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Golden Hour at Westgate

Grab a bite near the Rose Garden, then head west to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:43

    Smmackin Sammiches II

    Grab a sandwich at Smmackin Sammiches II. It is open until 17:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on Saturdays, so you have time to eat before heading out.

  2. 16:13

    Westgate Park

    Walk west to Westgate Park. It is only a 12-minute stroll from the deli, placing you in the right direction for the sunset.

  3. 16:58

    Westgate Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The open space of the park offers a clear view of the horizon.

  4. 17:28

    Westgate Park

    Stay for the golden light that lingers for about 40 minutes after sunset, enjoying the quiet of the park as the day ends.

Local tip

Check the route from Smmackin Sammiches II to Westgate Park, as directions are not provided in the local guide.

Check before you go

  • Smmackin Sammiches II closes at 17:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on Saturdays. Ensure you arrive in time to order.

Worth knowing

  • Smmackin Sammiches II is open at 15:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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

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