Timeline
17:46
Pick up a pint at Gilman Brewing Company. It is an 8-minute walk from Harrison Park and opens at 12:00, so it is ready for your pre-sunset visit.
18:11
Walk to Harrison Park. Find a spot on the grass near the fields. The park is open and offers a clear view of the western sky.
18:31
Watch the sunset. On October 15, the sun sets at 18:31 toward the west. The golden light begins around 17:55, painting the sky just before the sun dips below the horizon.
19:01
Stay for the twilight. The park remains a quiet place to digest your drink and enjoy the fading light before heading out.
Local tip
Gilman Brewing Company is open until 21:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Harrison Park is a public space with no posted closing hours, but it gets dark after sunset.
Check before you go
- Gilman Brewing Company hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00.
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