chesapeake is open at 18:29 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • True Chesapeake is open at 20:14 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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