Timeline
15:22
Buy a hot drink at Brassica Kitchen + Cafe. It opens early and stays open late, so you can grab a coffee or tea to keep warm as the temperature drops.
15:52
Walk from the cafe to Forest Hills Cemetery. Spend your time wandering the 275 acres. The open spaces and tree lines are perfect for finding a quiet spot to wait.
16:37
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final golden glow over the cemetery grounds before dusk falls.
17:22
End the evening with a wood-grilled pizza at Dogwood Cafe. It is just across the street from the Forest Hills Orange Line station, making it an easy stop after your walk.
Local tip
Forest Hills Cemetery is open from 7AM to dusk. Arrive before sunset to secure a good viewing spot in the open areas.
Check before you go
- Brassica Kitchen + Cafe is open until 01:00 on weekdays and until 24:00 on weekends.
- Dogwood Cafe is open until 01:00 on weekdays and 13:00 on weekends.
- Cemetery hours end at dusk.
Worth knowing
- Dogwood Cafe is open at 17:22 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th
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